CALIFORNIA - San Bernadino through Siskiyou

248. San Bernardino. Calico. Real photo postcard of Calico, postmarked Yermo, 1946 dateline Calico and addressed to Julian, Calif. View of seven buildings and two cars, with view of vast plain/mountain range in distance. 3.5" x 5.5", xf. Est. $20-40

249. San Bernardino. Stedman. Postal Receipt from Stedman, 1906. Weight of Mails Received and Sent to and from Stagg through the Stedman post office. Bottom third is gone by diagonal cut. One inch tear at left edge. Very fine. Extremely Rare. Est. $25-75

250. San Diego. Bonita. Lot of 2 pcs. Few Acres Farm/ Bonita,// One Quart/ Milk. Circle cutout in center. Oct, al, 25mm, pitting front and back. Est. $5-15

251. San Diego. Bonita. Few Acres Farm/ Quart/ Milk. Plain reverse. Oct, al, 25mm, bubbles on front and back. Est. $5-15

252. San Diego. Bonita. Few Acres/ Jersey Farm// 1/2 Pint/ Cream. Square cutout in center. Oct, al, 25mm, some pitting front and back. Est. $5-15

253. San Diego. San Diego. Commemorative Medal. 1769-1969/ (Pic- Monk & Spaniard)/ San Diego 200th Anniversary// San Diego (& Pic.)/ Established 1769. Rd, gilt, 33mm, Unc. Est. $5-15

254. San Diego. San Diego. R.W.Caldwell/ Mayor/ Of/ Mission/ Hills/ San Diego// 76/ Lucky/ Piece/ 1933. Reverse bordered with wreath. Rd, br, 26mm, xf/ dirt on obverse. Est. $5-15

255. San Diego. San Diego. Two tokens. California Pacific International Exposition/ (Pic- San Diego)/ San Diego/ 1935// State of California/ Eureka/ (pic- Cal. state seal)/ Souvenir. Rd, WM, xf . Est. $5-15.

256. San Francisco. San Francisco. 1894 Midwinter Fair Token. Front features a picture of administration building and Eiffel Tower on the reverse. Rd, al, 40mm, AU. Est. $50-150.

257. San Francisco. Liquor Coin. Clarke's Pure Rye/ Bottled By/ The Government// Present This Coin/ Which/ Is GF A/ Clarke's Pure Rye/ High Ball. Rd, WM, 31mm, vf/ gilt fading. Est. $10-20

258. San Francisco. San Francisco(?). 12 1/2/ ¢/ IT. Same on reverse. "P" at left and "B" at right flanking bridges, on either side. Rd, br, 23mm, f-vf/ slight rust on one side/ dark toned. Est. $5-15

259. No Lot

260. San Francisco. San Francisco(?). Billiard/ Palace/ Parlors// GF/ (star) 5¢ (star)/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, xf/ dark toned. Est. $5-15

261. San Francisco. San Francisco(?). Bradys/ (star)/ Barber/ (star)/ Shop// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, al, 24mm, vf. Est. $5-15

262. San Francisco. San Francisco(?). Ferry/ Exchange/ Meyer/ Eviston// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Hole in center. Rd, br, 21mm, vf. Est. $5-15

263. No Lot.

264. San Francisco. San Francisco(?). The Kentucky/ K/ 62-3rd St.// GF/ (star) 5¢ (star)/ IT. Rd, br, 23mm,vf/ dark toned. Est. $5-15

265. San Francisco. San Francisco(?). The Kentucky/ K/ 62-3rd St.// GF/ (star) 10¢ (star)/ IT. Rd, al, 23mm, xf/ dirt on obverse and reverse. Est. $5-15

266. San Francisco. San Francisco(?). The Kentucky/ K/ 62-3rd St.// GF/ (star) 5¢ (star)/ IT. Rd, br, 23mm, xf/worn. Est. $5-15

267. San Francisco. San Francisco(?). W.J. Young & Co./ (star)// GF 5¢/ IT. "Y" cutout in center. Rd, br, 21mm, xf. Est. $5-15

268. San Francisco. San Francisco. Bernhardt's/ 434/ Montgomery St./ Near Sac'to/ (star) S.F. (star)// Seals/ Rubber/ Stamps/ Etc. Rd, br, 21mm, vf/ scratches around edge. Est. $5-15

269. San Francisco. San Francisco. Bitters, square, amber, with sunken panel. Peruvian Bitters//(monogram). Clean, mint. Dug in Virginia City, 1960. Est. $50-75.

270. San Francisco. San Francisco. C.R. Light & Co./ 434/ Geary St. S.F.// Slot Machine Dealers (star). Star cutout in center. Rd, br, 21mm, vf, three scratches on front. Est. $5-15

271. No Lot.

272. San Francisco. San Francisco. California The Exposition State/ Tower Of Jewels (& Pic.)/ San Francisco 1915// (Same, but Pic- allegorical figure with bear). Rd, br, 33mm, xf. Est. $5-15

273. San Francisco. San Francisco. Lot of 3 tokens. Silver Cup/(pic cup)/Chas. Fey & Co.//GF/5¢/IT. Rd, br, 23 mm, dark, xf. { This is the famous Fey token} . (B) Chas. Fey & Son// GF 5¢ IT. Hole in center. Rd, br, 21mm, Au. (C) Silver/CB Co monogram/Cup//GF 5¢ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, center hole. Au. (Scarce to rare). Used for Fey slot machines. Est. $30-60

274. San Francisco. San Francisco. Ernst Klevesahl/ S.W. Cor./ 8th & Market/ (star)/ S.F.// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm,vf/ light denting to edge. Est. $5-15

275. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate International Exposition/ 1939/ San Francisco Bay/ (Pic-Golden Gate Bridge)// Road of the Streamliners And The Challengers/ (Pic- Union Pacific Insignia, steam and passenger trains)/ Union Pacific. Rd, al, 33mm, xf. Est. $5-15

276. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate International Exposition Medal. Dated 1939. Bay Bridge features on obverse, "San Francisco Bay". "Pledge of Allegiance" on reverse. Rd, br (gilt), 31mm, AU. Est. $5-15

277. San Francisco. San Francisco. Golden Gate International Exposition/ 1939/ San Francisco Bay/ (Pic-Golden Gate Bridge)// Treasure Island (and Pic). Lot of 3. Reverse of third coin: Souvenir Of The Fair/ Dick/ Of/ San Francisco/ Date/ Aug 17/ 1939. Rd, br (Light gilt on 2), 31mm. Fine, weak strike on two, third is worn. Est. $5-15

278. San Francisco. San Francisco. Jamaica ginger bottle. Aqua, applied top Paul Reiger's/ Jamaica Ginger/ S. F. Cal. Clean, scarce, mint. Est. $10-20

279. San Francisco. San Francisco. Lot of 2 pieces. Fisherman's Wharf/ Ripley's/ Believe It Or Not!/ Museum/ San Francisco// Good Luck/ (Pic-Horseshoe and wishbone)/ Souvenir. Rd, al, 28mm, AU. Est. $10-30

280. San Francisco. San Francisco. Lot of 2 pieces. SDI/ 575-7th ST/ S.F. No Print on reverse. Br, rd, 18mm, Au. Est. $5-15

281. San Francisco. San Francisco. Lot of 2 pieces. Sea Captain's Chest/ (Pic-Captain, treasure chest and ship)// Fisherman's Wharf/ San Francisco, Calif. Rd, al, 28mm, Unc. Est. $10-30

282. San Francisco. San Francisco. Lot of 4 pieces. Mills Novelty/ Co./ San Francisco// GF 5¢ IT. Small hole in center. Rd, WM, 21mm, All fine to very fine. Used in Mills slot machines. Est. $10-40

283. San Francisco. San Francisco. Mermaid Sponges/ Since 1869/ American Sponge And Chamois Co., Inc.// AMSCO Chamois/ New York-San Francisco. "Heads" with mermaid on obverse, and "Tails" with buck on reverse. Rd, br (light gilt), 33mm, AU. Est. $5-15

284. San Francisco. San Francisco. Mission/ Cigar/ Store// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, Br, 21mm, xf. Est. $5-15

285. San Francisco. San Francisco. New/ Chutes/ Fillmore/ &/ Eddy/ S.F.// Electric/ (star)/ Wonderland. Rd, br, 18mm, xf. Est. $5-15

286. San Francisco. San Francisco. Olympic Club Medal. Obverse features "Augustus And Livia" w/ picture. "Roman Revival By The Olympic Club" on reverse. Rd, br, 31mm, xf/ very mild rust. Est. $5-15

287. San Francisco. San Francisco. Palace/ (star) Rummy (star)/ Parlor/ (star)/ 74 Embarcadero// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, al, 24mm, xf. Est. $5-15

288. San Francisco. San Francisco. Palace Hotel Sterling Spoon. The surface is oxidized (uncleaned), "The Palace Hotel" engraved at the end of the handle. The back of the handle reveals a manufacturing date of 1899 and silversmith Reed & Eaton. 4 1/4", fine. Est. $25-50

289. San Francisco. San Francisco. Panama Canal Completion Exposition/ 19 (Pic- ship) 15/ San Francisco// California The Exposition State/ Tower of Jewels (& pic.)/ San Francisco 1915. RD, br, 34mm, vf. Est. $5-15

290. San Francisco. San Francisco. Portola Festival/ Oct. (Pic-man) 19-23/ 1909/ San Francisco, Cal.// (Pic- Eagle on stars and stripes). Rd, br, 36mm, vf. Est. $5-15

291. San Francisco. San Francisco. Royal Novelty Co./ 209 Battery St./ S.F./ Irvine S.F.// Slot Machine Dealers. Rd, br, 23mm, f/ weak strike on both sides. Est. $5-15

292. San Francisco. San Francisco. Lot of two pieces. Royal Novelty Company/ 411 Market St./ San Francisco// GF 5¢ IT. Hole in center. Rd, br, 21mm, vf. Est. $5-15

293. San Francisco. San Francisco. San Francisco Mint/ (Pic- Mint bldg.)/ 1874-1937// Treasury Department/ (Pic- Bald Eagle Holding scales of justice, under US map)/ United States Of America. Rd, gilt, 38, Unc. Est. $5-15

294. San Francisco. San Francisco. Semi-Centennial Jubilee/ 1848 (Pic- three men) 1898/ Gold Discovery/ Jan. 24, San Francisco, Cal.// (Pic- Covered wagon)/ 1848/ (Pic- steam train)/ 1898. Rd, gilt, 36mm, xf. Est. $5-15

295. San Francisco. San Francisco. The Cannery/ (Pic- Star Symbol)/ San Francisco// Grand Reception/ (Pic- small Star Symbol)/ GF/ One Singapore Sling. Rd, br, 40mm, vf. Est. $5-15

296. San Francisco. San Francisco. Three tokens. Golden Gate International Exposition/ 1939/ San Francisco Bay/ (Pic-Golden Gate Bridge)// Treasure Island (and Pic). One token with hole punched at top. Rd, br (light gilt on two), 33mm, vf/ some light rust on obverse of two. Est. $5-15

297. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Glob top. Four piece mould. Barnett 495. Lilienthal & Co./ (pic crown)/ (pic Lilienthal monogram in shield)/ Distillers. Very. Clean . Two small pinhead sized pings in back. Est. $75-150

298. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Glob top. Two piece mould. Barnett 495. Lilienthal & Co. (pic crown)/(pic Lilienthal monogram in shield)/ Distillers. Clean, mint. The Whiskey Bottle book does not distinguish mould variations. Est. $75-150.

299. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Glob top. Two piece mould. Inside threads. Barnett 851. This is an applied top, but we are not sure if it matters. Kellogg's/Nelson County/Extra/Kentucky Bourbon/W. L. Co./Sole Agents. 0.5 chip on inside of lip. Very. Clean . Small ding on base rim in back half. Dug in Virginia City, 1960. Est. $50-100

300. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Glob top. Four piece mould. Barnett 221. J. H. Cutter/Old Bourbon/ (crown)/ Bottled By/ A. P. Hotaling & Co.//A No. 1 in circle on back. Clean, mint. Est. $40-80.

301. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Glob top. Barnett 228. J. F. Cutter/ Extra/ Trade (star and shield) Mark/ Old Bourbon. Clean, mint. Small glass flaw on base ring on bottom. Est. $75-150.

302. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle, dark. Amber fifth. Glob top. Two piece mould. Barnett 569. Trade Mark (in antlers)/ Jesse Moore & Co., Louisville, KY./G. H. Moore/Bourbon & Rye/Moore Hunt Co./ Sole Agents. Clean , mint. Very small tiny, pinpoint bubble burst on base rim. Est. $25-50

303. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Tooled top. Barnett 569 tool. Trade Mark (in antlers)/ Jesse Moore & Co., Louisville, KY./G. H. Moore/Bourbon & Rye/Moore Hunt Co./ Sole Agents. Clean, mint. Est. $20-40.

304. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Tooled top. Two piece mould. Barnett 570. Trade Mark (in antlers)/ Jesse Moore & Co., Louisville, KY./G. H. Moore/Bourbon & Rye/Jesse Moore Hunt Co./ San Francisco. Clean, mint. Est. $15-30.

305. San Francisco. A. P. Hotaling & Co Whiskey Box. Bottom not original. Sides varnished for preservation. Held twelve whiskey fifths. There is no embossed fifth with these markings. Est. $50-150

306. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Tooled top. Barnett 573. Jesse Moore-Hunt Co./ Trade Mark in antlers/ San Francisco, Cal. &/ Louisville, Ky. Clean, mint. Est. $10-20.

307. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Amber fifth. Tooled top. Barnett 31. Barner & Kellenbach/ monogram/ San Francisco, Cal. Clean, mint. Small glass flaw on base ring on bottom. Est. $15-30.

308. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Clear, bulbous neck. Barnet 552. Meyerfield, Mitchell & Co./ Days of/ 49 (in large star) / Cincinnati/ &/ San Francisco. Clean, mint. Est. $50-75.

309. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Dark amber fifth. Tooled top. Barnett 382. Hildebrandt, Posner & Co./ monogram/ S.F. Clean, mint. Tiny scratch below mould, dot in front shoulder. Est. $50-100

310. San Francisco. San Francisco. Whiskey bottle. Dark Amber fifth. Glob top. Four piece mould. Barnett 587. Simmond's/ Nabob. Clean, mint. Est. $75-150.

311. San Francisco(?). Match Safe. Silver Plated matchbox with embossed hound dog engraved into obverse, and the initials E.P.D. engraved on the reverse. The dog engraving is 3-D. Craftsmanship is outstanding. Serrated divot at the bottom for striking. 2 1/2" x 1 1/2", vf/ some dirt in creases. Est. $100-300

312. San Francisco(?). Match Safe. Silver plated matchbox with embossed profile of a woman and foliage engraved on both sides. Three dimensional image. Superb craftsmanship. 2 3/4" x 11/2", vf/ plating a bit worn in areas. Est. $100-300

313. San Francisco. Souvenir Letter Opener. Fancy handle with shield, featuring the "S.S. Virginia, Panama Pacific Line". Circa 1900. Vf, 7 1/4". Est. $25-75

314. San Joaquin. Stockton(?). L.Y. Cigar Co./ Y.K./ 101/ E./ Washington St.// GF/ 10¢/ In Cigars. Rd, al, 25mm, xf. Est. $5-15

315. San Joaquin. Stockton. 12 Club/ 4425 E. Main/ Stockton/ Calif./ GF/ 40¢/ Drink. Oct, green plastic, 23mm, AU. Est. $5-15

316. San Joaquin. Stockton. 348 E. Charter Way/ Tony's/ Stockton, Calif.// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, al, 23mm, AU. Est. $5-15

317. San Joaquin. Stockton. E.T. Mape/ Stockton, Calif.// Machines Leased On/ Profit Sharing/ No Value/ Basis. Six-sided shape cutout in center. Rd, WM, 21mm, AU. Est. $5-15

318. San Joaquin. Stockton. Hotel D'Italia/ S. Dalport/& Co./ Stockton, Cal.// GF/ 5¢/ Drink. Rd, br, 21mm, vf. Est. $5-15

319. San Joaquin. Stockton. Italian Athletic Club/ IAC/ Stockton, Calif.// GF/ 25¢/ In Drinks. Rd, al, 28mm, Unc. Est. $5-15

320. San Joaquin. Tracy. Central Cigar Store/ Tracy, Cal.// GF 5¢/ IT. Large hole in center. Rd, br, xf. Est. $5-15

321. San Joaquin. Tracy. Kelly Bros./ Tracy, Calif.// GF 5¢ IT. Large hole in center. Br, rd, 21mm, vf/ dirt. Est. $5-15

322. San Luis Obispo. Paso Robles. Scoggan & Staley/ The/ Puck Saloon/ Paso Robles// GF/ 10¢/ IT. RD, br, 28mm, vf/ dark toned. K44. Circa 1900-1910. John Scoggan appears to have succeeded this business by himself in 1911. Est. $200-500

323. San Luis Obispo. Paso Robles. Shrine Club/ Token/ Paso Robles// (same). Rd, br, 23mm, Au. Est. $10-30

324. San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo. McCafferey/ Bros./ S.L.O.// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, f/ black spotting and pitted. Est. $10-30

325. San Luis Obispo. Templeton. D.Dusi/ Templeton,/ Calif.// GF/ 25¢/ IT. Rd, al, 26mm, fine. Est. $10-50

326. San Mateo. Redwood City. Redwood City Centennial Cigar Store/ Oroville/ Cal.//GF/ 25/ ¢/ IT. Rd, al, 24mm, xf. Est. $5-15

Santa Barbara County
We proudly present the following outstanding Santa Barbara area token collection from a California gentleman. We have extensively researched our western directories on these merchants and have included the information we found with each description. We used the 1880, 1885, 1886, 1888, 1890, 1894, 1896 directories by various publishers. Many of these tokens were previously unknown.

Santa Barbara. Guadalupe
Guadalupe was one of the very early towns and settlements in Southern California. It was noted as early as 1830. A post Office was established in 1872. It remained a small agricultural community, about 75-80 miles from Santa Barbara, with a population of just 100 in 1880, 400 in 1894, with only a few more by 1900. Towns this small rarely had tokens manufactured for their small businesses, but at least three did so over an approximate 20 year period, perhaps trying to get customers to come back. Tokens from Guadalupe are very rare. Previously, only the Commercial Hotel piece was known to collectors. [Gudde, California Place Names, 1969]

327. Santa Barbara. Guadalupe. Commercial/ Hotel/ Guadalupe,/ Calif.// GF/ 25¢/ In Merchandise. Rd, al, 26mm, AU. K6. Est. $50-100

328. Santa Barbara. Guadalupe. Dante's Café/ 25¢/ Guadalupe,/ Calif.// GF/ 25¢/ IT/ At Bar. Rd, br, 26mm, AU. Unlisted in Kappan. Est. $100-300

329. Santa Barbara. (Guadalupe). E. Bontadelli's/ GF/ One/ Drink// (blank). Incuse. SC (8), br, vf/ dent (punch) in center. Unlisted in Kappan or Rulau. Bontadelli ran a saloon in Guadalupe in 1894. The saloon was a typical small town saloon, rated by credit agencies as the contents and business worth only about $1000. His business does not appear to have started until after 1890. The town was so small that it was not listed in the 1895 Merchantile Guide for California, nor a few other California directories directly following that period. Est. $200-400

Santa Barbara. Los Alamos
Los Alamos was a small community so small that it is not listed in Gudde's California Place Names or Hart's California Companion. The community was listed in western directories at least as early as 1880. In 1894 it had a population of 400, similar to Guadalupe. It is 50 miles south of San Luis Obispo on the Pacific Coast Railway back in 1895. Tokens from Los Alamos were previously unknown to collectors. None are listed by Kappan or Rulau.

330. Santa Barbara. (Los Alamos). At/ L.D. Simons// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, xf/ red tone. Leonard D. Simmons. Barber, 1909-10. Est. $25-150

331. Santa Barbara. Los Alamos. Cline Billiard Room/ Los Alamos/ Cal.// GF/ 10¢/ IT. Rd, br, 25mm, au/ Starting to loose the luster. Circa 1900. Est. $100-300
332. No Lot

333. Santa Barbara. Los Alamos. FAKE. Counterfeit. Palm/ Saloon/ Los/ Alamos/ Cal.// One/ Drink. RD, br, 21mm, f/ rough, crude print. Incuse. When I originally wrote up this piece, I assumed it was real. It was sold to a very advanced collector as authentic. However, upon detailed examination under our microscope, I am rendering the following opinion: This token is unmistakably a fake. The letters punched on the obverse were the first punched. They penetrated a rust and oxidation pattern that pre-existed. When the reverse was punched, it broke the surface of the obverse, creating micro cracks in the surface, including through the lettering, which might lead one to render an opinion of original. However, when viewing the reverse, the punches are unmistakably fresh, placed over the top of the oxidation and corrosion. The pressure from these punches caused the cracks on the obverse. This piece is a fake.
Originally, I had written the following, which we offer for reference only: "Saloons were a rare breed in Los Alamos. A. G. Martinez had a saloon there that also sold liquor over the counter as early as 1880, lasting through at least 1895. One of the few other saloons was run by F. Ontiveras about 1888. Neither establishment used the saloon name in any of the directories, which was typical of the times." Estimated as an example of a fake only. Est. $10-25

334. Santa Barbara. (Los Alamos). G. Grifingher// GF/ 1/ Drink. Rd, br, 21mm, vf, dark toned from reaction with dirt. Ran the Bar, c1908. Est. $100-300

335. Santa Barbara. Orcutt. Sim Dunham/ Corona/ Orcutt// GF. 5¢/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, vf/ minor rust. K12. Est. $25-75

336. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Arlington/ Hotel/ (Pic- hotel)/ Santa Barbara, Cal.// First Class/ Winter/ And/ Summer/ Resort/ E.P. Dunn. Rd, WM, 34mm, xf. Est. $50-100

337. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Clothing Exchange/ 629/ Bob Swafford/ Prop./ Santa Barbara// GF/ $1.00$/ On A Suit. Rd, al, 38mm, xf. Est. $5-15$

338. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Corp. Santa Barbara Motor Coach/ SB// GF/ SB/ One Fare. Cross hatch in border; four pieces cut out of center. Rd, br, 23mm, vf/ dirt. Est. 5-10$

339. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. F.V. Orella/ Santa Barbara// GF/ 12 1/2¢/ Cigar. Oct, br, 26mm, xf/ some black spots on obverse. Orella ran a cigar store starting about 1890at 715 State Street. It was a small business, K96 in Kappan, but unlisted in Rulau. Est. $50-100

340. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Frank Loustalot/ Santa/ Barbara//GF/ 25/ ¢/ IT. Rd, br, 23mm, xf. Frank Loustalot ran a saloon that also sold wines and liquors and cigars on the corner of Cercetta and Anacapa streets as early as 1894, perhaps as early as 1890. It was no ordinary saloon. The business was valued at $10,000-$15,000 then, which was a princely sum, about 5 to 7 times larger than the regular saloon, indicating that it might have been one of the largest and most popular saloons in Santa Barbara. Certainly very few others in any western towns could compare. By 1911 it had moved to 15 E. Haley. This token is not listed in Kappan nor Rulau, and is an important nineteenth century southern California token discovery. [ref: 1880, 1888 McKinney; Pickens et al 1894; Commercial Directory 1895; Heald's 1911] Est. $200-600

341. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Frank Sunseri/ Cor Blvd./ Castillo St./ Santa Barbara/ Calif.// GF/ 25¢/ On Return Of/ Gallon Bottle. Squ, al, 23mm, xf. Est. $10-30

342. Santa Barbara. (Santa Barbara). Gifford's/ Cigar Store/ State St.// 10. RD, br, 21mm, vf. Est. $10-30

343. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Two tokens. J. J. McCaffrey & Son/ Santa Barbara,/ Cal.// GF/ 5¢/ Drink. Rd, WM, 28mm, f/ weak strike, dirt on both sides; one has hole in lower right. K74. Saloon located at 611 State Street. Est. $50-100

344. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Olympia/ Saloon/ Santa Barbara// 5. Rd, br, 21mm, f/ rough. Pitted. K93. Est. $100-300

345. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Raithels/ Place/ Santa Barbara/ Calif./ Patrick// GF/ 1/ Drink Or Cigar. Hole at top for suspension. Squ, al, 28mm, xf. Est. $20-50

346. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Aerie/ 422// 5¢/ D (imprinted). Rd, br, 21mm, xf. Est. $ 5-20

347. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Aerie/ 422// 5¢/. Rd, br, 21mm, xf. Est. $5-20

348. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Savings and Loan Token. Indian Head penny in center of aluminum token. "Save Your Pennies…" on the obverse, and "This penny And Ninty-Nine Others Will Open A Savings Account" on the reverse. RD, br/al, 33mm, xf. Est. $50-100

349. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. Elks Club/ Santa/ Barbara/ Cal.// GF/ 10¢/ In Merchandise. Rd, al, 23mm, xf/ dirty. Est. $10-30

350. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. The A. Goux Co./ Santa Barbara// GF/ 1/ Drink Or Cigar. RD, br, 21mm, 0vf/ dark toned, small chip in edge. Est. $10-30

351. Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara. The Imperial/ Miratti/ & Co./ Santa Barbara, Cal.// GF/ For A/ 10¢/ Drink At The Bar. RD, br, 21mm, vf/ dirt. K56 Est. $10-30

352. Santa Barbara. (Santa Barbara). Ziegeler & Menken/ The/ Concordia/ S.B./ L.A. Rub. Stamp Co.// GF/ 10¢/ Drink. Rd, WM, 21mm. Est. $20-40

353. Santa Barbara. Santa Maria. Black Bros./ 5¢/ Santa Maria, Cal.// (same). Rd, br, 21mm, vf/ dark toned, dull. K8. Est. $10-30

354. Santa Barbara. Santa Maria. Cowden & Harris/ Billiard/ Parlor/ Santa Maria, Cal.// GF/ 10¢/ IT. Rd, br, 23mm, xf/ dirt in lettering. K19. Est. $10-30

355. Santa Barbara. Santa Maria. Jesse Bros. & Miles/ Billiard/ Parlors/ Santa Maria,/ Cal.// GF/ ¢10¢/ IT. Oct, al, 29mm, vf. Est. $5-50

356. Santa Barbara. Santa Maria. Model/ Diary/ Santa Maria// GF/ 5¢/ When Returned/ With/ Bottle. Rd, al, 31mm, vf/ scratched. K73. Est. $10-30

357. Santa Barbara. Santa Maria. Santa Maria Club/ Santa Maria,/ Calif.// GF/ 50¢/ IT/ At Bar. Rd, br, 23mm, f/ very worn, very weak strike. Red tone. Est. $10-30

Santa Barbara. San Miguel Island
San Miguel Island is off the coast of Santa Barbara in the Channel Islands. It is the northern most island in a chain of about four islands. It was discovered by famous Spanish explorer Cabrillo, and his body is thought to have been buried there. The island has a fascinating history. The island was inadvertently not included in the various drafts of the Guadalupe-Hidalgo Treaty of 1848. Private interests soon discovered the error. The first long term resident was George Nidever who moved there about 1850, with title to half the island purchased at a Sheriff's sale. He brought with him 6000 sheep, 125 cattle, 25 horses. After several owners of the same parcel, William G. Waters became the owner in 1887. Waters was a civil war veteran who became a printer, fell in love with San Miguel, and thus became a rancher by default. In 1897 he formed the San Miguel Island Co. with a group of investors. In 1908, because of a suit brought by Robert Brooks, one Waters' investors, the Federal Government brought another suit claiming ownership. They took over, allowing a "lease" to Brooks. Lester reported in The Legendary King of San Miguel (1975) that a man named John Russell built a ranch house in 1906. Whether he owned the lease or simply worked for Brooks, or Waters, is unknown. We cannot clarify this confusion without further research.
Herb and Elizabeth Lester arrived on the island about 1930. They carried on the business of sheep. In an old tradition, a few workers would come to the island from Santa Cruz Island a few times a year to sheer sheep, a job lasting about two weeks. Elizabeth Lester wrote: "Sparkling competition existed among the shearers, recognized and rewarded by the distribution of a token for each sheep sheared. These small metal tokens, pierced for hanging, were dispensed by Herbie and carried by the men on spikes, and at the end of the day were turned in for currency. Captain Waters had inaugurated the custom and at the time a nickel was paid for each sheared sheep, and a dime for a ram. With the eventual abandonment of the sheep ranch and San Miguel itself for private enterprise, these tokens have become prized collector pieces, being an obsolete token of 'California Currency.'"
Since the tokens originated with Waters, their origin certainly predates 1906, and probably post dates 1897, the date of formation of the San Miguel Island Co. The tokens may have had a continued use under Brooks. Lester was a collector, and undoubtedly used the tokens out of nostalgia. He had a personal museum of relics, mostly from shipwrecks around the island.
Kappan, in California Trade Tokens, incorrectly listed the piece as dating from 1930, based on an article in the Numismatist, which incorrectly shows the date that Lester was first on San Miguel island, not the date the tokens were used, nor information about the original merchant, Waters. These two very important errors were not known to Kappan at the time. The token is rare, with probably less than 15 pieces known. There are no ten cent tokens known today. There is a companion piece (of sorts) from Santa Cruz Island, used for the same purpose, which is slightly more common.

358. Santa Barbara. San Miguel. San/ Miguel/ Island// W.G. Waters/ 5/ One Sheep. Hole at top. Red, br, 24mm, xf/ red tone. Also includes the original autographed book mentioned above. K1. Est. $150-400

Santa Ynez
The Santa Ynez tokens listed here are rare. Their presence was not known until 1996, when a safe from one of the Santa Ynez pioneer families was opened. According to an article in the Santa Barbara News Press in 1996, Frank Knight came to the Santa Ynez Valley about 1894. He bought a general store from George Allenstein about 1910, after serving as a deputy Marshall. There are potential historical accuracy problems with the article however, since by 1911, Allenstein was not listed in Santa Ynez as a resident or merchant in California directories. Curiously, neither was Knight. The town had a population of 500. Neither is listed in the 1895 directory, either. Both may have avoided the directory merchants for any number of reasons. In a town of 500, only about 20 merchants were listed in 1911, which might indicate a "problem" to any competent researcher. I suspect written inquiries from directory compilers went unanswered.
When the safe was opened, a small box of tokens was found. Many of the tokens were from G. A. Ilenstine. It is my opinion that G.A. Ilenstine was, in fact, George Allenstein. Note the extreme similarity in spelling. The die manufacturer clearly misinterpreted a handwritten Allenstein for A. Ilenstine. The tokens were probably housed in the safe because of the mistake in spelling. There are no other similar names in the directories, and this mistake is far more than a coincidence in merchants. They are one in the same.
The article stated that there were $54 in tokens found, but did not publish a list of the contents of the box making up that amount. Even today, rumors exist about this "hoard." There was no "hoard." Here are the exact totals of what was found. The majority of pieces are tightly held.
G. A. Ilenstine/ Santa Ynez,/ Calif//GF 50c IT. Rd, br, 31mm. 60 pieces
G. A. Ilenstine/ / GF 50c IT. Rd, br, 28mm. 38 pieces
G. A. Ilenstine//GF 5c IT. Rd, br, 26mm. 1 piece
M. A. Martindale/ Santa Ynez, Calif.//GF 5c IT. Rd, br, 26mm. 21 pieces.
M. A. Martindale/ Santa Ynez, Calif.//GF 10c IT. Sq, br, 25mm. 20 pcs
Palm Saloon/ F. J. Pertica//GF 1 Drink. 1 piece.
GF/ J. J. Brown/ 1/ Drink// The Brunswick Balke/ Collender/ Comp./ (pic pool table)/ Check. Sc(8), br, 26mm. 1 piece.

There are nowhere enough pieces to satisfy California collectors, with the possible exception of the Ilenstine 50 cent, 31mm piece. More importantly, this archive represents a rare view of an intact trove of tokens actually used during the period 1894-1910 in a small California community. The tokens offered here are all from this archive, and represent the best of those found.

359. Santa Barbara. Santa Ynez. G.A. Ilenstine/ Santa Ynez,/ Calif.// GF/ 50¢/ IT. Rd, br, 31mm, xf/ small rust stain on obverse. Est. $25-up

360. Santa Barbara. Santa Ynez. G.A./ Ilenstine/ Santa Ynez, Calif.// GF/ 50¢/ IT. RD, br, 31mm, Au. Some original luster still present. Rust spot on reverse. Est. $25-up

361. Santa Barbara. (Santa Ynez). G.A./ Ilenstine// GF/ 5¢/ IT. RD, br, 26mm, xf/ dark spotting on obverse. Unique to our knowledge. Est. $100-up

362. Santa Barbara. (Santa Ynez). G.A./ Ilenstine// GF/ 50¢/ IT. RD, br, 26mm, Au. Some original luster still present. Est. $25-up

363. Santa Barbara. (Santa Ynez). GF/ J.J. Brown/ 1/ Drink// The Brunswick Balke/ Collender/ Comp./ (Pic- pool table)/ Check. SC (8), br, 26mm, vf/ slight bend down center, offset about 1mm. Dark toned. Joseph J. Brown ran a wine and liquor store, saloon, and billiard room from at least 1894-5. He was not in business there in 1888, nor 1911. Not to be confused with James J. Brown of Leadville fame. Unique to our knowledge. Unlisted in Kappan or Rulau. Est. $200-up

364. Santa Barbara. Santa Ynez. M.A. Martindale/ Santa Ynez,/ Calif.// GF/ 5¢/ IT. RD, br, 26mm, xf/au. Est. $25-up

365. Santa Barbara. Santa Ynez. M.A. Martindale/ Santa Ynez,/ Calif.// GF/ 10¢/ IT. Squ, br, 25mm, xf/ some dirt. Est. $25-up

366. Santa Barbara. Santa Ynez. Palm Saloon/(star)/ Santa Ynez/ Cal./ (star)/ F.J. Pertica// GF 1 Drink. Br, rd, 28mm, recessed beaded border on both sides. F/VF. Typical slight pitting of the older brass tokens on both sides, more pronounced on reverse. Unlisted in Kappan. Circa 1895. Est. $300-600

367. Santa Barbara. Summerland. Frank Old's/ 1910/ Summerland/ Cal.// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, xf/ minor rusting on obverse. Est. $25-50

End Santa Barbara County Section

368. Santa Clara. Palo Alto. Duane H. Feisel/ "Official"/ Trade/ Checks// GF/ $1.00/ On Token Order. Al, rd, 25 mm, Unc. Est. $5-15

369. Santa Clara. San Jose. San Jose Coin Club Convention Coin. 14th Annual Coin Show// San Jose Municipal Rose Garden/ (Pic- Rose)/ 1937 1982. Obverse features picture of a bell. Rd, gilt, 38mm, Unc. Est. $5-15

370. Santa Clara. San Jose. T. Hassett/ The Ark/ San Jose, Cal.// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, AU. Est. $5-15

371. Santa Clara. San Jose. Western Novelty Co./ E.M.C./ San Jose// GF/ 5¢/ IT Only. Rd, Br, 21mm, xf. Est. $5-15

372. Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz. Sadler's/ Dairy/ Santa Cruz// GF/ One Pint/ of/ Milk/ With Bottle. Oct, al, 24mm, xf, some wear to lettering. Est. $10-20.

373. Santa Cruz. Scotts Valley. The Hungry Horse/ 1974/ Scotts Valley, Cal.// GF/ One/ Bottle/ Beer. Rd, br, 28mm, Unc. Est. $5-15

374. Santa Cruz. Soquel. Hoppy's / Tavern/ Soquel, Calif.// 50¢. Rd, green plastic, 31mm, AU. Est. $5-15

375. Shasta. Coram. Brown's/ (star)/ Coram/ (star)/ Cigars & Tobacco// GF/ 5/ Cents/ IT. Rd, Br, 21mm, vf, dark tones. Try finding this town in a 1900-1910 Atlas or directory; it is nearly impossible. Est. $5-15

376. Shasta. French Gulch. Lot of 3 pieces. King's Saloon/ French Gulch,/ Cal.// GF/ (star) One (star)/ Drink. SC (8), al, 30mm, vf. This is a wonderful gold mining camp. I got a fair amount of placer gold here in the 1970's. Est. $50-150

377. Shasta. Redding(?). Red Front// GF/ (star) 5¢ (star)/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, xf. Est. $5-15

378. Shasta. Redding. Commemorative Mining Medal. Miner kneeling, sifting for gold on obverse, "100 Years From Mining To Recreation". "Redeemable For $1.00 In Trade…" and picture of bald eagle on reverse. RD, Gilt, 38mm. Fine, some rust stains on both sides. Est. $5-15

379. Shasta. Redding. E. Michand/ (star)/ Redding// GF/ (star) 5¢ (star)/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, xf (dark), some dirt. Est. $5-15

380. Shasta. Redding. Golden Eagle/ (star)/ Cigar Store/ (star)/ Redding// GF/ (star) 5 (star)/ Cents/ IT. Rd, WM, 21mm, Xf/Au. Est. $5-15

381. Shasta. Redding. M.J./ Twomey/ Redding,/ Cal.// GF (star) 10 (star)/ ¢/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, xf. Est. $5-15

382. Shasta. Redding. Sacramento Hotel/ Bar/ Redding, (star)/ Cal.// GF/ (star) 5¢ (star)/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, xf. Est. $5-15

383. Shasta. Redding. Sparks & Walters/ 432 Yuba St./ (star)/ Redding, Cal.// GF/ (star) 5¢ (star)/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, xf. Est. $5-15

384. Shasta. Redding. Whiskeytown Memorial Medal. Obverse features picture of President John F. Kennedy. Reverse features picture of memorial site, "1968". Rd, Gilt, 38mm, AU. Est. $5-15

385. Shasta. Redding. Golden Eagle/Cigar Store/ Redding//GF/5/cents/IT. Rd, br, 21mm, vf. Est. $5-15

386. Shasta. Redding. Redding, Shasta Co, Cal Recreation 1962. 100 years from mining to recreation. Souvenir gold coin. Dollar size. Pics mining both sides. Unc. Est. $5-15

387. Sierra. Lot of 2 pieces. Bank of La Porte, issued 1877 & 1884. Vignette of two miners pushing ore cart. Black ink on crème paper. Cancelled by hole punches at right and bright pink "Paid" stamp. The 1877 check has an RNG. Cut cancels in center. 3.5" x 8.75". Very fine. Est. $10-20

388. Siskiyou. Dunsmuir. Paddy's Place/ Dunsmuir// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Symbol at center. Rd, Br, 21mm, vf, dirt in letters. Est. $5-15

389. Siskiyou. Montague. Carl Fletcher/ Montague// GF/ 10¢/ IT. Rd, al, 23mm, AU. Est. $5-15

390. Siskiyou. Weed. Weed Lbr. Co./The Club/Weed, Calif.//GF/25¢/In/Retail Trade. Rd, br, 21mm, xf-BU. Est. $10-20

391. Siskiyou. Yreka. Con Brown/ (star)/ Yreka,/ California// GF/ 10¢/ IT. Rd, al, 26mm, vf. Est. $5-15

392. Siskiyou. Yreka. Con Brown/ (star)/ Yreka,/ California// GF/ 5¢/ IT. Rd, al, 23mm, AU. Est. $5-15

393. Siskiyou. Yreka. Lucky Record Coin. Melody Mart/ (address)/Yreka, Calif./ (Phone #)// Save 10 Of/ These Tokens/ For One/ 45 RPM Record. Rd, al, 25mm, AU. Est. $5-15

394. Siskiyou. Yreka. Lot of 2 pcs. Our House/ Yreka/ Billiard/ Parlor// GF/ 10¢/ In/ Merchandise. Oct, al, 28mm, xf. Est. $10-30

395. Siskiyou. Yreka. Wooden Token. Family Dairy/ Raw Market Milk/ From Non-Reacting Toberculin Tested Cows/ Yreka, Calif./ (Blank). Rd, 43mm, AU. Est. $5-15