NEVADA - Churchill through Elko
458. Nevada/California. Nevada and California Trade Token Collectors Tokens. Lot of 8 different pcs. Three from Hal Dunn of Stewart, Nevada, two scalloped and one square, all br; W.V. Wright of Las Vegas, rd, br; Stephen Album of Angwin, Cal., rd, al; Ron Lerch of Davis, Cal, oct, br; and two from Geo. & Doris Squires of Mound House, Nev., rd, br. Vf-Unc. A fun collection for the token collector token collector! Est. $25-75
CHURCHILL
459. Churchill. Fairview. Aven & Green/12.5/Fairview, Nev.//12 1/2. Rd, wm, 22mm. Pitted on both sides. Reverse is difficult to read with dark rust stains. Extremely Rare. One of only 2 known to exist (Nevada Trade Token Book). We have never handled this piece before. Est. $200-400
460. Churchill. Fairview. Cyclone Mining Co. Cert. #304. Incorporated in South Dakota in 1906. Unissued, unsigned, uncancelled. Vignette of mine and mill operation at water’s edge, flanked by two smaller vignettes of miners working underground. Black border, gilt seal. Printed by Barndollar & Durley. Xf. 6” x 10”. Est. $20-40
461. Churchill. Fairview. Denver/ Club/ Fairview,/Nev.//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Dark spots. Found at Fairview. Vf. Est. $25-75
462. Churchill. Fairview. Docks Bar/Fairview, Nev.//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Minor corrosion stains on both sides. Dark toned. This one of only 8 known to exist (Nevada Trade Token). Rare. Est. $100-300
463. Churchill. Fairview. Fairview Extension MC. Cert. #301. Incorporated in Nevada in 1919. Issued to F.J. Martin for 1250 shares in 1923. Officers’ signatures illegible. Uncancelled. Blue border and seal, no vignette. Printed by A. Carlisle & Co. 8 3/4” x 12”. Vf, folds. Est. $25-75
464. Churchill. Fairview. Fairview Greeting Postcards. Lot of 3 different cards. All 3 are greeting cards from Fairview. The cards are oriented in a letter style layout and all have the same caption at bottom of “Well, here I am in Fairview, Nevada, enjoying it’s sights and cheer. I’m feeling first rate and this Town is just great; No, don’t you wish you were her?” The images are of outdoor scenes and have a distinct greenish-gray tint. Attractive. Vf. Est. $50-150
465. Churchill. Fairview. Nev. Hills/Mining Co./Fairview,/Nev.//GF/12.5/Cents/IT. Oct, alum, 28mm. Corrosion spots on both sides. Fine. Est. $25-75
466. Churchill. (Fairview). Swanson Trade Token. GF/12.5/Swanson/IT//12.5. Oct, br, 27mm. Minor dark spots. Vf. Est. $50-100
467. Churchill. Fallon. Alaska Bar/(center star punch)/Fallon, Nev.//5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Dark toned. Hubbard indicates that his son, David, found this token. Xf. Est. $25-75
468. Churchill. (Fallon). Al’s Place//GF/12.5/In Merchandise. Oct, alum, 25mm. We were unable to find any information on this merchant in our library. Some bubbles on obverse. Xf. Est. $25-75
469. Churchill. (Fallon). Atkinson/Bros.//GF/12.5/Cents/IT. Rd, br, 24mm. We were unable to find any information on this merchant in our library. Vf-Xf. Est. $25-75
470. Churchill. Fallon. Bank Bar/(center crescent moon punch)/Fallon, Nev.//5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. We were unable to find any information on this merchant in our library. Single dark spot on reverse rim. Xf. Est. $25-75
471. Churchill. Fallon. Barrel House/Fallon/Nev.//GF/1/Drink. Rd, br, 21mm. Minor corrosion spots on reverse. There was a saloon run by Chas. Hoover in 1914 (Polk, 1914). Vf. Est. $25-75
472. Churchill. Fallon. Barrel/ House/ Eat/ Drink And/ Play Well/ Fallon, Nev.// (Illegible). Paper drink token. Square, 1 1/2” sq. Brown with black print, illegible on reverse due to damage and wear. Fair condition. Est. $20-40
473. Churchill. Fallon. Churchill/Hotel//GF/12.5/At The Bar. Sc(4), alum, 29mm. This was a popular, long lasting hotel in Fallon. Grace Furguson was the proprietor in 1907. Mottled with dark spots. Vf-xf. Est. $50-100
474. Churchill. Fallon. Club Horse Shoe/ Fallon// GF/ $1.00/ In/ Merchandise. Oct, al, 31mm. Xf, light soiling. Est. $25-75
475. Churchill. (Fallon). Dodge Bros. Inc.//GF/5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Corrosion spots on both sides. Vf. Est. $25-75
476. Churchill. Fallon. Fallon Bakery/(design)/Fallon, Nev.//Good For One/10/Loaf Bread. Rd, alum, 24mm. Minor rim dings, minor bubbles, overall worn. F-Vf. Est. $50-75
477. Churchill. Fallon. Fallon Dog License. City of/ Fallon, NV/ 46/ Dog/ Tax. Clover Shape, with hole at top for suspension, br, 27mm. Vf, toned. Est. $25-50
478. Churchill. Fallon. Fallon Photo Postcard, c.1940. The photocard shows a main street in Fallon with several cars parked at businesses. Many of the business names are visible in the shot including the Barrel House, Western Auto Supply, Western Hotel, etc. White bordered. Xf. Est. $50-100
479. Churchill. Fallon. Gray Reid & Co./5/Fallon, Nevada.//same. Rd, alum, 21mm. Reverse has minor spots, obverse is more clean. Vf. Est. $25-75
480. Churchill. (Fallon). Hoffman/Bar//GF/12.5//IT. Sc(4), alum, 24mm. The token is in extremely poor condition with substantial corrosion and bubbling, nearly losing its scallop shape. This token is considered Extremely Rare. In 1914, J. E. Jeffrey was the manager (Polk, 1914-15). Est. $20-40
481. Churchill. (Fallon). Hub Trade Token. 12.5c/IT/C. Birge/The Hub. Sq, paper, 25mm. This is the only token known as listed in the Nevada Trade Token Book. Xf. Est. $300-500
482. Churchill. (Fallon). Kozy Pool Hall Token Set. The Kozy/D. V. Wightman/Prop.//GF/5/IT. Sc(8), alum, 23mm. Dark spots on both sides. Hole for suspension or from corrosion. Fine. The Kozy/D. V. Wightman/Prop./GF/12.5/IT. Sc(8), alum, 29mm. Vf-Xf. The Kozy/D. V. Wightman/Prop.//GF/25/IT/ Tri, alum, 31mm. Dent shows on obverse. Vf. Unique set from the Kozy Pool Hall in Fallon, these are the only ones known (Nevada Trade Token Book). Est. $500-1000
483. Churchill. (Fallon). Lofthouse/Bros.//GF/12.5/IT. Oct, alum, 25mm. Extensive bubbles make reading token difficult but not impossible. Fine. Extremely Rare. Est. $50-150
484. Churchill. Fallon. Mission Pool Hall/Fallon,/Nevada.//GF/5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Reverse is more worn the obverse. F-Vf. Est. $25-50
485. Churchill. (Fallon). New River/Saloon//GF/A Smile. Rd, alum, 25mm. New River got its name after a flood in 1862 when a new channel was cut between the Carson River and the Carson Sink, near Fallon, (Nevada Place Names). Many consider this token to be from New River, not Fallon as is listed in the Nevada Trade Token Book. This is the only known specimen and was the only census piece found when the NTB was published. I found this saloon referenced in a Fallon newspaper, though I since have lost my notes. The token has a poor strike. Good-Fine. Est. $500-1000
486. Churchill. Fallon. Overland Bar/Fallon,/Nev.//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 24mm. Dark toned and worn. Extremely Rare. F-Vf. Est. $50-100
487. Churchill. (Fallon). Rex Trade Tokens. Lot of 5 different tokens. 4 of the 5 are variations of the 5 cent trade token. All have center hole punch, rd, br and 21mm. One of the 5 cent tokens has an diamond design at the bottom of the obverse. The other three have a bow design at different locations at the bottom of the obverse. The 5th token in this lot is the 12.5 cent trade token, diamond, alum and 31mm. This token shows corrosion spots and minor pitting. Two of the tokens were identified by Tony Erquiaga of Fallon. All Vf. Est. $75-150
488. Churchill. Fallon. Star Club/ Fallon/ Nevada/ /GF/ 5/ IT. Oct, br, 21mm. Corrosion spotting along rim and some letters. Vf. Est. $25-50
489. Churchill. Fallon. Star Club/ Fallon/ Nevada// Rain Check. Sc (8), al, 25mm. Unc-BU. Est. $15-30
490. Churchill. Fallon. Villaneuva Bros./Fallon, Nev.//GF/12.5/IT. Sc(4), br, 29mm. Copper mottled surface. Xf, strong strike. Leon Hubbard discovered a small batch of these tokens on October 22 and 23, 1974 in the Fallon dump. As best we can tell, he appears to have found about 18 tokens in all, probably accounting for all known. He traded off a few to fellow collectors, retaining the best and about a dozen for trades. Est. $25-50
491. Churchill. Fallon. Villanueva Bros./ Fallon, Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. This is the finest example of the Villanueva tokens found by Hubbard. No others in the group were nearly as nice. Most are mottled copper/brass colors on the surface. Sc (4), br, 27mm, vf-xf, with toning and minor corrosion. Mariano & Aniceto Villanueva ran a saloon in Fallon c.1910-15 (Polk, 1914-15). Est. $50-100
492. Churchill. Fallon. Way Bros./Alaska/Bar/Fallon, Nev//Gf/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. This token was dug at a Fallon dump. Xf. Est. $25-75
493. Churchill. Salt Wells. Salt Wells Brothel Photopostcard, c.1963. The b/w card has a split image with the left image of the brothel as it looked in the Roaring Twenties (1920’s) with the right image as the building looked in 1963. The bottom quarter of the card is captioned “Season’s Greetings, Juanita and Red, Salt Wells. This building still stands today located about 20 miles east of Fallon on Hwy 50. We are not sure what the building was used for in the 1020’s, but it has been a brothel for as long as anyone can remember. No photographer noted. Xf. Est. $25-75
494. Churchill. Stillwater. Stillwater/ Hotel/ C.P. Cirac/ Prop.// GF/ One/ Drink Or/ Cigar. This is an extremely rare piece. Rd, br, 23mm. Vf, heavily toned, with some corrosion, but strike is very clear. This was one of the original census pieces. Est. $700-1000
495. Churchill. Wonder. James M. Keir/ Wonder/ Nevada// GF/ 7 1/2 cents/ IT. Sc (8), al 27mm. Found in Wonder in 1971, this token is perhaps the nicest one of the four known. Vf, very clear strike, dark soiling and spotting throughout. Kier ran a general merchandise store and was the postmaster in 1914. In 1907, he worked for the Wonder-Goldfield Brokerage Co. An original census piece and the rarest of the Wonder tokens. Est. $400-800
496. Churchill. Wonder. Overland/ Wonder,/ Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2/ Cts/ IT. Rd, br, 21mm, Wk-2A (NTB), very rare. Good, reverse very worn at high points, toning throughout. Est. $300-600
497. Churchill. Wonder. Vulture Mining Co. Cert. #791. Incorporated in Arizona in 1906. Issued to Wm. C.D. Easton for 1000 shares in 1907. Signed by president Weber and secretary Patthery. Cancelled by hole punches. Vignette of a vulture in each corner. Green border, printed by Clark engraving & Printing Co. 7 1/4” x 10”. The Vulture produced the first shipped ore from the district in March, 1907. The mine was located on the hill in Hercules Canyon and was active until 1908 (Shamburger, 1974). Xf. Est. $100-200
498. Churchill. Wonder. Wonder Goldfield Mining Co. Cert. #923. Incorporated in Arizona in 1904. Issued to Geo. Vickers for 1000 shares in 1906. Signed by president Arthur E. Burns and asst. secretary Waterman. Uncancelled. Vignette of men working in underground mining scene. Gilt border and seal, printed by H.S. Crocker Co. 8” x 10”. This company does not show up on the Wonder map of Shamburger. This was a promotional company run by Lamb, Kier & Codd, who ran a brokerage firm named the Wonder-Goldfield Brokerage Co. (Also see the James K. Keir Token in a lot above.) Xf. Est. $50-100
499. Churchill. Wonder. Wonder Witch Mining Co. Cert. #106. Incorporated in Nevada in 1907. Issued to Edward Wassermann for 1000 shares in 1907. Signed by president Truth and secretary Jno. E. Pelton. Uncancelled. Vignette of men working in underground mining scene, flanked by two smaller vignettes of miners examining ore. Black border, gilt seal and underprint. Printed by Goes. 5 1/2” x 10”. This company does not show up on the Shamburger map of Wonder (1974). Xf. Est. $50-100
CLARK
500. Clark. Boulder City. Boulder City Co. Boulder City(pic of Hoover dam)/Nevada//Good For Trade Only At Boulder City Co Stores/10. Rd, br, 23mm. Dirty in recessed areas. Vf. Hoover Dam/(pic of dam)/Nevada//Good For Trade Only At Boulder City Co. Stores/10. Rd, br, 23mm. Hubbard got this token from Arquiaga. Vf, minor dark toning. Est. $10-20
501. Clark. Boulder City. Boulder City Co. Boulder City/ Hoover Dam (and pic.)/ Nevada// GF Trade Only at Boulder City Co. Stores/ $1.00. RD, br, 30mm. Cross-hatch pattern border on obverse and throughout on reverse. Fine/Vf, toned, bent. Est. $25-50
502. Clark. Boulder City. Boulder City Co. Tokens. Lot of 4 different pcs. Boulder City/ Hoover Dam (and pic.)/ Nevada// GF Trade Only at Boulder City Co. Stores/ 5cents (10cents). 2 wm (5cent/10cent), and 2 br (5cent/10cent), 21mm and 23mm. Vf-Xf, toning. Est. $30-60
503. Clark. Boulder City. Boulder Dam Original Stereocard. Boulder Dam stereocard that is annotated with specific items. The image is immaculate and superior condition. The reverse has a brief description of the dam. Published by Keystone View Co. One of the nicest stereo cards we have seen. Mint condition. Est. $50-100
504. Clark. Boulder City. Boulder City Souvenirs. Lot of 2 different pcs. First is a souvenir “penny” with Hoover Dam on the obverse, and Herbert Hoover on the reverse, copper. Second is a pendant souvenir from St. Judes Ranch for Children, Boulder City, br, with enamel painted obverse and reverse. 21mm, 26mm. BU, Xf, with paint some chipped off reverse. Est. $20-40
Clark. Boulder City. Medals. Please See Medals Section at End of Catalog.
505. Clark. (Buck Springs). Gold Medal Shoe/1891/(kangaroo)/Williams-Marvin Co //blank. Rd, brass, 30mm. Au. Holed at top center. This token was found at Buck Springs. Est. $50-100
506. Clark. Crystal. American Borax Co./Crystal,/Nevada/(3 stars)//GF/One/Meal. Rd, alum, 31mm. This a marvelous token from Southern Nevada. Dark spots with pitting on both sides. The obverse pit is worse than reverse. Vf-xf. Est. $150-300
507. Clark. Indian Springs. N.C.O. Open Mess/ Indian/ Springs/ Aux./ Field/ Nevada// Lot of 2 different pcs. GF/ 5cents/ IT. Rd, Sq, al, br, 21mm, 19mm. Both Vf, some rusting, wear to high spots. Est. $25-50
508. Clark. Las Vegas. Best By A Dam Site Embossed Coke Bottle, c.1930. Best By a Dam Site embossed Coke Bottle/ Boulder/ Products/ Las Vegas/ Nevada/ Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Embossing is in diamond shaped pattern. Aqua, 7.5” tall, clean, with minor case wear on high points. 3/8” base chip in back. The Best By A Dam Site are one of the most popular western Coke bottles, if not the most popular. They date to the early 1930’s during the construction of the dam, and are thought to commemorate the opening of the dam. They come in clear and aqua. Though the aqua is more common, it is preferred by the Coke collectors since it more closely resembles the regular Coke bottles. I was never able to make a final count on how many exist, but would make an educated guess at 100 known of all varieties. Most are in Coke collections, rather than Nevada collections. Est. $75-150
509. Clark. Las Vegas. Charleston/Bar/Las Vegas/Nev./L. A. Rubber Stamp Co.//GF/12.5/IT. Scallop (8), alum, 28mm. Xf. Est. $25-75
510. Clark. Las Vegas. Las Vegas Embossed “D” Coke Bottle, c.1950. Clean with 1/2” lip chip that doesn’t affect the display. Scarce. Est. $10-20
511. Clark. Las Vegas. Mint Hotel Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 pcs. Mint Hotel/ (pic-hotel)/ Premium Token// Acceptable Only At The Mint Hotel, Las Vegas/ Premium Token. Rd, al, 26mm. Post 1970. Bu. Est. $10-20
512. Clark. Searchlight. Cyrus Noble Mine Decanter Collection. Lot of 5 different pcs. The set completes a series of seven decanters, which tell the story of the Cyrus Noble Mine, each with a saying on the base: 1) the Miner 2) the Bartender 3) the Assayer 4) the Burro 5) the Gambler 6) the Blacksmith 7) Miner’s Daughter. Each is still sealed, the “Gambler” with a leak. Range in size from 14-16 inches high, each in its original box. Extremely fine, rare. Est. $350-700
513. Clark. Searchlight. Cyrus Noble Mine Decanters. Lot of 4 pcs. Three “Poncho” Villa decanters, and one “Miner’s Daughter”. 16 inches high. All sealed, each in its original box, Xf, rare. Est. $200-400
514. Clark. Searchlight. Cyrus Noble Mine Miniature Decanters. Lot of 7 pcs. Three sets of three, and four sets of two miniature decanters, which include combinations of the “Miner”, the “Bartender”, and the “Assayer”, and the “Gambler” and “Donkey”. All are sealed, and in original boxes, a few with leaks. 5 1/4”-6 1/4” in size, all Xf, rare. Est. $100-200
515. Clark. Searchlight. Wellington/Searchlight,/Nevada. LA Rub Stamp Co.//GF/12.5/Cents/At the Bar. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf-Au. Hubbard acquired this token from Christiansen. Est. $50-100
DOUGLAS
516. Douglas. Gardnerville. Gardnerville Photograph. Image of motel at Gardnerville, with “Helen” sitting in front slightly behind a parked car. 1951. 5” x 7”. Xf. Est. $15-25
517. Douglas. Hobo Springs. Hobo Springs Real Photo Postcard, c1940. Black and white image showing a small camp set at the bottom of a canyon. The card is captioned “Cabins & Camp Grounds Hobo Springs.” No photographer noted. The only Hobo Springs we were able to find is located south/southwest of Genoa, Nevada, as shown on the Genoa topo sheet. Postmarked Boulder City, 1941. Est. $100-300
ELKO
518. Elko. Bear Springs. Julie’s/ Massage Studio/ Tel: 325-8080/ Bear Springs/ Nev.// GF/ $1.00/ On Next/ Massage. RD, green plastic, with white print. Unc. Est. $25-50
519. Elko. Carlin. Bud/(bow)/Carlin, Nevada.//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Hubbard got this token from Roza. Xf. Est. $50-150
520. Elko. Carlin. Carlin Railroad Photographs. Lot of 15 different pcs. Various views and perspectives of railroad related subject matter. Includes an aerial view of a train depot, train tunnel views, track views, mountain pass, and engineer and train views. All B&W, ranging in size from 2 1/2” x 2 1/4” to 2 1/2” x 3 1/2”. Xf. Est. $25-75
521. Elko. (Elko). Brothel Token. Jean Field/(center hold punch)//Good For 5 In Trade. Rd, br, 21mm. This is one of the rare originals. Dark spots. Xf. Est. $100-250
522. Elko. (Elko). Brothel Token. Lodge/ C.L. Stamp// (blank). Rd, al, 21mm. Poor, severe corrosion, pitted. Est. $200-400
523. Elko. Elko. Elko Mineral Hot Springs/(center hole punch)/(bow)//J. Garbaxxni/12.5. Rd, br, 23mm. Dark spots on reverse, with only minor dark spots on obverse. Vf. Est. $25-50
524. Elko. Elko. Elko Trade Tokens. Lot of 2 different tokens. The Pioneer/(center hole punch)/Elko, Nev.//GF/12.5 IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf-Au. Hubbard got this token from Haskins. The Palm/Elko,/Nev.//GF/1/Cigar. Oct, br, 24mm. Xf-Au. Est. $25-50
525. Elko. Elko. First National Bank of Elko, Nevada Bank Ephemera. Lot of 5 different bank items: 1) Cashiers Check no. 747 issued to Harry M. Crickett for $60.00, dated Oct. 3, 1907, signed by J.Doughty, Cashier. White paper with letterhead, underprinted in red with the words “Cashiers Check”, stamped in red as paid, with endorsement signature on back by Harry M. Crockett, cancelled, 4 x 9, white paper. Excellent condition, with folds, small tear at fold. 2) Interest Bearing Certificate of Deposit no. 1309 by Mrs. A. Owderkirk for the amount of $25.00, dated July 22, 1909, signed by C.L. Williams, Asst. Cashier, and bearing interest at 4 percent per annum if left 6 months or longer. White paper with letterhead, with endorsement signature on back by Mrs. A. Ouderkirk, cancelled with stamp in blue on front, as paid, 4 x 9 of white paper. Excellent condition with folds, small tear at fold. 3) Dividend Check no. 4 issued to Martha J. Luty for $100.00, dated Jan. 8, 1913, signed by C.F. Williams, Cashier. White paper with letterhead, with endorsement signature on back by Martha J. Luty, cancelled with stamp in blue as paid dated Jan 15, 1913, 4 x 9 of white paper. Excellent condition, with minor folds, small punch hole. 4) Dividend Check no. 21 issued to H.S. Taber for $40.00, dated Jan. 15, 1919, signed by E. Emmer, Cashier. White paper with letterhead, with endorsement signature on back by H.S. Taber, underprint with words “Dividend Check”, punch cancelled, 4 x 9 of white paper. Excellent condition, with minor folds, small punch hole. 5) Dividend Check no. 36-21 issued to Mate Snow Thurtell for $40.00, dated June 30, 1925, signed by E. Emmer, Cashier. Yellow safety print paper with letterhead, with endorsement on back “Pay to the order of Lonnie T. Cook, and endorsement signature, by both Lonnie Cook and Mate Snow Thurtell. Punch cancelled, 4 x 9, excellent condition, with folds and small punch hole. Est. $20-40
526. Elko. Gold Circle. Gold Circle District Photo Postcard, c.1915. The card shows an overview of the Gold Circle district. In the shot are a few permanent structures visible, especially at left. Scenes of Gold Circle are rare. Minor smudge marks along edges, White bordered. No photographer noted. Rare. Vf. Est. $200-400
527. Elko. Jarbidge. John Ensunsa/Jarbidge/Nevada//GF/12.5/In Merchandise. Rd, alum, 24mm. Xf-Au. Est. $25-50
528. Elko. Midas. Cody & Whalen/Midas,/Nev.//GF/1/Drink/Or Cigar. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf-Au. Minor dark tone and 1 dark spot on reverse. Est. $100-200
529. Elko. Montello. Macks/Montello,/Nevada//GF/12.5/IT. Rd, br, 21mm. Dark toned on obverse. Strong strike, reverse has some wear to high points. Vf. Est. $50-100
530. Elko. Tuscarora. Buck’s/ Pool Hall/ Tuscarora/ Nevada// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT. Sc (4), al, 30mm. Fine, dents and dings throughout, pitting. Est. $50-100
531. Elko. Wells. D. Quilici Bros./ Wells,/ Nev.// GF/ 12 1/2cents/ IT/ Palace Saloon. Rd, br, 21mm. Xf, toned. Est. $100-300
532. Elko. Wells. Wells Chromolitho Postcards. Lot of 4 different cards. Four different views of Wells, including three of the Clover Mountain/Valley and Angel Lake/Lagoon area, and one of a Burlington Trailways bus passing in front of the Allen Hotel. All unused and in extremely fine condition. 3” x 5”. Est. $20-40
