"Autumn Gold" 2024 November Auction

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Welcome to our upcoming seven-day auction event, featuring an incredible selection of unique items and rare collectibles spanning numismatics, gold, minerals, fine art, antique furniture, political memorabilia, philatelic, jewelry, and more! From November 21-27, we will showcase this extensive sale, with three days of live auctions and three days of timed online bidding. Join us for an exclusive in-person preview on-site in Reno the day before the event, and get a sneak peek at many of the stunning furniture pieces in a private residence on Friday, November 8—details available upon request. Whether you are an art lover, history enthusiast, or collector of timeless treasures, this auction offers something special for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history!
DAY 1:
Art (1000-1111)
Wildlife (1000-1019)
Stamps (1037-1042
Décor & Collectibles (1112-1122)
Lamps (1123-1130)
Clocks (1131-1138)
Tableware’s (1139-1154)
Barber Shop (1155-1161)
Bottles (1162-1204)
Saloon & Brewery (1205-1228
Wine (1229-1232
Gaming (1233-1245
Tobacciana (1246-1262)
General Store (1263-1280)
Scales (1281-1287
Sewing (1288-1290)
Copperware (1296-1300)
Advertising (1301-1303)
Ephemera (1304-1340)
Collectibles (1341-1355)
Camping (1341-1345)
Toys (1351-1353)
Furnishings (1356-1394)

Category Preview (see more of these categories on Timed Day 5!)
Books (1395-1426)
Maps (1427-1431)
Photographs (1432-1455)
Photography Equipment (1456-1458)
Sports (1459-1491)

DAY 2:
Political (2000-2157)
Black American (2063-2068)
Foreign (2133-2157)
Foreign Autographs (2158-2172)
Military (2173-2363)
Firearms & Weaponry (2364-2491)

DAY 3:
Fossils (3000-3004)
Minerals (3005-3112)
Gold (3013-3077)
Jewelry (3113-3153)
Native Americana (3154-
Jewelry (3154-3246)
Weavings (3247-3261)
Pottery (3266-3279)
Artifacts (3288-3330)
Ephemera (3331-3340)
Books (3341-3352)
Badges (3353-3366)
Outlaw (3367-3368)
Cowboy (3420-3446)

DAY 4:
Numismatics (4000-4315
Ingots (4000-4007)
Bullion (4008-4016)
Coins (4017-4176)
Currency (4177-4238)
Ephemera & Exonumia (4239-4259)
Tokens & Medals (4273-4315)
World’s Fair & Expositions (4316-4345)
Firefighting Memorabilia (4346-4358)
Fraternal Organizations (4359-4391)
Entertainment (4392-4423)

DAY 5: TIMED AUCTION
Art & Collectibles (5000-5050)
Ephemera (5051-5140)
Entertainment (5141-5163)
Music (5164-5175)
Art Ephemera (5176-5194)
Books (5195-5348)
Maps (5349-5370)
Photographs (5371-5479)
Photography Equipment (5480-5557)
Model Railroading (5558-5643)
Toys (5644-5713)
Sports (5714-5857)

DAY 6: TIMED AUCTION
Jewelry & Accessories (6000-6046)
Sterling Silver (6047-6074)
Minerals (6075-6193)
Mining (6194 – 6542)
Artifacts (6194-6217
Ephemera (6218-6542)
Stocks & Bonds (6543-6894)

DAY 7: TIMED AUCTION
Transportation - Auto, Air, Railroad etc (7000-7318)
Wells Fargo & Express (7319-7357)
Covers (7358-7427)
Stamps (7428-7568)
Postcards (7569-7761)



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Railroad Lamps (2) [189758]7274 - Railroad Lamps (2) [189758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Deitz No. 100 railroad-style lantern, red & clear globe with wire guard. About 12" high, almost 8" in diameter, wire bail. Emburg &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*********n for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Railroad Quadruple Kerosene Lamp [190375]7275 - Railroad Quadruple Kerosene Lamp [190375]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large kerosene-fired lantern, with (4) glass lensed outlets. (3) of these are aqua blue, (1) is red glass. Outlets are (2) each at 5 1/8" in d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to p****s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Seaboard Coast Silver Star Platform Sign [187338]7276 - Seaboard Coast Silver Star Platform Sign [187338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seaboard Coast Railroad Silver Star track platform sign. Measures 31"x 36". This was an interchangeable sign that was used to direct passe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Seaboard RR Track Platform Sign [187339]7277 - Seaboard RR Track Platform Sign [187339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seaboard Coast Railroad Silver Star track platform sign. Measures 31"x 36". This was an interchangeable sign that was used to direct passe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Railroad Siding Water Barrel & Ladles (9) [190616]7278 - Railroad Siding Water Barrel & Ladles (9) [190616]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad siding water barrel and nine water ladles. Barrel measures 12"x 22" and the staves have shrunk, so this is more geared towards de...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Railroad Bench, c1900 [189070]7279 - Railroad Bench, c1900 [189070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad station bench with rotating back such that if the bench were in the station near the platform, it could be used for East or West going trains
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to f********a.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Maritime Cruise & Travel Ephemera (12) [189785]7280 - Maritime Cruise & Travel Ephemera (12) [189785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Italian Line Ship, Andrea Doria, booklet of travel destinations & passenger list for its July, 1956 cruise - As the ship approaches its final...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Steam Whistle, Brass Kinsley  1800s-1900s [175525]7281 - Steam Whistle, Brass Kinsley 1800s-1900s [175525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kinsley steam brass whistle. Measures 7" tall by 1.50" in diameter and has a nice patina. This smaller whistle, according to research, was...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********v.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Steam Whistle Gauge Vanduzen  [187175]7282 - Steam Whistle Gauge Vanduzen [187175]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manufactured by The E.W. Vanduzen Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, this steam whistle gauge was more than likely used on a small steam driven boat, It mea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to A*****0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Nautical Brass 8" Sextant w/Custom Box w/Inlaid Anchor [190061]7283 - Nautical Brass 8" Sextant w/Custom Box w/Inlaid Anchor [190061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Antique Replica, appears new in plastic bag. Beautiful handmade wood box with brass inlaid trim and latch.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to d*******f for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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New England Steamship Ashtray/Match Holder [189243]7284 - New England Steamship Ashtray/Match Holder [189243]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A match holder ashtray combination from The New England Steamship Company. The oval tray measures 4"x 6"and about 3.5" high. No crack...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Steamship Saloon Japanese & Chinese Passenger List 1904 [184506]7285 - Steamship Saloon Japanese & Chinese Passenger List 1904 [184506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canadian Pacific Railway Company & Royal Steamship Line Japan & China Passenger list from 1904. This is the Saloon Passenger list for those ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 750.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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USS California at  Havana Panorama [186030]7286 - USS California at Havana Panorama [186030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large 23"x 16" photograph of the liner SS California entering Havana Harbor. The SS California was 8,662 GRT and 5,403 NRT, with a length ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Steamer California Book 1848-49 [181796]7287 - Steamer California Book 1848-49 [181796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pioneer Steamer California by Victor M. Berthold. 166 pages, copyright 1932. This is a first edition of which only 500 were sold. It's in nice c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to S********e for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Steamer Transit Receipts, Illustrated (5) [189752]7288 - Steamer Transit Receipts, Illustrated (5) [189752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of (5) illustrated California Steamer Transit Receipts. (4) are 1800's, (1) is 1884. Steamboats include the Nevada, the John T. Wright, and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p****5 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Stern Wheeler on Sacramento River Photo, c. 1870's [185525]7289 - Stern Wheeler on Sacramento River Photo, c. 1870's [185525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1870's Isiah West Taber of San Francisco photo of a stern wheeler on full steam on the Sacramento River. 5x8". Fine condition, ex Muell...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Boston-San Fran Rare Steamship Invoice c1854 [182928]7290 - Boston-San Fran Rare Steamship Invoice c1854 [182928]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A scarce historical bill of lading for the Timothy Davis & Co's Line, Winged Racer, 1854 voyage from Boston to San Francisco. This pre-print...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p****5 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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USS Mt. Vernon Panorama Photo [186034]7291 - USS Mt. Vernon Panorama Photo [186034]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large 10"x 47" panorama photo of a German built ship that became an American. The SS Kronprinzessin Cecilie was an ocean liner built in St...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Erie Canal, Last Canal Boat Captain Pearl Nye Archive, [186295]7292 - Erie Canal, Last Canal Boat Captain Pearl Nye Archive, [186295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Born in 1872 in Chillicothe, Ohio, Pearl Robert Nye has been credited as the Ohio Erie Canal’s final captain. For over a decade, Captain Nye
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Red Star Line Tourist Steamer Postcards c1900 (15) [185621]7293 - Red Star Line Tourist Steamer Postcards c1900 (15) [185621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 15 postcards from the Red Star Line tourist steamer, c1900. Undated, but one postcard has drawings comparing the Red Star Line's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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