"Autumn Gold" 2024 November Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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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Benson Gulch Gold Nugget in Red Quartz, 14.5g [190338]3040 - Benson Gulch Gold Nugget in Red Quartz, 14.5g [190338]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice 1" long gold nugget in red quartz from Benson Gulch, near Randsburg. See other lots in this sale for the story of Benson and Goler Gulches...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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Benson Gulch Clean Gold Nugget, 10.9g [190339]3041 - Benson Gulch Clean Gold Nugget, 10.9g [190339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The "Nugget Ace" Collection here contains a number of gold nuggets from very scarce locales in Kern and Inyo counties. While he found more...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to S******1 for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Goler Wash "Throw Back" Gold Nugget [190345]3042 - Goler Wash "Throw Back" Gold Nugget [190345]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an incredible gold nugget found by the Nugget Ace in Goler Wash, the site of gold discovery by 1849 Death Valley Argonauts. It was originally
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Summit Diggins, Kern Co. Nugget, 4.5g [190351]3043 - Summit Diggins, Kern Co. Nugget, 4.5g [190351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold nugget found at Summit Diggins School House Section, kern County near Randsburg. This is yet another of the placer locales found around the massi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 360.00 - 550.00
Sold to u**********y for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Crystalline Gold on White Quartz Sierra Nevada Mountains [189402]3044 - Crystalline Gold on White Quartz Sierra Nevada Mountains [189402]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crystalline Gold on White Quartz, Sierra Nevada Mountains. 16.5 grams. About 1-1/4" x 1" x 3/4". [ Mariposa County California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Gold in White Quartz Specimen, Mariposa County, CA [189480]3045 - Gold in White Quartz Specimen, Mariposa County, CA [189480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in pure White Quartz, (uncurated) ore specimen. 2.0223 Troy ounces, from Mariposa County California. Gold content calculated at approx. 80%. Love
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to x**********u for (4,250.00 + 1,062.50BP) = 5,312.50
 
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Gold Quartz Nugget Sierra Nevada Mountains [189483]3046 - Gold Quartz Nugget Sierra Nevada Mountains [189483]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic gold-laden white quartz nugget. 16.8 grams, from Mariposa County California in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Showing extra-fine gold/ leaf pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Heavy Gold in Quartz Native Specimen, 2.09 Troy [189395]3047 - Heavy Gold in Quartz Native Specimen, 2.09 Troy [189395]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very heavy and probably old native gold in white quartz, out of the Mother Lode region of California. Gold occurs as leaf and massive, with some minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to x**********u for (5,500.00 + 1,375.00BP) = 6,875.00
 
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High Grade Gold in Milky Quartz Specimen, Nevada County [189394]3048 - High Grade Gold in Milky Quartz Specimen, Nevada County [189394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful high grade gold specimen, native gold wire and veinlets surrounded by light gray sulfides (?). 7.33 troy ozs, Tough to estimate gold conten
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (2,000.00 + 500.00BP) = 2,500.00
 
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Gold & Quartz -Placer Nugget, Nevada County [189479]3049 - Gold & Quartz -Placer Nugget, Nevada County [189479]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold over white quartz, classic Placer nugget specimen from Nevada County, California. 0.76 Troy ounces, approx. 70% Au content. About 1-1/8" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to a******k for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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Red Ledge Mine Gold Nugget [189482]3050 - Red Ledge Mine Gold Nugget [189482]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful gold nugget specimen from the Red Ledge Mine, Nevada County California. 2.3 grams. About 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/8". [ Nevada Count...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to u**********y for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Gold/Quartz Placer Nugget, Nevada County [189559]3051 - Gold/Quartz Placer Nugget, Nevada County [189559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold/quartz placer nugget. Nevada County, California. 10.9 grams. Red/brown quartz. Attractive. .85-.9 Au. About 7/8" x 5/8" x 3/8". ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to u**********y for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Gold in Quartz & Crystalline Gold, Nevada County [189621]3052 - Gold in Quartz & Crystalline Gold, Nevada County [189621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in quartz & crystalline gold. Nevada County, California. 35.7 grams. Uncurated. 60+% weight Au. .69 Troy. About 1-3/4" x 1-1/2" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (1,250.00 + 312.50BP) = 1,562.50
 
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Gold in Quartz, Placer County, CA [189556]3053 - Gold in Quartz, Placer County, CA [189556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in quartz. Placer, California. 1.16 Troy ounces. About 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 1". [ Placer County California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to x**********u for (2,800.00 + 700.00BP) = 3,500.00
 
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Crystalline Gold in Quartz, Placer County, CA [189558]3054 - Crystalline Gold in Quartz, Placer County, CA [189558]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crystalline gold in quartz. Placer County, California. 0.34 Troy ounces. Old nugget. Lots of handling - tried to get out quartz (chalky). About 1&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to o********v.. for (850.00 + 174.25BP) = 1,024.25
 
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Gold in Quartz Eagle's Nest Mine [189620]3055 - Gold in Quartz Eagle's Nest Mine [189620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold in quartz. Eagles Nest Mine. Placer County, California. 2.69 Troy ounce. Uncurated. Heavy, 60%? About 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" x 1". [ Pl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (4,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 5,000.00
 
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Crystalline and Wire Gold in White Quartz, Placerville [189398]3056 - Crystalline and Wire Gold in White Quartz, Placerville [189398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Crystalline and Wire Gold in White Quartz with some light brown breccia Fragments. 23.5 grams. From Placerville California. 1-1/2" x 1-1/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Placer Gold Nugget [189486]3057 - Placer Gold Nugget [189486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large polished placer gold nugget. 22.3 grams, from Yuba River placer, Placerville California. Wonderful specimen. About 3/4" x 3/4" x 1/2...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b*****a for (1,700.00 + 348.50BP) = 2,048.50
 
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Randsburg Area Gold Nuggets, 4.9g [190342]3058 - Randsburg Area Gold Nuggets, 4.9g [190342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Geologists and prospectors often use aerial photos to look for anomalies, then , with knowledge of local geology, go into the field to investigate. Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to o********v.. for (550.00 + 112.75BP) = 662.75
 
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Massive Leaf Gold on Quartz, Sierra County California [189400]3059 - Massive Leaf Gold on Quartz, Sierra County California [189400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Massive Leaf Gold on Quartz, Sierra County California. 25.7 grams, from the original Sixteen-to-One Mine. About 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" x 3/4"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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