Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October

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Get ready for two exciting days packed with an array of remarkable items awaiting new homes. We invite you to join us for this fun sale, featuring collectibles in all the usual categories, and don't forget ALL LOTS open for bidding at just $10! With a wide array of collectibles in nearly every category this sale has something for everyone. Whether you're gearing up for the holidays or collecting for yourself, you don't want to miss out on this incredible sale!

Please keep in mind shipping costs when bidding!

DAY 1:
Art / Décor: Lot 1000
Jewelry: Lot 1052
Textiles: Lot 1071
Collectibles / Ephemera: Lot 1080
Medical: Lot 1084
Bottles: Lot 1089
Liquor / Tobacco Related: Lot 1091
Advertising: Lot 1095
Autographs: Lot 1120
Entertainment: Lot 1124
Banking: Lot 1129
Law / Crime: Lot 1137
General Ephemera: Lot 1150
Kids / Toys: Lot 1207
Telegram Related: Lot 1220
Travel / Maps: Lot 1227
World's Fair: Lot 1234
Religious: Lot 1236
Fraternal Organizations: Lot 1239
Political: Lot 1244
Military: Lot 1263
Books: Lot 1285
Mining: Lot 1299
Mining Stocks: Lot 1339
Banking Stocks: Lot 1441
Stocks / Bonds - Foreign: Lot 1526
Stocks - Other: Lot 1538
Transportation: Lot 1550
Photographs: Lot 1586
Photography Equipment: Lot 1609

DAY 2:
Sports
Auto Racing: Lot 2000
Baseball: Lots 2001-2010
Basketball: Lots 2011-2014
Boxing: Lot 2015
Ephemera: Lot 2016
Football: Lots 2017-2019
Golf: Lots 2020-2023
Hockey: Lot 2024
Olympics: Lots 2025-2026
Other: Lots 2027, 2034
Racing: Lots 2028-2030
Soccer: Lot 2031
Tennis: Lots 2032-2033

Numismatics
Bullion: Lots 2035-2040
Coins: Lots 2042-2079
Currency: Lots 2082-2098
Ephemera: Lots 2099-2101
Exonumia: Lot 2102
Foreign: Lots 2103-2139
Medals: Lots 2137-2156
Other: Lots 2156-2165
Tokens: Lots 2166-2282

Philatelic
Covers: Lots 2283-2290
First Day Covers: Lots 2291-2295
Individual Stamps: Lots 2296-2310
Stamp Collections: Lots 2311-2330
Other: Lots 2331-2340
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Scandinavian American Bank Annual Report 1911 [165013]1131 - Scandinavian American Bank Annual Report 1911 [165013]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1911 Scandinavian American State Bank 1911 annual report. Signed by John Dahlgren as cashier, possibly the president too. Montana Missoula
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Banking/business documents, Montana, 1885-1924 [188777]1132 - Banking/business documents, Montana, 1885-1924 [188777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of around 50 miscellaneous documents from Montana related to banking and commerce, dating from 1885 to 1924. These documents include corres
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 160.00
Sold to S*******3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Montana Banking c1890-1921 (12) [187362]1133 - Montana Banking c1890-1921 (12) [187362]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dozen checks, receipts & notes drafted on Montana banks, c1890-1921. Includes Merchants' National Bank, bank check, c1890; The Rocky Mount...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******3 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Ohio History, 1819 Debt Note, Poland, OH [188192]1134 - Ohio History, 1819 Debt Note, Poland, OH [188192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A handwritten 1819 note from Poland, Ohio promising that the signatory will pay Jared Bertland $120 in either silver or bank bills. The note appears t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s********v.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Banking History group, photos, articles, 1900s [188513]1135 - Banking History group, photos, articles, 1900s [188513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small archive of material related to banking history. Group includes negatives, photographic reproductions, advertisements, artwork, and articles/clip
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo Money Orders, c1913-14 (5) [188463]1136 - Wells Fargo Money Orders, c1913-14 (5) [188463]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 5 Wells Fargo & Co. Money Order Remitter's Receipts purchased in Angels Camp, Calif., c1913-14.[ Angel's Camp California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b*******n for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Police Dogs Lost/ Reward Broadside, 1926 [188326]1137 - Police Dogs Lost/ Reward Broadside, 1926 [188326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1926 lost police dogs $500 reward poster for 2 German shepherds. 9.8x7.5". Upper winkle and small tear.[ San Francisco California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to t*******d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Widows and Orphans, SFPD, By-laws, 1910 [188411]1138 - Widows and Orphans, SFPD, By-laws, 1910 [188411]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1910 constitution and by-laws, widows and orphans aid association of San Francisco Police Department. Vertical crease, corner cover and smudge issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l******8 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Prisoner Execution Admission Card 1878 [182774]1139 - Prisoner Execution Admission Card 1878 [182774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Printed 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch cardstock invitation to a hanging: "Admit The Bearer. Assistant to the Execution of Edward Webb - May 31, 1878 at Tw...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****a for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Attempted Murder Affidavit: Ohio Vs F. Warthorst 1883 [180974]1140 - Attempted Murder Affidavit: Ohio Vs F. Warthorst 1883 [180974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A handwritten legal affidavit accusing Frank Warthorst of attempting to murder Mary E. Kirkland. He shot her in the face & neck.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t*******d for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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