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Cauldron of Curiosities Auction, 2024 October

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

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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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South Pacific Postcards 18 [185500]1551 - South Pacific Postcards 18 [185500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
18 postcards from Fiji & Samoa etc. with 5 RPC's. Natives, colorful stamp collages, Tahiti, Papenoo Point etc.[ South Pacific
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to D********a.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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NCNG Railroad Centennial coins, 1904 invoices [188516]1552 - NCNG Railroad Centennial coins, 1904 invoices [188516]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Nevada County Narrow Gauge Rail Road (NCNGRR) commemorative coins from 1976, specially created by the Nevada City Mint to commemorate the 100th an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*****h for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Railroad Issued Checks (3) [188893]1553 - Railroad Issued Checks (3) [188893]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three checks written on The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company and The Rio Grande, Southern Railr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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AT&SF Railroad Bulletin & Cover [184509]1554 - AT&SF Railroad Bulletin & Cover [184509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Meter Usage Bulletin and Cover. It's from 1925, is rare and nice condition. It's postmarked Elkhart, Kansas....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
Sold to R****7 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Western Rail Road Assessment Documents (2) [185353]1555 - Western Rail Road Assessment Documents (2) [185353]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An 1836 and an 1842 Notice of Assessment document from Western Rail Road. One is dated December 15, 1836, the other, February 10, 1842. Torn corner on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Railroad Themed Porcelain Doorknobs (3) [185370]1556 - Railroad Themed Porcelain Doorknobs (3) [185370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three railroad themed porcelain doorknobs mounted on a 3"x 15" board. There are two RXR crossing signs and one with a Katy MKT Lines RR t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to s********v.. for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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V & T Railroad Work Card, c1874 [188170]1557 - V & T Railroad Work Card, c1874 [188170]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Virginia and Truckee Railroad Co. work card, Gold Hill, June 6th, 1874. Signed by G.W. White, Forman, on front, Joseph Bergeron on verso. Jo Berjin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Nevada Railroad Ephemera, c. 1870's, 7 [188394]1558 - Nevada Railroad Ephemera, c. 1870's, 7 [188394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 pieces of c. 1870's Nevada railroad ephemera. 1 Central Pacific and mostly V & T RR billheads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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New Jersey Central [189247]1559 - New Jersey Central [189247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Railroad tour books include a Union Pacific guide to California, The Georgetown Loop in Colorado and "The Trail of the Olympian" offered ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to d****z for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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New York Ontario & Western Legal Document [185355]1560 - New York Ontario & Western Legal Document [185355]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Legal document (Consent Decree?), handwritten, in 1884 for the New York, Ontario and Western Railway . The document is eight pages (Four double sided
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******r for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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YMCA Railroad Pass 1915 [187049]1561 - YMCA Railroad Pass 1915 [187049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rail pass issued by The Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad to members of the Y.M.C.A. This one was issued in November of 1916 at a cost of $5 &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to r******8 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Railroad Passenger Ticket & Return Stub Ohio 1884 (2) [186858]1562 - Railroad Passenger Ticket & Return Stub Ohio 1884 (2) [186858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A passenger's ticket to board The Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railroad Co. train, dated July 28th, 1884. Signed by General Manager Oscar To...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Lackawanna RR Stock Certificate 1859 [185360]1563 - Lackawanna RR Stock Certificate 1859 [185360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lackawanna and Bloomsburg Railroad Company mortgage certificate issued to Maltby & Case for $100 and issued on February 15, 1859, three after ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Train Wreck Photo [188746]1564 - Train Wreck Photo [188746]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7x5" train wreck photo with Glenn Morrison next to crane lifting 205 ton engin(sic) from Yackama(sic) River. Light contrast, please inspect.[ Y...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Union Pacific 1923 Wyoming Wreck [185350]1565 - Union Pacific 1923 Wyoming Wreck [185350]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three photos from the Rawlins, Wyoming wreck of a Union Pacific train. It was the worst train wreck in the state's history killing 31 people. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*****f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Assorted Railroad Timetables (10) [188892]1566 - Assorted Railroad Timetables (10) [188892]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of ten timetables from Union Pacific, Northern Pacific, Rio Grande, Burlington Northern and Missouri Pacific. They are from the 1950s and 1960
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******6 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Order of Railroad Telegraphers Passes, 2 [188405]1567 - Order of Railroad Telegraphers Passes, 2 [188405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1893 Vinton, IA and 1917 Order of Railroad Telegraphers passes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to t*******d for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Postcards - Railroad Bridges, c1909 [188925]1568 - Postcards - Railroad Bridges, c1909 [188925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 3 RPC postcards of railroad bridge and track construction, c1909. One previously used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to R*****s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Postcards - Railroad Stations, c1900 (5) [188924]1569 - Postcards - Railroad Stations, c1900 (5) [188924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 5 postcards featuring turn of the century U.S. railroad stations. 4 RPCs. Coggon, Iowa; Union Depot, Soo, Michigan; Penn Depot, Carbon,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to D****7 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Reading Company Stock Certificates (4) [188887]1570 - Reading Company Stock Certificates (4) [188887]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stock certificates (4) issued by The Reading Company dated 1965, 1967, 1968 & 1988. Vignettes are all the same, Greek figures border a diesel lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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