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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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Southern Pacific RR Keys, 2 Different [189802]1571 - Southern Pacific RR Keys, 2 Different [189802]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different Southern Pacific RR keys. Switch "S" and CS 44.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 70.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Timetables & Tour Cards (8) [189248]1572 - Timetables & Tour Cards (8) [189248]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Timetables for The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, The Chicago & Northwestern, Colorado & Southern, Pictorial Folder and cards for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to p****s for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Union Pacific RR Lock [189192]1573 - Union Pacific RR Lock [189192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Union Pacific CS-21 lock. Latch and bottom hanger pivot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Monarch Air Lines Stock, 1946 [187982]1574 - Monarch Air Lines Stock, 1946 [187982]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued 1946 Monarch Air Lines stock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d****z for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Aviation Postcards (5) 1917 [185620]1575 - Aviation Postcards (5) 1917 [185620]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of 5 aviation postcards from France, c1917. Colorized postcards with several illustrations of airplanes on each are unused and approx. 4&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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French Biplane Postcard c. 1913 [187015]1576 - French Biplane Postcard c. 1913 [187015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1913 French biplane postcard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j******6 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Japanese Postcard - Art Smith, Pilot, c1916-17 [188454]1577 - Japanese Postcard - Art Smith, Pilot, c1916-17 [188454]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A RARE RPC Japanese postcard of stunt pilot, Art Smith. Smith made two trips to Asia, in 1916 and 1917, to give aeronautic demonstrations. Smith is se
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Tire store photo, c. 1910s-20s, auto history [188752]1578 - Tire store photo, c. 1910s-20s, auto history [188752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage photograph of tire store selling 'Mason Maxi-Mile' brand products. Circa 1910s -1920s. Three men in the picture pose for the photogr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to s*********d for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Wheeled Transportation RPC's, 7 [189294]1579 - Wheeled Transportation RPC's, 7 [189294]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 RPC's of cars, bikes, buggies and wagons.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w**********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Postcards - Buggies and Wagons, c1900-10s (6) [188917]1580 - Postcards - Buggies and Wagons, c1900-10s (6) [188917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 6 RPC postcards with photos of horse-drawn buggies and wagons, 1 with gasoline-powered vehicles, c1900-10s. All unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****s for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Postcards - Motorbike, Bicycle, 1908-10 (2) [188177]1581 - Postcards - Motorbike, Bicycle, 1908-10 (2) [188177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of RPC postcards of an early motorbike and bicycle, c1908 & 1910. The first is a photo of a man on an Excelsior motorbike, with a child o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Postcards - Street Transportation, c1910 (4) [188923]1582 - Postcards - Street Transportation, c1910 (4) [188923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 4 postcards related to street transportation, c1910. Includes 3 RPCs. Horse-drawn street car, Rock Hill, N.C; motorized street car, Coff
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to D********a.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Postcards, New Cars, c1900-10s (3) [188716]1583 - Postcards, New Cars, c1900-10s (3) [188716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Trio of RPC postcards featuring photos of people in newly delivered new cars, c1900-10s. Includes a 1900 Pierce Arrow, Campbell's Photo Design S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****s for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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New York Steamer Receipt, 1864 [189303]1584 - New York Steamer Receipt, 1864 [189303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1864 receipt from Philadelphia and New York Express Steamboat Co. via Delaware & Raritan Canal, 24 sacks of wool. Also, 1837 report page related...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Maritime Shipping Docs and Letters, 1815-1883 [188782]1585 - Maritime Shipping Docs and Letters, 1815-1883 [188782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five documents relating to early American maritime shipping, dating between 1815 and 1883. The documents include shipping inventories and ledgers reco
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p****5 for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Divide Standard School Photo [189161]1586 - Divide Standard School Photo [189161]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6x8" photo of Divide, MT Standard School with ladies and children in front. Good contrast, a few small image loss spots.[ Divide Montana
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to J********w.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Photograph - Inyo County Automobile, c1920s [188057]1587 - Photograph - Inyo County Automobile, c1920s [188057]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A black and white photograph of a 1920s automobile dressed up to promote Inyo and Mono counties in California. The vehicle is parked on a street with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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San Francisco Earthquake Original Photos, 5, 1906-07 [189150]1588 - San Francisco Earthquake Original Photos, 5, 1906-07 [189150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 original San Francisco earthquake photos, these are NOT repros. 3x5.25"-ruins of city hall, ruins after 1 year x2. 5x7" glossy-funeral ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to j******U for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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SouthDome Prints by Haynes, 3 [189154]1589 - SouthDome Prints by Haynes, 3 [189154]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3x 7" c. 1900-05 South Dome prints by Detroit Litho. Lower right creases. Please inspect.[ Yosemite Park California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*******Y for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Photograph - Sentinel Hotel, Yosemite, c1890s [188059]1590 - Photograph - Sentinel Hotel, Yosemite, c1890s [188059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A photograph of the Sentinel Hotel in Yosemite Valley, c1890s. Description and photographer's name, "Pillsbury Picture Co. No. 1," pri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to p****5 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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