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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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Postcards - Portrait Art, c1906-08 (4) [188583]1020 - Postcards - Portrait Art, c1906-08 (4) [188583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 4 postcards with embossed, framed portrait art, c1906-08. Two are from Raphael Tuck and Sons' "ART" Series No. 3022. T...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to C******5 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Boxwood Root Sculpture Rabbit [149225]1021 - Boxwood Root Sculpture Rabbit [149225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully carved Root base, 20 x 30 x 14". Chunlin Collection.[ China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8*****B for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Jadeite Tigers (2) [172015]1022 - Jadeite Tigers (2) [172015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of jadeite tigers, one crouching lower than the other. 14 inches long & 6.5 inches tall; 13 inches long & 8 inches tall.[ China Chunl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to e****8 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Sculpture: Chinese Limestone Landscape w [171987]1023 - Sculpture: Chinese Limestone Landscape w [171987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A coastal landscape envisioned with naturally eroded, dark limestone rock as mountains & hills attached to an white marble, oval base representi...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sculpture: Chinese Rock Landscape [172003]1024 - Sculpture: Chinese Rock Landscape [172003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This mini landscape is made from multi-colored rocks in ochers, browns, & greens to create a miniature seacoast scene replete with a fisherman&#...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sculpture: Mini Rock Landscape Oval Marble Base [172005]1025 - Sculpture: Mini Rock Landscape Oval Marble Base [172005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A miniature coastal landscape envisioned with colorful stones representing mountains & hills attached to an white marble, oval base representing...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Tree Trunk Sculpture Antelope [149070]1026 - Tree Trunk Sculpture Antelope [149070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully carved tree trunk, no base. 15 x 32 x 9". Chunlin Collection.[ China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to k*******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Tree Trunk Sculpture Goat [149072]1027 - Tree Trunk Sculpture Goat [149072]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautifully carved tree trunk, no base. 13 x 34 x 12". Chunlin Collection.[ China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to k*******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Yellow Onyx Carved Water Buffalos (4) [172009]1028 - Yellow Onyx Carved Water Buffalos (4) [172009]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four water buffalos carved from creamy yellow onyx. Essentially identical. Approx 8 x 3.5 x 5 inches.[ China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to e****8 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Chinese View Stone [177978]1029 - Chinese View Stone [177978]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6x6x11. Viewing stone brown & very heavy[ China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to y******1 for (10.00 + 2.00BP) = 12.00
 
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Chinese Viewing Stone [177979]1030 - Chinese Viewing Stone [177979]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chinese viewing stone. Measures 16"x 10"x 14". Please see photos for more details.+[ China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*******0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Chinese Viewing Stone & Stand [178210]1031 - Chinese Viewing Stone & Stand [178210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Viewing stone & wood stand. It measures 9"x 15"x 15" & is pretty hefty. Please see photos for more details.[ China Chunlin ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8*****B for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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View Stone Layered Sandstone [159231]1032 - View Stone Layered Sandstone [159231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Layered sandstone view stone with dendrites 10 x 7 x 3 China Chunlin Zhu Collection[ China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*******0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hand-Carved Bamboo Wall Art Lot of 4 [181148]1033 - Hand-Carved Bamboo Wall Art Lot of 4 [181148]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes 4x bamboo wood carvings, hand made, burned, with scenes of animals, woman with child, & Buddha. 3x short at 16x6", & 1x lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to k*******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Japanese 3-Dimensional Wood Art [148667]1034 - Japanese 3-Dimensional Wood Art [148667]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hand carved wood (balsa?) scene of Japanese structures next to body of water w/boat in foreground. Water & sky/mountain backdrop painted in. M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*******0 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Japanese Porcelain Rice Bowl [179740]1035 - Japanese Porcelain Rice Bowl [179740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small Japanese porcelain rice bowl. It measures 4.5"x 2.5"_x000D_ Even though this is Japanese porcelain, the A.C.F. mark on the bottom ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*******0 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Pitcher & 3 Cups Very Fine Old China Set [181953]1036 - Pitcher & 3 Cups Very Fine Old China Set [181953]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very fine old China, c. 1900-20. Marked with Asian symbol on base. Multi color floral pattern._x005F_x000D_ Pitcher with lid, 9.5" tall. 3x 4&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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African Hand Carved Utensils c1920s? (3) [181334]1037 - African Hand Carved Utensils c1920s? (3) [181334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A trio of hand carved wooden utensils from Africa, possibly from the 1920s. Includes two serving spoons with human/native figures as handles, & ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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African Necklace [169360]1038 - African Necklace [169360]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old African necklace made from twisted material with 10 open ended hangings. Weave is separating on bottom. Unknown origin or purpose. Approx 30&qu...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Rounded Square Pot [150770]1039 - Rounded Square Pot [150770]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Northern Chihuahua desert, Mogollon tradition. Square bottom. Casas Grandes Viejo Period. 4.5" w mouth is 4.5" unusual, solid condition bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d******8 for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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