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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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Ceramic Lamps (2) [172295]1040 - Ceramic Lamps (2) [172295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of very opulent appearing ceramic lamps. They measure 10"x 33" & have no maker's mark visible. They have not been tested, b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*******0 for 25.00
 
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Baroque/Rococo Style Cherub/Angel Mantel Clock [172294]1041 - Baroque/Rococo Style Cherub/Angel Mantel Clock [172294]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reminiscent of Dresden. Ornate Ceramic/Porcelain mantel clock with pendulum. Hand-painted, gilt accents, Cherubs & Allegorical Ladies playing mu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to k*******0 for 12.50
 
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History American Clock Making [184500]1042 - History American Clock Making [184500]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Booklet (27 Pages) titled American Clock Making, Its Early History by Henry Terry published 1870. There's damage to the cover. Please see photo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*********m for 12.50
 
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Rise & Progress of Horological Art [184499]1043 - Rise & Progress of Horological Art [184499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Booklet (20 pages) titled "Time & Time Keepers." A brief sketch of Horological Art. It appears to have been a free handout from a jewe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for 12.50
 
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Chinese Opera Masks Framed Lot of 7x [181142]1044 - Chinese Opera Masks Framed Lot of 7x [181142]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes 7x Chinese opera masks & figures. 5x large (14x7"), 3 different styles, 2x female with ornate head dress (one is partially loo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*********r for 18.75
 
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Oriental Hand Fans Carved Lot of 456 [181075]1045 - Oriental Hand Fans Carved Lot of 456 [181075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes around 456 Chinese traditionally carved wood fans in individual boxes, approx. 8". Chunlin Collection.[ China Chunlin Zhu Collec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 50.00
 
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Asian Happyman Carved Collection [179180]1046 - Asian Happyman Carved Collection [179180]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carved happy man collection. Old bone 8", brown wood with rifle 12", seated brown wood 8" with base crack, brown wood on small base 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to k*******0 for 18.75
 
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Chinese Talismans Assorted Lot of 57 [181149]1047 - Chinese Talismans Assorted Lot of 57 [181149]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes x57 Chinese talismans. 51x Peace talismans, hanging, assorted colors, blue or red tassels. 6x safety talismans, with red silk cord, green
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 18.75
 
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Chinese Reputation Trophies (2) [172018]1048 - Chinese Reputation Trophies (2) [172018]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two presentation trophies that recognize an individual's highly regarded reputation. One is in a rectangular style & the other one is more l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to R*********r for 18.75
 
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Chinese Calligrapher's Personal Book RARE [178806]1049 - Chinese Calligrapher's Personal Book RARE [178806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A VERY RARE book of a Chinese calligrapher's personal marks. Approximately 14" x 19.5", hardback clothbound book, black with orange ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*********m for 37.50
 
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Chinese Papier Mache Boxes 1810 (2) [183119]1050 - Chinese Papier Mache Boxes 1810 (2) [183119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Chinese papier mache boxes with lids hand painted with detailed scenes of youth playing with bubbles & aiming a bow & arrow at a large c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for 25.00
 
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Incense Set Traditional Lot of 6 [181141]1051 - Incense Set Traditional Lot of 6 [181141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot includes x6 incense sets. 4x complete sets, 1 incomplete with bundle & hook missing, each set includes two stands, two bundles of incense, c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*********r for 31.25
 
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Chinese Antique Odds & Ends 4 [166100]1052 - Chinese Antique Odds & Ends 4 [166100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old China & related items. Small embossed mentholated? container bottom 1.75" with thread chip. Container base 1.25x2.5". Knowles, Tay...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Chinese Jade Bracelet [172270]1053 - Chinese Jade Bracelet [172270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pale green jade bracelet from China. It measures 3" in diameter & is in new condition, with gift box. Please see photos for more details.[ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********f for 112.50
 
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Chinese Jade Bracelet [172272]1054 - Chinese Jade Bracelet [172272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pale green jade bracelet from China. It measures 3" in diameter & is in new condition, with gift box. Please see photos for more details.[ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for 56.25
 
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Chinese Jade Bracelet (Gray) [172271]1055 - Chinese Jade Bracelet (Gray) [172271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A grayish jade bracelet from China. It measures 3" in diameter & is in new condition, with gift box. Please see photos for more details.[ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for 43.75
 
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Chinese Jade Bracelet Butterscotch [172276]1056 - Chinese Jade Bracelet Butterscotch [172276]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large 1" thick & 3" diameter butterscotch colored jade bracelet from China. In mint condition. Please see photos for more details.[ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for 50.00
 
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Chinese Jade Bracelet Butterscotch [172277]1057 - Chinese Jade Bracelet Butterscotch [172277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large .5" thick & 3" diameter butterscotch colored jade bracelet from China. In mint condition. Please see photos for more details.[ ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********f for 75.00
 
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Heishi Shell, Wood and Silver Fetish Necklace [189167]1058 - Heishi Shell, Wood and Silver Fetish Necklace [189167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heishi silver clasp and balls fetish necklace with wood and shell beads. Center round wood bead, perhaps ebony? 16".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********m for 18.75
 
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Polished Turquoise Cabochon [189675]1059 - Polished Turquoise Cabochon [189675]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large polished turquoise cabochon, backed. 3 1/2 x 2 inches; 77 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for 56.25
 
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