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!

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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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Jetons & Tokens Spiel Markes of France (25) [188297]2123 - Jetons & Tokens Spiel Markes of France (25) [188297]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 tokens and jetons of France. Napoleon Bonaparte; Louis XV; Aux Belles Pooles, 32 Rue Blondel; Arouet Voltaire; Laon Air Base Officers Open
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Jetons & Tokens Spiel Markes of France (26) [188298]2124 - Jetons & Tokens Spiel Markes of France (26) [188298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jetons and tokens of France (26): A Chanteclair "Bon Pour Une Audition" with rooster; 1832 Friends of the People; 1917 La Rochelle Ste Du ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Jetons & Tokens Spiel Mrkes of France (25) [188296]2125 - Jetons & Tokens Spiel Mrkes of France (25) [188296]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 25 jetons and merchant tokens from France: Peter Paul Rubens; Louis XVI; Paris merchant token: C. Detouche, Rue St. Martin; 10 franc shell card
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Kap York 1910 Token from Greenland [188278]2126 - Kap York 1910 Token from Greenland [188278]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare location: northwest Greenland! Obv.: Thule / Kap York; Rev.: 5 / 1910; Al, rd.,18 mm, 2 mm cut out. Explorer Knud Rasmussen established the Th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Medals of Switzerland (7) [187255]2127 - Medals of Switzerland (7) [187255]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven medals from Switzerland: Chur / 1842; counter; Wih Wollen Sein Ein Einzig Volk Von Brudern (We want to be a united people of brothers); Cafe Sui
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Pope John Paul II Commemorative 250 Shillings [188366]2128 - Pope John Paul II Commemorative 250 Shillings [188366]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One of a series of coins issued by the Somali Republic commemorating Pope John Paul II in 2005. Composition: Silver plated copper-nickel; Weight: 20.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Republic of India Proof Sets (3) [189496]2129 - Republic of India Proof Sets (3) [189496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three ten coin proof sets from the Government Mint of Bombay. Two 1973 and one 1974. The 10 & 20 Rupee coins are 50% silver; the smaller denomin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Royal Princess Silver Crown Collection [185246]2130 - Royal Princess Silver Crown Collection [185246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued by Bradford Exchange the 2015 Royal Silver Crown Collection. Wooden box with seven of the eight coins issued to honor William & Catherine...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 0*******a for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Shipwreck Silver Eight Reales-18th Century  [188603]2131 - Shipwreck Silver Eight Reales-18th Century [188603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Presented by the Postal Commemorative Society in an elegant wooden case (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches): a NGC certified Genuine 1783 MO FF Mexico 8 Reales. In
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Silver Jamaica $10 Coins-Proof  (4) [189494]2132 - Silver Jamaica $10 Coins-Proof (4) [189494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In original cases from the Franklin Mint: four proof $10 sterling silver coins: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984. Silver (.925); 22.45 grams; 39 mm.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Spanish Medals (6) [187240]2133 - Spanish Medals (6) [187240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six pieces: four 1868 ten escudo facsimiles, jewelry pieces, two are holed; 1878 counter; Court of Ferdinand // Piece of Eight / Spain / 1868
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Swedish Tokens & Medals (4) [187256]2134 - Swedish Tokens & Medals (4) [187256]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four: 1) 1939 City of Goteborg meter token; 2) Stockholm: 50 ore Stadshaus; 3) Stockholm: Mosebacke Gangbro / 5 ore; 4) Stockholm: Hotel Conti
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Taiwan China Y#354 Coin Hoard 1939 (74) [186941]2135 - Taiwan China Y#354 Coin Hoard 1939 (74) [186941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 74 pieces of the two fen coin, only issued for one year (1939). Obverse: Sun with Chinese ideograms above, surrounded by a decorative border
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Taiwan China Y#536 Coin Hoard (111) [186940]2136 - Taiwan China Y#536 Coin Hoard (111) [186940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: Plum blossom / date above / bank name below (in Chinese); Reverse: Orchid & denomination (one dollar). Composition: nickel brass (55% c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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California Bicentennial Silver Medals (2) [189603]2137 - California Bicentennial Silver Medals (2) [189603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brilliant uncirculated in hard plastic cases, two 1969 California Bicentennial Medals. Obverse features the grizzly bear; reverse The Golden Land.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to G*******2 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Ohio Token & Medal Group (42) [188286]2138 - Ohio Token & Medal Group (42) [188286]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Transportation, trade tokens; medals: 1906 Cincinnati Fall Festival (HK-652); 1968 Sandusky Sesquicentennial; 1851 Exhibition Palace London by Kinsey
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*********m for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Oregon Historical Society Jefferson Medal [188847]2139 - Oregon Historical Society Jefferson Medal [188847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Oregon Historical Society uses the design of the Jefferson peace medal: The obverse of the medal depicts a profile of Thomas Jefferson with the in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w**********e for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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American Medal Grab Bag [188608]2140 - American Medal Grab Bag [188608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30 medals: Asiatic Pacific Campaign 1941-45; 1910 Excelsior Shoes; 1969 Lincoln Heritage Trail; Kaw Dam, Ponca City, Oklahoma; 1975 Mardi Gras;
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*********m for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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American Revolution Bicentennial Silver Medals: 1973 [189604]2141 - American Revolution Bicentennial Silver Medals: 1973 [189604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 1973 Bicentennial Commemorative Medals in hard shell cases with original paperwork. Samuel Adams and Patrick Henry are featured. Sterling silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to R*****6 for (40.00 + 8.00BP) = 48.00
 
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Bronze Medal Collection (19) [189609]2142 - Bronze Medal Collection (19) [189609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bicentennial first day covers with bronze medals (7); Bicentennial bronze medals in plastic cases (6); Statue of Liberty Centennial first day covers w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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