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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

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

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Christmas is coming early to our Collectors this year! Welcome to our Holabird's 2023 Christmas Chronicles, our biggest sale of the year!


The Christmas Chronicles December Auction is our Grand Finale of 2023 and we've included every collecting category as a Christmas Thank-You for our valued customers.

December is loaded with BRAND NEW ITEMS featuring collectibles from the Robert Coelln Western Collection, The Jan Garvis Mining Collection, The Franklin Collection, The Herzog Collection, The Chunlin Zhu Natural Wonders Collection, The Gary Bracken General Store Collection, plus many others!
No matter what you collect we encourage you to browse the entire online catalog for the DECEMBER LIVE AUCTION as hidden rarities are scattered throughout the sale! While our December's Sale includes an incredible selection of RARE Antique Photographs, you will also find photographs peppered in almost every other section, like the never-before-offered original, antique photograph of Doc Holiday and Big-Nose Kate you will find listed in our Cowboy section!
We've worked hard this fall to clear out our warehouses and list another big group of MINERAL DISPLAY SPECIMENS from the Chunlin Zhu Collection! Many of you have purchased massive specimens from this collection for incredible prices and dealers have made huge profits in this category since our premier sale over a year ago. We are proud to offer another BRAND-NEW GROUP of spectacular display specimens, as we are reaching the last of the Chinese pieces. This may be one of your last chances to purchase pieces like this well below wholesale -- just in time for the 2024 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show! We recommend pick-up for the larger pieces as shipping prices on some of these rocks are restrictive but this has offered an unbelievable opportunity for nearby customers willing to make a trip to Reno. And while you are in the neighborhood, don't miss the General Store items from Bracken, another collection that is coming to a close. For Dealers who enjoy a winter vacation in Reno/Tahoe, picking up from our year-end sale will definitely give you a leg up on your 2024 profit margin!
If you aren't within driving distance of Reno, no worries! December has an incredible variety of ephemera, coins, jewelry, and other easy-to-ship items for you to cross off your wish list this Christmas and if you won in our Black Friday Weekend Timed auction and your shipment did not go out early, we will combine your items and ship both orders together to save you money on your shipping invoice.

Thank you and happy bidding!

Day 1
Art (1000-1051)
Photography (1052-1138)
Native American Art (1139-1162)
Imported Collectibles (1163-1201)
Home (1202-1215)
Souvenir Plates (1216-1225)
Silverware (1226-1230)
Jewelry (1231-1241)
Native American Artifacts (1242-1392)
Maps (1393-1418)
Books (1419-1535)
Entertainment (1536-1551)
Musical Instruments (1552-1555)


Day 2
Minerals (2000-2052)
Mining (2053-2400)
Cowboy (2401-2438)
Tobacciana (2439-2452)
Bottles (2453-2476)
Saloon (2477-2492)
Gaming (2493-2501)
Firearms-Weapons (2501-2509)
Military (2510-2552)
Political (2553-2587)

Day 3
Sports (3000-3009)
Tokens (3010-3023)
Badges (3024-3037)
Numismatics (3038-3181)
Coins (3039-3056)
Currency (3057-3083)
Ephemera (3084-3112)
Ingots (3113-3149)
Exonumia & Medals (3150-3182)
SS Central America (3183-3213)
Transportation (3214-3300)
General Collectibles (3301-3332)
Tools (3333-3334)
General Store (3335-3411)
Ephemera,
Geographically Sorted (3412-3593)

Day 4
Stocks & Bonds (4000-4429)
Including mining, railroad, etc
Philatelic - Postal History (4430-4465)
Postcards (4466-4486)
Stamps – USA (4487-4521)
Stamps – Worldwide (4522-4528)
Wells Fargo & Express (4529-4576)
Firefighting Memorabilia (4577-4579)
Fraternal Organizations (4580-4582)

Shipping is billed separately. Pay your auction invoice early as purchases are packed in the order payments are received. Pick-up must be scheduled 24 hours in advance when you receive your shipping preference email after the auction. Invoices will go out immediately after the auction ends.

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Boxwood Root Sculpture - Buddha and Coiled Dragon [172006]1180 - Boxwood Root Sculpture - Buddha and Coiled Dragon [172006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A dramatic boxwood root sculpture featuring a Buddha-like character holding a sphere while a long dragon coils around the entire carving. The dragon...
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Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Boddhisatva Figure Carved in Clear Quartz [172010]1181 - Boddhisatva Figure Carved in Clear Quartz [172010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Boddhisatva named Guanyin is known as "the one who hears the cries of the world." Here, her image is carved into a piece of clear quar...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Carve Jadeite Elephants (2) and a Dragon [171972]1182 - Carve Jadeite Elephants (2) and a Dragon [171972]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three carved jadeite Chinese animal figures: two elephants, 6 x 3 x 4 inches, and one winged dragon, 8 x 8 x 3 inches. China Chunlin Zhu Collectio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
 
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Carved Jade Panels with Stands (2) [172017]1183 - Carved Jade Panels with Stands (2) [172017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of carved jade (jadeite?) Chinese story panels which stand vertically when inserted into their bases. Panels are 8.75 x 10.75 x 3/8 inches and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for 75.00
 
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Green Fluorite Elephants Sculpture [150910]1184 - Green Fluorite Elephants Sculpture [150910]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
two elephants and a sphere. 10 x 9 x 2 China Chunlin Zhu Collection
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Jadeite Tigers (2) [172015]1185 - Jadeite Tigers (2) [172015]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of jadeite tigers, one crouching lower than the other. 14 inches long and 6.5 inches tall; 13 inches long and 8 inches tall. China Chunlin Z
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Yellow Onyx Carved Water Buffalos (4) [172009]1186 - 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
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [171988]1187 - Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [171988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A miniature coastal landscape envisioned with naturally wind-polished Gobi Stones as mountains and hills attached to an white marble, oval base repres
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [172003]1188 - Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [172003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This mini landscape is made from multi-colored rocks in ochers, browns, and greens to create a miniature seacoast scene replete with a fisherman'...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [172005]1189 - Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [172005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A miniature coastal landscape envisioned with colorful stones representing mountains and hills attached to an white marble, oval base representing the
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Dark Limestone Mini Landscape on White Marble Base [171987]1190 - Dark Limestone Mini Landscape on White Marble Base [171987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A coastal landscape envisioned with naturally eroded, dark limestone rock as mountains and hills attached to an white marble, oval base representing t
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [171989]1191 - Miniature Rock Landscape on Oval Marble Base [171989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A miniature coastal landscape envisioned with naturally wind-polished Gobi Stones as mountains and hills attached to an white marble, oval base repres
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Chinese Zodiac Year of Figures (12x), Freshwater Pearls [175884]1192 - Chinese Zodiac Year of Figures (12x), Freshwater Pearls [175884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete set of Chinese zodiac figures, made from real freshwater pearls. Includes the 12 figures represented by the year you were born, which include
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for 187.50
 
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Chinese Zodiac Year of Figures (12x), Freshwater Pearls [175913]1193 - Chinese Zodiac Year of Figures (12x), Freshwater Pearls [175913]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Complete set of Chinese zodiac figures, made from real freshwater pearls. Includes the 12 figures represented by the year you were born, which include
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for 225.00
 
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Glass Artisan Sphere - Blue with White Puffs [171959]1194 - Glass Artisan Sphere - Blue with White Puffs [171959]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Artisan glass sphere, 7-inch diameter, made of transparent blue glass with inclusions of white glass. China Chunlin Zhu Collection
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Golden Lucky Fish - Wealth and Honor [172019]1195 - Golden Lucky Fish - Wealth and Honor [172019]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This shining golden-toned jumping fish with jeweled scale is a presentation trophy to recognize "Wealth and Honor" of the recipient. The f...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for 125.00
 
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Large Tiger Figurine, Freshwater Pearls [175883]1196 - Large Tiger Figurine, Freshwater Pearls [175883]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
One large Tiger figurine made of real freshwater pearls from Jiangsu Province, China. China started culturing pearls in 1968 and has created a vast ar
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for 156.25
 
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Mixed Lot, 33Keychains & Necklaces w/ Flowers & Bugs [175947]1197 - Mixed Lot, 33Keychains & Necklaces w/ Flowers & Bugs [175947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mixed Lot of 13 packs of Keychains, totaling 152 chains and 180 resin bug necklaces: 5 packs of Keychains (4x 12, 1x 8) with various plants and flower
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for 137.50
 
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Pearl Emperor, Freshwater Pearl Figurine [175622]1198 - Pearl Emperor, Freshwater Pearl Figurine [175622]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Emperor figurine, made of real freshwater pearls from the Jiangsu Province of China. The statue has a battery compartment accessible from the bo
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to w**********e for 200.00
 
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Pearl Emperor, Freshwater Pearl Figurine [175654]1199 - Pearl Emperor, Freshwater Pearl Figurine [175654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, nicely detailed Empress figurine, made of real freshwater pearls from the Jiangsu Province of China. China started culturing pearls in 1968 an
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 250.00
 
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