"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

This is a Viet Cong army chest magazine belt for the SKS. In like-new condition with room for ten mags with wood toggle closures. Part description in

This is a reward flier for Col. C. A. Reynolds looking for the return of his very elaborate Meerscham pipe. Written by Henry R. Mizner Major 8th Infan

August 6, 1849 New York of the Pacific land receipt for lot 16, block 158, 50' front on F Street, 100' deep. New York of the Pacific was at ...

Certificate of Membership for the La Porte Guards, Volunteer Company Infantry, 4th Brigade, C.M. valid for 90 days, issued to A.M.Pecks(?), signed by

Large Colorado National Guard 2nd assistant surgeon appointment certificate, issued 1888 to W W Rowan, signed by Alva Adams and Geo. West. 3 nice Col

This memorial speech written at the time of General William Tecumseh Sherman's death in 1891 includes a copy of his hand written letter to the G...

Company “K”, 5th Infantry at attention in front of their barracks at Fort Custer, Montana. Photo shows age and is a little light. Ba

Military metal detector in case. Marked E.O.D. TEAM NO. 2. Used after World War 2 for treasure hunting, mainly in Arizona and New Mexico. All equipmen

This is a set of spurs marked "R.I.A. 1905" (Rock Island Arsenal) with original black leather straps. One spur has an inspector's mark...

This inert training bomb was used by the U.S. Navy with a manufacture date of 3-65 (March of 1965) an MK-15 model 4 for water and sand fill. In origin

This inert training bomb was used by the U.S. Navy with a manufacture date of 3-65 (March of 1965) an MK-15 model 4 for water and sand fill. In origin

US Air Force wool top coat size 35L, needs cleaning. Vintage dress uniform, jacket size 40L, slacks 34/33.

This is an original bugle for the US Cavalry made by Conn instruments. It is 15 in. long without the mouthpiece. Made of brass and copper. It is marke

Spanish document from Dona Marie Christina, Queen Regent during the minority of D. Alfonso XIII dated July 20, 1894 appointing Mr. Pulasky(sic) Hyatt

Alexander Thomson, Consul of the United States of America for Glasgow and the Dependencies thereof, is certifying James Crum, Esquire and ordering goo

Land patents (3) all signed by the governors at the time, Included is a 40 acre parcel intended for a school. It's dated March 27, 1877 and sign...

This is a contract that calls for Don Jose Dolores Pacheco to Franklin Williams for the sum of $3000, plus a deferred payment of $500. The contract is

Eisenhower landslide victory announced on front page of Stanford University newspaper, The Stanford Daily, as well as The San Francisco Chronicle, an

This is an 1848 handwritten document by early San Jose, California Alcalde (Mayor) Jose Dolores Pacheco. It appears to be discussing a legal judgemen

This is an EXECUTIVE PARDON, dated April 10, 1872 and signed by then California Governor Newton Booth, on behalf of Robert Francis. Francis was tried

1860 Sonoma County indenture issued to Mariano G Vallejo for $1474.12. No Vallejo signature. "Don Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo was a Californio ...

Cut square autograph, John Conness, Cal. 4 x 5.5" Conness served as a US Senator for California from 1863-69. Before that, he was a member of t...

Cover sent September 1862 to Mrs. George Wallace in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Sent "Free" from Milton S. Latham, U.S.S. (which stands for Unit...

7 smaller California political broadsides, about 11x5". c. 1879. 5 regular Democratic ticket, 2 Republican. Some fraying, back tape repairs, pl...

About 20 pieces of California political ephemera. Republican Ticket, dry candidate M Len Hutchins cards. I, Governor of California by Upton Sinclair-2

Governor's Message, Benicia, March 27th, 1853. To the Assembly of California from Governor John Bigler. Discusses the sale of water lot property...

Framed choice 1910 Post Office Department document signed by William H Taft, 27th President of the United States 1909-13, appointing Samuel F Jenkins

This is an early version of a passport, signed by then Secretary of State and future President John Quincy Adams, allowing the bearers to sail his shi

1901 Masonic legal document charging S V Stewart, future governor of Montana 1913-21. Stewart is accused of immoral and unmasonic conduct including an

Printed by Bowers Art Service of Newark, New Jersey. 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches: The Prohibition Scissors. Prohibition scissors cutting into U. S. Revenues;

Three signature cuts of Frederick William Seward that are very sharp and legible. Frederick William Seward (1830-1915), the son of Secretary of State

Two signed letters from former Secretary of State and Supreme Court Justice, Charles Evans Hughes, to Sterling J. Joyner (Unidentified). One is on Se

Newspaper reports of the death of James Garfield by the Cleveland Plain Dealer (September 22, 1881) and The Cleveland Herald (September 23, 1881). Al

Autograph cuts (3) from Congressman John Sherman of Ohio and author of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. John Sherman ( 1823 – 1900) was an America

This is a proof sheet copy showing the signatures of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The two pages, printed on parchment, was publish

This is a loan document signed by William Ellery, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America and a signer of the Declaration of Indep

Framed Society of the Sons of the American Revolution member certificate, 1915, 28x33". MR Proctor Jr. graduate degree. Governor Fletcher D Pro...

This amazing document contains 24 maps from around the United States on "...progress of topographic surveying and primary control. Washington...

An amazing group of autograph cuts from 41 congressmen and senators who served during the years of The Civil War. While there are names not really kno

Document appointing Dr. Hyatt as American Counsel to Cuba signed by President Grover Cleveland with dark signature, August 25, 1983. Framed, 16x20.5...

Signed letter from James Buchanan, future President of the United States. He served from 1857 to 1861, and served as secretary of state from 1845 to 1

"Keeping Faith" by former President Jimmy Carter and "My American Journey" by former secretary of state Colin Powell. Both are...

American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association certificate, 1902. Nice center color illustration of Betsy with the flag and George Washington

This brass hatchet in relief presents "Washington President of the US/ Inaugurated Ari. 30, 1789" with the likeness of George in the hatc...

This souvenir hatchet is cast iron "Washington *President* Inauguration, Apr. 30, 1789 US". The back side has "1889" in paint; ...

This is an autograph cut of clergyman and abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher, who was the brother of author Harriet Beecher Stowe of "Uncle Tom...

Two signature cuts from 19th century politician and jurist Salmon P. Chase. Salmon Portland Chase (1808-1873) was an American politician and jurist w

Schuyler Colfax (1823-1885) was known for his opposition to slavery while serving in Congress, and was a founder of the Republican Party. During his f

3 volumes of California horse racing history filled with original black and white photos, which appear to be constructed by a professional within the

452 ProSet NFL 1991 football cards in ProSet binder. Many stars-Joe Montana, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Roger Craig, Dan Marino, Jeff Hostetler, Deion

Three vintage sports medals, two gold: 1) San Francisco Football League / Union Iron Works / The Tanks // T. Picknell / Season / 1921-1922; 11.6 grams

Glenn S "Pop" Warner autograph on what appears to be a Stanford 1929 yearbook or football program page. Warner was the Stanford head coac...

Lot of two items: 1) copper medal, 32 mm, holed. From the Dempsey/Gibbons championship fight, Shelby, Montana, July 4th, 1923. 2) "Living Fixtu...

Matted and framed photograph and autograph of the famous American boxer, Jack Dempsey. The photograph features Dempsey probably with his daughter and

Rare. Round, white metal, 38 mm. Obverse of John L. Sullivan with boxing pose.

Two medals from the March 17, 1897 fight between Gentleman Jim Corbett and Fitzsimmons in Carson City. One is HK-276 showing James J. Corbett'...

This is a the only known film footage of the reproduction of the boxing match between Oscar Nielson (Battling Nelson) and Joe Gans that took place on

THE DEL MONTE / GOLDFIELD / KAPP & REVERE // NELSON-GANS / (boxers) / SEP. 3. 1906; Wm, rd., 21 mm, EF condition. After 42 rounds, Gans won on a...

SILVER DOLLAR SALOON / TRUJILLO / & / MADRIL / CONGRESS, ARIZ. // 15; Wm, Octagonal, 28 mm. R 9. Tokencatalog.com reports Trujillo & Madril...

Rare saloon token! GREER & WOODS / PIONEER / SALOON / HOLBROOK, ARIZ. // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK; Al., Sc 8, 29 mm. R 10; 1892-1901. Holbrook Ari...

Territorial Arizona, Navajo County: M. L. Roach / Good For / 1 / Drink / Winslow // blank; Br., octagonal, 24 mm incuse letters (1888-1892) R 10. Bent

Two tokens from the Arizona Territory: 1) G.R. BAUERBACH / WINSLOW, A.T. // PARLOR / SALOON (square cutout); Al., rd., 25 mm. R 7. One of the most his

7 Bay Point tokens. K1-7, only missing K8. Bay Point Bakery 10c and 15c. A Engel 5c and 10 c. Hines Billiard parlor 5c, J E Ikerd Pool Hall 5c, Page...

Good For 12 1/2 c In Trade/ P. Provensal, Prop. / Pioneer Saloon / Corona, Calif. 56 mm, extremely fine condition; beautiful lady with green and gold

Very rare brass, dug and dark patina token. At Col. F. M. Rickey's/Hotel/Markleeville, Cal.//GF/One Drink. .9". Please inspect. Markleevil...

Lot of 97 different San Francisco tokens, mostly from the estate of the well respected token dealer Jerry F. Schimmel. Roberts-At-The-Beach; Magnolia

Rare gold rush store card/token, in fabulous condition, EF-AU, if not better. BERENHART, JACOBY & CO / ST FRANCISCO / (eagle with shield)// GE...

Very rare! And you can find an embossed whiskey bottle to go with it! The cure for all that ails ya: BARRY & PATTEN / SAN FRANCISCO / THE EXCE...

Souvenir of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair: MEET ME AT / (ferris wheel) / WORLDS FAIR, ST. LOUIS 1904 // GOOD FOR / ONE / (screw) ; Al., rd., ...

From the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection. Montana Territory, Miles City. MACQUEEN / HOUSE. / MILES CITY, M.T. // GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK / AT BAR; White

Extremely rare Montana Territorial token! In the Stacks Bowers Feb 2007 sale it was described as: "quite possibly unique, and is unquestionably...

Assorted five (5) tokens from the Nevada mining town of Delamar. Included are a GF one drink at G.Banovich. 6-UR-83, (scallop) two ( 2) from the Viett

Nickle plated Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad Special Agent badge. 2.25x1.5" with pinback. Cripple Creek Colorado

Vintage nickel plated 6 point star, Chicago Police/958. Heavily used as plating is wearing off. Made by The C H Hanson Co, Chicago on reverse. 3.5&q...

Kansas City, KS c. 1910-30 Police badge. Possibly silver plated, 3.25x2.25". Kansas City Kansas

Silver appearing Storey County/Sheriff/Nevada 2 level badge. We do not know, or can confirm, if this is a privately made badge. The oldest online refe

c. 1920-40 Guthrie Police badge with top eagle. Rear clasp has been replaced with a safety pin. Nickel plated later. 3x2.25". Guthrie Ontario

Brass Marshall/State Of/Texas/El Paso/City Pct. badge. Did this post exist? 2.25x1.5" with pinback. El Paso Texas

6 point star City Marshall badge. Ex Old West Auction, lot 47. Nickel plated copper, mostly worn down to brass. HALL etched on back. 2.5" with ...

Pair of nickel plated 6 point star City Marshall badges. While unmarked for maker, they are probably from the same maker as the style is so close. The

Nickel plated 5 point circle star Deputy Sheriff badge. Hall marked Simmang's, possibly San Antonio. Ex George Jackson Estate. 1.75" with p...

c. 1900-30 nickel plated brass Private Detective badge with unusual center symbol, see photo. 2.5x2.25" with pinback.

Nickel plated brass 6 point star Private Detective badge with worn plating. Ed Jones and Co. on back. 2.5" with pinback.

5 point star silver Rocky Mountain Detective Agency badge. 2", with pinback. The Rocky Mountain Detective Association, founded by David J. Coo...

Silver plated U-D-A Private Detective 5 point star badge. Likely United Detective Agency. 2.25" with pinback.

Unusual 14k gold on Sterling Silver 6 point star with gold horseshoe, R R and 107. We were unable to identify the origin of this badge. 2", mis...

Nice illustrated group of about 40 c. 1900-35 coin operated machines items including catalogs, many cutouts-some of which are colorful, and some quack

California Senator / Private Coin Minter David C. Broderick Autograph on Cover sent from D.C. Broderick, U.S. Senate, to Edwin Carpenter in Schenectad

This is an interesting lot for the advanced Carson City collector. Three very different bullion deposits at the CC Mint. These show the variety of dep

Sterling silver dollar money clip (1880-O) engraved "Bonanza Land & Cattle / Virginia City, Nev." Purported to be owned by Pick Hobson...

Sterling silver dollar money clip with a 1922 Peace dollar. Engraved "Bonanza Land & Cattle Co. / Virginia City, Nev." on the clip'...

"Coins are a unique window into the history of mankind," begins the introduction to the Postal Commemorative Society's edition "2...

Deluxe Dansco album #8113: Jefferson Nickels including proof-only issues 1938-2008 complete with all proof-only issues 1971-S-2008-S, UNC coins are MS

Mintage of 50, 555. EF-AU condition, possibly cleaned long ago. These coins did not see extensive day-to-day circulation on the East Coast, but were m

Kellogg & Richter Memoranda of Gold Bullion, San Francisco, 1854. Exceptionally rare California Gold Rush assayers and minters of private coinag...

PCGS certified MS 62 Liberty Head $10 gold piece. Small spot on eagle's breast.

Whitman blue album #9007: Liberty Head Nickel collection 1883 to 1912. With 31 coins, missing only 1883 no cents and 1891. Most are AG-G condition. 18

Lot of three Liberty Seated dimes: 1) 1853 w/arrows; G-VG; 2) 1858; F-VF; 3) 1877-CC; G-VG.

Lot (x38) Morgan silver dollars from Philadelphia. Only two 1921, mostly 1800s. Mostly VG-EF condition.

Lot of nine pieces of pop-out coinage. 1964 Kennedy half dollar with bezel; 1977 Lincoln penny; three Indian Head pennies (with pinbacks); and four ba