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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

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

Auction Details

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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Vintage Sports Medals [167480]3002Vintage Sports Medals [167480]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage sports medals, two gold: 1) San Francisco Football League / Union Iron Works / The Tanks // T. Picknell / Season / 1921-1922; 11.6 grams
Estimate : 650.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j*****d for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
Glenn "Pop" Warner Autographed Stanford Page, 1929 [170736]3003Glenn "Pop" Warner Autographed Stanford Page, 1929 [170736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Glenn S "Pop" Warner autograph on what appears to be a Stanford 1929 yearbook or football program page. Warner was the Stanford head coac...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*****d for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Jack Dempsey Boxing Memorabilia [173219]3004Jack Dempsey Boxing Memorabilia [173219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two items: 1) copper medal, 32 mm, holed. From the Dempsey/Gibbons championship fight, Shelby, Montana, July 4th, 1923. 2) "Living Fixtu...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
Jack Dempsey Photo and Autograph [153277]3005Jack Dempsey Photo and Autograph [153277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matted and framed photograph and autograph of the famous American boxer, Jack Dempsey. The photograph features Dempsey probably with his daughter and
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
John L. Sullivan Boxing Medal [173659]3006John L. Sullivan Boxing Medal [173659]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Round, white metal, 38 mm. Obverse of John L. Sullivan with boxing pose.
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
Corbett/Fitzsimmons Fight Medals [173661]3007Corbett/Fitzsimmons Fight Medals [173661]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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'...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
Gans-Nelson Fight Film Reproduction 1906 [119712]3008Gans-Nelson Fight Film Reproduction 1906 [119712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Nelson/Gans Boxing Token 1906 [173658]3009Nelson/Gans Boxing Token 1906 [173658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
Silver Dollar Saloon Token [173548]3010Silver Dollar Saloon Token [173548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
SILVER DOLLAR SALOON / TRUJILLO / & / MADRIL / CONGRESS, ARIZ. // 15; Wm, Octagonal, 28 mm. R 9. Tokencatalog.com reports Trujillo & Madril...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****r for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
Pioneer Saloon Token [173553]3011Pioneer Saloon Token [173553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare saloon token! GREER & WOODS / PIONEER / SALOON / HOLBROOK, ARIZ. // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK; Al., Sc 8, 29 mm. R 10; 1892-1901. Holbrook Ari...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a****r for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
M. L. Roach Token [173654]3012M. L. Roach Token [173654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Territorial Arizona, Navajo County: M. L. Roach / Good For / 1 / Drink / Winslow // blank; Br., octagonal, 24 mm incuse letters (1888-1892) R 10. Bent
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to j*****d for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
Parlor Saloon/Reception Territorial Tokens [175824]3013Parlor Saloon/Reception Territorial Tokens [175824]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
Bay Point Tokens, 7 [170098]3014Bay Point Tokens, 7 [170098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*****d for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
Pioneer Saloon Advertising Mirror [175830]3015Pioneer Saloon Advertising Mirror [175830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
Col. F M Rickey's Hotel Token - Very Rare! [169933]3016Col. F M Rickey's Hotel Token - Very Rare! [169933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare brass, dug and dark patina token. At Col. F. M. Rickey's/Hotel/Markleeville, Cal.//GF/One Drink. .9". Please inspect. Markleevil...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
San Francisco Token Collection [173530]3017San Francisco Token Collection [173530]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*****d for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
Berenhart, Jacoby & Co. Token 1851 [173546]3018Berenhart, Jacoby & Co. Token 1851 [173546]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare gold rush store card/token, in fabulous condition, EF-AU, if not better. BERENHART, JACOBY & CO / ST FRANCISCO / (eagle with shield)// GE...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
The Excellent! Barry & Patten Token 1868 [173556]3019The Excellent! Barry & Patten Token 1868 [173556]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b**********s for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
World's Fair Brothel Token 1904 [173559]3020World's Fair Brothel Token 1904 [173559]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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., ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
MacQueen House Montana Territorial Token [173557]3021MacQueen House Montana Territorial Token [173557]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection. Montana Territory, Miles City. MACQUEEN / HOUSE. / MILES CITY, M.T. // GOOD FOR / ONE / DRINK / AT BAR; White
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to j*****d for (2,100.00 + 525.00BP) = 2,625.00
King & Ward/ Two Brothers Saloon Token [175845]3022King & Ward/ Two Brothers Saloon Token [175845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare Montana Territorial token! In the Stacks Bowers Feb 2007 sale it was described as: "quite possibly unique, and is unquestionably...
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to r******g for (3,600.00 + 900.00BP) = 4,500.00
Delamar Mine Assorted Tokens (5) 1895-1905 [175505]3023Delamar Mine Assorted Tokens (5) 1895-1905 [175505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to m*****t for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
Florence & Cripple Creek RR Special Agent Badge [173764]3024Florence & Cripple Creek RR Special Agent Badge [173764]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nickle plated Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad Special Agent badge. 2.25x1.5" with pinback. Cripple Creek Colorado
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r******s for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
Chicago Police 6 Point Badge [173766]3025Chicago Police 6 Point Badge [173766]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
Vintage Kansas City Police Badge [173763]3026Vintage Kansas City Police Badge [173763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kansas City, KS c. 1910-30 Police badge. Possibly silver plated, 3.25x2.25". Kansas City Kansas
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Storey County, NV Sheriff Badge [174010]3027Storey County, NV Sheriff Badge [174010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Guthrie Police Badge [174002]3028Guthrie Police Badge [174002]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to T****7 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
El Paso Marshall Badge [174000]3029El Paso Marshall Badge [174000]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass Marshall/State Of/Texas/El Paso/City Pct. badge. Did this post exist? 2.25x1.5" with pinback. El Paso Texas
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s*****9 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
City Marshall Badge [174001]3030City Marshall Badge [174001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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 ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to C****s for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
City Marshall Badge Pair [173768]3031City Marshall Badge Pair [173768]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to C****s for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
Deputy Sheriff Badge [174006]3032Deputy Sheriff Badge [174006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nickel plated 5 point circle star Deputy Sheriff badge. Hall marked Simmang's, possibly San Antonio. Ex George Jackson Estate. 1.75" with p...
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****t for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
Private Detective Badge [174003]3033Private Detective Badge [174003]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1900-30 nickel plated brass Private Detective badge with unusual center symbol, see photo. 2.5x2.25" with pinback.
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Private Detective Badge [174005]3034Private Detective Badge [174005]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nickel plated brass 6 point star Private Detective badge with worn plating. Ed Jones and Co. on back. 2.5" with pinback.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Rocky Mountain Detective Agency Silver Badge [173762]3035Rocky Mountain Detective Agency Silver Badge [173762]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 point star silver Rocky Mountain Detective Agency badge. 2", with pinback. The Rocky Mountain Detective Association, founded by David J. Coo...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to s*****9 for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
U-D-A Private Detective Badge [173765]3036U-D-A Private Detective Badge [173765]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver plated U-D-A Private Detective 5 point star badge. Likely United Detective Agency. 2.25" with pinback.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
R R Gold Horseshoe Badge [174004]3037R R Gold Horseshoe Badge [174004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Coin Operated Machines Ephemera Group [168275]3038Coin Operated Machines Ephemera Group [168275]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
David C. Broderick, Private Coin Minter Autograph c.1857-59 [155388]3039David C. Broderick, Private Coin Minter Autograph c.1857-59 [155388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Senator / Private Coin Minter David C. Broderick Autograph on Cover sent from D.C. Broderick, U.S. Senate, to Edwin Carpenter in Schenectad
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Carson City (Mint) Assay Office Bullion Deposit Group (3) [170602]3040Carson City (Mint) Assay Office Bullion Deposit Group (3) [170602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Bonanza Land & Cattle Silver Dollar Money Clip [172904]3041Bonanza Land & Cattle Silver Dollar Money Clip [172904]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver dollar money clip (1880-O) engraved "Bonanza Land & Cattle / Virginia City, Nev." Purported to be owned by Pick Hobson...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Bonanza Land & Cattle Silver Dollar Money Clip 1922 [172905]3042Bonanza Land & Cattle Silver Dollar Money Clip 1922 [172905]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver dollar money clip with a 1922 Peace dollar. Engraved "Bonanza Land & Cattle Co. / Virginia City, Nev." on the clip'...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d******1 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
20 Centuries of Coin Collection by Postal Commemorative Society [173940]304320 Centuries of Coin Collection by Postal Commemorative Society [173940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Coins are a unique window into the history of mankind," begins the introduction to the Postal Commemorative Society's edition "2...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Dansco Album of Jefferson Nickels [170774]3044Dansco Album of Jefferson Nickels [170774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Indian Princess Head $3 Gold Piece 1855 [163145]3045Indian Princess Head $3 Gold Piece 1855 [163145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Kellogg & Richter Bullion Receipt, of Kellogg & Co. $20 Private Gold Coins [169409]3046Kellogg & Richter Bullion Receipt, of Kellogg & Co. $20 Private Gold Coins [169409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kellogg & Richter Memoranda of Gold Bullion, San Francisco, 1854. Exceptionally rare California Gold Rush assayers and minters of private coinag...
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,500.00
Liberty Head $10 Gold Piece 1900 [173535]3047Liberty Head $10 Gold Piece 1900 [173535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
PCGS certified MS 62 Liberty Head $10 gold piece. Small spot on eagle's breast.
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to y*****5 for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
Liberty Head Nickel Coin Album [170773]3048Liberty Head Nickel Coin Album [170773]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to y*****5 for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
Liberty Seated Dimes : including a "CC" [175470]3049Liberty Seated Dimes : including a "CC" [175470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three Liberty Seated dimes: 1) 1853 w/arrows; G-VG; 2) 1858; F-VF; 3) 1877-CC; G-VG.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
Morgan Dollars from Philadelphia (38 coins) [173939]3050Morgan Dollars from Philadelphia (38 coins) [173939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot (x38) Morgan silver dollars from Philadelphia. Only two 1921, mostly 1800s. Mostly VG-EF condition.
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,400.00
Sold to j*****d for (1,150.00 + 287.50BP) = 1,437.50
Pop-Out Repouse Coin Collection [136197]3051Pop-Out Repouse Coin Collection [136197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Start Price : 700.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 2,000.00