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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 Historical Women Pinback Collection, 100 [173743]3302Vintage Historical Women Pinback Collection, 100 [173743]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 historical women pinbacks. c. 1900? Virginia Earle, Edna Hopper, Omene, Rose Braham and many more. About .8". See photo.
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
Advertising Mirror & Pinbacks (7) 1800s-1900s [173645]3303Advertising Mirror & Pinbacks (7) 1800s-1900s [173645]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An advertising mirror for The Boston Clothing Store (Measures 2"), Six advertising pinbacks measuring 1" to 1.5" for Red Rooster Cig...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
Early San Diego Advertising Mirror 1800s [173957]3304Early San Diego Advertising Mirror 1800s [173957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ad mirror for an old San Diego business Marston's Dry Goods Department. Mirror measures 2" and is in good condition. Please see photos for ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Battleboro Overall Co. Sign, c. 1910-15 c1910-15 [157699]3305Battleboro Overall Co. Sign, c. 1910-15 c1910-15 [157699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Curved, porcelain corner sign for the Battleboro Overall Co. in Keene NH. This company was established in 1909 and this sign is advertising their Doub
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to A*****0 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
Large Marble Collection (13.4 lbs) [139896]3306Large Marble Collection (13.4 lbs) [139896]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of a few hundred marbles. 3 bags. Total weight: 13.4 lbs. All large marbles. Various colors, various patterns. No deformities. All machine-made. G
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 700.00
Marbles Etched Globe (4) [146252]3307Marbles Etched Globe (4) [146252]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 clear etched marbles with world globes. About 1.75", 2", 2.5", 3.5".
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Figurines, Doll Stuff and Toys [159602]3308Figurines, Doll Stuff and Toys [159602]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
13 dolls 17.5" or smaller. Red and Blue doll outfit. 10 figurines 7.25" tall or smaller. 8.25" rose glass container. My Toy poodle, 1...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Small Nevada Souvenir Group (5) 1868-1981 [172974]3309Small Nevada Souvenir Group (5) 1868-1981 [172974]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small group of Nevada keepsakes, include a pure copper coin commemorating the 50th anniversary of gambling in the state, a stray hotel, and 1868 store
Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to S***u for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
Will Rogers Group 1900s [171027]3310Will Rogers Group 1900s [171027]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Will Rogers' clock from The United Clock Company. Clock measures 13"x 12" and is made of light metal and is not operational. Included ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to K*****1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
US Moon/Space Shuttle Collection: Magazines, Patches, Newspaper and More 1969-81 [148444]3311US Moon/Space Shuttle Collection: Magazines, Patches, Newspaper and More 1969-81 [148444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of over 40 items. Includes over 10 Life, Time and Space traveler dated 1969 and later. Challenger 7 memorial collector pack NIB, 1986 Fresno B
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Token of Dickerson's Pirate Den, Brotherhood of RR Pendant, John Deere Pin Back 1890's-1964 [1723312Token of Dickerson's Pirate Den, Brotherhood of RR Pendant, John Deere Pin Back 1890's-1964 [172
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. !. Brotherhood of RailRoad and Trainmen pendant. Excellent cond. Great craftsmanship. The Brotherhood formed in 1883, grew to include br
Estimate : 350.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
Fountain & Ballpoint Pen Collection (68 1900s [173335]3313Fountain & Ballpoint Pen Collection (68 1900s [173335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 68 various styles and brands of fountain and ballpoint pens. Include are cartridge as well as inkwell pens with brands like Cross and
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to s********n.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
Hartford Sterling Silver Plated Team Cup Award 1913 [140711]3314Hartford Sterling Silver Plated Team Cup Award 1913 [140711]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hallmark reads: "Harfor Sterling Co. / Quadruple / Plated / 432" Cup measures 5.5" tall , 6" wide at handles, 3" diameter a...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Gold Bond Brass Advertisement 1890 [175692]3315Gold Bond Brass Advertisement 1890 [175692]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal plate in a 18 x 15 inch frame. The / John Mulholland / Established 1890 /6% Gold Bonds 8% /Issued in amounts of $100 and Up / Absolutely Secured
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 2*****s for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
NFBPWC Enamel Sign, 1919 [170737]3316NFBPWC Enamel Sign, 1919 [170737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Single sided National Association of Business and Professional Women's Club 1919 sign. Founded in 1919 after World War I, an outgrowth of the ac...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to f********a.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Silver Plated Shoe Cane Holder [172906]3317Silver Plated Shoe Cane Holder [172906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Victorian high topped shoe, 4 inches long and 3 1/2 inches tall: a handle for a walking cane.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Winnowing Baskets (4) 1800s-1900s [172845]3318Winnowing Baskets (4) 1800s-1900s [172845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Winnowing baskets (4), great for separating chaff from grain (If that's what you want them for) or a great wall hanger, The measurements are as ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Terra Cotta Oil Lamps [157553]3319Terra Cotta Oil Lamps [157553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two terra cotta oil lamps, each about four inches long. No documentation. Gary Bracken Collection
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
De Laval Cream Separator Match Holder [170399]3320De Laval Cream Separator Match Holder [170399]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a match holder in the shape of the De Laval Cream Separator invented by Gustaf DeLaval in 1878. This little miniature is for holding matches i
Estimate : 200.00 - 260.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Connelly Water Skis 1960’s [169104]3321Connelly Water Skis 1960’s [169104]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Beautifully wooden water ski’s by Connelly. All Are about 70” in overall good condition, but they do show use. Boots ar
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
O’Brien Wooden Water Skis 1960”s [169105]3322O’Brien Wooden Water Skis 1960”s [169105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Overall good condition including the boots. Models: Competition 66” and two 70” ski’s. One 70” h
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Voit and Western Woo Water Ski [169103]3323Voit and Western Woo Water Ski [169103]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage and rare water skis. Voit Lapstrake 70”wooden ski in overall good condition. Western Wool 66”also used but in overall
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Ozone Generator [139443]3324Ozone Generator [139443]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tabletop Mounted Ozone Generator by Cal Ozone, Brea California. Aluminum label on side. Wood box construction with delicate 8 glass tube device attach
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
RCA Radiotron 833A Vacuum Tube [108680]3325RCA Radiotron 833A Vacuum Tube [108680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an RCA Radiotron 833A vacuum tube marked Made in U.S.A. The 833A vacuum tubes are made for medium power oscillators and Class B or C amplifier
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
United Electron 833A Vacuum Tube [108678]3326United Electron 833A Vacuum Tube [108678]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a United Electron 833A vacuum tube marked Made in Germany. The 833A vacuum tubes are made for medium power oscillators and Class B or C amplif
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Remington Model 5 Portable Typewriter 1930s [170784]3327Remington Model 5 Portable Typewriter 1930s [170784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful little Remington Model 5 portable typewriter. The model comes from the 1930's and save for the carrying case, it is immacula...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Burke & James Large Format View Camera [170417]3328Burke & James Large Format View Camera [170417]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Burke & James View Camera. Marked "B & J View Camera Chicago, Ill." Date of manufacture is unknown with "patent pe...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Vintage Movie Equipment from Kodak, Paillard-Bolex, BaU.S. ch & Lomb [170416]3329Vintage Movie Equipment from Kodak, Paillard-Bolex, BaU.S. ch & Lomb [170416]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There is Kodak series 111 camera with case , a Kodak 16mm enlarger, a Bausch & Lomb microscope illuminator model 42-68-58, and a Paillard-Bolex ...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Barometers (3) and a Clock [147402]3330Barometers (3) and a Clock [147402]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shatz Anniversary Clock, Made in Germany, c. 1970 8.5". Taylor barometer and humidity, c. 1930's with Bakelite case 5x7.75". Taylor br...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Unusual Office Filing Cabinet [152500555]3331Unusual Office Filing Cabinet [152500555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An unusual cabinet of oak construction with various sized drawers to house documents, envelopes, folders, etc. Some with side accessibility. 2 cabinet
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to m********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Glass Wall Display Cabinets [175703]3332Glass Wall Display Cabinets [175703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two glass wall display cabinets. 26 inches across, 13 deep, 72 tall. Four shelves, front opening doors, mirrored back. Two units.
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Turn of the Century Medical Devices Collection [161514]3333Turn of the Century Medical Devices Collection [161514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 25 lbs. of turn of the century medical devices from Grass Valley, CA. Hemostats, glass syringe and other metal devices. Grass Valley California
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Block and Tackle Collection, 9 [170817]3334Block and Tackle Collection, 9 [170817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 vintage block and tackles, 1 with long original rope. Mix of all metal and wood/metal. About 10" each. 2 more, 1 with long chain. Also 1 meta...
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Colorado Spice Tin Pair [172466]3335Colorado Spice Tin Pair [172466]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 c. 1870's-80's Denver, Colorado spice tins with lids from CS Morey Merc. Brown Cr. Tartar, 7.5", some paint loss, no dents. Green sta...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Cracker Store Counter Display Canisters (2) 1900s [172226]3336Cracker Store Counter Display Canisters (2) 1900s [172226]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early 1900s cracker & biscuit counter display boxes. The larger box 10.5"x 11.5" is from The Merchants Biscuit Company of Denver, Colo...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Denver Lard Tin Trio [172453]3337Denver Lard Tin Trio [172453]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Denver Lard tins with handles. Holly 5.25". The Grand with rusty lid 5.25". The Standard 8.25".8.25" Denver Colorado Gary B...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Denver Spice Tin Trio [172461]3338Denver Spice Tin Trio [172461]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Denver spice tins, c. 1870's-80's. Green A E Erickson Cinnamon, 9.5", light rust and paint loss, small dent. 2 9.75" with lids, ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
East India Spice Mills Metal Container 1800s [172492]3339East India Spice Mills Metal Container 1800s [172492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful metal spice box issued by J.D. Best & Sons of Denver, Colorado. It is lettered East India Spice Mills and measures 8"x 6"x 1...
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R*******e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
Colorado Tin Trio [172468]3340Colorado Tin Trio [172468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Colorado tins. c. 1920 red Merchants Biscuit, Denver, 7.25", lid dent, light rust. c. c. 1870's-80's Anchor Mills, Denver, 9.75"...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Colorado Coffee Tins (6) 1900s [172497]3341Colorado Coffee Tins (6) 1900s [172497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coffee tins from Colorado locales, include San-Mo Coffee from Tyler& Stow Company of Fort Collins, Mocha Java from Rocky Forge, Both of these me...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R*******e for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
Colorado Girl Cigar Box [172370]3342Colorado Girl Cigar Box [172370]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gary Bracken's prized cigar box: Colorado Girl, Exquisitos, made at factory No. 26, 3rd District, New York. Partial revenue stamp, merchant D. H...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Colorado Lard Tins, 5 Different Towns [169155]3343Colorado Lard Tins, 5 Different Towns [169155]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Colorado lard tins from different towns, c. 1895-1910. R G Johnson, Durango, with black logo and lid, 6x6", some rust. James Fitzgerald, Haxt...
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Vintage Barrel Top 1800s [173638]3344Vintage Barrel Top 1800s [173638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shaker firkins, or buckets (3). These were constructed by the Shakers, The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, commonly kn...
Start Price : 750.00 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Coffee Bins (2) 1800-1900 [172709]3345Coffee Bins (2) 1800-1900 [172709]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coffee bins from Missouri & Kansas grocers. First is a Ranney Alton & Company Climax Mocha & Java Coffee, Arkansas City Kansas. This tin...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Western Grocer Boxes (3) [173372]3346Western Grocer Boxes (3) [173372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 large marked round wood boxes. Fancy Full Cream Cheese, Kansas City, MO. 7.5x13.5" and 8.75x14.5". Western Grocer, Burlingame, KS 6x15.7...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Advo, Polar Bear & Kopkes Coffee Tins (3) 1900s [172494]3347Advo, Polar Bear & Kopkes Coffee Tins (3) 1900s [172494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coffee tins from very early 1900s, include "Steel Cut" Kopke's Yellow Label three (3) pond tin, a three (3) pound container of ADVO G...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Ridenour Baker's Roasted Coffee Retail Advertising Dispensing Cabinet [172450]3348Ridenour Baker's Roasted Coffee Retail Advertising Dispensing Cabinet [172450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ridenour Baker's Roasted Coffee metal retail advertising dispensing cabinet. Hinged lid. 17.5x19x15". Light rust and paint loss. Kansas Ci...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
Lee Brand Cans, Bottles & Containers (18) 1900s [172223]3349Lee Brand Cans, Bottles & Containers (18) 1900s [172223]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of containers that held held products from Salina Kansas company H.D. Lee Foods They include oysters black pepper, peanut butter,
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to M*********n for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
Mocha Java Containers from 1880s (3) 1880s [172496]3350Mocha Java Containers from 1880s (3) 1880s [172496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mocha java containers (3) from two different grocery wholesalers. First, from Riley Wilson of Kansas City, Mo. Orinoco Mocha Java. Next, two canniste
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Peanut Butter Containers (2) 1920s [172481]3351Peanut Butter Containers (2) 1920s [172481]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Harvest Home Peanut Butter cannisters (2). This was a product manufactured by The Jett& Wood Mercantile Company of Wichita, Kansas. Each cannist...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00