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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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Miners Eagle Pocket Gold Scale [168553]2061 - Miners Eagle Pocket Gold Scale [168553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oval orange metal case, 7x3.75". German brass scale with 2, 1 and .5 Troy oz weights and pennyweights. Some paint chips on case. Franklin ...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 350.00
Sold to k**********y for 200.00
 
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Miners Eagle Pocket Gold Scale in Brown Case [168555]2062 - Miners Eagle Pocket Gold Scale in Brown Case [168555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Larger oval brown case 7x3.75".INcludes square 1, .5 Troy oz and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and .5 pennyweights, dwt all in a separate covered chamber. Rare...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to k**********y for 468.75
 
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Miners' Improved Gold Pocket Scale [171743]2063 - Miners' Improved Gold Pocket Scale [171743]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Green cased Miner's Improved Gold Scale with 4 weights, 1 is incorrect and undersized.3x7".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to k**********y for 437.50
 
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Miner's Scale Weight Set & Camp Spittoon [168858]2064 - Miner's Scale Weight Set & Camp Spittoon [168858]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A couple of mining camp items. Brass spittoon 7x8.5". Light 4" lip bend. Brass nested weight set, unmarked maker, 1/4 to 12 oz.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
 
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Miner's Scales (small) Lot of 3 [156312]2065 - Miner's Scales (small) Lot of 3 [156312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood sliding style scale, possible bone beam, missing weight, 12x3". 19th century , no maker mark brass scale without weights on wood bases wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to y*****5 for 237.50
 
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Nested Weight Set 1800s-1900s [175520]2066 - Nested Weight Set 1800s-1900s [175520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five piece nested weight set. One piece is marked that it can be used to measure Troy or Avoirdupois. Please see photos for more details. Frankli
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 93.75
 
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Nested Weight Set 1800s-1900s [175506]2067 - Nested Weight Set 1800s-1900s [175506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of nested weights. They show signs of "adjustment" with irregular edges and drilled holes in base. There is possible gold plating. Tes...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
 
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Nested Weights for Large Balance 1800s-1900s [175512]2068 - Nested Weights for Large Balance 1800s-1900s [175512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A nested set of weights used for weighing precious metals. There are five weights that are in Troy ounces. All are in nice condition. Please see photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for 112.50
 
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Pocket Balance Scale in Wood Case [168632]2069 - Pocket Balance Scale in Wood Case [168632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Older pocket balance scale in wood case, not modern, perhaps Gold Rush? Nicely made but no makers mark. 14 weights from pennyweight to 1 oz. Case 1.5x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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Small Portable Weight Scale Sey [175514]2070 - Small Portable Weight Scale Sey [175514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A small 5"x 3.5"x 2" precious metal scale in a nice wood case. It's almost complete, with only the smallest weight missing. Stil...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 100.00
 
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W & T Avery Wood Case Pocket Scale [168549]2071 - W & T Avery Wood Case Pocket Scale [168549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown wood rectangular case, scale with 5 weights and 2 glass pans marked with weights. Yellow Avery sticker on inside of case. 7x3.25". F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for 125.00
 
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Treasure & Mining Fruit Can Labels, ca.110pcs [173883]2072 - Treasure & Mining Fruit Can Labels, ca.110pcs [173883]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 110 treasure and mining fruit can labels. Gold Rush, Treasure, many Golden Cargo, Corsair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 87.50
 
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S.W. Silver & Co. Explorer's Test Kit 1869 [175513]2073 - S.W. Silver & Co. Explorer's Test Kit 1869 [175513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An explorer's assay kit with leather case. Contents include specimen & solution bottles (six (6), some small ore samples, glass tubes, and o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to f*****E for 275.00
 
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Ludlow & Saylor, "California" Candlestick, Rare [173695]2074 - Ludlow & Saylor, "California" Candlestick, Rare [173695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Ludlow & Saylor "California" candlestick. These sticks had special significance to California miners. 10.75". California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to C*****r for 281.25
 
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Geo. E Werner, Assayer Wax Sealer [172834]2075 - Geo. E Werner, Assayer Wax Sealer [172834]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous brass Geo. E. Werner/Assayer/Telluride, Colo. wax sealer, c. 1880-90. Nice patina. 3" tall. Telluride Colorado Gary Bracken Collect...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to F*****a for 562.50
 
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Ophir Co. Ore Bag [172791]2076 - Ophir Co. Ore Bag [172791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
After placer gold was discovered in the Ophir gulch, Blackfoot City was first settled in 1865 as a gold mining camp. It was located on Ophir Creek in
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Tuttle Mnfg. & Supply Brass Wall Plaque, Very Rare [175560]2077 - Tuttle Mnfg. & Supply Brass Wall Plaque, Very Rare [175560]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare cast brass curved wall plaque. Tuttle Mnfg/& Supply Co/Butte Mont. 3x8.5". "Shelley Tuttle began a Butte foundry and machine...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r******g for 312.50
 
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Hudson Coal Co. Framed Safety Signs, 3 [170981]2078 - Hudson Coal Co. Framed Safety Signs, 3 [170981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 framed Hudson Coal Company safety sign in 4 languages. All give a statement, significant facts and a lesson to be learned. Frames about 21x17"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
 
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Binocular Microscope, Spencer, w Light [173218]2079 - Binocular Microscope, Spencer, w Light [173218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
AO Spencer binocular microscope, 10x-15x, with accompanying light. c 1960. about 12 x 7 x 10" plus the light unit, please see photo. Frank...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****r for 125.00
 
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Carbide Tins, 3 [170987]2080 - Carbide Tins, 3 [170987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different carbide tins. Brown National Carbide Miners Lamp, 12.5x8". Orange Carbolite, 12x8". Grey/blue Union Carbide, 10.5". A few...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 230.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****t for 500.00
 
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