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"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

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

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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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Gentleman and Horse Tintype or Ambrotype c1850s [175963]2419 - Gentleman and Horse Tintype or Ambrotype c1850s [175963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1850's tintype or Ambrotype of a gentleman and his horse. Appears to be American and in a half case, 3.75x4.5".
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Frank James Autograph, Brother of Jessie James [152566]2420 - Frank James Autograph, Brother of Jessie James [152566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cut square autograph of Frank James in pencil with repro photograph. Frank James (1843-1915) and his brother Jessie were among the best known American
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Tucson 1908 Hanging Photograph Suite (5) 1908 [168021]2421 - Tucson 1908 Hanging Photograph Suite (5) 1908 [168021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptionally rare suite of 5 original mounted black and white photos on board. The boards measure 7 x 9" and the photos 4.25" x 6.5"...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
 
 
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Chef's Knife and Chopsticks from The Aztec Boarding House Tombstone, Arizona 1880s c. 1880s [157592422 - Chef's Knife and Chopsticks from The Aztec Boarding House Tombstone, Arizona 1880s c. 1880s [15759
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cook set is from the Aztec Boarding House in Tombstone, Arizona. The Aztec House lies in the historic district across the street from Fly's...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Star Brand Cowbells (4) [173629]2423 - Star Brand Cowbells (4) [173629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Star brand cowbells by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago (4). These are labeled as three No.5s and one No. 3. They measure 5"x 4...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Blum Kentucky Cowbells [173634]2424 - Blum Kentucky Cowbells [173634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of seven (7) Blum Genuine Kentucky Cowbells. The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob B
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********t.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Calf or Goat Bell Group (5) 1800s-1900s [173632]2425 - Calf or Goat Bell Group (5) 1800s-1900s [173632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment (5) of Holstein Brand goat or sheep bells from The Blum Cowbell Factory. The factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Chris
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Holstein Cowbell Assortment (8) 1800s-1900s [173633]2426 - Holstein Cowbell Assortment (8) 1800s-1900s [173633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of eight Holstein Brand (8) cow & goat bells from Blum Cowbell MFG. The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in abou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to y*****5 for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Holstein Cowbells (5) 1800s-1900s [173630]2427 - Holstein Cowbells (5) 1800s-1900s [173630]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five "Holstein" line cowbells, two (2) size No.1s, a No. 2, a No.3 and a No. 6, made by Blum Manufacturing Company of Collinsvillie, Ill...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Bevin & Hoosier Cowbells (6) 1800s-1900s [173637]2428 - Bevin & Hoosier Cowbells (6) 1800s-1900s [173637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six (6) cowbells. Included are four (4) Hoosier Belles from the Riverside Bell Company of New York. Included are a No.1, No.2, No.5 and No.9.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Bevins Bros. Cowbell Trio (3) 1832 [173635]2429 - Bevins Bros. Cowbell Trio (3) 1832 [173635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Bevin Bros Bells. Bevin is the oldest still existing bell manufacturer in the United States, having started at their factory in East Hampton, Co
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Sargent, Wilsons & Blum Cowbells (5) 1800s-1900s [173636]2430 - Sargent, Wilsons & Blum Cowbells (5) 1800s-1900s [173636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of five (5) cow and smaller livestock bells . Two are from The Sargent Company of New Haven, Conn. Two are from Blum Manufacturing Company, wh
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********t.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Extra Rare Garcia Saddle FOB from Elko, Nevada [173795]2431 - Extra Rare Garcia Saddle FOB from Elko, Nevada [173795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Garcia was the Number 1 Saddle & Spur Maker in the West for many years. Back reads G. S. Garcia, Elko, Nevada. The FOB is as fancy as his saddl...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Montana Saddlery Metal Fob Duo [173703]2432 - Montana Saddlery Metal Fob Duo [173703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 prominent Montana white metal saddlery fobs, 2x1.6". Miles City/Saddlery Co./Makers of the/Original Coggshall Saddle/Miles City/Mont. Al. Fur...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to y*****5 for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Pioneer Speckleware (26, Two Boxes) Includes Lids 1900s [172717]2433 - Pioneer Speckleware (26, Two Boxes) Includes Lids 1900s [172717]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A whole cupboard full of pioneer speckleware including items from Columbia, Agate Nickel Steel, Haberman's Granite Ware, Vollrath and probably a...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Saddlery Fob, Pin and Prostitute Brass Statue [173767]2434 - Saddlery Fob, Pin and Prostitute Brass Statue [173767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 brass items. Texas longhorn fob with provocative naked lady embossed in the "leather", scroll over photo. Unmarked breast pin in basical...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Silver Concho Belt Buckles, 2 Different [174011]2435 - Silver Concho Belt Buckles, 2 Different [174011]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different silver concho belt buckles. Sterling with turquoise, marked BKS on back, 2.4x3". Unmarked with cut out senter, 2.6x3".
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to b**********s for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Texas Saddlery Metal Fob Duo [173702]2436 - Texas Saddlery Metal Fob Duo [173702]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Texas white metal saddlery fobs, 2.25x1.75". Tenison//We Want Your Business/Tenison Bros/Saddlery Co/Dallas, Tex. Holsters Saddles//El Paso S...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to y*****5 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Wyoming & Oregon Metal Saddlery Fob Pair [173701]2437 - Wyoming & Oregon Metal Saddlery Fob Pair [173701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal saddlery fobs. Brass saddle Sheridan//Otto F Ernst/Maker/Sheridan, Wyo. 2x2". White metal Let Er Buck/The Round Up//Round Up Saddle/Made ...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to y*****5 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Schulze Bros. Saddlery Catalog [167802]2438 - Schulze Bros. Saddlery Catalog [167802]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1914 Schulze Bros. illustrated saddlery, horse tack, chaps etc. catalog. 479pp with index. 12x9". Spine detaching, cover stains, first pages lo...
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Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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