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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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Advertising Matchboxes (2) 1800s-1900s [173961]2479 - Advertising Matchboxes (2) 1800s-1900s [173961]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two metal matchboxes. One is mother of pearl and measures 1.50"x 2.5". The other is an advertising piece touting R. Schoenfeldinger's ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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C.F. Schmidt Brewery Lithograph 1885 [172796]2480 - C.F. Schmidt Brewery Lithograph 1885 [172796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Supplement to The Western Brewer, February 15, 1885. Black and white (17 x 12 inch) lithograph of the Premises of C. F. Schmidt, Esq. Brewing in India
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Indiana & Kansas City Saloon Mirrors [173954]2481 - Indiana & Kansas City Saloon Mirrors [173954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tw really nice ad mirrors. First is a 2.25" round, labeled "Bartender's Friend" with George WM. Hoffman Co. The second is an oval...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Falstaff Adv Beer Charger Trays, 4, repro 1900s [170213]2482 - Falstaff Adv Beer Charger Trays, 4, repro 1900s [170213]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a quartet of Falstaff Beer charger trays. These are reproductions, but that doesn't take away from their colorful appearance. Two measur...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Valentin Blatz Brewery Lithograph 1885 [172793]2483 - Valentin Blatz Brewery Lithograph 1885 [172793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A supplement to The Western Brewer June 15, 1885. Black and white (17 x 13 inch) lithograph of four scenes of Brewing in Milwaukee --Sketches of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Beer or Wine Barrel Brass Taps, 2 [173113]2484 - Beer or Wine Barrel Brass Taps, 2 [173113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different beer or wine barrel taps. 1 is marked S.CC.BB on top, clearly older 8". Newer marked Harry Mason/Birmingham 8.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Brothel/Saloon Nude Lady Advertising Plaque [173704]2485 - Brothel/Saloon Nude Lady Advertising Plaque [173704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We have never seen one of these before. Probably a brothel or saloon celluloid over metal oval advertising plaque with a nude lady in front of a curta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to C*****t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Old Carve Wood Figurehead [165070]2486 - Old Carve Wood Figurehead [165070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 mirror imaged heads on a carved wood figurehead in the style of an old sailing vessel. This appears to be a wall mount display piece for a saloon ne
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Auburn Liquor Licenses, 15, c. 1851 [171329]2487 - Auburn Liquor Licenses, 15, c. 1851 [171329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 15 small hand written Auburn mostly liquor licenses, c. 1851. A few tax receipts mixed in. Some on blue paper. Auburn California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Placer County Liquor License Collection, c. 1851 [167845]2488 - Placer County Liquor License Collection, c. 1851 [167845]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 32 small handwritten Placer County c. 1851 liquor licenses, some on blue paper. Auburn, Mansion House, Eagle Hotel, Osborne House?, Ophir, Littl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to C*****r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Concord Bakery & Saloon Photo 1880s [173149]2489 - Concord Bakery & Saloon Photo 1880s [173149]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Photo of the Concord Bakery & Saloon taken in the 1880s. This is the original stick built building constructed in 1880. It was replaced in 1884 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Sacramento Whiskey Ephemera Collection [171065]2490 - Sacramento Whiskey Ephemera Collection [171065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 22 Sacramento whiskey billheads and letterheads. Some pictorials, 1 color. Nice group. c. 1894-1928. Sacramento California
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Lovely Ladies Pre-Pro Beer Trays (3) [169857]2491 - Lovely Ladies Pre-Pro Beer Trays (3) [169857]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This are three round beer trays with three lovely ladies at 10 in. across. One glowing young lady, with surface wear patent date Feb. 21, 1905; one wi
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Dawes Breweries Canadian Beer Tray [151172]2492 - Dawes Breweries Canadian Beer Tray [151172]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dawes Brewery Biere Black Horse Ale & Porter porcelain enamel tray. In good shape. Slight wear on bottom edge and a chip at top left. Nice color...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6******n for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Roulette Wheel From Jim Letson's Turf Saloon c. 1880s [161900]2493 - Roulette Wheel From Jim Letson's Turf Saloon c. 1880s [161900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
C. 1880's roulette wheel from Jim Letson's Turf Club in Bisbee, AZ. Wheel is about 21" diameter with a wood outer race. Wheel is housed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Casino Joker & Promo Card [171792]2494 - Casino Joker & Promo Card [171792]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of about 1700 different Joker/Casino cards and promo pieces, including some proofs. Casinos include Sahara, Boomtown, The Haciend
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Civil War Bone Dice Kit [173532]2495 - Civil War Bone Dice Kit [173532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique! Lidded ivory box (65 mm x 32 mm) with Civil War era cannon, sabre & Springfield rifle. Inside are two bone dice, 11 mm wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to t*********5 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Dollar Gaming Tokens 1966 Complete Proof-Like Set [171353]2496 - Dollar Gaming Tokens 1966 Complete Proof-Like Set [171353]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Limited edition Issued by the Franklin Mint, proof-like specimen set No. 2539 of 3100, groups 1-18, with four tokens in each group. By 1966, silver d
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Keno Goose 1900s [171026]2497 - Keno Goose 1900s [171026]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A keno goose for distributing numbered balls during play. Piece measures 23" in height and 13" at the base. It is made of hardwood and the...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Keno Wood Gaming Goose [156334]2498 - Keno Wood Gaming Goose [156334]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown wood(walnut?) Keno gaming goose with 60 wood number balls. No maker found. 23x13". Signs of use on wood. Jim & Barbara Sherman P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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