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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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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
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 230.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*****t for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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DuPont #20 Blasting Machine [173725]2081 - DuPont #20 Blasting Machine [173725]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
DuPont No. 20 Blasting Machine, fires 1-20 electrical blasting caps. Serial no. 2A802. Two brass plaques, one with name and info (top) and the other o
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Fuse Cutters & Crimpers (3) 1800s [173972]2082 - Fuse Cutters & Crimpers (3) 1800s [173972]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of three (3) mining fuse cutters and crimpers. Two measure 7", one measures 4". Look like they could be used today. Please see photos ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Guy's Dropper Carbide Mining Lamp Collection, 8 [173584]2083 - Guy's Dropper Carbide Mining Lamp Collection, 8 [173584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 different Guy's Dropper carbide mining cap lamps. 2x 2 date, 1 missing hook. 6x 6 date-1 has wrong patent date and water door. See photo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 260.00 - 320.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Justrite Carbide 8 and 9 Hour Hand Lamp Trio [173585]2084 - Justrite Carbide 8 and 9 Hour Hand Lamp Trio [173585]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Justrite carbide hand lamps. 8 hour-1 with bail, 1 with hook and bail. 9 hour-with hook and handles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to v******p for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Justrite Carbide Mining Lamps, 5 Different [173586]2085 - Justrite Carbide Mining Lamps, 5 Different [173586]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different Justrite carbide mining lamps. Nickel plate superintendent. Brass-hardrock streamlined cap lamp, coal miner streamlined, hardrock streamli
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b********t.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Ludlow & Saylor Improved Ideal Candlestick [173692]2086 - Ludlow & Saylor Improved Ideal Candlestick [173692]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ludlow & Saylor Improved Ideal, well stamped in stick, candlestick, 10.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 170.00 - 240.00
Sold to 6****A for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Mine Lighting Group, 7 [168934]2087 - Mine Lighting Group, 7 [168934]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Orange cloth hat for carbide lamp and 5 carbide lamps, none for this hat. Dew.R.Lite, Guy's Dropper, 3x Auto Lite and a lamp repair kit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Miner Safety Lamps, 2 [173505]2088 - Miner Safety Lamps, 2 [173505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different miner safety lamps. Davis safety lamp with brass accents, c. 1880's. 9.5". Unmarked maker lamp with hanger hook, 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Technical Supply Co. Vintage Assay Kit [168569]2089 - Technical Supply Co. Vintage Assay Kit [168569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nearly complete assay kit in wood case by Technical Supply Co. of Scranton, PA. They are also known for drafting kits. Mortar and pestle, vials etc. 5
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to f*****E for (180.00 + 0.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Troemner Assay Balance, Encased, 12" Beam [173119]2090 - Troemner Assay Balance, Encased, 12" Beam [173119]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large table top Troemner assay balance with a 12" beam. 26" long, 23.5" tall. double post, side to side adjustable slide beams at top...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Troemner small tabletop Balance [173217]2091 - Troemner small tabletop Balance [173217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Troemner balance "840 C.A." "Good to 1/2 oz" Not in Caire #9, not in Mine & Smelter Supply, not in Braun-Knecht #6, not in S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to v******p for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Underground Lighting Collection, 5 [173004]2092 - Underground Lighting Collection, 5 [173004]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rusty wire candle holder 10". White metal oil wick lamp Cryillic?/Frostburg, 3". Very rare Schneider 9" miners candle in mint conditi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Varney L A Sayer & Co. Tiny Letter Candlestick [173698]2093 - Varney L A Sayer & Co. Tiny Letter Candlestick [173698]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Varney Style L A Sayer & Co/Newark, NJ in tiny letters candlestick. 11".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Start Price : 85.00 | Estimate : 170.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Varney, L A Sayer, Small Letter Candlestick, Rare [173694]2094 - Varney, L A Sayer, Small Letter Candlestick, Rare [173694]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Vareny style, small letter L A Sayer & Son/Newark NJ candlestick in nice condition, 10.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 240.00 - 320.00
Sold to 6****A for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Treadwell's Gold Mine Photos (2) 1890s [171401]2095 - Treadwell's Gold Mine Photos (2) 1890s [171401]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Treadwell's Gold Mine photos (2) taken by Landerkin & Winters Photographers between 1890-1893, when the two split up. The photos are of the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r********p.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Vintage Juneau, Alaska Photos (3) [171403]2096 - Vintage Juneau, Alaska Photos (3) [171403]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Juneau Alaska photos (3) taken by Landerkin & Winters and Winters & Bond Photographers between 1890-1893, when the two split up and Winters ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to r********p.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Vintage Sitka, Alaska Photos (2) 1893 [171404]2097 - Vintage Sitka, Alaska Photos (2) 1893 [171404]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sitka Alaska photos (2) taken by Landerkin & Winters Photographers between 1890-1893. The photos are of Sitka, main street view and birds eye vi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to r********p.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Bear Creek Cons. Gold Mining Prospectus, Rare [175786]2098 - Bear Creek Cons. Gold Mining Prospectus, Rare [175786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare c. 1900's Bear Creek Cons. Gold Mining Co. prospectus. Located near Turnagain Arm on Kenai Peninsula. Includes mine photos, history of the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to u******i for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Chilkoot Pass & Bonanza Mine Photos (2) 1890s [171409]2099 - Chilkoot Pass & Bonanza Mine Photos (2) 1890s [171409]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early Alaska 8"x 10" photos. One shows 89ers making the trek up Chilkoot pass, the other shows the Kennedy family owned Bonanza Mine. Ther...
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to r********p.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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