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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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De Laval Cream Separator Match Holder [170399]3320 - De 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
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Estimate : 200.00 - 260.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Connelly Water Skis 1960’s [169104]3321 - Connelly 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
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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O’Brien Wooden Water Skis 1960”s [169105]3322 - O’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
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Voit and Western Woo Water Ski [169103]3323 - Voit 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
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Ozone Generator [139443]3324 - Ozone 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
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 400.00
 
 
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RCA Radiotron 833A Vacuum Tube [108680]3325 - RCA 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
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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United Electron 833A Vacuum Tube [108678]3326 - United 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
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Remington Model 5 Portable Typewriter 1930s [170784]3327 - Remington 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Burke & James Large Format View Camera [170417]3328 - Burke & 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...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Vintage Movie Equipment from Kodak, Paillard-Bolex, BaU.S. ch & Lomb [170416]3329 - Vintage 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 ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Barometers (3) and a Clock [147402]3330 - Barometers (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...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Unusual Office Filing Cabinet [152500555]3331 - Unusual 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to m********n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Glass Wall Display Cabinets [175703]3332 - Glass 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.
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Turn of the Century Medical Devices Collection [161514]3333 - Turn 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
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Block and Tackle Collection, 9 [170817]3334 - Block 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...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Colorado Spice Tin Pair [172466]3335 - Colorado 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...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Cracker Store Counter Display Canisters (2) 1900s [172226]3336 - Cracker 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...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Denver Lard Tin Trio [172453]3337 - Denver 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...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Denver Spice Tin Trio [172461]3338 - Denver 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, ...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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East India Spice Mills Metal Container 1800s [172492]3339 - East 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R*******e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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