Cornucopia of Collectibles- 2018 October Auction

Auction Details

A Five Day Marathon including practically every Collecting Category that we have ever covered.
DAY 1 Thursday Oct 18

Native Americana 1000-1012
Posters 1013-1024
Entertainment Industry 1025-1040
Bronze Sculptures1041-1053
Furniture & related Items 1054-1077
Art 1078-1166
Bottles 1167-1215
Saloon 1216-1221
Taxidermy 1222-1223
Gaming 1224-1230
Political 1231-1238
Bargains & Dealer Specials of all sorts! 1239-1659

Day 2 Friday October 19

Badges 2000-2025
Belt Buckles 2027-2055
Numismatics 2056-2390
Ingots 2056-2068
Coins 2069-2191
Currency& Scrip 2192-2201
Medals 2202-2369
Scales 2370-2381
Misc 2382-2390
Jewelry 2391-2409
Tokens 2410-2590
Dies 2591-2658
Minerals 2659-2678


Day 3 Saturday October 20

Mining
Geographical Sorted 3000-3691
Military 3682 - 3741


Day 4 Sunday October 21

Firearms & Weaponry 4000-4023
Cowboy 4024-4035
Tools 4037-4045
Toys 4046-4047
Automotive Stocks 4048-4201
Checks 4202-4245
Directories 4246-4401
Gold Rush 4402-4411
Pens & Pencils 4412-4428
Spoons 4429-4466
World’s Fairs & Expositions 4467-4508
Locks & Keys 4509-4511
General Americana, Miscellaneous 4513-4567

Day 5 Monday October 22

General Americana, Geographically Sorted 5000-5378
Foreign 5379-5383
Railroadiana etc 5384-5686
Wells Fargo & Express 5687-5691
Postal History 5692-5702
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Fire Department Bell - attributed to Reno, Nevada Main Fire Station5300 - Fire Department Bell - attributed to Reno, Nevada Main Fire Station
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bell and Hoyt volt-ammeter came from the reportedly Central Station in downtown Reno. The volt-ammeter seems to be c1930's. Dial-up telepho...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to i*********1 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Motor Hotel Postcard Collection5301 - Motor Hotel Postcard Collection
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 35. The motel concept originated with the Motel Inn of San Luis Obispo, constructed in 1925 by Arthur Heineman. In conceiving of a name ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to H*****r for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Reno's 1931 Fourth of July Racing Celebration RPC5302 - Reno's 1931 Fourth of July Racing Celebration RPC
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This was a Fourth of July to remember in Reno: large crowds, horse races, and a major fight. Rooms were full, the police were busy at night, and the b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to r****3 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Nevada Steam Transportation Company Prospectus and Organization Papers5303 - Nevada Steam Transportation Company Prospectus and Organization Papers
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fabulous original 1880 prospectus. It has a vignette of the train on the top, occupying 1/3 of the document page. Possibly unique. Lot of two document
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****b for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Main Street Seven Troughs Real Photo Postcard5304 - Main Street Seven Troughs Real Photo Postcard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High Contrast Seven Troughs RPC. Printed "Main Street in Seven Troughs, Nevada 48A." Contrast is so good, one can even pick out a wood sig...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g********p.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Story of Seven Troughs (Hugh Shamberger)5305 - Story of Seven Troughs (Hugh Shamberger)
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1908. Glossy photograph (5 x 7") of the Seven Troughs area. Found on page 23 of the Shamberger Seven Troughs book. Identified on this photograp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8***1 for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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1874 Ross E Browne Map of Silver City, Nevada5306 - 1874 Ross E Browne Map of Silver City, Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Massive 86 x 41". This is an historian or digger's dream. Silver City in 1874! McCone's Foundry, the Cemetery, Kossuth Mining, Dayton M...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Four Sparks, Nevada Real Photo Postcards5307 - Four Sparks, Nevada Real Photo Postcards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two used. 1) Bird's eye view looking north. A little dark, but great contrast. c1918. Very early - trees are quite small. Wash on the line, etc....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
Sold to s*****l for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Gallagher Real Photo Post Card of the Forgotten Star Pointer Nevada5308 - Gallagher Real Photo Post Card of the Forgotten Star Pointer Nevada
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1908. Star Pointer was an early name for Ruth, Nevada. Strong contrast shows major company buildings and worker's houses. The Star Pointer Mine ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to r****3 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Swift's Station 1864 Note to the Savage Mining Company5309 - Swift's Station 1864 Note to the Savage Mining Company
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Written just two weeks after Nevada became a state. It has the Savage Mining Company stamp over the two cent US revenue stamp. S. T. Curtiss was the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 2*****l for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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