"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

Auction Details

Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Explosive Boxes (3) [203727]2502 - Explosive Boxes (3) [203727]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of three wood tongue and groove dynamite boxes. All from Homestake mine. Dupont special gelatin 1933 50lbs; Dupont GelX no 2, 1949 50lbs; Dupont g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Standard Oil Company of New York Mining Candle Box [202372]2503 - Standard Oil Company of New York Mining Candle Box [202372]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
We've never had this. 120 candle box marked on both ends for Superior Candles made by Standard Oil Company of New York. 16 x 9 x 8" ^ Date:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Candle Box Ends [201920]2504 - Candle Box Ends [201920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. These are box ends. 1. Western Candle Co, St. Louis. , yellow label, "Stearic Acid Mining Candles" "40 sets, 16oz, 6s, 240 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6*****H for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Mining Artifact Pair: Canteen and Lantern [202450]2505 - Mining Artifact Pair: Canteen and Lantern [202450]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) Old desert canteen with hand-sewn cloth to keep it wet and cool. 10" diameter. 2) Dietz Buck Eye Dash Lamp lantern. No visible pat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 140.00
Sold to c********l for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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MSA Dustfo Respirator  [204326]2506 - MSA Dustfo Respirator [204326]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
MSA Dustfo Respirator in original box. Damage to top of box, see photo. Equipment in excellent condition. c1940 ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200538]2507 - Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a miner's dip compass without any markings. The compass is in working order without any identification. Brass frame construction. Please...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Sold to c******1 for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200539]2508 - Unmarked Miner's Dip Compass [200539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This a miner's dip compass without any markings. The compass is in working order without any identification. Brass frame construction. One cover...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c********l for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Keuffel & Esser Miner's Dip Compass   [202246]2509 - Keuffel & Esser Miner's Dip Compass [202246]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. miners Dip compass with two covers front hand back clear clean lens. 4 in. diameter. In excellent condition. From ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to o******x for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Compass with Case [202247]2510 - W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Compass with Case [202247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a W.S. Darley & Co. miner's dip compass with case. In excellent condition. The compass is on a brass frame and machine turned intern...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*******i for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Needle [200993]2511 - W.S. Darley & Co. Miner's Dip Needle [200993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Darley dip needle is complete with box and instructions for use. At 3.5 in. One window is dirty. From the Popovich collection. Please see photos
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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