"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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Nantaje: Native American Warrior hired by US -  Photos & Letter [204505]2163 - Nantaje: Native American Warrior hired by US - Photos & Letter [204505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nantaje & other Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient; group of cabinet card photos and a letter involving one of the other ten Apache Scouts t...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Booklet On Native American Perforated Stones [204942]2164 - Booklet On Native American Perforated Stones [204942]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1887 booklet "Perforated Stones" by Henry W. Henshaw, Smithsonian Institution. 34 pages. paperback. Study of Native American perforated st...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to o*******m for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Ute Chief Ouray Autograph Cut c.1880  [182358]2165 - Ute Chief Ouray Autograph Cut c.1880 [182358]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ute Indian Chief Ouray autograph cut 2"x 3.5" dated February 19, 1880 (The year he passed). Chief Ouray was born in Colorado to an Ute fat...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to S*******4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Michigan Indians CDV Photograph Huylar Gallery  [202906]2166 - Michigan Indians CDV Photograph Huylar Gallery [202906]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Carte De Visite photograph of a Michigan Indian Family. Photographed at the Huylar Gallery of Sturgis, Michigan. It is undated and shows goo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to j******V for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Photo Ex Wyoming Governor With Shoshone Women [203783]2167 - Photo Ex Wyoming Governor With Shoshone Women [203783]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
B/W photo, mounted not framed, 11x14". Photo taken near Rawlins, WY. Ex Governor Jno. E. Osborne, 3rd Governor of WY, seated at the tiller. Fo...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to j******V for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Framed Photo Of Shoshone Treaty 1904 [203782]2168 - Framed Photo Of Shoshone Treaty 1904 [203782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An actual group photo of the 1904 Shoshone treaty signing. Framed, with a type written accounting on the back of who is in the photo. Handwritten n
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j******V for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Custer:  Sitting Bull Pass from the 9th Infantry [181555]2169 - Custer: Sitting Bull Pass from the 9th Infantry [181555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This letter contains the pass written by Wm. H. Inglun of the 9th Infantry to Chief Sitting Bull. The pass was written inviting Sitting Bull to talk p
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to P******q for (2,400.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Original Photo Prints by E. S. Curtis 1924 (4) [197827]2170 - Original Photo Prints by E. S. Curtis 1924 (4) [197827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a collection of four Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952) photos. Chukchansi Yokuts, a Maidu Boy, a Wailaki Man with damage to the left side of print,
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Grandfather of Apache Tribe - Photo [203826]2171 - Grandfather of Apache Tribe - Photo [203826]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Got-Ha, "Warm Spring Apache", grandfather of his tribe, potentially father of Chief Loco. From North Central New Mexico. On the photograph...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to j******V for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Captured White Boy w/ Apache Children [203820]2172 - Captured White Boy w/ Apache Children [203820]
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Captured white boy with Apache children. Photo of a photo. This is a period (c.1880s) copy of an 1886 photograph done by famous Tombstone photographer
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Estimate : 400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (3,200.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,000.00
 
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c1900-1950 Native American Postcards & Photos - Grab Bag [202818]2173 - c1900-1950 Native American Postcards & Photos - Grab Bag [202818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Indian/Native American postcards and photos, dating c1900-1950. About 20 photos, good condition, and one stereoview. Most are about 3.5x5.5". ...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to S*******4 for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Thomas B. Magee - Native American Subject Postcards [203824]2174 - Thomas B. Magee - Native American Subject Postcards [203824]
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Real embossed photocards (7), photographed by Thomas B. Magee, with Native American subjects. All postcards are blank except for one of a chief with h
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to S*******4 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Map of the Nez Perce Indian Campaign of 1877  by Robert H. Fletcher 1st Lieut.  [205146]2175 - Map of the Nez Perce Indian Campaign of 1877 by Robert H. Fletcher 1st Lieut. [205146]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a military map of the Nez Perce Indian Campaign of 1877 to place the Nez Perce tribe on a reservation. The map was compiled by 1st. Lieut. Rob
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*******n for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Handbooks On Three North American Indian Languages  [200738]2176 - Handbooks On Three North American Indian Languages [200738]
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Three handbooks, paperback, on North American Indian Languages: 1.Bibliography of the Siouan Languages, James Constantine Pilling 1887, 87 pages, frag
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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'Twenty Years Among our Savage Indians', 1897 1st Ed. [201053]2177 - 'Twenty Years Among our Savage Indians', 1897 1st Ed. [201053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A first edition copy of 'Twenty Years Among Our Savage Indians' by Captain J. Lee Humfreville, published 1897 by the Hartford Publishing Com...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Native American Archaeology Reference, 1973/1974 [201058]2178 - Native American Archaeology Reference, 1973/1974 [201058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Volumes I and II of 'Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian' by Barry T. Klein, published by Todd Publications of New York in 1973 an...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 30 Handbook of American Indians Vol. 1 & 2 [200510]2179 - Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 30 Handbook of American Indians Vol. 1 & 2 [200510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These two books published by the Smithsonian Institute Bureau of American Ethnology defines American Indians in two volumes 1 and 2, fourth edition in
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 4*******x for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Native American Books (3) [198579]2180 - Vintage Native American Books (3) [198579]
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Group of 3 books on Native American topics, published 1938-1978. Titles include "Ancient Native Americans" by Jesse Jennings; "The In...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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c1940 Native American Dolls (3) [202610]2181 - c1940 Native American Dolls (3) [202610]
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Native American dolls, c1940. Both 3d dolls are about 7.5" tall and do not balance easily. Fabric doll, appearing to be made of leather, measur...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to T******r for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Indian Head Sterling Silver Spoons (5) [204236]2182 - Indian Head Sterling Silver Spoons (5) [204236]
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Group of five sterling silver spoons with Native American figure heads. Two are six inches long, three are five inches long. Brownsville; High Rock Sp
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********5 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Nebraska Saddle Fob [204703]2183 - Nebraska Saddle Fob [204703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Saddle shaped fob, Souvenir of the Round up 1920 Wallace Neb.. Very good cond. ^ Date: 1920 Country (if not USA): State: Nebraska City: Wallace P
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antique Silver Inlaid Spur [204388]2184 - Antique Silver Inlaid Spur [204388]
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Single silver inlaid spur and straps, found on an Ogallala Nebraska ranch in 1920. Believed to have been left from the famous cattle drive trail from
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Reno Rodeo Vintage Pin [203636]2185 - Reno Rodeo Vintage Pin [203636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pin badge engraved "Reno" with cowboy and bucking bronco. 8 grams; tests 10 carat gold; 1 inch x 1 1/2 inch. ^ Date: Country (if not U...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Western Sterling Silver Cowboy Belt Buckles (2) [205050]2186 - Western Sterling Silver Cowboy Belt Buckles (2) [205050]
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Two Western Sterling Silver Cowboy Belt Buckles. Both intricately engraved with western scroll. 1) Common date 1881 New Orleans silver dollar marked
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Sterling Silver, Gold and Ruby Steer Head Belt Buckle / Belt [204798]2187 - Sterling Silver, Gold and Ruby Steer Head Belt Buckle / Belt [204798]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling Silver, Gold and Ruby Steer Head Belt Buckle / Engraved brown leather belt. This is an authentic cowboy belt and buckle from the Comstock!
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Chambers Nevada Silver Belt Buckles [203917]2188 - Chambers Nevada Silver Belt Buckles [203917]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 16. 3x4", Chambers Nevada Silver Belt Buckle, c1980 new in plastic covers.. Crafted in cowboy western theme. One of the following le...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*****r for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Fantasy Brass Buckle Collection, c1960s (22) [203981]2189 - Fantasy Brass Buckle Collection, c1960s (22) [203981]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
22 different fantasy buckles commemorating various US military, RR, or businesses. All made in the 1960s by John Fairchild of London and distributed b
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Saddle Stirrups [204714]2190 - Saddle Stirrups [204714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of saddle stirrups, possibly 1700's. Excellent Cond. ^ Date: c1700 Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Cowboy Tools & More - Blind box [204342]2191 - Cowboy Tools & More - Blind box [204342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bull/cow pull, decorative bottle, hand sewing machine, dairy bottle, hammer, burlap sack & other tools. Good condition, see photo. ^ Date: Cou...
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Start Price : 65.00 | Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Cowgirl Real Photo Studio Postcards [178635]2192 - Cowgirl Real Photo Studio Postcards [178635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five real photo postcards; four are studio shots and one is posed in the woods. No identifications. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City:
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to S*******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Faceted Blue Gemstone Group [203885]2193 - Faceted Blue Gemstone Group [203885]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Blue Gemstone Group 16 Stones of classic gems, such as lapis, blue topaz, black opal, etc. Most 1 ct to 10 cts. Good variety of color. Some
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Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Brown Toned Faceted Stone Group [203879]2194 - Brown Toned Faceted Stone Group [203879]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown Toned Faceted Stone Group. Ten Different Facet Cuts of Gemstones, most 1 ct to 8 cts. Good variety of color. Some artificial. Includes, green am
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*********a for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Faceted Green Gemstone Group [203883]2195 - Faceted Green Gemstone Group [203883]
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Faceted Emerald Gemstone Group 17 Stones of classic gems, such as jade, emerald, apatite, Russian lab Alexandrite, etc. Most 1 ct to 10 cts. Good va
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Faceted Orange Gemstone Group [203881]2196 - Faceted Orange Gemstone Group [203881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Orange Gemstone Group 12 Stones of classic red gems, such as spessartite, amber, mandarin ice, Mexican fire opal, etc. Most 1 ct to 8 cts. Go
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Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold to P*********a for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Faceted Pink Gemstone Group [203882]2197 - Faceted Pink Gemstone Group [203882]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Pink Gemstone Group 7 Stones of classic gems, such as lab pink sapphire, cubic zirconia, rose quartz, etc. Most 1 ct to 10 cts. Good variety
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Estimate : 110.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Faceted Purple Gemstone Group [203884]2198 - Faceted Purple Gemstone Group [203884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Purple Gemstone Group 20 Stones of classic gems, such as amethyst, zandrite, tanzanite, etc. Most 1 ct to 10 cts. Good variety of color. Som
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to f*****E for (200.00 + 0.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Faceted Red Gemstone Group [203880]2199 - Faceted Red Gemstone Group [203880]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Red Gemstone Group 16 Stones of classic red gems, such as rubies and garnets. , most 1 ct to 8 cts. Good variety of color. Some artificial. Ve
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to t********f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Faceted Sapphire Group [204058]2200 - Faceted Sapphire Group [204058]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Sapphire Group 24 Containers 1" circular gem holders. Over 60 stones. Various colors and locations. Beautiful colors from deep blue, p...
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Estimate : 340.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Russian Lab Alexandrite Gemstones [204059]2201 - Russian Lab Alexandrite Gemstones [204059]
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Russian Lab Alexandrite 10 Faceted Gems of choice teal color. All about 1 ct plus. Very attractive. Please inspect, an excellent lot. ^ Date:
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Faceted Amethyst Group [204037]2202 - Faceted Amethyst Group [204037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Amethyst Varieties. 31 1" circular gem holders containing more than 50 gemstones. Generally 4mm up to 1cm. Numerous different faceted...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to P*********a for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Faceted Amethyst Group [204054]2203 - Faceted Amethyst Group [204054]
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Faceted Amethyst Group. 19 Containers 1" circular gem holders. Over 40 stones. Very attractive. Please inspect, an excellent lot. About ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Faceted Quartz Varieties [204036]2204 - Faceted Quartz Varieties [204036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Quartz Varieties. 48 1" circular gem holders containing a variety of quartz gemstones. Varieties include lemon quartz, blue calcedony,...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to P*********a for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Faceted Varieties of Quartz.  [204046]2205 - Faceted Varieties of Quartz. [204046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Varieties of Quartz in 1" circular gem holders. 50 containers overall. Over 150 or more stones overall. Very colorful. Includes: C...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to P*********a for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Faceted, Rutilated Quartz Group [204053]2206 - Faceted, Rutilated Quartz Group [204053]
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Faceted, Rutilated Quartz Group. 13 Pieces, mostly over 5 cts. in 1" circular gem holders. Very attractive. Please inspect, an excellent l...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Raw Blue Chalcedony Semi Precious Gemstone [203888]2207 - Raw Blue Chalcedony Semi Precious Gemstone [203888]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Raw Blue Chalcedony Semi Precious Gemstone. About 15 lbs. of raw, light blue, semi-precious chalcedony from Washoe County, Nevada, a new discovery sit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Chrome Diopside, Faceted Group [204056]2208 - Chrome Diopside, Faceted Group [204056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chrome Diopside, Faceted Group 17 Containers 1" circular gem holders. Over 25 stones. This beautiful green stone resembles emeralds. Many dif...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Diamonds and Other Mostly Artificial Carbon, Etc. Gems [204042]2209 - Diamonds and Other Mostly Artificial Carbon, Etc. Gems [204042]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fine Collection of 10 different faceted gemstones in 1" circular gem holders. 32 containers overall. Over 100 or more stones overall. Includ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to f*****E for (250.00 + 0.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Faceted Garnet Collection [204038]2210 - Faceted Garnet Collection [204038]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted Garnet Varieties. 50 1" circular gem holders containing more than 100 faceted gemstones of varying sizes and garnet varieties. Includ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to P*********a for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Faceted Garnet Group  [204041]2211 - Faceted Garnet Group [204041]
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Fine Collection of 10 different faceted garnet gemstones in 1" circular gem holders. Only 30 containers overall. 50 or more stones overall. ...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Faceted and Polished Ruby Collection [204051]2212 - Faceted and Polished Ruby Collection [204051]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Faceted and Polished Ruby Collection in 1" circular gem holders. 35 containers overall of different faceted rubies of varying sizes. About 6...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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