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

Lot of 5. *mm films. 1. Four Castle News Parade of the Year: 1944-45 and 1948-49. Each approx.. 400 ft.. In Original boxes. 1949 box binding is c

Lot of 25. School sports. Folsom High story, trip to Hawaii, Who's Who @Folsom Dam and various family outings. In good condition.. Films are ...

Comedy film grab bag. 6 reels of 8mm films in tin cases, 5 of the tin diameters measure about 5", 1 measures about 7". Appear to be in goo...

"Wild Africa" & "World Wonders, Travel by Air" 8mm films in tin cases. Appear to be in good condition. See photo. ^ Date: ...

8mm film grab bag. 6 reels of 8mm films, 5 in tin cases, 1 in box. 4 of the tin diameters measure about 5", 1 measures about 7". Appear to...

This is a working Mallard duck decoy made in the Illinois River style; saw cut half-way on the body and hollowed-out for buoyancy. Some original paint

Lot of 2. 1. Bufflehead Drake carved decoy, date of 10/89 on bottom and "T.Bardini". Internet search did not retrieve carver of this na...

Stonebridge automatic Folding Lantern, pair. Rare w/box. Two lanterns, one original box. The box is in fair condition with edges protected by opaque c

Miniature balance beam scale in original case, from the Howe Scale Co. of New York. Made by Henry Troemner for Howe, this scale has all its brass bala

5 kg cast iron Art nouveau decorative kitchen scale. Green with gold trim. Unknown make . ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provena

Beautiful antique Studio or darkroom balance scale from Eastman Kodak, in original box. Excellent condition, with (2) removable pans and all weights m

Lot of 2. 1. Model DWM2 120 gram mechanical pharmacy scale. Appears in excellent cond. with measures. 2. Model DRX2 120 gram mechanical scale wei

Inspectors Calibration Weight Set, complete with 15 weights: two 1/4 oz., Two 1/2 oz., one 2 os., one 4 oz., 1 8 oz., four 1 lb., Five 5 lb. In a

Aug. 4, 1891 patent, National Cash Register #38. Drawer mechanism opens easily. 7.5x16.5x15". Nice condition with 2 small chips on top glass on...

Round, expandable oak table by Stickley of Pasadena. 41" diameter, 30" high, plus two 12" leaves. The six original Stickley chairs co...

A gorgeous set of Royal Bavarian Hutschenreuther China from Selb, Bavaria. Dates from the 1800s, once owned by W.H. Holabird. This elegant, 78 piece d

Cobalt on white Johnson Bros of England plate set. 10" plates, serving platter and more. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pro...

Golden Chelsea clock, with two keys. Clock diameter measures 7.25", 3.5" thickness. Several light scratches and potential rust on the gold...

120 bass full size Guerrini accordian in hard shell case, estimated to be from the late 1950s or early 1960s when polka bands were in great demand. Ex

6 historical women photos including CDV's. 3 women in bathing suit with back American Tobacco advertising, 4x2.5". Ada Isaacs Menken by Sar...

Photograph of a woman posing with a tennis racket, and another woman posing with guitar, possibly an early Martin model. Both measure about 4.2x6.5&...

This hardcover souvenir book is a illustrated trip through the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The Chisolm Bros. Mfg. were the produce

Mounted 2.4x3.37" B/W photo of a main st. in Western town. probably Mid-West as the land appears level. Even under a microscope we were not ab...

Six Stereo Viewers and the following reference works (2 of which are on stereoviews) 1. Rinehart. American Miniature Case Art 1969 2. Palmquist Lawren

6.5 X 14 ". White background, black arrow, porcelain. From Ogdensburg, New Jersey mining district. Used underground. Good condition. ^ Date...

14 X 10 " yellow, red lettering and radiation symbol " Caution Radiation Area". Signs of age around edges from exposure to weather. G...

10 X 14 metal sign, "Danger High Voltage" red/blk /wht. Some rusting around the edges . Industrial Products Inc. mfg. ^ Date: Country ...

Lot of 85 spoons, with 43 US states represented. Missing: Delaware, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Rhode Island. Mostly small size, o

Hand made dolls, c1940. Both dolls are about 8.5" tall. Good condition, light playwear on the feet, see photo. ^ Date: c1940 Country (if not U...

Lot of 5. Sports Cast Iron Coin Banks ,1950 reproductions. There is Baseball, Soccer, Golf (2), Hockey These were probably manufactured in Taiwan,

Lot of 5. 1. 1930ís GreyHound LInes GMC bus. Heavy paint wear, decals are readable, but. Scratched, tires are good, no dents or chips. 2. ...

This lot of cap pistols (2) were made with a patent date of June 17, 1890. One pistol is marked "Colt" while the other is marked "Mod...

Captain Midnight's Secret Squadron activity book promoting patriotism, philatelic cover, Ovaltine ad written by Wander co., unused fabric decal ...

11 metal military sailor, soldier, policeman figures. , one royal coach and horses, 18 various metal figures, jockey on horse, pig, park bench, Indian

Antique military toys containing more than 25 pieces including 7 in original boxes. The boxes include "Soldiers in action" by W Britton, t...

There are 12 guns in this collection; along with four sheets of caps! There is an 1851 Navy Colt revolver; a Colt SIngle Action Army; a Winchester rif

This toy pistol made by Hubley is a "Army 45". In like new condition. 6.5 in. Please see photo for details. ^ Date: Country (if not USA...

Nicely encased in nice display case for hanging are seven Junior G-man badges and one FBI challenge coin. One badge is displayed with a "walle...

RC viot, model Ec120 helicopter drone in case with instructions, used maybe one time as a test. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr

Stereoview from the Central Pacific Railroad series titled, "Grizzly Hill Tunnel from the North", 500 feet long. The Grizzly Hill Tunnel w...

Title of the view is "View of the Forks, American River, Cal." shows men standing astride a Central Pacific Railroad engine running throug...

Lot of 24 colorful passes for the Los Angeles Railway, 1930s-40s, printed on cardstock. This was a streetcar system that operated in central Los Angel

Double Marked SPCO Pick. This measures about 36" at the handle with a 20" head. Of course, the handle has shrunk a bit with age, but it wo...

"California." 1930. CJ Collins, General Passenger Agent. 47pp. Black and white and color illustrations and photos. Southern California, Sa...

5.5 x 7.5" accordion album, 1886 by WH Lawrence Denver. Slight oxidation to cover otherwise cover and contents are very good to excellent. Rare...

Views along the Denver & Rio Grande & D. & R.G.W. R.R.' (Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad), a viewbook of illustrations c. lat...

Very rare letterhead that lists Ben Holladay as proprietor. Addressed to Judge WA Carter, Ft. Bridger. Message details the trip: creeks running high,

Rocky Mountain Scenery. A Brief Description of Prominent Places of Interest Along the Line of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad With Numerous Illustr

Lot of 3 different. 1) "Picturesque Colorado", Compliments of the Colorado & Southern Railway, 1900, TE Fisher. Smith-Brooks Printing,...

Lot of 20. Very fine group! Includes: 1939 Denver & Rio Grande menu; Denver Northwestern & Pacific Time Table, 1912; Denver & Salt Lake ...

Pass for 1891 issued to WE Pearson of the Boston & Portsmouth Steamboat Company. Signed by E. Morgan, secretary. Two punch holes, paper residue ...

Lot of 2 different. Scarce stage line! Letterhead dated 1872 sent to JD Gaines of Baker City, Oregon. Lists "Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Walla Walla a...

Glossy soft cover. Benjamin F. Corlies, Stationer & Printer, 1858. 10pp. 9 x 5.5" Generally very good condition. The predecessor to the Roc...

Lot of 3 different. 1) Chicago & North-Western Railway, 1889. 6 panel with large map. 2) Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway. Oct. 1905. 38p...

Pass no. 56, issued for 1892 to Pearson, president of Boston & Portsmouth Steamship Company. Preprinted signature of agent ES Merchant. Logo inc...

1) Boston and Gloucester Steamboat. 1891. Two holes; 2) Boston & Provincetown S. S. Co. 1892. # 14; 3) River Packet Co. of Bisbee and Warrior. H...

Fantastic 5.5 x 7.75" photo on 10 x 12" mount. Taken by GD Francis, 319 E. 7th St., St. Paul. Shows three men on a hand pump rail car, whi...

Lot of 4. 1-3) Benton Line, TC Power & Bro. Powerful Montana mining, mercantile and real estate mogul T.C. Power formed this company in 1874. He...

Rare. Dateline Nebraska City, June 20, 1864. For material onboard the Steamer Colorado. Vignette of paddlewheel steamboat in upper left. Folds, a few

Luggage tag from the Tonopah & Goldfield Railroad. It measures about 1.5" and is stamped T.&G. R.R. 65. It's in nice condition. Ple...

Lot of 2 different. Time Table 31, to take effect Sept. 1929. 9.25 x 12" Folds, with some separation. 2) Time Table No. 45, to take effect Sept...

Extremely rare. This is the earliest pass we have offered for this railroad! Pass No. 272, issued to WR Diffenback, auditor for the Bradford B&K...

Extremely rare. Pass no. 122, issued to Geo. J. Ainsworth, president of the Redondo Railway. Signed by Ainsworth on reverse. Signed by Henry Yerington

Extremely rare. Pass no. 145, issued to Geo. J. Ainsworth, president of the Redondo Railway. Signed by Ainsworth on reverse. Signed by Henry Yerington

Fantastic! This is a Dec. 1878 billhead issued to the V&T for the printing of 500 annual passes (for the year 1879, like the pass in this auctio...

Extremely early pass; very tough to get an 1870s pass for this railroad! Pass no. 228, issued to Capt. AJ Ainsworth, asst. general supt. of the OSN Co

Extremely rare and early pass. No. 115, issued to Geo. J. Ainsworth, general supt. of the Oregon Steam Navigation Company. Signed by Henry Yerington a

Rare pictorial V&T pass. No. 76, issued to JH McBride, roadmaster for the Carson & Colorado Railway. Signed by Henry Yerington as general su...

Gorgeous pictorial pass! No. 203, issued for 1894 to Geo. J. Ainsworth, president of the Redondo Railway Company. George's father started the Or...

Nice early pass. No. 284, issued to EA Hornbeck, general manager of SDC&E Railway. Signed by Henry Yerington as vice president and general manag...

Pretty pink pass issued in 1910 to WH Kirk, Chief Engineer. Signed by Henry Yerington as vice president and general manager. Printed on pink cardstock

Early 1910s pass. No. 291, issued to HW Conard, tax agent & CCGM for the Colorado Midland Railway for the year 1911. Signed by AM Ardery as vice...

Rare 1910s pass. Pass no. 38, issued to Mrs. PJ Horton & daughter, wife of section foreman. Under the name, it mentions this is for "Betwee...

Rare 1910s pass. No. 200, issued for 1917 to LE Stanton, general agent for SM & St. P. Ry. Co. Signed by AM Ardery, vice president and general m...

Lot of 3 different, all unissued. Passes for 1921, 1927, and 1948-49 (signed by the vice president). ^ Date: 1921-48 Country (if not USA): State:

Lot of 8. 1) HM Yerington check, Carson, 1877, issued to the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Signed by Yerington. RN-F. Yerington was supt. 2) Virg...

Wonderful collectible pair of iron rail pieces made into bookends. Both engraved "V&T. RY. 1872 Virginia City Rail Shipped Via the Horn.&qu...

Lot of over 70. Tuckerton Railroad Tickets. Tickets are not dated. Several different styles: stubs, paper sheet, daily pass punch card. Tuckerton R

"Containing a description of the Scenery, Rivers, Towns, Villages, and Most Important Works on the Road with One Hundred and Thirty-Six Engravi...

A railroad map of the state of New York "To Accompany the Annual Report of the Public Service Commission, Second District, State of New York, 1...

Rare. National Indicator Company, New York. Brown wrappers, string binding, 38 pp. full of B&W photographs of train terminals and diagrams of th...

Pictorial revenue imprinted check (RN-B) signed by stagecoach pioneer Ben Holladay as company president. Holladay, known as the "Stagecoach Kin...

Lot of 7. 1) Holladay Overland Mail and Express Co., Special Deposit package receipt, unissued, 186_, like new. 2) Same company, Virginia City, MT, 18

Lot of 5. Includes: two different 1866 Eugene City receipts, one large; 1867 Salem receipt; 1866 receipt (from Blue Gut?); 1860s way-bill, California

Fantastic collection of 14 package receipts, dated 1863 to 1871, datelined Portland (Oregon). The receipts are from the steamships Ajax, Idaho (two, o

Lot of 11. 1) People's Transportation Company. Company ran riverboats and trains between Portland and Corvallis. Five shipping receipts, 1865-70...

There is a button from the "F.S.B.& Co. of Easton, Pa." 13/16 in. (.8125) two piece button with bale. Two locomotive cuff links at 3/...

Philadelphia and Reading RR Summer Excursion Routes Handbook., 1889, 120 pages with map back cover. In very good cond. ^ Date: 1889 Country (if not

Lot of 2. Pittsburg Official Railroad Guide, 1872 and 77. Timetables for ten railroads operating in the Pittsburg area, ads. Both are complete, s

Lot of 14. Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Passes. 1908-16. All issued to Melvin G. Welker , Chemist -Laboratory. In very good cond. Internet search r

Principal cities on the route printed in the corners: "Cincinnati", "Louisville", "Cairo", and "Memphis." Pa...

# VP 17 issued 1906 to A S Dodge and Family, complimentary, signed VP. Tan color card stock, wave title shadowed, logo vignette center of title.

1902 Fort Worth & Rio Grande Railway pass with printed signature of N B illegible vp. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Texas City: Pr...

#290 issued 1879 to L P Barton, Railway Mail Service, signed H W Hexie Gen. Supt., blue card stock, "1879" upper right red sun burst circl...

Lot of 4 different. Includes: Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway (1897); Santa Fe Pacific RR/Southern California Rwy (1899); Atchison, Topeka &am...

Lot of 5. Southern Pacific RR Passes, 1891-99. 1892 pass on the back has a stamp from Engineer Dept. San Francisco. VG or better. ^ Date: 1891-9

Lot of 10. Order of Railroad Telegraphers Passes, 1908-16. Issued to J.B. Taft. All in VG-excellent cond. Each has the logo in underprint of the ...

This lot is a binder of Rio Grande Train photos featuring the Rio Grande Train travelling the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad through mount...

Dietz railroad lanterns (3). One's in red, one teal, one blue. The measure about 5"x 10" and are on wire bases. Founts and burners are...

Model A Union Carbide Lamp, Oxweld RR Lamp. Diameter of the lighting dish measures 6.25". Overall measurements are 6x8x10.5". Overall good...