Home
About Us
Contact
Upcoming Events
Auctions
Sept 2014 Auction
PDF Catalogs
Consign
Ebay Store
Shop
Blog
Sign In
Create Account
Auctions Listing
Search Lots
Bidding Account
Bidding Help
AUCTION
/
"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)
"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)
Auction Currency
USD
Auction Location
3555 Airway Drive Suite 308
,
Reno
,
Nevada
,
89511
,
United States
In Person Preview
Preview:
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)
FINAL AUCTION RECORD The Auctioneer’s podium notes serve as the final, legally binding record of the auction results, superseding any electronic bidding records. See Terms and Conditions
All Lots
from all the sessions
2025 Oct 31
08:00
UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
Session 1: Stocks & Bonds
2025 Nov 01
08:00
UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
Session 2: Art, Native Americana, Mining
2025 Nov 02
08:00
UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
Session 3: Numismatics
2025 Nov 03
08:00
UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
Session 4: General Americana
2025 Nov 04
08:00
UTC-07:00 : PDT/MST
Session 5: Railroadiana, Philatelic, Militaria
< Prev
# Rows
10
20
50
100
Next >
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Choose Your Layout >
2500 -
Prospectors Balances [203793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. One is in wooden box with weights. The other is a pocket scale with no case. Both on good condition ^ Date: Country (if not USA): Stat
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2501 -
Emergency Pump Switch Sign [204230]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White enamel with black lettering, metal sign 13 x 5 inches, four corner holes for mounting. "Emergency / Pump Switch". ^ Date: Country ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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
Current Bid: 50.00
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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:...
Current Bid: 100.00
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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 ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 55.00 | Estimate : 110.00 - 140.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 80.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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 ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
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
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2512 -
W.S. Darley & Co. Miners Dip Compass with case [202224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Darley miner's dip compass with case. At 3.5 in. diameter and needle stop. Please see photos for details. ^ Date: Country (if not...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2513 -
Short & Mason Surveying Android Barometer London c.1900 [202249]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Short & Mason Surveying Android barometer used in the mining industry. Made in London and temperature compensated. Beautifully done wi...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2514 -
Ryker M11 Stereoscope with case [203737]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereoscope and instruction booklet included. c1950. 18" x 7" x 7" ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: H...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2515 -
Omano Microscope [203739]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Omano microscope from the Shaddrick collection. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: Homestake Mine Geologist Da
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2516 -
Early Geiger Counter 1950s [203720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
early counter, rare. Key prospecting tool in the 1950s! by Model 107B called the professional by precision radiant instruments of Los Angeles. ^ Date:
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2517 -
Brass Hendy Hydraulic Giant Brass Plate [200158]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Name plate from hydraulic monitor from the early1900's. Hendy Hydraulic Giant No. 6356, size 2. Plate is in excellent condition. No sign of w...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2518 -
Wood Ore Bucket & Mining Pick Heads [203712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small wood ore bucket, possible Eureka Nevada origin, Shaddrick collection. Original wooden staves in tact, needs some tlc. Comes with 2 antique miner
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2519 -
Mine Windlass plus Square-Set Timber [203550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
single bucket windlass 18" handle 36" barrel. timber made from local tree, is a 42" "fragment" with part of the timber brok...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2520 -
Mine/Mill Bellows, c1910 [203710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Medium sized bellows in relatively excellent condition 52" x 32" x 6" with approx. 15' length of original rope. Leather intact. ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2521 -
Wagon Wheel & Mine Shovel from Eureka County, Nevada [203736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eureka County. Shovel 37" tall c1870. Wagon wheel c1900-1920 about 44" diameter. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: Nevada City: E...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2522 -
Mining Equipment [202763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Miners hat and carbide lamp, a sample anvil and a scale in a wooden case. All in good cond. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State:
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2523 -
Mining Equipment Group [203722]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Misc mining equipment lot including K & E level in a wood box, microscope, mining tape etc. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2524 -
Carbide Lamps - Mystery Box [204351]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carbide lamps, 7. Appear to be in good condition, various sizes from 4-8.5" heights. See photo. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City...
Current Bid: 160.00
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2525 -
Taylor & Boggis Foundry Co. Lamp Used in Missouri Lead-Zinc Mine [199968]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast iron. Furnace Lamp No. 2 from The Taylor & Boggis Foundry Company, Cleveland, Ohio. Reported to have been used in the Sadtler Mine in Duene...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2526 -
Underground Mining Lighting Lot [201912]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3 different. 1) Patented style wire miners candle stick. Similar to Wilson-Bobrink 82, 83, 84, 85, 87 but not the same. 8" 2) Varney sty...
Current Bid: 75.00
Estimate : 150.00 - 180.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2527 -
Mining Bureau Approved Safety Lamps Group [202177]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Terrific Lot of (4) Mining Safety Lamps, from various manufacturers, all approved by the Bureau of Mines. Lamp #1 is a Koehler model, steel constructi
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2528 -
Miners Statue Pair (2) [203713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two. 1.) Discovery by Gar Prazent 1985, bronze 14" tall. 2.) Prospector on horse, arm broken, untitled, says Austin Prod Inc 1970, marke...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2529 -
Mining Group [204250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining group: carbide lamp advertisement boxes, children's literature, metal mining burro figurines ("Missouri" & "San Juan&q...
Current Bid: 75.00
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2530 -
Shaddrick Personal Mining Collection [203721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An interesting group of Homestake and Gold Bar mining geologist personal equipment and items from his desk. Classic hand forged miners candle stick. M
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2531 -
Mining Belt Buckle Collection [203723]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Shaddrick belt buckle collection. Includes 3 buckles from the black hills, 2 from Gold bar eureka county and others. See photo for details. 12 loose b
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2532 -
Life And Adventures Of A Gold Digger (Australia) [203779]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Life And Adventures Of A Gold-Digger by John Sherer , Charles H Clarke publisher London, 1853, paperback, binding has separated, 366 pages. Book is in
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2533 -
Klondike Gold Rush Miner's Guide w/ Map, 1897 [204648]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"Placer Mining: A Handbook for Klondike and Other Miners and Prospectors", published in 1897 by the Colliery Engineer Company of Scranton,...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2534 -
Mining Engineers Reports On Mulatos Mines [202758]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mining Engineers Reports On Mulatos Mines, c1905. The mines is located in the State of Mexico. The report is complete with photos and maps. The front
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2535 -
The Mining Almanack for 1849 (Great Britain) [202368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice and rare. "Being a yearly Compendium of Information on General Science with Tabular and Other Statistical Details Relating to the Mining...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2536 -
U.C.S Coal Book, 1853 [202356]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hardcover book, "Our Coal and Our Coal-Pits; The People in Them and The Scenes Around Them," by "A Traveller Underground." This ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2537 -
Combustion of Coal by C.W. Williams, Esq. [202494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Extremely rare hardcover manuscript, "The Combustion of Coal and the Prevention of Smoke Chemically and Practically Considered,' with numer...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2538 -
Coal Mines of the Western Coast, by WA Goodyear, 1877 [202549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Important book on Western coal mines! AL Bancroft & Co., 1877. 153pp. Hardcover with gilt title. Chapters on California, Oregon, and Washington ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2539 -
Coal, Iron, & Oil, Or, The Practical American Miner, 1866, Daddow & Bannon [202543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare. Cover has gilt highlights with a mining safety lamp on the spine! "A Plain and Popular Work on Our Mines and Mineral Resources and a Text...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2540 -
Fossil Fuel, the Collieries, and Coal Trade of Great Britain, John A Church's Copy [202315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The History and Description of Fossil Fuel, the Collieries, and Coal Trade of Great Britain. Second edition, published in London by Whittaker and Co.
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2541 -
CC Julian, the Great Swindler, Collection (Stocks, Medal, & More) [205207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Chauncey C. Julian, The Great Swindler. This group covers the main swindles in which Julian was the promotor. 1) Julian Petroleum Corp., 1926 stock ce
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2542 -
Western States Assay Ephemera (Colorado, Nevada, California, Montana) [198207]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18. 1) Colorado: HH Miller Assayer billhead, Georgetown, 1905; Metallic Extraction Co., Cyanide, 1900; Isabella Mines, 1916; Victor Ore Samplin
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2543 -
Western States Mining Billheads & Letterheads (California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada) [198208]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 30. 1) California: Voorheis & Barney, Sutter Creek BH 1887; Stewart River Gold Dredging Co. letter to Stockton, 1910;Dunham, Carrigan &am...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2544 -
"The Metallic Wealth of The United States" by J.D. Whitney [202503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic reference hardcover book by J.D. Whitney. The title page indicates "Described and Compared With That of Other Countries" below the...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 300.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2545 -
Roasting of Gold & Silver Ores', Kustel, 1880 [201303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Roasting of Gold and Silver Ores and the Extraction of their Respective Metals Without Quicksilver' by G. Kustel, published 1880 by A.J. Leary, ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2546 -
"Gold: Its Properties, Its Deposits, and Its Extraction" (French) (1880s) [202477]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
"L'Or: Ses Proprietes, Ses Gisements et Son Extraction." Very rare. Treatise of gold; its properties, occurrences, milling and mining ...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2547 -
19th Century Water Issues in Western Mining Library [202387]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 14. Includes: Is San Francisco in Danger of a Water Famine? (c.1905); The Diving Rod: A History of Water Witching (1917); Routes to Desert Wate
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2548 -
A Golden Era, The New Gold Fields of the United States, James Steele, 1897 [200919]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fantastic and rare! "The Facts and Figures, With a Brief Description of Mines, Miners, and the Art of Gold-Finding." By Capt. James Steele...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
2549 -
A Manual of Metallurgy or Practical Treatise on the Chemistry of the Metals, Phillips, 1852 [202547]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
By John Arthur Phillips. Illustrated by Engravings. John Joseph Griffin & Co., 1852. 605pp. with index. Topics include: physical characters of t...
No Bids Yet
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Details...
Place Bid
Bookmark
Get Approved for Lot Closing Notifications
< Prev
# Rows
10
20
50
100
Next >
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Want to bid in this Auction?
get approved now...
Get Approved to Bid
You need to be approved for an auction to participate & bid on its lots.
576 Lots in this Session
Auction Phone: 775.851.1859
Auction Toll Free: 844.492.2766
Sort by Lot/Sale Order Ascending
Sort by Lot/Sale Order Descending
Sort by Start Price Ascending
Sort by Start Price Descending
Sort by Estimates Ascending
Sort by Estimates Descending
Sort by Bid Amount Ascending
Sort by Bid Amount Descending
Sort by Bookmarks Ascending
Sort by Bookmarks Descending
Sort by Hits Ascending
Sort by Hits Descending
Filter by Category
Has at least 1 image
Tweet
View Preview Instructions
View Bidding Increments
View Premiums/Taxes/Fees
View Payment & Shipping Info
View Terms & Conditions
Printable Lots Listing
Ask Auctioneer a Question...
Recently Viewed Lots