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

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview:

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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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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...
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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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W.S. Darley & Co. Miners Dip Compass with case [202224]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...
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Short & Mason Surveying Android Barometer London c.1900 [202249]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...
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Ryker M11 Stereoscope with case [203737]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...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Omano Microscope [203739]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
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Early Geiger Counter 1950s [203720]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:
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Brass Hendy Hydraulic Giant Brass Plate [200158]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...
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Wood Ore Bucket & Mining Pick Heads [203712]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
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Mine Windlass plus Square-Set Timber [203550]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...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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