Hauntingly Good Timed Auction, October 2023

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

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Welcome to a Hauntingly Good timed auction!
We have selected about 1800 lots for your perusal in a two-day timed auction.
We have picked out a wide variety of great stuff – from true individual item rarities to very popular collecting categories such as mining, numismatics, philatelics, sports and a great selection of western history and collectibles libraries.
The largest section by far is numismatics, with about 300 lots! Here, you’ll find an excellent cross section of rarities in many subject areas. Some of the highlights are many silver ingot lots that include two US Mint, San Francisco 5 ounce ingots and a wide variety of small collector commemorative silver ingots. There are about 50 lots of currency including some nice fractional currency lots, not to mention a nice scrip section. There are about 65 lots of medals and nearly the same of tokens. So-Called dollars also join in the mix along with numismatic ephemera highlighted by an original Carson City Mint US Dollar bag!
Philatelics, inclusive of postcards, contain over 200 lots, with some nice lots of advertising covers, stamp collections, and some really good imprinted revenue stamp collections, as well as adhesive revenue on document groups. The post cards come from three different collections, and center on California, especially the Nevada County region.
Sports contains about 50 lots in this section, highlighted by signed baseballs (Willie Mays, etc) and a wonderful original decoy duck collection from the Gary Bracken Collection – the one he had on display in his law office.
The Stock & Bond section is also approaches 300 lots, with specialty categories of mining and railroad, though don’t miss the telephone & telegraph, auto and other parts! The stock and bond section is again full of goodies, with most of the better material saved for the upcoming live auction, where you’ll see some truly great rarities from the John Herzog Collection, as well as various California collections.
Mining and minerals contain about 150 lots of a wide variety of goodies from several collections.
The art section is about 50 lots, containing lithographs, prints, sculptures.
Books and autographs are about 130 lots, centering on western history and collectibles.
The antique bottle section again has a great selection of about 150 lots, mostly from the Bracken Collection (mid-west and Colorado) and western collections. You’ll find more beer trays and bottle collecting ephemera too.
Gary Bracken’s massive collections included some fantastic general store items, particularly tins from the 1870s-1940 or so. We will be offering a smidgen of these wonderful artifacts as a “teaser”, with most of the best reserved for our next large Live auction, which we hope will be in November.
Our general ephemera section is always a big hit. Here, you’ll find selections from the Jann Garvis Sierra County and Gold Rush Collections and other California and Montana collections.
American check collections are scattered throughout the catalog, and can be found in the ephemera and philatelic sections, though you should peruse the entire catalog. We have many lots of imprinted revenue stamps on check and document that have come in from all over the country. We also put

DAY ONE
Lots 1000 - 1042 Art
Lots 1043 - 1056 Firearms & Weapons
Lots 1057 - 1066 Autographs
Lots 1067 - 1191 Books
Lots 1192 - 1339 Bottles, Stoneware, Diary, Malted Milk, Brewing, Beer, Glasses, Spirits
Lots 1340 - 1354 Saloon
Lots 1355 - 1423 Collectibles, Tins, Vintage Décor, Dolls
Lots 1424 - 1426 Gaming Items
Lots 1427 - 1436 Cowboy
Lots 1437 - 1453 Entertainment, Hollywood, Circus, Radio/TV, Cinema
Lots 1454 - 1682 Ephemera/Paper
Lots 1683 - 1689 Firefighting Memorabilia
Lots 1690 - 1701 Fraternal Organizations
Lots 1702 - 1712 Maps
Lot 1713 Marbles
Lots 1714 - 1715 Model Railroading
Lots 1716 - 1733 Music (Albums, Memorabilia, Instruments, etc.)
Lots 1734 - 1781 Miscellaney - Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Lots 1783 - 1815 Photography
Lots 1816 - 1835 Political
Lots 1836 - 1838 Scales
Lots 1839 - 1842 Signs
Lots 1843 - 1867 Souvenir Plates, Spoons & Flatware, Dining Service
Lots 1868 - 1876 Tobacciana
Lots 1877 - 1891 Tools
Lots 1892 - 1910 Toys
Lots 1911 - 1912 World's Fair/Expositions
Lots 1913 - 1914 Wrist Watches
Lots 1915 - 1945 Foreign Collectibles
Lots 1946 - 1971 Military
Lots 1972 - 1986 Minerals, Fossils, Ore Specimens
Lots 1987 - 1999 Mining Artifacts

DAY TWO
Lots 2000 - 2104 Mining Ephemera & Collectibles
Lots 2105 - 2132 Native Americana; Arrowheads, Art, Beadwork, Artifacts, Ephemera
Lots 2133 - 2421 Numismatica
Bullion: 2134
Coins: 2159
Currency: 2191
Ephemera: 2226
Foreign: 2236
Ingots: 2250
Medals: 2256
Miscellaneous: 2321
So-Called Dollars: 2350
Tokens: 2369
Lots 2422 - 2601 Philatelia / Posta History
Covers: 2422
WF/Express & Stamps: 2454
Postcards: 2484
Lots 2602 - 2654 Sports
Baseball: 2602
Football: 2624
Golf: 2629
Olympics: 2630
Misc. Sports: 2635
Lots 2655 - 2775 Stocks & Bonds
Lots 2776 - 2862 Transportation
Automobile: 2776
Miscellaneous: 2794
Railroad: 2796
Stagecoach: 2854
Steamship/Marine: 2856
SHIPPING & HANDLING: The customer is responsible for all shipping and packaging charges. We offer shipping service as a convenience to our buyers. Items are not shipped until the invoice and shipping charges are completely paid. Shipping costs will be calculated and billed separately after your items have been paid for. Purchases will be shipped via our approved, insured carriers: FedEx, UPS, USPS or DHL. Pick up is available from our Reno office, once you have received your invoice post auction
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Santa Fe Food Cans, 7  [172332]1400 - Santa Fe Food Cans, 7 [172332]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 different Santa Fe food cans, up to 4.5". Poultry seasoning, popcorn, golden and white corn, 2 early june peas, peanut butter. Geff ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t***6 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Coffee Tins, 2 Different Brands, 5  [172333]1401 - Coffee Tins, 2 Different Brands, 5 [172333]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 coffee tins, up to 3.75" tall. 3 different Pickwick-all have some rust. Drummer Brand with Can't Be Beat drum logo-small has fading, big ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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From the Drug Cabinet Collection, 13  [172339]1402 - From the Drug Cabinet Collection, 13 [172339]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 13 vintage drug cabinet items. Herbs, soap, cotton, LB Hair oil, toiletries etc. See photo. Gary Bracken Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to t***6 for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Various Powder Tins, 6  [172400]1403 - Various Powder Tins, 6 [172400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 different powder tins, up to 6.25" tall. Cow Brand baking soda, rectangular Seidlitz Powder-paint loss, Watkins baking powder, Fairy Flake ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****M for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Remedy Boxes, 1 with Contents  [161543]1404 - Remedy Boxes, 1 with Contents [161543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Government Stock Food and Fat Producer blue box, 6x3x3", 1 flap detached, corner chip and large side tear. Dr. C N Barber's Remedy for...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to o********o.. for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Shaving Mug Pair, Personalized  [169383]1405 - Shaving Mug Pair, Personalized [169383]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of hand painted shaving mugs bearing the owner's names. A) E. W. Davisson, a cattleman in West Virginia c 1900. Two big chips. Apothecary...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to r******l for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Assorted Tins, 8  [172335]1406 - Assorted Tins, 8 [172335]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 different tins, up to 8". Little Chief Compound, Cottolene Cottonseed Oil-rust, White Owl cigar, Lee toothpicks, Cow Ease-rust, Banney's ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 200.00
Sold to f******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Large Salted Peanuts Tins Duo  [172606]1407 - Large Salted Peanuts Tins Duo [172606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 salted peanuts tins. Schoberts, Kansas City, MO, 8.5", dents and rust. Cobalt H D Lee Mercantile, Kansas City, Mo. with lid and mostly intact...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 110.00 - 250.00
Sold to f******4 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Goodell Apple Peeler c. 1890's and Kitchen Accessories  [170386]1408 - Goodell Apple Peeler c. 1890's and Kitchen Accessories [170386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a tabletop mounted apple peeler made by the Goodell Co. of Antrim, New Hampshire. patent date of March 10, 1884. Original handle and in workin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Kitchen Goods, Cans and Boxes Collection  [171748]1409 - Kitchen Goods, Cans and Boxes Collection [171748]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 17 circa WW2 kitchen cans and boxes. Ivory Snow, Golden West Coffee, Argo Starch, Leslie salt, Corn Flakes, soap, etc. Nice group for a vintage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******l for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Heinz Mince Meat Wooden Bucket  [172367]1410 - Heinz Mince Meat Wooden Bucket [172367]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wooden bucket with top and carrying handle, metal stave at bottom. 10 inch diameter at bottom, 9 inches at top, 10 inches tall. Faded label says: Hein
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to m****y for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Syrup Cans, 8  [172391]1411 - Syrup Cans, 8 [172391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 syrup cans, up to 7.25". Crystal White, Harvest Home-dent, tattered label, High Up with nice airplane label with stain, G D Milligan-rust, Hi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to f******4 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Coffee Tins, 4 Different  [172642]1412 - Coffee Tins, 4 Different [172642]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 different coffee tins with lids. Old Master, paper label, 6". Generic orange, 8.25" light dent. Interstate, paper label with 2 chips, 5....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*****5 for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Sundstrom's Coffee Tin  [172603]1413 - Sundstrom's Coffee Tin [172603]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cobalt Sundstrom's Coffee tin with lid. 7.75", significant paint loss, please inspect. Gary Bracken Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Blue Porcelain Covered Tin "Pioneer" Ware (6)  [172776]1414 - Blue Porcelain Covered Tin "Pioneer" Ware (6) [172776]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 pieces of non matching blue porcelain covered tin "pioneer" ware. Blue pots with lids-5" and 5.75". 7.5" teapot with rust...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Walking Cane Collection  [162510]1415 - Walking Cane Collection [162510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains five walking canes. One t-handle wood cane with turned shank on patterned wood; a black leucite material cane with a square shank fo
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Collar/Shawl, Fur  [91342]1416 - Collar/Shawl, Fur [91342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approx. 28" length, medium nap, very dark brown. quilt lined, hand sewn. Unknown Furrier.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Oblong Luggage Case  [109786]1417 - Oblong Luggage Case [109786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an oblong, black luggage case, approx. 30 x 9-3/4 x 5-3/4 inches, with leather straps inside and cloth pockets attached to the inside of the l
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Postal Shipping Tube, Early Twentieth Century  [110298]1418 - Postal Shipping Tube, Early Twentieth Century [110298]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early shipping tube from sometime in the early 20th century. Tube is very stiff and thick with a slide in wood top with a rope handle. Address la
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Vintage Poole Bristol Coffee Set  [110446]1419 - Vintage Poole Bristol Coffee Set [110446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silverplate coffee pot and creamer, EPCA Bristol by Poole sugar bowl w/ lid. All pieces in good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
Sold to n*******4 for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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