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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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Admiral Peary [171528]1760 - Admiral Peary [171528]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Admiral Robert Peary telegram facsimile of his reaching the North Pole. There's also areal announcement of a dinner to be held in his honor, as ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to R********v.. for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Saturn V Model and Astronaut Decanter [157529]1761 - Saturn V Model and Astronaut Decanter [157529]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Plastic Saturn V model, 15", missing top modules, plastic engine nozzle detached, can be reglued. Thomas W Sims Bourbon astronaut decanter 12&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to I********1 for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Depression and Clear Glass [160508]1762 - Depression and Clear Glass [160508]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Depression glass-3 6"salmon colored plates and matching creamer and sugar bowl. Clear glass-dove shaped bowl 4.5x8". Matching creamer and ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Brass and Metal Assortment (6) [170734]1763 - Brass and Metal Assortment (6) [170734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 different brass and metal objects. Spent artillery shell casing, 14x3". Brass hand bell with wood handle, 9.5x5.5", several base chips, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p****s for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ladies & Gentlemen's Jewelry Boxes [170785]1764 - Ladies & Gentlemen's Jewelry Boxes [170785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jewelry boxes (3) with American Indian theme design. One is for men to keep their celluloid collars (included) along with cufflinks and tie pins. It i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Cast Iron Dog Doorstops (3) [170786]1765 - Cast Iron Dog Doorstops (3) [170786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cast iron dog statues by Bertanilhan. A Boston Terrier (10"), a retriever (14") another terrier and a brass foxhound. Three are from the a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********v.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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"Choice" Brand Cast Iron Salesman Sample Stove [170920]1767 - "Choice" Brand Cast Iron Salesman Sample Stove [170920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White metal Choice brand stove. Either a salesman's sample or for a doll house. Includes cooking accessories, chimney etc. 5x6.5x4.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to m****y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Assorted Grab Bag Items (13) [171024]1768 - Assorted Grab Bag Items (13) [171024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of items, ranging from a Texas Instruments wristwatch to some Indian themed mugs and vases. There's even a barometer, a 1958 Minne...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to R********v.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Compact Automatic Adding Machine, Rare [171430]1769 - Compact Automatic Adding Machine, Rare [171430]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare nickel plated Automatic Adding Machine, NY, NY. Golden Gem model. 3x4", no rust. Lower right bare thread, is a part missing?
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********v.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Historical Ephemera and More Grab Bag [171828]1770 - Historical Ephemera and More Grab Bag [171828]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mis of historical ephemera. Prints of antique trucks. 2 nude prints. Modern Harley Davidson Series 2 cards, sealed. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes 1950 prog
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to I********1 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Gem Dandy Electric Butter Churn [172471]1771 - Gem Dandy Electric Butter Churn [172471]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Untested electric Gem Butter churn. Glass jar on bottom with upper electric motor. No cracks or chips. 12.5". Gary Bracken Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*********n for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Mid West Hotel Flatware with Advertising, 8 [153001]1772 - Mid West Hotel Flatware with Advertising, 8 [153001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 assorted Mid West Hotel flatware pieces., some with advertising. Arcade Hotel, Jens Marie Hotel, Warland. Gary Bracken Collection
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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8mm Film Reels (2) [158405]1773 - 8mm Film Reels (2) [158405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 8mm film reels in dustproof cans manufactured by Goldberg Bros. in Denver, Colorado. Both cans are contained in their original boxes. The content
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M*********g for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Dinnerware Group and Souvenir Plates [159029]1774 - Dinnerware Group and Souvenir Plates [159029]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kalmar carving set, blue mothers day 1971, 1972 and 1973 plates 7.5", oval glass in holder 6x10", Bavarian bowl 10.5", 2 plates 5.25&...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Campfire and Cooking Tool Set, 4 [162219]1775 - Campfire and Cooking Tool Set, 4 [162219]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 rusty campfire and cooking tools, 25-37" long. Fork, 2x spike and curved hook. Jim & Barbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to w********r.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Petrified Wood, African Basket, Boat Made From Horn [162295]1776 - Petrified Wood, African Basket, Boat Made From Horn [162295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual sailboat model made from horn 8.5x10". Petrified wood 5x2", African basket 7.75", metal Holstein bell 4.75", animal horn...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to R********v.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Brass Ship's Compass [168747]1777 - Brass Ship's Compass [168747]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked brass ship's compass, perhaps pre WW 2? 4x5.25". Glass surface has residue, possibly external.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to I*****w for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Webcor 104-1 Portable Phonograph [168774]1778 - Webcor 104-1 Portable Phonograph [168774]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Webcor 104-1 portable phonograph with Bakelite appearing control knobs. 19x14x9.5". Consignor note states loud hum and 33 rpm not turning. Sold...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to a********x.. for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Electronic Instrument Co. Tube Tester Model 625 [169218]1779 - Electronic Instrument Co. Tube Tester Model 625 [169218]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is model 625 Electronic Instruments Co. tube tester. (EICO). C. 1950. All chicken beak knobs are present as well as the paper chart. Good conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to a********x.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Cast Iron Roosevelt Rough Rider Clock [170827]1780 - Cast Iron Roosevelt Rough Rider Clock [170827]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass plated Roosevelt Rough rider wind up clock. Patent applied 1899. 11x9".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to M******n for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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