"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

Auction Details

Day 1, Thursday, August 24th
Art & Artifacts from around the world (Lots 1000-1227)
Paintings, Prints, Native American Artifacts, Sculptures, Textiles, Boxwood Root Sculptures, Viewing Stones
Display Minerals & Fossils (Lots 1228 – 1340)
Calcite, Fluorite, Mineral Groups, Quartz, Fossils
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1341 – 1499)
Mining, Railroad, Petroliana, Etc.

Day 2, Friday, August 25th
General Americana (Lots 2000 -2495)
Antiquarian Books, Transportation, Ephemera, Autographed, Photographs
Mining (Lots 2308-2491)
Ephemera, Ore Specimens, Mining Equipment
Tools (Lots 2492-2496)

Day 3, Saturday, August 26th
Bottles (Lots 3000-3124)
Saloon, Brewery & Beer Tray Collection (Lots 3125-3254)
Gaming (Lots 3255-3265)
Cowboy (Lots 3266-3281)
Railroadiana (Lots 3282-3291)
Military (Lots 3292-3310)
Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3311-3330)
License Plates (Lots 3331-3346)
Signs (Lots 3347-3359)
General Collectibles (Lots 3360-3475)
Toys, Musical, Furnishings, Etc.


Day 4, Sunday, August 27th
Philatelic (Lots 4000-4099)
Postal History, Postcards, Stamps, Wells Fargo & Express
Numismatics (Lots 4100-4420)
Bullion, Coins, Potty Coins, US Mint Sets, Fractional Currency, Foreign Coins, Ingots & Assay, Medals
Tokens (Lots 4421-4539)
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Burns Ranch Union Mining Company Stock  [160134]1380 - Burns Ranch Union Mining Company Stock [160134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Issued April 2, 1851 to E W Kimball, $100, signed by W. M. Gorham President and K. Root Secretary. This is an early California mining stock as the com
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to s********3 for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Central Wharf Joint Stock Company Stock Certificate  [155405]1381 - Central Wharf Joint Stock Company Stock Certificate [155405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare San Francisco Wharf stock tied to the Gold Rush. Certificate No. 457, issued for 46 shares to Alfred Poett on May 1st, 1865 in San Francisco. Sig
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to s********3 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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The Alpha Company Stock Book  [148619]1382 - The Alpha Company Stock Book [148619]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Alpha Company was an important tertiary channel placer mine above Washington, Nevada County, CA. About 84 stock unissued, 1 issued 1917. Washingt
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"Yuba" Mining Stock Collection incl. Nevada Territory Piece  [143625]1383 - "Yuba" Mining Stock Collection incl. Nevada Territory Piece [143625]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1) Yuba Mining Company. Dateline Timbuctoo. No. 29, issued for 100 shares to GA Moore in 1864. Signed by the president and secretary. Not ca
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Empire Ranch, Yuba County Mining Stock Group  [144701]1384 - Empire Ranch, Yuba County Mining Stock Group [144701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. Empire Ranch sprung up during the California Gold Rush. It was founded in 1851 by Thomas Mooney (who signed one of these stocks). It later s
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Estimate : 480.00 - 600.00
Sold to 2*****s for (240.00 + 60.00BP) = 300.00
 
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California Mining Stock Certificate Collection  [143623]1385 - California Mining Stock Certificate Collection [143623]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 50+. Duplication, but a lot of variety. Included: Murchie Extension Gold MC (25 stocks, signed but not issued, c.1906); Aurora MC (1908); Beeso
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Carsons Creek Cons. Mining Stock, 1852  [168571]1386 - Carsons Creek Cons. Mining Stock, 1852 [168571]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Early California Gold Rush scrip certificate/stock. Issued 1852, 5 shares of 10 Shillings each. Allegorical vignette. Signed by 2 directors and secret
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 2*****s for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Hydraulic Mining Stock Suite Plus Photo  [144703]1387 - Hydraulic Mining Stock Suite Plus Photo [144703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 4. 1) Altona Gravel Mining Company. Alta Hill, Grass Valley, Cala. (printed under title). No. 20, issued for 200 shares to CW Boynton on Dec. 1
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lafayette Hill And Stamford Mining Stock  [168577]1388 - Lafayette Hill And Stamford Mining Stock [168577]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare issued 1881 Lafayette Hill and Stamford Mining stock. Issued to Frank Armstrong for 25 shares, signed by Clement Gould as secretary and F. Armstr
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Mariposa Gold Mines Stocks (4)  [150518]1389 - Mariposa Gold Mines Stocks (4) [150518]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot contains four stocks issued for separate gold mines in Mariposa County with international investors. Quartz Rock Mariposa Gold Mining Company
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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