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"Wild West Wonders" Premier Live Auction (2025 August)

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

Auction Details

“Wild West Wonders” Premier Live Auction

Day 1, August 8th, 2025 (Lots 1000-1574)

General Americana (Lots 1000-1449)

Geo. Sort (1000-1171)

Misc. Categories incl. Saloon & Bottles, Fishing, Books, Maps, Jewelry,
Toys, Compasses (1172-1449)

Philatelic (Lots 1450-1574)

Wells Fargo & Other Express (1450-1460)

Postcards & Covers (1461-1503)

Stamps (1504-1574)



Day 2, August 9th, 2025 (Lots 2000-2591)

Art incl. Salvador Dali (Lots 2000-2035)

Native Americana feat. Ken & Carolyn Osborne Jewelry Collection (Lots 2036-2125)

Cowboy & Wild West feat. Black Bart and “Bloody Bill” Anderson (Lots 2126-2158)

Minerals feat. Shaddrick Ore Collection (Lots 2159-2292)

Mining feat. Tri-State Collection (Lots 2293-2442)

Stocks & Bonds (Lots 2443-2591)

Mining feat. Shaddrick Homestake Collection (2443-2547)

Railroad (2548-2563)

Misc. incl. Express & Robert Morris (2564-2591)



Day 3, August 10th, 2025 (Lots 3000-3572)

Railroadiana (Lots 3000-3057)

Numismatics (Lots 3059-3333)

World’s Fair (3059-3074)

Scrip & Currency (3075-3097)

US Mint (3098-3126)

Coins & Ingots (3127-3199)

Medals & Exonumia (3200-3255)

Tokens (3256-3333)

Militaria (Lots 3334-3476)

Political (Lots 3477-3509)

Firearms & Knives (Lots 3510-3572)
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Native Copper & Copper Slag from Blue Bird Mine, Ranchers Exploration [199396]2161 - Native Copper & Copper Slag from Blue Bird Mine, Ranchers Exploration [199396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native Copper & Copper Slag from Blue Bird Mine, Ranchers Exploration, near Gila Bend, AZ. The Bluebird mine was an historically significant min...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Ranchers Blue Bird Mine Ore Specimens, Tonto Basin, Arizona [199405]2162 - Ranchers Blue Bird Mine Ore Specimens, Tonto Basin, Arizona [199405]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ore specimens from the Bluebird Mine in Mexico, the first successful commercial copper electrowinning operation. The mine is known for its copper mine
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*****6 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Cities Service Minerals Corporation, Pinto Valley Open Pit Mine Ore [199385]2163 - Cities Service Minerals Corporation, Pinto Valley Open Pit Mine Ore [199385]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group consists of average ore, a piece of high grade turquoise, and copper slag all from the operation at Miami, AZ. It was mined in the 1950s-to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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High Grade Copper Molybdenum Ore Cerrita Mine, Arizona Plus Bonus [199386]2164 - High Grade Copper Molybdenum Ore Cerrita Mine, Arizona Plus Bonus [199386]
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Mined by Duvall Company at the time he collected. Piece is 2 x 2 x1" A second specimen is from the Lake Shore copper deposit. About the same si...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S********e for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Assorted High Grade Zinc Ore Samples, Cerro Gordo, Inyo County, California [197775]2165 - Assorted High Grade Zinc Ore Samples, Cerro Gordo, Inyo County, California [197775]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 18 assorted high grade zinc ore samples, Cerro Gordo Mine, Inyo Mountains, Inyo County, California. 3.8 lbs. Most are in the 2" range. S...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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High Grade Zinc Ore w/ Smithsonite, Cerro Gordo Mine, Inyo County, California [197771]2166 - High Grade Zinc Ore w/ Smithsonite, Cerro Gordo Mine, Inyo County, California [197771]
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Very large, complex, and colorful high grade zinc ore with smithsonite, Cerro Gordo Mine, Inyo Mountains, Inyo County, California. 6 x 3 x 3" 3...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to B*********g for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Massive Complex Zinc Ore w/ Smithsonite, Cerro Gordo, Inyo County, CA [197772]2167 - Massive Complex Zinc Ore w/ Smithsonite, Cerro Gordo, Inyo County, CA [197772]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Massive complex zinc ore with smithsonite, Cerro Gordo Mine, Inyo Mountains, Inyo County, California. 8 x 5 x 3" 9 lbs. Cerro Gordo (Fat Hill) ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Crystalline and Wire Gold in White Quartz Specimen. [197043]2168 - Crystalline and Wire Gold in White Quartz Specimen. [197043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning native gold specimen from the "million dollar pocket" at the Original Sixteen to one Mine. The specimen shows bright wire and cry...
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Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Harvard Mine Native Gold in Quartz Specimen [199188]2169 - Harvard Mine Native Gold in Quartz Specimen [199188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Near Jamestown, Tuolumne County, California. 168 grams. Perhaps 25 grams of gold? 2.5 L x 1.75 W x 1.75" H. Native gold in quartz. Vein was 1.7...
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Volcano Mine Gold Nugget 12.1 grams [197740]2170 - Volcano Mine Gold Nugget 12.1 grams [197740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Kern County California, from the Volcano Mine in the El Paso mountains: a 12.1 gram gold in quartz nugget. Pretty piece, gold color all sides. 20 x 17
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to M********y for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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California Placer Gold (15 grams) [197422]2171 - California Placer Gold (15 grams) [197422]
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Medium size (#10) California placer gold, approximately 15 grams. Suitable for jewelry! ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City: P
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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California Placer Gold (16.5 grams) [197423]2172 - California Placer Gold (16.5 grams) [197423]
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Medium size (#10) California placer gold, approximately 16.5 grams. Suitable for jewelry! ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: California City:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to m********r.. for (2,300.00 + 575.00BP) = 2,875.00
 
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Native Gold in Quartz (24 grams) [198621]2173 - Native Gold in Quartz (24 grams) [198621]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four specimens of native gold in quartz totaling 24 grams in weight. Crystaline and wire gold. Maybe 7-8 grams of gold? ^ Date: Country (if not USA)
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Crystalline Gold Specimen [198690]2174 - Crystalline Gold Specimen [198690]
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Beautiful gold piece 3/4 of an inch by 1 1/4 inch. 7.9 grams, with unknown black mineral. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Pr
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Start Price : 450.00 | Estimate : 900.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Gold Nuggets (2) [198629]2175 - Gold Nuggets (2) [198629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two small gold nuggets: 1.2 grams and 2.8 grams mounted to a post for a tie tack. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Gold Nugget Ring [198510]2176 - Gold Nugget Ring [198510]
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Rectangular gold nugget (11 x 16 mm), set in wooden trim in a 14 carat gold band. Size 8 1/2; total weight 9.1 grams. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Gold Nugget Necklace [198628]2177 - Gold Nugget Necklace [198628]
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Gold nugget (12.2 grams; about 18 mm wide and long) with 20 inch necklace. Total weight 25.5 grams. Necklace chain (13.5g) is not marked, but tests 1
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Start Price : 650.00 | Estimate : 1,300.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Cal Fractional Gold and Gold Nugget Necklace [197741]2178 - Cal Fractional Gold and Gold Nugget Necklace [197741]
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Unique necklace with two California Period one half dollar gold coins and a Mojave Desert nugget (11.4 grams; 22 mm long. 10 mm wide). The wire neckla
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Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Spectacular Gold-Quartz Watchchain of Stephen Roberts, Belmont Nevada [197046]2179 - Spectacular Gold-Quartz Watchchain of Stephen Roberts, Belmont Nevada [197046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a truly world-class piece that not only deserves a great story on the piece itself, but on the man himself. So which one would you start with?
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (6,750.00 + 1,687.50BP) = 8,437.50
 
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Creede, Colorado High Grade Silver Ore [199456]2180 - Creede, Colorado High Grade Silver Ore [199456]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
High grade silver ore from the Bulldog Mountain Mine, Creede, Colorado. Please see photos for dimensions. The Bulldog Mountain Mine, during the period
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to M********y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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