Auction Details
Welcome to our upcoming seven-day auction event, featuring an incredible selection of unique items and rare collectibles spanning numismatics, gold, minerals, fine art, antique furniture, political memorabilia, philatelic, jewelry, and more! From November 21-27, we will showcase this extensive sale, with three days of live auctions and three days of timed online bidding. Join us for an exclusive in-person preview on-site in Reno the day before the event, and get a sneak peek at many of the stunning furniture pieces in a private residence on Friday, November 8—details available upon request. Whether you are an art lover, history enthusiast, or collector of timeless treasures, this auction offers something special for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history!
DAY 1:
Art (1000-1111)
Wildlife (1000-1019)
Stamps (1037-1042
Décor & Collectibles (1112-1122)
Lamps (1123-1130)
Clocks (1131-1138)
Tableware’s (1139-1154)
Barber Shop (1155-1161)
Bottles (1162-1204)
Saloon & Brewery (1205-1228
Wine (1229-1232
Gaming (1233-1245
Tobacciana (1246-1262)
General Store (1263-1280)
Scales (1281-1287
Sewing (1288-1290)
Copperware (1296-1300)
Advertising (1301-1303)
Ephemera (1304-1340)
Collectibles (1341-1355)
Camping (1341-1345)
Toys (1351-1353)
Furnishings (1356-1394)
Category Preview (see more of these categories on Timed Day 5!)
Books (1395-1426)
Maps (1427-1431)
Photographs (1432-1455)
Photography Equipment (1456-1458)
Sports (1459-1491)
DAY 2:
Political (2000-2157)
Black American (2063-2068)
Foreign (2133-2157)
Foreign Autographs (2158-2172)
Military (2173-2363)
Firearms & Weaponry (2364-2491)
DAY 3:
Fossils (3000-3004)
Minerals (3005-3112)
Gold (3013-3077)
Jewelry (3113-3153)
Native Americana (3154-
Jewelry (3154-3246)
Weavings (3247-3261)
Pottery (3266-3279)
Artifacts (3288-3330)
Ephemera (3331-3340)
Books (3341-3352)
Badges (3353-3366)
Outlaw (3367-3368)
Cowboy (3420-3446)
DAY 4:
Numismatics (4000-4315
Ingots (4000-4007)
Bullion (4008-4016)
Coins (4017-4176)
Currency (4177-4238)
Ephemera & Exonumia (4239-4259)
Tokens & Medals (4273-4315)
World’s Fair & Expositions (4316-4345)
Firefighting Memorabilia (4346-4358)
Fraternal Organizations (4359-4391)
Entertainment (4392-4423)
DAY 5: TIMED AUCTION
Art & Collectibles (5000-5050)
Ephemera (5051-5140)
Entertainment (5141-5163)
Music (5164-5175)
Art Ephemera (5176-5194)
Books (5195-5348)
Maps (5349-5370)
Photographs (5371-5479)
Photography Equipment (5480-5557)
Model Railroading (5558-5643)
Toys (5644-5713)
Sports (5714-5857)
DAY 6: TIMED AUCTION
Jewelry & Accessories (6000-6046)
Sterling Silver (6047-6074)
Minerals (6075-6193)
Mining (6194 – 6542)
Artifacts (6194-6217
Ephemera (6218-6542)
Stocks & Bonds (6543-6894)
DAY 7: TIMED AUCTION
Transportation - Auto, Air, Railroad etc (7000-7318)
Wells Fargo & Express (7319-7357)
Covers (7358-7427)
Stamps (7428-7568)
Postcards (7569-7761)
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2490Main & Winchester Invoices & Advertising Cards 1859-1906 [189864]Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has an invoice from Main & Winchester, manufacturers and imports of leather goods in San Francisco, Cal. Proprietors Charles Main and E...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to r*****r for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
2491Gun Books, 4 [181685]Holabird Western Americana Collections
1949 Complete Guide to Handloading by Sharpe, 1959 Fireside Book of Guns by Koller, The Crossbow by Gallwey with DJ. 1966 History of Winchester Firear
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
3000Dinosaur Egg Nest Replica [181150]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dinosaur egg nest replica from nest found in China. 12x eggs in circular fashion, black and brown, 24" diameter. [ China Chunlin Zhu Collec...
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d****z for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
3001Fossils of Fish Green River Formation [184088]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fish fossil--Found in Montana. Ray-finned Fish--Diplomystus dentatus and Herring-- Knightia eocaena. This amazing fossil piece is from the Green River
Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
3002Fossil Fish Plate from Green River - Stunning! [188276]Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Personal Collection of Fred Holabird. This piece (an one other in this sale) are from the Green River Formation. Excellent contrast and qual
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
3003Fossil Fish Plate from Green River - Stunning! [188277]Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Personal Collection of Fred Holabird. This piece (an one other in this sale) are from the Green River Formation. Excellent contrast and qual
Start Price : 1,350.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
3004Great White Shark Fossil Teeth in Matrix, 2 [190796]Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 fossilized great white shark teeth in matrix. Found at Orcutt Formation, Lompoc, CA. "The Orcutt Formation consists primarily of fluvial sand...
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to U**6 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
3005Banded Rhyolite "Picture rock" Bookends (2) [190669]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very nice "picture rock" (banded rhyolite) bookends cut smooth about 7 x 2 x 5 inches. Natural Art / home decor.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
3006Classic Calcite Stalactite Group Display Specimen [159239]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Calcite Stalactite Group 9 points, yellow brown calcite from the roof of a cave in China. Heavy. About 11 x 10 x 12". See photo for co...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
3007Australian Crystalline Gold on Quartz Specimens (3) [189678]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three crystalline gold specimens: boot shaped nugget (2.8 grams); Crystalline gold on quartz (10.9 grams); largest piece (17.9 grams).
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to s**********u for (2,600.00 + 533.00BP) = 3,133.00
3008Western Australia "Sandstone" Nuggets, 8.5g [190343]Holabird Western Americana Collections
1/4 Troy Oz. Three nuggets found by the "nugget Ace" in Western Australia while nugget shooting in a gold bearing sandstone unit. 8.5g, ...
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to w**********e for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
3009Native Silver Ore, Langis Mine, Cobalt, Ontario [190845]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular native silver with safflorite and Cobaltite from the Langis Mine in Ontario, Canada. This is one of Canada's and North America's...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to s*********1 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
3010Native Silver Ore, Langis Mine, Cobalt, Ontario [190846]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular native silver with safflorite and Cobaltite from the Langis Mine in Ontario, Canada. This is one of Canada's and North America's...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
3011Native Silver Ore, Langis Mine, Cobalt, Ontario [190847]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular native silver with safflorite and Cobaltite from the Langis Mine in Ontario, Canada. This is one of Canada's and North America's...
Estimate : 280.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*****p for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
3012Native Silver Ore, Langis Mine, Cobalt, Ontario [190848]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular native silver with safflorite and Cobaltite from the Langis Mine in Ontario, Canada. This is one of Canada's and North America's...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
3013Placer Gold & Quartz Nugget, Wright Creek, British Columbia [189554]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Placer gold & quartz nugget. Wright Creek, 20 kilometers eat of Atlin, British Columbia, Canada. 5.96 Troy ounces. 90% Au. About 2-1/2" x 1...
Estimate : 17,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (13,500.00 + 3,375.00BP) = 16,875.00
3014Placer Gold in Quartz Specimen, Caribou Creek Alaska [189478]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Placer Gold in Quartz Specimen from Caribou Creek Alaska. Beautiful gold formations, one side has been in a crusher (flattened). 57.6 grams, Au conten
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,500.00
Sold to a******k for (5,250.00 + 1,312.50BP) = 6,562.50
3015Placer Gold on Quartz Nugget, Caribou Creek Alaska [189487]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large free-form placer gold nugget over white quartz. 43.037 grams, estimated 1.39 Troy ounces Au content. From Caribou Creek, Alaska. Large, heavy sp
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to a******k for (4,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 5,000.00