"Autumn Gold" 2024 November Auction

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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Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Letterhead signed by Winchester Bennet V.P. [150528]2488Winchester Repeating Arms Co. Letterhead signed by Winchester Bennet V.P. [150528]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This typed letter on Winchester Arm Company letterhead is signed by the Vice President Winchester Bennett, grandson of Oliver Winchester. Winchester B
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificate c1869 [183295]2489Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. Stock Certificate c1869 [183295]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Co. stock certificate issued to Mr. James D. Brewer and signed by President J.C. Palmer lower right. No vignette,
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Main & Winchester Invoices & Advertising Cards 1859-1906 [189864]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
Gun Books, 4 [181685]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
Dinosaur Egg Nest Replica [181150]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
Fossils of Fish Green River Formation [184088]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
Fossil Fish Plate from Green River  - Stunning! [188276]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
Fossil Fish Plate from Green River  - Stunning! [188277]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
Great White Shark Fossil Teeth in Matrix, 2 [190796]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
Banded Rhyolite "Picture rock" Bookends (2) [190669]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
Classic Calcite Stalactite Group Display Specimen [159239]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
Australian Crystalline Gold on Quartz Specimens (3) [189678]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
Western Australia "Sandstone" Nuggets, 8.5g [190343]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
Native Silver Ore, Langis Mine, Cobalt, Ontario [190845]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
Native Silver Ore, Langis Mine, Cobalt, Ontario [190846]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
Native Silver Ore, Langis Mine, Cobalt, Ontario [190847]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
Native Silver Ore, Langis Mine, Cobalt, Ontario [190848]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
Placer Gold & Quartz Nugget, Wright Creek, British Columbia [189554]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
Placer Gold in Quartz Specimen, Caribou Creek Alaska [189478]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
Placer Gold on Quartz Nugget, Caribou Creek Alaska [189487]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