Auction Details
Christmas is coming early to our Collectors this year! Welcome to our Holabird's 2023 Christmas Chronicles, our biggest sale of the year!
The Christmas Chronicles December Auction is our Grand Finale of 2023 and we've included every collecting category as a Christmas Thank-You for our valued customers.
December is loaded with BRAND NEW ITEMS featuring collectibles from the Robert Coelln Western Collection, The Jan Garvis Mining Collection, The Franklin Collection, The Herzog Collection, The Chunlin Zhu Natural Wonders Collection, The Gary Bracken General Store Collection, plus many others!
No matter what you collect we encourage you to browse the entire online catalog for the DECEMBER LIVE AUCTION as hidden rarities are scattered throughout the sale! While our December's Sale includes an incredible selection of RARE Antique Photographs, you will also find photographs peppered in almost every other section, like the never-before-offered original, antique photograph of Doc Holiday and Big-Nose Kate you will find listed in our Cowboy section!
We've worked hard this fall to clear out our warehouses and list another big group of MINERAL DISPLAY SPECIMENS from the Chunlin Zhu Collection! Many of you have purchased massive specimens from this collection for incredible prices and dealers have made huge profits in this category since our premier sale over a year ago. We are proud to offer another BRAND-NEW GROUP of spectacular display specimens, as we are reaching the last of the Chinese pieces. This may be one of your last chances to purchase pieces like this well below wholesale -- just in time for the 2024 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show! We recommend pick-up for the larger pieces as shipping prices on some of these rocks are restrictive but this has offered an unbelievable opportunity for nearby customers willing to make a trip to Reno. And while you are in the neighborhood, don't miss the General Store items from Bracken, another collection that is coming to a close. For Dealers who enjoy a winter vacation in Reno/Tahoe, picking up from our year-end sale will definitely give you a leg up on your 2024 profit margin!
If you aren't within driving distance of Reno, no worries! December has an incredible variety of ephemera, coins, jewelry, and other easy-to-ship items for you to cross off your wish list this Christmas and if you won in our Black Friday Weekend Timed auction and your shipment did not go out early, we will combine your items and ship both orders together to save you money on your shipping invoice.
Thank you and happy bidding!
Day 1
Art (1000-1051)
Photography (1052-1138)
Native American Art (1139-1162)
Imported Collectibles (1163-1201)
Home (1202-1215)
Souvenir Plates (1216-1225)
Silverware (1226-1230)
Jewelry (1231-1241)
Native American Artifacts (1242-1392)
Maps (1393-1418)
Books (1419-1535)
Entertainment (1536-1551)
Musical Instruments (1552-1555)
Day 2
Minerals (2000-2052)
Mining (2053-2400)
Cowboy (2401-2438)
Tobacciana (2439-2452)
Bottles (2453-2476)
Saloon (2477-2492)
Gaming (2493-2501)
Firearms-Weapons (2501-2509)
Military (2510-2552)
Political (2553-2587)
Day 3
Sports (3000-3009)
Tokens (3010-3023)
Badges (3024-3037)
Numismatics (3038-3181)
Coins (3039-3056)
Currency (3057-3083)
Ephemera (3084-3112)
Ingots (3113-3149)
Exonumia & Medals (3150-3182)
SS Central America (3183-3213)
Transportation (3214-3300)
General Collectibles (3301-3332)
Tools (3333-3334)
General Store (3335-3411)
Ephemera,
Geographically Sorted (3412-3593)
Day 4
Stocks & Bonds (4000-4429)
Including mining, railroad, etc
Philatelic - Postal History (4430-4465)
Postcards (4466-4486)
Stamps – USA (4487-4521)
Stamps – Worldwide (4522-4528)
Wells Fargo & Express (4529-4576)
Firefighting Memorabilia (4577-4579)
Fraternal Organizations (4580-4582)
Shipping is billed separately. Pay your auction invoice early as purchases are packed in the order payments are received. Pick-up must be scheduled 24 hours in advance when you receive your shipping preference email after the auction. Invoices will go out immediately after the auction ends.
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1200Pearl Empress, Freshwater Pearl Figurine, Plus Tie [175917]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, nicely detailed Empress figurine, made of real freshwater pearls from the Jiangsu Province of China. Includes a pearl tie, adjustable and very
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to w**********e for 250.00
1201Very Large Dragon Figurine, Freshwater Pearls [175887]Holabird Western Americana Collections
One very large Dragon figurine made of real freshwater pearls from Jiangsu Province, China. Comes with wooden stand, has crack, but still functions. C
Estimate : 850.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to w**********e for 281.25
1202Reverse-Painted Chinese Glass Ball [171970]Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a thick-walled glass ball with a small hole in the bottom. A Chinese artist has painstakingly painted the INSIDE SURFACE of the ball using spe
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w*******j for 125.00
1203Stone Vase [149390]Holabird Western Americana Collections
13"x 6 " marble vase with colors of cream, grey, beige, mauve, green. China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for 87.50
1204Tan & Grey Marble Vase [149366]Holabird Western Americana Collections
vase measures 6" in diameter by 12.5" tall and has varying shades of grey, tan, and cream. China Chunlin Zhu Collection
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to k********a.. for 125.00
1205Carved Greenstone Vases (2) [171980]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two tall vases expertly cut from solid greenstone, a metamorphic rock with unique swirls and beautiful variations in color and visual texture. Each is
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for 100.00
1206Greenstone Vases (2) [172000]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Greenstone is a highly metamorphosed ancient sedimentary rock which has experienced intense heat and pressure. This alters the minerals in the origina
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 6********u.. for 100.00
1207Italian Marble Vases (2) [170317]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two very ornate Italian marble vases. Each measures 2'x 11" with a 6"x 6" base. Tthere are repairs, so these pieces are being so...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for 125.00
1208Colored Blown Glass Art by Nicholson [161912]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Oval shaped thick multi hued blown glass table top art with stand. Curved top and sides, indented center with upturned bottom. Signed Nicholson '...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 125.00
1209Carved Wooden Vases, Brass Inserts (3) [172016]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three wooden vases with brass inserts. Prominent grain pattern from all sides, medium brown stain. 8.5 inches tall, 4.5 inches in diameter with a 1-7/
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for 50.00
1210Candelabra Clock [175527]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mantle candelabra clock with matching candelabras. Forged in France by F. Lepauvre. Features a key wind “Bim Bam” 7 days movement. C
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
1211Chantel Foundry Bells (2) & Cow Bell 1870's [170788]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three bells, two of which were forged at the Chantel Foundry in Switzerland. These two measure 4" tall by 5" wide. The other measures 3.5&...
Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
1212Quilt Collection, 9 [170960]Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 quilts, made on a home sewing machine. 2x red, white, blue, yellow, black 32x33". Pink, purple, white 73x93". Burgundy, white, pink with...
Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
1213Antique Coverlet c1800-1830 [142616]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Measures 70" x 70" beige pattern with black background. Early American.
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
1214Decorative Woven Wall Hanging [161652]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pretty decorative wall hanging with horizontal wood dowel supports. We are unsure of the origin. Animal design has a hump, perhaps a camel? 48x28.5&...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
1215Turkish Style Area Rug, Vintage [140181]Holabird Western Americana Collections
105" long x 56" wide. Turkish Style, possibly prayer rug. Circa 1900 or before. Shows wear in numerous places but generally very good. N...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 312.50
1215bPersian Tribal Rug [175350]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Desc Authentic rug crafted by the famed Qashgaei nomads in Iran. No tears, stains or visible damage. Dimensions:Approximately 2' X 2 '. Mul...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 250.00
1215cOriental Rugs [175390]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Approximately 4'wide X 5 ' in length. Authentic nomadic tribal designs,replete with symbols. Primary colors: White, Red, Blue, with shades...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to t********f for 312.50
1216Ceramic Wall Pocket Collection (27) [169581]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty seven ceramic wall pocket pieces of varying designs, generally 4-8", with no maker's marks on the back or bottom. Please see photo. ...
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
1217Collector Plates, 4 Different [147408]Holabird Western Americana Collections
WL George 8" Running With the Wind, Bradex 8" Deer Creek Cottage, Bradex 8" Where Paths Cross, 8.25", 8" WL George Canyon o...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
1219Carole Towne Christmas Tabletop Decorations 1997 [138004]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. All appear NIB All hand painted 1. Christmas Coach, Three figures: Horse Drawn Coach, woman w/ bags and a man holding a baby.. 2. The Villag
Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 250.00
1220Unmarked Stoneware, 4 [160694]Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 different unmarked stoneware pots. Brown 10.75x10.25" with a few dings. Sand colored 10x9.25" with 3" side crack. Beige 7x7". ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
1221Rockwell and Others Plate Collection [148518]Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 Norman Rockwell plates, about 8.5"with COA's. Santa in the Subway, Close Harmony. Pondering on the Porch, Close Harmony, This is the Room...
Estimate : 280.00 - 380.00
Sold to w**********e for 112.50
1222Starlight by Lenox Dinner Plate Set [153358]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Floral pattern. All in factory storage zippered bags. 8x 6.5", 9x 8" plates, 12 matching coffee cups.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
1223Blue Willow China (35 pieces) [153270]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of about 67 pieces of Blue Willow china including about 35 small or medium-sized plates, 3 gravy boats (one is missing the handle ), 12 bowls, 14
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
1224NASA Commemorative Plates 1960-'-70's [148438]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 10. Includes: Johnson Space Center, Challenger 7 remembrance w/signatures, Columbia 1982, Free Walk in Space, Moon Landing, Handshake In Spac
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
1225Space Flight Commemorative Plates 1960's-70's [148439]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 12. Includes: 1. Wedgwood Jasperware Collector's Plate Man on the Moon Apollo 11 July 20, 1969 , The New Explorers, Apollo XV 1971, Fre...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
1226Sterling Silver Assortment (12) 1934 [171029]Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of sterling silver dinner and service ware. Included is a sugar bowl and creamer, two 10" plate chargers, a 10" serving dish...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to k*******2 for 281.25
1227Colorado Springs Spoon Collection [171218]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of seven silver spoons. 1) Bowl is of miners washing gold. 2) Bowl is goldish and says Colorado Springs. 3) Miner bringing up gold. 4-5) One regul
Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
1228Sterling Silver Forks, 9.14 Tr oz Ag [173737]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six Sterling silver forks, unknown engraved pattern, 7.25 inches long. Tips show some tarnish. Six forks, total weight 9.88 Tr oz, 9.14 Tr oz Ag. See
Estimate : 180.00 - 300.00
Sold to w**********e for 200.00
1229Silver Plated Italian Fork and Spoon Set [159605]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown wood storage box with internal label, U. Bellini/Silversmith/via Guiccardini No. 2R/Firneze. Serving spoon and fork 9-9.5", 54 2 and 3 ti...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J*******C for 125.00
1230Solingen Gold Plated Tableware Set [175814]Holabird Western Americana Collections
This tableware is marked "Solingen." The mark "18/10" refers to 18 Chromium and 10 nickel steel. "23/24K Gold Plate" r...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
1232South Bend 1920s Pocket Watch 1900s [170895]Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful South Bend lever set pocket watch. It measures size 25 (2inches) across with Roman numerals. It's in what appears to be a gold fille...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to w**********e for 312.50
1236Montana Faceted Gemstone Group, 7 [173072]Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 faceted gemstones from Montana and elsewhere. Dual cut sapphire, .69 carat. Peridot 1.43 carat. Golden beryl pear 2.23 carat. Garnet, pear shape 2.5
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
1237Cut Oval Sapphire [173069]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cut oval sapphire, .69 carat.
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
1238Sapphire, Heart Shaped [173070]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Natural Sri Lanka heart shaped sapphire, 2.11 carats.
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
1239Jade and Gold Jewelry [140339]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jade and 18k gold hoop earrings, screwback with jade stone, .75 inches diameter, 1.5 inches long (marked MO). Vintage 18k gold and deep green jade ova
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for 187.50
1240Danecraft Sterling Silver Jewelry Collection [140169]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four pieces of Danecraft sterling silver jewelry. 1) 18 inch rose petal and leaf necklace; 2) 16-inch necklace of silver coil with sliding silv
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********e for 200.00
1241Brooch Ladies Head [140394]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brooch bearing the face of a woman, with pin back in very good condition. It is 1.75 x 2 inches and weighs 8.8 grams. Stamped on the reverse "S...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
1242Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle by Rosco Scott [175955]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice Sterling silver with turquoise belt buckle by Roscoe Scott. This Navajo artist has been active since the 1970's and is known for his freque...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b**********s for 137.50
1243Sioux Indian Commemorative Medal Sets [156801]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven commemorative sets authorized by the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation to raise tribal profile and provide income for tribal needs. Each card has a med
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
1244Lakota Carved Pipestone Necklace Trio [170809]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Effigy necklaces (3) carved by Lakota artist, James Under Baggage. Carvings include a buffalo skull (3"), coyote (2") and horse (2")....
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
1245Lakota Elkhorn Bolos (2) [170870]Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elkhorn bolo ties (2) carved by Lakota artist James Under Baggage. Each measure about 3" across. One has the carving of a buffalo skull, the ot...
Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
1246Deer Teeth & Hair Pipe Necklace [171022]Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful hair pipe necklace with a dual deer teeth charm. Piece is 22" unclasped with gold colored beading as well as gold colored wire work...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00