"Christmas Chronicles", 2023 December Live Auction

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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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Western States Mining Co. Letterheads with Vignettes (14)    [173491]2399Western States Mining Co. Letterheads with Vignettes (14) [173491]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Montana (8), Nevada (1), Colorado (2), Washington (1), Idaho (2) 1887-1910
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to j******d for 225.00
Western States Mining Share Prospectives (4)    [173497]2400Western States Mining Share Prospectives (4) [173497]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Butte & London Copper Development Co., Butte, Mt.~ Annual Statement to the Stockholders, January 1, 1907 ~ Includes full-page photograph of the ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S***6 for 250.00
New Mexico Brand Book Pair, 1915 & 1934    [173571]2401New Mexico Brand Book Pair, 1915 & 1934 [173571]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 New Mexico brand books. Hardcover 1915, cover has wear, pencil writing inside verso board. Softcover 1934. Front cover has lower right chip and Offi
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for 406.25
Lost Dutchman Mine Booklet Signed by Author  1954  [170237]2402Lost Dutchman Mine Booklet Signed by Author 1954 [170237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A 70-page soft cover book about Jacob Walzer and his Lost Dutchman Mine, in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. The book was authored by local dude
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 162.50
Doc Holliday/Big Nose Kate Tintype  1870s  [173966]2403Doc Holliday/Big Nose Kate Tintype 1870s [173966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are only a handful (Maybe two or four) known photos of John Henry Holliday, better known as Doc Holliday along with his longtime companion Kate
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to B******h for 5,625.00
Cowboy Author Charlie Siringo Photo  18090-1920s  [173147]2404Cowboy Author Charlie Siringo Photo 18090-1920s [173147]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Interesting photo of an interesting guy, author, cowboy and Pinkerton detective, Charlie Siringo. He started life as a wanderer, became a cowboy, a ra
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 150.00
Annie Oakley Cabinet Card By C.J. Howe  1800s  [172986]2405Annie Oakley Cabinet Card By C.J. Howe 1800s [172986]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card of Annie Oakley (Phoebe Ann Moses 1860-1926), star attraction of The Buffalo Bill Wild West Show from 1885-1901. She was married to fello
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to d*******f for 625.00
Buffalo Bill Stereoview, Indian Camp  c1885  [175964]2406Buffalo Bill Stereoview, Indian Camp c1885 [175964]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stereoview marked Indian Camp, Buffalo Bill combination by unknown photographer. 4x5.75". c. 1895? Less contrast on left image.
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 106.25
Buffalo Bill & Pawnee Bill Pinbacks, Token and Medallion (3)  1896  [173624]2407Buffalo Bill & Pawnee Bill Pinbacks, Token and Medallion (3) 1896 [173624]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pinbacks ( measure 1.5") for both western showmen, Pawnee Bill and Buffalo Bill Cody. There is also a relief medallion with the profiles of bo...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for 500.00
Buffalo Bill Cody CDV by the Theatrical Photography Company  c1870s  [152250]2408Buffalo Bill Cody CDV by the Theatrical Photography Company c1870s [152250]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This CDV of Buffalo Bill Cody was made by the Theatrical Photography Co. The image depicts Buffalo Bill in his younger years. The framed CDV is 4 in.X
Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimate : 20,000.00 - 50,000.00
Buffalo Bill Real Photo Postcard (Autographed)  c1905  [173796]2409Buffalo Bill Real Photo Postcard (Autographed) c1905 [173796]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Real photo postcard circa 1905 with three men examining paperwork. The man in the middle is William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) and his autograph is above
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Buffalo Bill Special Trains Poster-Central Vermont RR   July 27, 1895  [172505]2410Buffalo Bill Special Trains Poster-Central Vermont RR July 27, 1895 [172505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Central Vermont Railroad special train advertising broadside for Buffalo Bill's Wild West performance to take place in Rutland, Vermont on July ...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to S**C for 1,500.00
Thad Sowder Pinback / Two Cowboy Cabinet Cards (3)  1901  [173622]2411Thad Sowder Pinback / Two Cowboy Cabinet Cards (3) 1901 [173622]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Thad Sowder pinback In 1897 Sowder won the first bronc-riding contest he entered–at the very first Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. The pin m
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for 100.00
California Frank's Letter, 1927    [158033]2412California Frank's Letter, 1927 [158033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
California Frank's Western Attractions letterhead. Addressed to Mr. George Miller of the 101 Ranch and signed by C.F. Hafley aka California Fran...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for 75.00
Mollie Brown (Trick Rider) Presentation Medal  1800s  [173956]2413Mollie Brown (Trick Rider) Presentation Medal 1800s [173956]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a presentation medal to Mollie Brown (Not that one), who became world renowned as a bareback trick rider. Mollie debuted with her own act at
Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Performer's Beaded Gun Belt    [153633]2414Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Performer's Beaded Gun Belt [153633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful leather beaded belt and two pistol holsters most likely worn by a Native American performer in a Miller Bro.'s Wild West show at the 1...
Estimate : 20,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold to y*****5 for 10,000.00
Cowboy Early Tintypes, 3    [175961]2415Cowboy Early Tintypes, 3 [175961]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 early different cowboy tintypes. 3.25x2.25"-Seated and standing, single standing man. 3.5x5" -2 men on horses.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
Cowboy Photos, 4, c. 1880  c1880  [173745]2416Cowboy Photos, 4, c. 1880 c1880 [173745]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 c. 1880 cowboy photos by Charles D Kirkland, who was active in Cheyenne from 1880-84. This is part of his Views of Cowboy Life series. Cabinet cards
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to k****3 for 562.50
Cowboy Tintype Photograph  1860's-1880's  [171741]2417Cowboy Tintype Photograph 1860's-1880's [171741]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cowboys or ranch hands strutting their stuff for a gallery photo. Each Hombre has a pistol stuffed into their belts; Lt. is a Colt SAA the one on
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
Cowboys Taking Chuck Photos (2)  1800s  [170884]2418Cowboys Taking Chuck Photos (2) 1800s [170884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two (2) early frontier photographs by photographer Frank Sherman. Mounted photos measure 16" by 20" and show a group of cowboys enjoying t...
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Gentleman and Horse Tintype or Ambrotype  c1850s  [175963]2419Gentleman and Horse Tintype or Ambrotype c1850s [175963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1850's tintype or Ambrotype of a gentleman and his horse. Appears to be American and in a half case, 3.75x4.5".
Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Frank James Autograph, Brother of Jessie James    [152566]2420Frank James Autograph, Brother of Jessie James [152566]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cut square autograph of Frank James in pencil with repro photograph. Frank James (1843-1915) and his brother Jessie were among the best known American
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Tucson 1908 Hanging Photograph Suite (5)  1908  [168021]2421Tucson 1908 Hanging Photograph Suite (5) 1908 [168021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptionally rare suite of 5 original mounted black and white photos on board. The boards measure 7 x 9" and the photos 4.25" x 6.5"...
Start Price : 5,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Chef's Knife and Chopsticks from The Aztec Boarding House Tombstone, Arizona 1880s  c. 1880s  [157592422Chef's Knife and Chopsticks from The Aztec Boarding House Tombstone, Arizona 1880s c. 1880s [15759
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This cook set is from the Aztec Boarding House in Tombstone, Arizona. The Aztec House lies in the historic district across the street from Fly's...
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Star Brand Cowbells (4)    [173629]2423Star Brand Cowbells (4) [173629]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Star brand cowbells by Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co. of Chicago (4). These are labeled as three No.5s and one No. 3. They measure 5"x 4...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for 212.50
Blum Kentucky Cowbells    [173634]2424Blum Kentucky Cowbells [173634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of seven (7) Blum Genuine Kentucky Cowbells. The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob B
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********t.. for 281.25
Calf or Goat Bell Group (5)  1800s-1900s  [173632]2425Calf or Goat Bell Group (5) 1800s-1900s [173632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment (5) of Holstein Brand goat or sheep bells from The Blum Cowbell Factory. The factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Chris
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 175.00
Holstein Cowbell Assortment (8)  1800s-1900s  [173633]2426Holstein Cowbell Assortment (8) 1800s-1900s [173633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An assortment of eight Holstein Brand (8) cow & goat bells from Blum Cowbell MFG. The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in abou...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to y*****5 for 212.50
Holstein Cowbells (5)  1800s-1900s  [173630]2427Holstein Cowbells (5) 1800s-1900s [173630]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five "Holstein" line cowbells, two (2) size No.1s, a No. 2, a No.3 and a No. 6, made by Blum Manufacturing Company of Collinsvillie, Ill...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 212.50
Bevin & Hoosier Cowbells (6)  1800s-1900s  [173637]2428Bevin & Hoosier Cowbells (6) 1800s-1900s [173637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of six (6) cowbells. Included are four (4) Hoosier Belles from the Riverside Bell Company of New York. Included are a No.1, No.2, No.5 and No.9.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********t.. for 237.50
Bevins Bros. Cowbell Trio (3)  1832  [173635]2429Bevins Bros. Cowbell Trio (3) 1832 [173635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Bevin Bros Bells. Bevin is the oldest still existing bell manufacturer in the United States, having started at their factory in East Hampton, Co
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00
Sargent, Wilsons & Blum Cowbells (5)  1800s-1900s  [173636]2430Sargent, Wilsons & Blum Cowbells (5) 1800s-1900s [173636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of five (5) cow and smaller livestock bells . Two are from The Sargent Company of New Haven, Conn. Two are from Blum Manufacturing Company, wh
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b********t.. for 225.00
Extra Rare Garcia Saddle FOB from Elko, Nevada    [173795]2431Extra Rare Garcia Saddle FOB from Elko, Nevada [173795]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Garcia was the Number 1 Saddle & Spur Maker in the West for many years. Back reads G. S. Garcia, Elko, Nevada. The FOB is as fancy as his saddl...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for 406.25
Montana Saddlery Metal Fob Duo    [173703]2432Montana Saddlery Metal Fob Duo [173703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 prominent Montana white metal saddlery fobs, 2x1.6". Miles City/Saddlery Co./Makers of the/Original Coggshall Saddle/Miles City/Mont. Al. Fur...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to y*****5 for 593.75
Pioneer Speckleware (26, Two Boxes) Includes Lids  1900s  [172717]2433Pioneer Speckleware (26, Two Boxes) Includes Lids 1900s [172717]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A whole cupboard full of pioneer speckleware including items from Columbia, Agate Nickel Steel, Haberman's Granite Ware, Vollrath and probably a...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 250.00
Saddlery Fob, Pin and Prostitute Brass Statue    [173767]2434Saddlery Fob, Pin and Prostitute Brass Statue [173767]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 brass items. Texas longhorn fob with provocative naked lady embossed in the "leather", scroll over photo. Unmarked breast pin in basical...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to y*****5 for 593.75
Silver Concho Belt Buckles, 2 Different    [174011]2435Silver Concho Belt Buckles, 2 Different [174011]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different silver concho belt buckles. Sterling with turquoise, marked BKS on back, 2.4x3". Unmarked with cut out senter, 2.6x3".
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to b**********s for 150.00
Texas Saddlery Metal Fob Duo    [173702]2436Texas Saddlery Metal Fob Duo [173702]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Texas white metal saddlery fobs, 2.25x1.75". Tenison//We Want Your Business/Tenison Bros/Saddlery Co/Dallas, Tex. Holsters Saddles//El Paso S...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to y*****5 for 625.00
Wyoming & Oregon Metal Saddlery Fob Pair    [173701]2437Wyoming & Oregon Metal Saddlery Fob Pair [173701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal saddlery fobs. Brass saddle Sheridan//Otto F Ernst/Maker/Sheridan, Wyo. 2x2". White metal Let Er Buck/The Round Up//Round Up Saddle/Made ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to y*****5 for 687.50
Schulze Bros. Saddlery Catalog    [167802]2438Schulze Bros. Saddlery Catalog [167802]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1914 Schulze Bros. illustrated saddlery, horse tack, chaps etc. catalog. 479pp with index. 12x9". Spine detaching, cover stains, first pages lo...
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Embosed Tobacco Plug Cutters (2)    [172548]2439Embosed Tobacco Plug Cutters (2) [172548]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Reynolds-Daus Groc. Co. from Smith, Arkansas. 50% on a black paint on base. Pat. Dec. 1. 1914 2)Ar-Ko-Ma Brands / J. Foster & Co. / Wholesal...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 312.50
Hickman, Greeley Tobacco Cutter    [172553]2440Hickman, Greeley Tobacco Cutter [172553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hickman Lunbeck Grocery Co. / Wholesale Grocers / Greeley, Colo. No patent date. Colorado Gary Bracken Collection
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 150.00
J.S. Brown & Bro. Denver Tobacco Cutter    [172555]2441J.S. Brown & Bro. Denver Tobacco Cutter [172555]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The J. S. Brown & Bro. / Mer. Co. / Denver, Col. 19" long. Painted wording along base is illegible. Underside: Griswold MFG Co. Erie PA ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M*********n for 175.00
J.S. Brown Pueblo Tobacco Cutter    [172552]2442J.S. Brown Pueblo Tobacco Cutter [172552]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The J. S. Brown / Grocery Co. / Pueblo, Colorado. Pat. Dec. 1. 1914. Mfg: T. G. Johnson Co. Quincy, Ill. Colorado Gary Bracken Collection
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 225.00
Struby Eshbrook Mer Co. Tobacco Cutter - RARE! MINT!    [172554]2443Struby Eshbrook Mer Co. Tobacco Cutter - RARE! MINT! [172554]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Struby Eshbrook Mer Co. / Whol. Grocers / Denver Colo. "Keep Knife Clean" on back. "Mfg. By T. C. Johnson Co. Quincy Ill" on...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to b*******n for 750.00
Embossed Cast Iron Plug Tobacco Cutters (3)    [172549]2444Embossed Cast Iron Plug Tobacco Cutters (3) [172549]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of 3 different plug tobacco cutters. 1) Monogram // Watson, Durand, Kasper / Salina, KS. Possibly pre-1900. Broken top on one side, 1&q...
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 375.00
Embossed Cast Iron Plug Tobacco Cutters (3)    [172550]2445Embossed Cast Iron Plug Tobacco Cutters (3) [172550]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Missouri Embossed Cast Iron Plug Tobacco Cutters. The St. Joseph and Neosho cutters are not made in the same style as the 1914 varieties and are poss
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 375.00
Oklahoma Plug Tobacco Cutters (2)    [172551]2446Oklahoma Plug Tobacco Cutters (2) [172551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Ridenour -Baker Mer Co / Oklahoma City / Okla. No patent date, long handle & base. Approx. 19". 2) McAllister Grocery Co / Wholesale On...
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for 281.25
Early Cigar Crate Labels, 2    [170663]2447Early Cigar Crate Labels, 2 [170663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 early Virginia cigar crate labels with bold colors. The Belle of Virginia 14x6.5". Golden Eagle 10.5x10.5". Upper right corner damage, l...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for 100.00
Collection of Matchbooks (438)    [173475]2448Collection of Matchbooks (438) [173475]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Separated into five containers~ #1 San Francisco (92), #2 Other California (162), #3 Nevada (48), #4 Hawaii (28), #5 Other U.S. states (108) ~ All sha
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 125.00