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"Fred Holabird's Grand Finale": Mining, Americana, & Numismatics Live Auction (2025 October)

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Day 1, October 31st, 2025 (Lots 1000-1632)
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1000-1632)
Mining feat. McDonald Collection (1000-1526)
Railroad (1527-1580)
Misc. Categories incl. Banking, Government, Express (1581-1632)

Day 2, November 1st, 2025 (Lots 2000-2575)
Art feat. Dan Muller Western Collection (Lots 2000-2040)
Native Americana & Cowboy (2041-2192)
Minerals & Fossils (2193-2310)
Mining Ephemera & Artifacts (2311-2575)

Day 3, November 2nd, 2025 (Lots 3000-3579)
Numismatics (Lots 3000-3579)
World’s Fair & Expositions (3000-3037)
US Mint (3038-3057)
Currency & Scrip feat. McDonald Nevada Collection (3058-3139)
Ingots (3140-3153)
Coins (3154-3363)
Medals & Exonumia (3364-3450)
Tokens (3451-3579)

Day 4, November 3rd, 2025 (Lots 4000-4541)
General Americana (Lots 4000-4541)
Geo. Sort (4000-4297)
Jewelry feat. Comstock Collection (4298-4357)
Misc. Categories incl. Bottles, Books, Fire (4358-4541)

Day 5, November 4th, 2025 (Lots 5000-5467)
Transportation (Railroadiana, Steamer, Stage) (Lots 5000-5074)
Wells Fargo & Express (5075-5122)
Philatelic (5123-5202)
Sports (5203-5229)
Political feat. Presidential Autographs (5230-5263)
Militaria (5264-5410)
Firearms & Weaponry (5411-5467)
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Verdite Rhinoceros Hand-Carved [204413]2037 - Verdite Rhinoceros Hand-Carved [204413]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Verdite Rhinoceros Hand-Carved by unknown artist from Zimbabwe. A monster weighing in at 30 pounds and measuring about 17 x 10 inches and 6 inches tal
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gemstone Quality Verdite Water Buffalo with Calf, Signed [204414]2038 - Gemstone Quality Verdite Water Buffalo with Calf, Signed [204414]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large gemstone quality Verdite water buffalo with calf hand carved by Zimbabwe artist, Fanuel Masawa, signed on base with artist's mark on the...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to f*****E for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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The Flight -Sculpture By Gunther Granget [204010]2039 - The Flight -Sculpture By Gunther Granget [204010]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The Flight Sculpture By Gunther Granget, limited edition, NIB ,. COA, Letter from original place of purchase, care instruction. . #614 of not more
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Pearl Emperor, Freshwater Pearl Figurine [175654]2040 - Pearl Emperor, Freshwater Pearl Figurine [175654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large, nicely detailed Empress figurine, made of real freshwater pearls from the Jiangsu Province of China. China started culturing pearls in 1968 an
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Native American Artist Proof Lithograph, "Ceremonial", Larry Fodor [201824]2041 - Native American Artist Proof Lithograph, "Ceremonial", Larry Fodor [201824]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful large color lithograph, "Ceremonial," signed by Larry Fodor, 1983. Marked "Artist Proof" in lower left. Measures 31.5&...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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McKenny & Hall 1838 Litho, Chippeway Squaw & Child. Original [206525]2041a - McKenny & Hall 1838 Litho, Chippeway Squaw & Child. Original [206525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning original folio litho from McKenny & Hall's The History of Indian Tribes in America, dated 1838. This print is one of the original 1...
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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Alice Valdez Batik [137321]2042 - Alice Valdez Batik [137321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large sized Alice Valdez (1939--2024) batik. Image of five colorful women holding candles. Signed by the artist. This gorgeous batik painting is on si
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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War Shields Artists Sign, Santa Fe [203553]2043 - War Shields Artists Sign, Santa Fe [203553]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A Native American store sign, 2 sided. War Shields by 2 Green trees, second side says War Shields by crowsfoot. 37" x 23" These artists r...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Framed/Mounted Hand Painted Feather [204716]2044 - Framed/Mounted Hand Painted Feather [204716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7x18.5" hand painted feather mounted in shadow box frame. Depicts a teepee camp alongside a river. Excellent condition. ^ Date: Country (if ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Native American Contemporary Art Porky Roach Mask [205819]2045 - Native American Contemporary Art Porky Roach Mask [205819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a plains Indian decorative contemporary art mask with a colorful deer hair porky roach. The deer hair roach is safely attached at the back of
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Kachina Mana by Terrance Lewis Hopi Carver '92 [200504]2046 - Kachina Mana by Terrance Lewis Hopi Carver '92 [200504]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is "Kachin Mana" carved by Terrance Lewis (b. 1967-) who carves traditional and his work is displayed in Museums. It is signed "...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Chickasaw Stick Ball or Towa c.1920's [200495]2047 - Chickasaw Stick Ball or Towa c.1920's [200495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This leather wrapped ball known as a towa by the Chickasaw people is used in the game of stickball. The ball is thought to be made of snapping turtle
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Estimate : 260.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Chickasaw Stick Ball Sticks c. 1920's (2) [200494]2048 - Chickasaw Stick Ball Sticks c. 1920's (2) [200494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two Chickasaw Indian balls sticks or kapuchas. One measures 30 in. the other at 32 in. The center cup weaving is now missing in action. In v
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Cherokee Toy Wood Dugout Canoe Signed C.1900 [200493]2049 - Cherokee Toy Wood Dugout Canoe Signed C.1900 [200493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a toy dugout canoe made by a Cherokee Indian, signed on one side, and an anglicized name written on the opposite side. It measures 14.5 in. X
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Estimate : 140.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Paiute Tule Grass Boat Signed by Mike Williams c.1917 [200503]2050 - Paiute Tule Grass Boat Signed by Mike Williams c.1917 [200503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a replica of a traditional tule grass boat used by Paiute hunters on prehistoric Lake Lahontan. It measures 22 in. X 4 in. Signed by Mike Will
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to B********B for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Halibut Fishing Hook Northwest Coast C. 1800's [205814]2051 - Halibut Fishing Hook Northwest Coast C. 1800's [205814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a halibut fishing hook used by Northwest Coastal Indians. A clever device which only captures medium sized fish to insure conservation. This h
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,800.00
 
 
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Native American Ladle Spoon Manitoba, Canada [205813]2052 - Native American Ladle Spoon Manitoba, Canada [205813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a spoon ladle made by one of the seven First Nations tribes of Manitoba Province, Canada. Made of a hardwood at 7 in. X 4.25 in. X 3 in. Prov
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Iroquois Effigy Warclub [202755]2053 - Iroquois Effigy Warclub [202755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Iroquois Effigy Warclub, 16" long, spike is 4 1/2". Spike is removeable . Great condition. ^ Date: c1800 Country (if not USA): Stat...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to a******a for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Plains Warclub c1920 [204782]2054 - Plains Warclub c1920 [204782]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19" length 4 colored beaded handle with yellow and green beaded "drop". Damage to bottom of handle and to the drop. See photos. ^ Da...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******a for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Cherokee/ Choctaw Blow Dart Gun/ Quiver/ Tools c.1900 [200508]2055 - Cherokee/ Choctaw Blow Dart Gun/ Quiver/ Tools c.1900 [200508]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group has a rivercane blowgun, dart quiver, and cane knife tools. The cane blowgun is 36 in. in length, the quiver is made of reed material dyed
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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