"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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Silver-Gold Thousand Ounce Ingot Mold (3) [204302]2485 - Silver-Gold Thousand Ounce Ingot Mold (3) [204302]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 identical cast iron Silver-Gold ingot molds, unmarked, manufacturer. External size 17 x 7.5 x 6.5" the maximum ingot size would have been 10....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to A*****0 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Stacking Ingot Mold Pair [204303]2486 - Stacking Ingot Mold Pair [204303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 stacking silver-gold ingot molds, post 1900, 17" x 8 x 5" cast iron unmarked manufacturer. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: C...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to A*****0 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Large Crucible Cast Iron Tongs from Eureka, Nevada [203542]2487 - Large Crucible Cast Iron Tongs from Eureka, Nevada [203542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Goes to a 12" graphite crucible. Overall length 49" Possible from Eureka consolidated or Richmond Eureka mines. ^ Date: Country (if not ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to b********1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Bullion Ladle [203551]2488 - Bullion Ladle [203551]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
52" x 6" cast iron, constructed of drilled steal and bottom half of a mercury flask. c1900-1920 ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to F******2 for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Small Mine Advance Assay Furnace, Mine & Smelter Supply Co. [201711]2489 - Small Mine Advance Assay Furnace, Mine & Smelter Supply Co. [201711]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small Calkins Advanced Combination Mining & Melting assay furnace No. 3 by Mine & Smelter Supply Co., Denver, Salt Lake, El Paso. The top wa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to S******n for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Vintage Assay Equipment  [204024]2490 - Vintage Assay Equipment [204024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 9. 1. Three "The Tyler Standard Screen Scale". The W.S Tyler Co. Three mesh sizes : 60,100,200 mesh to the inch. Brass, in good ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 140.00
Sold to 6********u.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Belmont Mill Drill Core Assay Box. [203544]2491 - Belmont Mill Drill Core Assay Box. [203544]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Never seen before! Mind blowing. 38.5" x 16" x 3" This wooden, steal enforced drill core box with lock (lock not original) marked &qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c********e for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Iron Mine Drilling Bit [204695]2492 - Iron Mine Drilling Bit [204695]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Solid iron mine drilling bit head. Teeth are worn out, but unmistakably a drilling tool for rock. Large and extremely heavy, measures nearly 14"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Mining Drill Bits & More [203726]2493 - Mining Drill Bits & More [203726]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of large and small drill bits plus 2 small wood drill bit boxes. 3 brass sieves, no 18, 20, 100 plus the base. Homestake half drill core. I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to B******3 for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Drywasher Relic, c1905 [203541]2494 - Drywasher Relic, c1905 [203541]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Drywasher manufactured by CJ Pohl manufacturing co San Andreas, California. Original brass plaque from manufacturer. This has been outside for several
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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