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

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview:

Auction Details

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)
FINAL AUCTION RECORD The Auctioneer’s podium notes serve as the final, legally binding record of the auction results, superseding any electronic bidding records. See Terms and Conditions
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Modern Woven Baskets, Set of 4 [203662]2076 - Modern Woven Baskets, Set of 4 [203662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Woven baskets, set of 4. Basket A is sturdy and rigid, with a wavy decorative top rim. Its base diameter measures 7", top diameter 9", &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********9 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Washoe Receiving Basket Cradleboard  [200507]2077 - Washoe Receiving Basket Cradleboard [200507]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Washoe receiving basket type cradleboard. These were used as a temporary cradle until the gender of the child was known. Willow rod construc
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,400.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Cree Lac Seul Toy Cradleboard with Browband c. 1900 [200499]2078 - Cree Lac Seul Toy Cradleboard with Browband c. 1900 [200499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a toy cradleboard beaded in the Woodlands style by Cree or Lac Seul Band Indians of Ontario Canada. C.1900. Made of tanned moose hide with a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Atsugewi Hat Creek Cradleboard c. 1900 [200506]2079 - Atsugewi Hat Creek Cradleboard c. 1900 [200506]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a cradleboard made by the Atsuqwi (Hat Creek) Tribe of Northern California. C.1920s. It is in the girls design. The vertical rod construction
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 180.00 | Estimate : 360.00 - 500.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Athabaskan Toy Moose Hide Cradle [200496]2080 - Athabaskan Toy Moose Hide Cradle [200496]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a moose hide toy cradle for your dollie. It measures 12 in. long and seed beaded. Athabaskan origin 1900-1950's. In very good condition....
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Paiute Water Jug, Mono Lake by Maggie Howard [204780]2081 - Paiute Water Jug, Mono Lake by Maggie Howard [204780]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Paiute water jug, two loops for carrying 6" tall, 5" diameter, 3/4" mouth. Comes with pencil scribbled signature on Kirman an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to a******a for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Nancy Youngblood Miniature [137318]2082 - Nancy Youngblood Miniature [137318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very early (1974) miniature pot by Nancy Youngblood (native name Yellow Aspen), born 1955. Nancy was surrounded by her family's work and that of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Two Miniature Pots [137319]2083 - Two Miniature Pots [137319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Black on Red, Santa Clara, artist Annette Vigil. 2" x 3". Miniature White clay jar, feather design, 1.75" x 1.5". Signed, but un...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
Details...Bookmark
New Mexico Pueblo Pot [183675]2084 - New Mexico Pueblo Pot [183675]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7" tall, 8 1/4" diameter. c1920. Some dirt and stain from age, otherwise very fine. small chip on lip. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********7 for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Santa Clara Black Pottery Duo [168960]2085 - Santa Clara Black Pottery Duo [168960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) 4.25 x 5" signed, on the bottom it is marked: Birdell Vine Flower Santa Clara Reservation 5 2017. 2.)2.75 x 4.25 on the bottom is marked S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D********l for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
LOT WITHDRAWN2086 - LOT WITHDRAWN
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot withdrawn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Anasazi Puerco Valley Black on Red Pottery Bowl [203681]2087 - Anasazi Puerco Valley Black on Red Pottery Bowl [203681]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ancestral Puebloan Anasazi Puerco Black on Red Pottery Bowl. c. 800-1200 A.D. This bowl has been broken and repaired with all pieces. Only tiny chips
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Navajo Ornament & Figural Vase [204503]2088 - Navajo Ornament & Figural Vase [204503]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo ornament signed by Harrison Tom, a popular Navajo ceramics artisan. The ornament measures about 2.5" in diameter with a sturdy looking l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to e*******B for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Beaded Turtle Fetish/Amulet [141120]2089 - Beaded Turtle Fetish/Amulet [141120]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The turtle fetish/amulet has horsehair edging with tin cones. This turtle does not have an incision for an umbilical cord. 9 inches long, bug damage t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to e*******B for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Chickasaw Site Mississippi Blue Bead Necklace Pre-Columbian [200501]2090 - Chickasaw Site Mississippi Blue Bead Necklace Pre-Columbian [200501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a necklace made from blue beads found at a pre-Columbian Chickasaw site in Mississippi. It is 30 in. in length. These beads are unique because
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
Sold to r**4 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
Details...Bookmark
Heishi (Olive) Shell Necklace Authentic Santa Domingo Indian Jewelry [204400]2091 - Heishi (Olive) Shell Necklace Authentic Santa Domingo Indian Jewelry [204400]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heishi (Olive) Shell Necklace Authentic Santa Domingo Indian Jewelry. About 16" long. This authentic, antique Native American piece is a beauti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Turquoise Necklaces (3) [202187]2092 - Turquoise Necklaces (3) [202187]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three turquoise and heishi necklaces: 1) 23 inch two strand turquoise with brown heishi beads; 2) 30 inch one strand with larger flat turquoise pieces
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Navajo Turquoise Silver Cuff Bracelet & Rings (4) [124911]2093 - Navajo Turquoise Silver Cuff Bracelet & Rings (4) [124911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful cuff bracelet with two turquoise stones, set shadow box style with looped wire and wings/feathers. 5" inside measure, 1.25" gap....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 190.00 - 380.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Gold, Turquoise Custom Bracelet, Tom Willeto [196204]2094 - Gold, Turquoise Custom Bracelet, Tom Willeto [196204]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An absolute masterpiece 14kt gold and spiderweb turquoise bracelet custom made for our client designed and created by master Navajo jewelry craftsman
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to r**4 for (5,750.00 + 1,437.50BP) = 7,187.50
 
Details...Bookmark
American Indian Antique Silver / Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace [204808]2095 - American Indian Antique Silver / Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace [204808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Indian Antique Silver / Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace. Natural turquoise. Early. 143 grams. Unmarked. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to P*********a for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
Details...Bookmark