"Raise a Glass to Yesteryear" 2023 August Auction

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Day 1, Thursday, August 24th
Art & Artifacts from around the world (Lots 1000-1227)
Paintings, Prints, Native American Artifacts, Sculptures, Textiles, Boxwood Root Sculptures, Viewing Stones
Display Minerals & Fossils (Lots 1228 – 1340)
Calcite, Fluorite, Mineral Groups, Quartz, Fossils
Stocks & Bonds (Lots 1341 – 1499)
Mining, Railroad, Petroliana, Etc.

Day 2, Friday, August 25th
General Americana (Lots 2000 -2495)
Antiquarian Books, Transportation, Ephemera, Autographed, Photographs
Mining (Lots 2308-2491)
Ephemera, Ore Specimens, Mining Equipment
Tools (Lots 2492-2496)

Day 3, Saturday, August 26th
Bottles (Lots 3000-3124)
Saloon, Brewery & Beer Tray Collection (Lots 3125-3254)
Gaming (Lots 3255-3265)
Cowboy (Lots 3266-3281)
Railroadiana (Lots 3282-3291)
Military (Lots 3292-3310)
Firearms & Weaponry (Lots 3311-3330)
License Plates (Lots 3331-3346)
Signs (Lots 3347-3359)
General Collectibles (Lots 3360-3475)
Toys, Musical, Furnishings, Etc.


Day 4, Sunday, August 27th
Philatelic (Lots 4000-4099)
Postal History, Postcards, Stamps, Wells Fargo & Express
Numismatics (Lots 4100-4420)
Bullion, Coins, Potty Coins, US Mint Sets, Fractional Currency, Foreign Coins, Ingots & Assay, Medals
Tokens (Lots 4421-4539)
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Mining Publications (7)  [163451]2450 - Mining Publications (7) [163451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 mining publications. Butte Above and Below Ground. 6 California Journal of Mines and Geology 1942-43. 1942-43
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
Sold to s********o.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Prospecting and Assay Books (4)  [168321]2451 - Prospecting and Assay Books (4) [168321]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 prospecting and assay books. Prospector's Field Book and Guide by Osborn 1910, Prospecting for Gold and Silver in North America by Lakes 1896 ...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Smithsonite Ore Samples (2)  [170238]2452 - Smithsonite Ore Samples (2) [170238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Smithsonite ore samples from Cerro Gordo, Inyo County, California. Found by a professional collector, these samples measure 4"x 2.5"x 2.5&...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Gold/Silver Ore Specimens with Quartz Crystals, Unknown Locality  [132525]2453 - Gold/Silver Ore Specimens with Quartz Crystals, Unknown Locality [132525]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three chunks, one large and two small, of a gold/silver ore from an unknown locality. Silver is in the dark grey minerals (possibly argentite or acant
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 262.50 | Estimate : 525.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Silica Flux Ore, Kasuga Mine, Kagoshima Pref., Japan  [132373]2454 - Silica Flux Ore, Kasuga Mine, Kagoshima Pref., Japan [132373]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large sample of silica flux ore that has gold content of 0.09 oz/ton. This material could be used in the smelting of precious metal ores to help rem
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Gold and Silver Amalgam  [136191]2455 - Gold and Silver Amalgam [136191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Round container of 21.2 grams of gold and silver amalgam.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Assayer Kit, Technical Supply Co.   [168569]2456 - Assayer Kit, Technical Supply Co. [168569]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nearly complete assay kit in wood case by Technical Supply Co. of Scranton, PA. They are also known for drafting kits. Mortar and pestle, vials etc. 5
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Mercury Flask - Small, RARE!  [168911]2457 - Mercury Flask - Small, RARE! [168911]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small and rare mercury flask with cap on chain. 9.5x3.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 6****A for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Miner's Pocket Assay Weight Set  [168543]2458 - Miner's Pocket Assay Weight Set [168543]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown wood case with tweezers and 7 assay weights, .05-4 A T. Case 1.5x3.75x1.5". No maker mark.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Miner's Pocket Assay Weights in Wood Case  [168542]2459 - Miner's Pocket Assay Weights in Wood Case [168542]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small assay weights in unmarked brown wood case with tweezers. .05-29.1666 grams. Case 1.25x3x1.25", lid almost closes, may need adjustment.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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