Holabird delivered five days of Western treasures in fall sale

Hollow silver bead necklace with six bear claws capped with silver adornments, plus a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562
Hollow silver bead necklace with six bear claws capped with silver adornments, plus a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562
Hollow silver bead necklace with six silver-adorned bear claws and a central turquoise cabochon, $1,562

RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections’ five-day Autumn Splendor Western Americana Auction, held October 28-November 1, contained more than 3,200 lots of Americana, railroadiana, mining collectibles, numismatics, stock certificates, rare books and art. By the time it was all over, the auction had grossed about $500,000.

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Trove of Tom Thumb material enlivens Potter & Potter ‘Oddities’ sale

Circa-1863 ambrotype of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren's wedding, estimated at $1,200-$1,800
Circa-1863 ambrotype of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren's wedding, estimated at $1,200-$1,800
Circa-1863 ambrotype of Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren’s wedding, estimated at $1,200-$1,800

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce a 760-lot Circus, Sideshow, & Oddities for June 26 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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