Western Americana revisited at Holabird, June 15-18

Hopi coil Olla basket by Annette Nasafotie, estimated at $4,000-$6,000
Hopi coil Olla basket by Annette Nasafotie, estimated at $4,000-$6,000
Hopi coil Olla basket by Annette Nasafotie, estimated at $4,000-$6,000

RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections will burst into summer with a four-day High-Grade Auction, spanning Thursday, June 15 through Sunday, June 18, and starting each day at 8 am Pacific time. It features nearly 2,000 lots of mining collectibles, railroadiana, numismatics, Native and general Americana, philatelic, bottles, stocks, bonds, sports and art. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Holabird promised a four-day Big Bonanza, and delivered

Circa-1870s-1880s beaded buckskin vest made for a small child, $2,375
Circa-1870s-1880s beaded buckskin vest made for a small child, $2,375
Circa-1870s-1880s beaded buckskin vest made for a small child, $2,375

RENO, Nev. – An 1859 document dating to the beginning of the Comstock Lode silver rush in the U.S. and including mention of the most important mining claim – the Ophir – sold for $16,875 at a four-day Big Bonanza auction held March 30 through April 2 by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC.

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Holabird thrilled bidders with four days’ worth of prizes

Circa-1900 red mesa chief pattern rug, $4,000
Circa-1900 red mesa chief pattern rug, $4,000
Circa-1900 red mesa chief pattern rug, $4,000

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RENO, Nev. – An Ansel Adams-signed Yosemite photo from around 1959 sold for $38,750 at a four-day Western Frontiers auction held October 13-16 by Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC. The 2,100-lot sale featured Native and general Americana, mining material, numismatics, art, bottles, stocks and more.

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Holabird serves smorgasbord of bargains, June 2-5

Circular metal tip tray, probably late 19th century, est. $100-$150
Circular metal tip tray, probably late 19th century, est. $100-$150

RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will hold a four-day Minerals Galore & Western Americana Auction, June 2 through June 5, starting at 8 am Pacific time on all four days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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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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Holabird plans 3,200-lot auction spectacular, Oct. 28-Nov. 1

Hollow silver bead bear claw necklace with central turquoise cabochon, est. $2,000-$4,000
Hollow silver bead bear claw necklace with central turquoise cabochon, est. $2,000-$4,000
Bear claw necklace with central turquoise cabochon, est. $2,000-$4,000

RENO, Nev. – Holabird Western Americana Collections’ five-day Autumn Splendor Western Americana Auction, October 28-November 1, is packed with more than 3,200 lots of Americana, railroadiana, mining collectibles, numismatics, stock certificates, rare books, art and more. Bidding begins at 8 am Pacific time on all five days. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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