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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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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