American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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A Sale of National Treasures!
Wow! We’ve got one of our largest sales ever, covering too many categories to list.
The sale has many major collections, all new to the marketplace. Let’s take a look at a few:
Coins and Currency: The American History Collection continues with some of America’s first gold coins, proof coins and great rarities. In addition, the Confederate currency collection is one of the best to hit the market in a long time. Our collector started in the 1960s, and the collection has not seen the light of day in decades, all “fresh.” We will be at the ANA National Coin show in Chicago, August 6-9 with some of the best pieces. Come see us!
Native American Jewelry: There has been a major collection of American turquoise in Native American art in jewelry form since the 1970s hiding in the Midwest for almost fifty years … until now! With more than 300 lots comprised of about 1000 pieces, you’ll see the art of Zuni and Navajo artists at their finest.
Turquoise and raw western gems. We have a collection of raw gem material from many western turquoise mines, all collected before 1980, including a sample of a large amount of the famous No. 8 mine in eastern Nevada.
The Tahoe/Reno Western Art Collection. This amazing collection of high quality bronzes and western oils will knock you across the room. Simply world-class and stunning at every turn.
Art Nouveau. A world-class collection of original vintage art nouveau post cards, including the famous Alphonse Mucha. Nothing like this has been up for sale in many decades. You’ll see more here than in any of the three Mucha exhibits in Mucha’s home town of Prague!
Levi Strauss and miner’s pants. We’ve got a new discovery from Utah and Idaho of about 15 pairs of miner’s pants from the c1875-1890 period, many of which are makes and models not seen before. Sorry- no Levi pants, but there is a signed (autographed) Levi Strauss check at the end of the section!
Antique Western Bottles! A great offering from two collections, highlighted by a Thomas Taylor, Virginia, N. and a new 1850’s California soda discovery.
Western Antiquities. Too many to mention. Don’t miss the 1850s daguerreotype of a group of miners with their sluice box near Placerville in excellent condition.
Eastern Watercolor Art of China. A fabulous selection from a private collection of Qin Wei, known in China as a “National Treasure.” Only one of his pieces resides today in an American museum. Don’t miss your chance at these quintessentially eye-catching art.
UNCLAIMED MERCHANDISE: In the event that a successful bidder has paid in full for their merchandise but fails to settle outstanding shipping invoices or make arrangements for merchandise pickup within 60 days, HWAC reserves the right to declare the merchandise forfeited. This forfeiture will result in the merchandise becoming the property of HWAC and the successful bidder shall have no claim to or rights over the forfeited merchandise.
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Navajo Coral Bracelet with Coral and Turquoise Rings (2) [186215]3395 - Navajo Coral Bracelet with Coral and Turquoise Rings (2) [186215]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo coral shadowbox rope design bracelet. JM mark on inside of bracelet. One shadowbox rope design with feather coral/turquoise ring. No mark
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to G********a.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Zuni Deep Sky Blue Matching Ring, Watch Band [186479]3396 - Zuni Deep Sky Blue Matching Ring, Watch Band [186479]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's ring with classic nine stone mosaic, size 11. Old style women's watch band. Lastly, a modern style watch band with Kingman turquoise. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Zuni Fetish Necklaces (3) [186631]3397 - Zuni Fetish Necklaces (3) [186631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Zuni fetish necklaces, birds and fish, mother of pearl, light brown coral,e tc. please see photo. Frank Lewton Collection, 1970s.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Navajo High Quality Watch Bracelet with Turquoise [186519]3398 - Navajo High Quality Watch Bracelet with Turquoise [186519]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo High Quality Watch Bracelet with Turquoise, Coral, and Gold Lip Mother of Pearl, signed JW. Exquisite! Frank Lewton Collection 1970's. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Zuni Inlaid Channel Turquoise Ring Trio [186210]3399 - Zuni Inlaid Channel Turquoise Ring Trio [186210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three classic Zuni silver rings with sky blue turquoise inlay, one with mother, of pearl in 3 x 3 stone matrix. Unsigned. The sizes are 6 1/2, 7 3/4
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Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to G********a.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Bolo and Ring [186222]3400 - Zuni Inlay Bolo and Ring [186222]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zuni inlay bolo tie 2.25 x 1.5 inches. Indian headdress design, with carved feathers very detailed. Made with onyx, mother of pearl, turquoise and c
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
Sold to s***3 for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Channel Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, and Mother of Pearl Rings (4) [186100]3401 - Zuni Inlay Channel Turquoise, Coral, Onyx, and Mother of Pearl Rings (4) [186100]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Zuni Inlay Channel rings with turquoise, coral, onyx, and Mother of Pearl featuring stone-to-stone inlay. (1) ring size. 5.5, 18 mm x 20 mm; (2)
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Zuni Inlay Ring by Zeno & Maryann Edaaki (3) [186149]3402 - Zuni Inlay Ring by Zeno & Maryann Edaaki (3) [186149]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group of three rings includes a turquoise inlay ring signed by Zeno & Maryann Elaaki about size 9 (ref. art-amerindien.com/hallmark). Anoth...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Rings (2) and Coral Ring (1) [186214]3403 - Zuni Inlay Rings (2) and Coral Ring (1) [186214]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zuni rings. One is a coral cluster ring with the "ME ZUNI" mark inside. One ring is a channel cluster combination with a sun face, inlay...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Rings Five [186130]3404 - Zuni Inlay Rings Five [186130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are five Zuni inlay rings in this group. Only one is marked: HY for Hubert Yowytewa in a shadowbox design setting mother of pearl ends with cora
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G********a.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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