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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Watch Band and Ring [162680]3175 - Watch Band and Ring [162680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watch band features crushed coral inlaid in etched silver. Elegant design. Hallmarked "J.W.". Unusual ring is set with possibly Pilot Moun...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Women's Rings [185957]3176 - Women's Rings [185957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage Navajo women's rings: 1) Turquoise cluster , teardrop shape stoned, shadow box setting with silver feather design. size 5. 2) Turq...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Huge Rough Turquoise Stone Cuff [162658]3177 - Huge Rough Turquoise Stone Cuff [162658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly raw Kingman turquoise cuff and ring. Heavy cuff--turquoise stone set in twisted silver. 5.5" inner measure, 1.5" gap. Raw turquoi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M*****e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Lot Withdrawn3178 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Turquoise and Coral Cuff [162640]3179 - Turquoise and Coral Cuff [162640]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gallup, N.M.Heavy silver cuff with raw turquoise center stone and 10 graduated in size coral stones. Silver drops on silver cuff. 2.5" inside m...
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Estimate : 380.00 - 760.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Santo Domingo Heshi Necklace [185935]3180 - Santo Domingo Heshi Necklace [185935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Graduated bead size vintage Heishi necklace from Santo Domingo Pueblo. Natural turquoise, with spiny oyster and white onyx. Old style, strung on waxed
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********m for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Turquoise Heshi [185931]3181 - Turquoise Heshi [185931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Heshi, old style, strung on waxed cotton string. Silver beads on ends. 16" long. From Frank Lewton Collection. [Santo Domingo] [New Me...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*****m for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Vintage Heishi Necklaces [185953]3182 - Vintage Heishi Necklaces [185953]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Graduated turquoise Heishi beads with pendant of onyx and turquoise. Old style, strung on waxed string. 25" long. 2) Graduated turquoise bea...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Vintage Heshi Necklace [185925]3183 - Vintage Heshi Necklace [185925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Graduated sized beads with 3 larger center beads. Silver beads at ends. 15.5" long. Old style strung on waxed cotton. Possibly Kingman turquois...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Bird Inlay Rings [185946]3184 - Bird Inlay Rings [185946]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Zuni rings: 1) Quail inlaid with onyx, coral, turquoise, mother of pearl. Ver tight inly set in silver. 2) Owl--inlay of turquoise, onyx, mother
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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D. Kuhns Jewelry, 1975 [162648]3185 - D. Kuhns Jewelry, 1975 [162648]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zuni artist D. Kuhns--Large belt buckle (4.25" x 3.25") set with turquoise, coral, stamped silver dots set in silver. Ring set with turqu...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Dazzling Zuni ring [185927]3186 - Dazzling Zuni ring [185927]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful turquoise petit point cluster ring, oval shape-- 2.5" x 1.75". Hallmarked with "D" in a rectangle, attributed to Bessi...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to w**********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Frog Fetish Ring [162686]3187 - Frog Fetish Ring [162686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise frog fetish ring, Zuni, possibly made by Bernard Homer Sr., one of the most accomplished, widely respected elders in the Zuni Pueblo. Also
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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H-L Zunie Cuff and Ring [162649]3188 - H-L Zunie Cuff and Ring [162649]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H-L Zunie by the husband and wife silversmith team--Helen and Lincoln Zunie. Graphic, modern designed cuff and ring--turquoise, coral, onyx and mother
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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J. Quam Cuff [185965]3189 - J. Quam Cuff [185965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amazing Heavy J. Quam cuff. Center--carved bird and leaves in mother of pearl set in cut out onyx oval--silver leaves on top and bottomin cut-out scal
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
 
 
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Modern Style Zuni Inlay [162647]3190 - Modern Style Zuni Inlay [162647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two oval belt buckles, turquoise (possibly Ithaca Peak), Mother of pearl, onyx. modern designs. 2.5" x 2" and `2" x 1.5". One he...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 260.00
Sold to b**********s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Turquoise/Silver Cuff [185951]3191 - Turquoise/Silver Cuff [185951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning wide vintage cuff by Zuni artist Jobeth Mayes Maize (signed). Three rows of high domed cut turquoise, bordered on top and bottom by channel i
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Wayne Cheama Cuff [162650]3192 - Wayne Cheama Cuff [162650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise on one side, coral on the other, set into a sterling silver cuff by artist Wayne Cheama. This is a style he favors. Hallmarked "Wayne...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Zuni  Thunderbird Rings [162654]3193 - Zuni Thunderbird Rings [162654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Zuni Thunderbird Inlay rings--appear to be same maker, no hallmarks. One Zuni mother of pearl inlay ring. Ring sizes as pictured from left to righ
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Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to W***o for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Rings [162632]3194 - Zuni Inlay Rings [162632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rings: 1) Petit point diamond shaped turquoise stones. Size 6.25. 2) Rectangular turquoise /silver inlay ring, hallmarked "OWL", siz...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Zuni Inlay Rings [185949]3195 - Zuni Inlay Rings [185949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Zuni Sunface--onyx, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl 2) Modern mosaic design--onyx, coral, turquoise, mother of pearl.v 3) Modern graphic design,
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Zuni Men's Inlay Rings [162687]3196 - Zuni Men's Inlay Rings [162687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rectangular rings, look to be same maker--no hallmark. Beautifully made--stones appear to wrap around to the sides of each heavy silver ring. On
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Zuni Needle Point Rings [185945]3197 - Zuni Needle Point Rings [185945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage rings: 1) Elongated flower with twisted wire. 2) Oval floral, two points are green. 3) Half turquoise points, half are coral. Ring sizes
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Zuni Petit and Needle Point [185967]3198 - Zuni Petit and Needle Point [185967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Watch tips, turquoise petit point--two rows each tip. 2) Turquoise needle point ring, size 8. 3) Small turquoise petit point ring, size 5. From Fra
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to n**********i for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Zuni Petit Point  [162641]3199 - Zuni Petit Point [162641]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces: 1) Vintage ring, , size 6, no maker's mark. 2) Part of a petit point bracelet--4 oval flowers. Marked D. Besslente, possibly Marie D...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Zuni Sunface Bolo [185939]3200 - Zuni Sunface Bolo [185939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Channel inlay on fabulous Zuni Sunface bolo--3" diameter. Black onyx, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl. Black leather ties, silver tips....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Zuni turquoise Inlay [162653]3201 - Zuni turquoise Inlay [162653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise inlay set in silver with stamped edges on each ring. Same maker. Hallmark on one ring is "L W". Probably a wedding set. Ring siz...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*****e for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Zuni Watch Tips, Ring [185920]3202 - Zuni Watch Tips, Ring [185920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watch tips--turquoise and mother of pearl in checkerboard pattern inlay. Woman's ring--mother of pearl inlay. Size 6.25 From Frank Lewton Collec...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Men's Rings [162631]3203 - Men's Rings [162631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two men's rings: 1) Zuni turquoise, mother of pearl, and onyx inlay--large, modern design. Hallmarked "B" and rest is unreadable. 2) P...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to P******y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Turquoise Stretch Belt [185952]3204 - Turquoise Stretch Belt [185952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise and silver woman's stretch belt--retangular cut turquoise stones etched silver between double rows of turquoise. 24" unstretched....
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Navajo Turquoise Men's Rings (2) [186105]3205 - Navajo Turquoise Men's Rings (2) [186105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two men's large Navajo turquoise rings with brown matrix (1) size. 6.5, stone and setting 45 mm x 35mm; (2) size. 9.25, stone and setting 40 mm...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to n**********i for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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18k And Sterling Lama Necklace [176282]3206 - 18k And Sterling Lama Necklace [176282]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pounded sterling silver medallion which is stamped 18k and a faint 925 sterling mark along with some other obscure letter markings, looks to
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bumble Bee Jasper Necklace Set [176270]3207 - Bumble Bee Jasper Necklace Set [176270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful matched Navajo made Bumble Bee Jasper necklace and earring set, the pendant hangs from an 18î three strand jet black bead n...
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Carico Lake Green turquoise [186534]3208 - Carico Lake Green turquoise [186534]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cut and polished green turquoise cabs from Carico lake, Lander Co., NV from the Frank Lewton Collection, 1970s. 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 and 1/2 x 7/8&qu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to P********c.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Carved Figural Turquoise and Nugget Turquoise Necklace [186065]3209 - Carved Figural Turquoise and Nugget Turquoise Necklace [186065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular carved turquoise "leaf" or flattened spruce cone (3.5" long, 2" wide, 3/4" thick) made of turquoise with black ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Carved Turquoise Bolo in Complex Silver Setting, 1975 [186283]3210 - Carved Turquoise Bolo in Complex Silver Setting, 1975 [186283]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another spectacular bolo from the Frank Lewton Collection, signed by the carver and silversmith. This piece has a light colored Morenci turquoise carv
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to T********2 for (2,100.00 + 525.00BP) = 2,625.00
 
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Choice Polished Turquoise  (11) [186469]3211 - Choice Polished Turquoise (11) [186469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular group of sky blue turquoise with red-brown spider web matrix, about 38.5 gm total weight. Another small bag with identical turquoise label
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Coral & Turquoise Rings (4) [186426]3212 - Coral & Turquoise Rings (4) [186426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four silver rings: kidney shaped coral, about size 5; two turquoise and one coral stone, about size 7; one coral, one turquoise stone with leaf
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**********i for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Deep Blue turquoise Nuggets [186537]3213 - Deep Blue turquoise Nuggets [186537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice deep blue turquoise nuggets, not drilled plus about 10 g of tiny cabs, many locations. 35 grams overall. a nice group of small polished stones
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Deep Blue Turquoise Rings [185938]3214 - Deep Blue Turquoise Rings [185938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rings: 1) Melinda Bouillon, Santo Domingo Ring--Large turquoise stone with two small coral rounds. Shadow box setting. 2) Rose Montoya, Santo Do
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Double Frog Fetish Ring [185947]3215 - Double Frog Fetish Ring [185947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zuni/Navajo Carved frog fetishes raised setting above shadow box in very heavy silver. Sides of ring are etched. From Frank Lewton Collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n**********i for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Doublet Rings [162688]3216 - Doublet Rings [162688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four rings: 1) Zuni inlay with 4 turquoise stones. 2) Hallmark ZME, Zuni mosaic inlay--coral turquoise, onyx, malachite, mother of pearl--gorgeous. 3)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Elongated Turquoise Silver Rings [186440]3217 - Elongated Turquoise Silver Rings [186440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two long turquoise stones set in silver: one 2 1/2 inches, engraved "RJ"; one is 1 1/2 inches marked "L W A Y". Both rings are ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to P******y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Elongated Turquoise Silver Rings (3) [186442]3218 - Elongated Turquoise Silver Rings (3) [186442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three elongated turquoise silver rings, each about 1 1/2 inches long. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 7, 5, 6
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Exceptional Blue Turquoise Polished Stones (8) [186467]3219 - Exceptional Blue Turquoise Polished Stones (8) [186467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptional blue spider web with two equally exceptional green turquoise stones. All cut and polished. Includes two Red Mountain pieces. Smallest 1/...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Exquisite Zuni Silver and Precious Stone Pictorial Watchband [186520]3220 - Exquisite Zuni Silver and Precious Stone Pictorial Watchband [186520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning and remarkable heavy silver watch band bracelet. Inlaid Arizona Cardinal in Red Coral on black branches on turquoise tears as leaves. The wri
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Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimate : 2,800.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Five Vintage Coral Rings [162652]3221 - Five Vintage Coral Rings [162652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
three are Navajo and two are from Zuni. Large Navajo ring set with 4 coral stones, in oval shadow box. Bothe Zuni rings are inlay--coral in silver. Ri
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Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to d*****C for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Floral Pattern Ring and Bracelet Group, Navajo. [186521]3222 - Floral Pattern Ring and Bracelet Group, Navajo. [186521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice trio. All unsigned. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 6.5, 5 Frank Lewton Collection 1970's
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*****e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Four Turquoise Rings [185922]3223 - Four Turquoise Rings [185922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four rings, possibly Sleeping Beauty Turquoise or one might be Bisbee. 1) Man's ring, deep blue, rectangular setting, etching on sides.Hallmarke...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Globe Polished Cabochons, larger [186533]3224 - Globe Polished Cabochons, larger [186533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 8 x 10mm to 9 x 12mm turquoise stones from Globe AZ, 53 stones, all polished. Perfect for the jeweler. Frank Lewton Collection, 1970s.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to G********a.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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