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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Silver Plate Table Top Serving Platter Trio [183701]1430 - Silver Plate Table Top Serving Platter Trio [183701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 silver plate table top serving platters with fancy designs. About 10.5"
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Triple Candelabra Pair & 2 Snuffers [183714]1431 - Silver Plate Triple Candelabra Pair & 2 Snuffers [183714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of silver plate triple candelabras with 2 snuffers, 14.25x12.5".
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Trophy Bowls, 3 [183808]1432 - Silver Plate Trophy Bowls, 3 [183808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 silver plate Trophy bowls awarded to Robin Holabird. 4.25", 2x 6".
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Water Pitchers Pair [183715]1433 - Silver Plate Water Pitchers Pair [183715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of silver plate water pitchers. One is very old and pre 1800, the other one is c. 1930. 8.25" with brown wood? handle. 8.5" metal han...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate, 14 Pieces [183719]1434 - Silver Plate, 14 Pieces [183719]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 smaller silver plate pieces, largest is gravy boat, 2x4x7". 8x 2.75" coasters with glass substrate condition issues but have good top a...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate, 9 Pieces [183720]1435 - Silver Plate, 9 Pieces [183720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 silver plate items. 4x 5.25" mini trays, 5.5x7x12" handled tray, 2.5x6" bowl, 2x 7" plates-one with feet, 8" plate. ...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate, 9 Pieces [183721]1436 - Silver Plate, 9 Pieces [183721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 silver plate items. Largest is 8.25x8.25" pitcher. Smaller items are 2x 2 handled bowl on base, 2x small handled candy bowls?, pitchers, etc....
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plated Engraved Serving Bowl [183222]1437 - Silver Plated Engraved Serving Bowl [183222]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1900-20 silver plate engraved serving bowl with handles. Grape bunch exterior decoration. Marked on bottom Academy Silver on Copper. 5x12". ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Silver Spoons Marked German/Brazil Silver (18) [181217]1438 - Silver Spoons Marked German/Brazil Silver (18) [181217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavily used William Rogers German silver spoons, spoons marked Brazil Silver. 11 teaspoons; 6 table spoons, one lonely fork
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Sterling Flatware Serving Pieces (4) [186062]1439 - Sterling Flatware Serving Pieces (4) [186062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four sterling silver flatware serving pieces, various patterns, all about 9" long. Bigelow, Kennedy & Co., A. Powell & Co.(2), Shreve &...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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