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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Sterling Silver 6 Forks, 7.26 Troy oz. [183698]1440 - Sterling Silver 6 Forks, 7.26 Troy oz. [183698]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 salad forks, marked W and Frank M Whiting. Engraved with unknown P. 7.26 Troy oz, equal to $228.60 at today's Silver spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Bowl by N S [184148]1441 - Sterling Silver Bowl by N S [184148]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10.5" Sterling silver bowl by NS.12.025 Troy oz gross. Melt of $379 at today's silver spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Candelabra Parts [183807]1442 - Sterling Silver Candelabra Parts [183807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Broken candelabra with Sterling silver parts, with weighted base and top. Total weight unknown.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Candy Dishes, Oak Leaf Design - 2 [138343]1443 - Sterling Silver Candy Dishes, Oak Leaf Design - 2 [138343]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Sterling silver candy dishes in the shape of large oak leaves. No maker mark, but STERLING is stamped into the back of the stems. Each weighs more
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Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
Sold to G******c for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Sterling Silver Dish [183811]1444 - Sterling Silver Dish [183811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Weighted Sterling silver candy dish. 6.22 troy oz net weight. $196 melt as of today's spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 145.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware with Same Pattern, 9 [183704]1445 - Sterling Silver Flatware with Same Pattern, 9 [183704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 knife, 1 ladle, 5 spoons and 1 fork with the same pattern, marked RW. All Sterling silver. 9.81 Troy oz. Equal to $309 at today's silver spot ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (155.00 + 38.75BP) = 193.75
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware, 15.74 Troy Oz. [183706]1446 - Sterling Silver Flatware, 15.74 Troy Oz. [183706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked Silver silver. 6 knives with Sterling blades, 1 butter spreader, 1 serving fork, 1 spoon, 10 forks. 15.74 Troy oz. equal to $495.61 at toda...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware, 5.79 Troy oz [183708]1447 - Sterling Silver Flatware, 5.79 Troy oz [183708]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver flatware from a Southern California family. 2 RW marked salad forks monogrammed L for Ethelbert Leslie. 2 RW marked knife handles and
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware, Holabird Family, c1875-1935 [186284]1448 - Sterling Silver Flatware, Holabird Family, c1875-1935 [186284]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of mixed sterling silver flatware from the historical Holabird family of California. The group includes soup spoons, butter knives, salad
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Start Price : 2,100.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Forks and Spoons, 14.41 Troy Oz [183707]1449 - Sterling Silver Forks and Spoons, 14.41 Troy Oz [183707]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked Sterling silver. 3 tablespoons, 5 forks. 14.41 Troy oz. Equal to $454 at today's silver spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Gorham Plate, 5.35 Troy oz. [183809]1450 - Sterling Silver Gorham Plate, 5.35 Troy oz. [183809]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorham Sterling serving silver plate with H for Holabird engraving. 5.35 Troy oz gross. $169 melt based on today's spot silver price of $31.50/o...
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Presidential Flatware, 16.17 Troy oz [183709]1451 - Sterling Silver Presidential Flatware, 16.17 Troy oz [183709]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gorham Sterling silver flatware with presidential pattern. 6 knives with Sterling handles, 5 forks, 1 spoon. 16.17 Troy oz. Equal to $509 at today&#...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 550.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Salt Shakers, 5 [183803]1452 - Sterling Silver Salt Shakers, 5 [183803]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 Sterling silver salt shakers in 2 sizes.
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Serving Plate [183703]1453 - Sterling Silver Serving Plate [183703]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10.75" Sterling silver round serving plate. 429.3 grams, 12.73 oz gross. $401 of melt at todays silver spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Shot Glass and Bowl [183810]1454 - Sterling Silver Shot Glass and Bowl [183810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 Sterling silver items. Weighted shot glass that was used as a candle holder. 4" bowl with hand hammered effect. Engraved Timothy Marshall Hol...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon New York Press Club  [185322]1455 - Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon New York Press Club [185322]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver souvenir spoon engraved The New York Press Club. Four inches long; 8.6 grams. The New York Press Club founded more than 100 years ago,
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Spoons, 12, 6.3 Troy oz [183800]1456 - Sterling Silver Spoons, 12, 6.3 Troy oz [183800]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
12 pre 1900 same pattern Sterling silver spoons. Marked Welsh and Payne, M F & Co., A Skinner & Co., 5x H T Jarecki-1 with bent bowl, 2x T ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 220.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Table Pieces, Historical [186386]1457 - Sterling Silver Table Pieces, Historical [186386]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large group of sterling (all marked as such) from the Holabird family, Wm. H. Holabird, Harry G. and Timothy M, c 1875-1935. Many pieces carry the...
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Start Price : 2,100.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Utensil Assortment, 43.54 Troy oz [183801]1458 - Sterling Silver Utensil Assortment, 43.54 Troy oz [183801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of mismatched Sterling silver utensils containing 43.54 Troy oz of silver. Equal to $1372 at today's silver spot price of $31.50/oz. ...
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,600.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Weighted Bowl [183806]1459 - Sterling Silver Weighted Bowl [183806]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3.5x6." Sterling silver weighted bowl on a pedestal. 5.671 Troy oz gross, $179 melt value at today's silver spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 140.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
 
 
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