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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location3555 Airway Drive Suite 308, Reno, Nevada, 89511, United States In Person PreviewPreview

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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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Crown Distilleries, 3 Different Whiskeys [185020]1300 - Crown Distilleries, 3 Different Whiskeys [185020]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 different. Light amber screw top, Crown Distilleries/Company, rare mini with tooled top, 5.5". Fifth, screw tooled top in light amber, this i...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m****y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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D Chesney Clear Coffin Whiskey Flask, Pint [184947]1301 - D Chesney Clear Coffin Whiskey Flask, Pint [184947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear 1893 Thomas 286, half pint, D. Chesney/113 Grant Ave./125 1/2 Sixth St./S. F. This is an unlisted address. Thomas discusses the pumpkin seed and
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 5****s for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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F. Chevalier Amber Fifths, 2 Different [185040]1302 - F. Chevalier Amber Fifths, 2 Different [185040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red amber 4 piece mold with unlisted applied top, F. Chevalier & Co./Liquor Dealers/San Francisco 11.75". Amber inside screw tooled top F....
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m****y for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Fredericksburg Beer Bottles, Red and Green [185025]1303 - Fredericksburg Beer Bottles, Red and Green [185025]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
11.5" pair, deep red and green. Fredericksburg/Bottling Co. S. F./This Bottle Not/To Be Sold. No apparent chips or cracks. [San Francisco]
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to m****y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Goldberg Bowen Whiskey Pair [185036]1304 - Goldberg Bowen Whiskey Pair [185036]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear pint Shoo Fly, Goldberg Bowen/& Co./Wine Merchants/San Francisco. Rare Barnett #297 2 town amber bulge neck Goldberg Bowen/San Francisco/O...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Henley's Wild Grape Root IXL Bitters [184980]1305 - Henley's Wild Grape Root IXL Bitters [184980]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic tall aqua 1870s bitters found throughout California and Nevada mining camps in particular. This one is medium blue aqua. Made by Langley and M
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********o.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Hilbert Bros. Amber Fifth [184951]1306 - Hilbert Bros. Amber Fifth [184951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare amber 4 panel fifth, Hilbert Bros./Wine/and/Liquor/Merchants/101 Powell st./San Francisco/Cal. No apparent chips or cracks. Top has some wear.
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to m****y for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Hildebrand, Posner Pumpkinseed Half Pint [184948]1307 - Hildebrand, Posner Pumpkinseed Half Pint [184948]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas 102. Clear pumpkinseed half pint, Hildebrand, Posner & Co./S. F. Hard to see professionally repaired top roll, otherwise a choice display...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to F****e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Doyle's Hop Bitters Pair (2) [184987]1308 - Doyle's Hop Bitters Pair (2) [184987]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different Doyle's Hop listed as D93 in Ring-Ham. the red amber has large letters on shoulder, and the yellow amber has small letters on shou...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to S*****8 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Lilienthal Amber Teardrop Flask, Very Rare [185043]1309 - Lilienthal Amber Teardrop Flask, Very Rare [185043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare Thomas #26 Lilienthal amber teardrop c. 1876-80 flask. In the first edition of Thomas he only notes a version with different stippling, see
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Start Price : 0.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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