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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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Lilienthal Amber side strap Flask, Very Rare [185045]1310 - Lilienthal Amber side strap Flask, Very Rare [185045]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas # 23, unlisted in his 1st edition as this is a variant with stipples along flanks of embossed circle. See photo. No apparent chips or cracks. T
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M. Greenberg Medium Amber Bourbon Fifth [185041]1311 - M. Greenberg Medium Amber Bourbon Fifth [185041]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare version of Barnett 536 in medium amber, 4 piece mold with applied top. M. Greenberg & Co./Old/Judge/Ky/Bourbon/San Francisco. No apparent ...
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Old Gilt Edge Bourbon Deep Amber Fifth [184777]1312 - Old Gilt Edge Bourbon Deep Amber Fifth [184777]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Thomas 167,"A" variant in choice deep medium amber with bold embossing. Old Gilt Edge/ Bourbon/Wichman & Lutgen/Sole Agents/San F...
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Peerless Whiskey Amber Fifth, Rare [184936]1313 - Peerless Whiskey Amber Fifth, Rare [184936]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare amber Peerless Whiskey/Wolf Wreden Co./Sole Agents/S. F. fifth. No apparent chips or cracks. [San Francisco]
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Phoenix Old Bourbon Amber Coffin Flask, Half Pint [185031]1314 - Phoenix Old Bourbon Amber Coffin Flask, Half Pint [185031]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas #31 c. 1888-95 amber coffin half pint flask. Phoenix/Old/Bourbon/Naber, Alfs & Brune/San Francisco/Sole Proprts. Bold strike. No apparent...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to m****y for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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S H M Old Bourbon Amber Fifth, Very Rare! [184954]1315 - S H M Old Bourbon Amber Fifth, Very Rare! [184954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare, S. H. M/Superior/Trade Mark/Old Bourbon. This is a choice Western Whiskey. Produced by J C Wilmerding, a philanthropist and influential mem
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,800.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,250.00
 
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San Francisco Beer Bottle Collection, 7 [185028]1316 - San Francisco Beer Bottle Collection, 7 [185028]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 San Francisco amber beer bottles. John Rapp & Son/S. F Cal 8" and 11.5". Fredericksburg/Bottling Co. S. F. 11.25". Swingtops-Ta...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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San Francisco Blob Soda group (5) [185132]1317 - San Francisco Blob Soda group (5) [185132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of five different classic San Francisco blob top soda bottles. a) Eastern Cider, dark amber, lip chip b) Classen, blue aqua, surface wear c) Emp
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to m****y for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Spruance, Stanley Amber Whiskey Fifth [184939]1318 - Spruance, Stanley Amber Whiskey Fifth [184939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Applied top Spruance Stanley & Co. amber fifth. This brand was very popular in Western mining camps. No apparent chips or cracks. [San Francis...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 325.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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T H Fall Amber Bourbon Bottle and Etched Shot Glass, Rare [184938]1319 - T H Fall Amber Bourbon Bottle and Etched Shot Glass, Rare [184938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare c. 1896 Barnett #348 amber 10", T. H. Fall/Spring '92 Bourbon/Hildebrandt, Posner & Co./S. F. plus gilt rim Mazeppa/Hildebrandt, P...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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