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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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Wichman & Lutgen Clear Coffin Pint Flask [185035]1320 - Wichman & Lutgen Clear Coffin Pint Flask [185035]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear coffin pint flask. Wichman & Lutgen/Old/Gilt Edge/OK/Bourbon/Sole Agents. S.F. No apparent chips or cracks. [San Francisco]
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to F****e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Wormser Bros. Pint Flask, Light Yellow Amber [185044]1321 - Wormser Bros. Pint Flask, Light Yellow Amber [185044]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas #46, c. 1867-72 light yellow amber pint flask, Wormser Bros./San Francisco. This brand found in most Nevada and Cerro Gordo mining camps.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to f*****E for (150.00 + 0.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Santa Clara Black Stoneware Quartet (4) [183674]1322 - Santa Clara Black Stoneware Quartet (4) [183674]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Etched bowl 4 1/4" tall, 6" diameter, JMacia signed on bottom 2.) Three dimensional arrow pattern bowl 3" high 5" diameter,...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sonoma County Soda group (8) [185131]1323 - Sonoma County Soda group (8) [185131]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Eight embossed sodas from Sonoma County, land of Chardonnay and pinot Noir! a) Lytton, 2 varieties, one stained, aqua, blob b) Brandt, Healdsburg, cro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*******2 for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Edward Oullahan Shoo Fly, Half Pint [184944]1324 - Edward Oullahan Shoo Fly, Half Pint [184944]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear 1886 half pint Edward Oullahan Shoo Fly. Thomas #49. Edward Oullahan/Trade Mark/pictorial bear/Pioneer/Liquor House/Stockton, Cala.No apparent c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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J C Whelan Clear Coffin, Half Pint [184949]1325 - J C Whelan Clear Coffin, Half Pint [184949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Thomas 480, clear J. C. Whelan/C B 1878 XX/Ukiah, Cal. half pint Shoo Fly. No apparent chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Ukiah Soda Bottle Group (3) [185134]1326 - Ukiah Soda Bottle Group (3) [185134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two G. W. Epler aqua hutch, chip. One Ukiah Brewing Co., aqua crown, VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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W A Clear Hoffman Clear Half Pint Shoo Fly [184946]1327 - W A Clear Hoffman Clear Half Pint Shoo Fly [184946]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Clear Thomas 330, W. H. Hoffman/Importer/Ukiah Cal. half pint Shoo Fly. No apparent chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********e for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Bay Area Drug Store Bottles (11) [185167]1328 - Bay Area Drug Store Bottles (11) [185167]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 different towns in this collection. San rafael Sanatorium; Caldicott Berkley; Vallejo Drug; Riley, San Jose; Lynch San Leandro; Kirkland, Oakland; M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to C*****r for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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California & Oregon Bottles, 5 [184789]1329 - California & Oregon Bottles, 5 [184789]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Here is one we have never seen before, clear crown top Oceano Water/Reg./Aquamarine Co,/San Francisco, 9.5". Amber Witter/Springs/Water, 9"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
Sold to w**********e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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