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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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California Beer Bottle Trio [184790]1330 - California Beer Bottle Trio [184790]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 amber California beer bottles. 11.25" A. W. Kenison Co./Auburn/Cal. 9.75" swingtop Kirchner & Mante//Oakland Cal. 11.5" Santa C...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 90.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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California Blob Soda's Large Size (3) [185163]1331 - California Blob Soda's Large Size (3) [185163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three nice clean quart aqua blob sodas from the Napa Sonoma region. 1.) Bartlet Springs Mineral Water, c1885-95 in circular slug plate 2.) Adam...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to h********t.. for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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California Crown Soda group (7) [185137]1332 - California Crown Soda group (7) [185137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
a) JF, Woodland, aqua, VF b) Los Gatos Soda works (wolf), aqua, VF c) Oakland Pioneer Soda (pic seltzer), aqua, vf Crockett Soda works (rare), VF, aqu
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Estimate : 110.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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California Whiskey Fifths, 4 Different [185037]1333 - California Whiskey Fifths, 4 Different [185037]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 California Whiskey fifths. Amber Barnett 227 I. D E Turk/Wm. Hoelscher & Co./Successors/San Francisco/Cal. Yellow amber Barnett #436 c. 1900 E...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
Sold to F****e for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Central Valley Blob Soda Pair [185138]1334 - Central Valley Blob Soda Pair [185138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
a) P & B, Colusa, blue aqua, not cleaned, minor lip roughness b) F.M., Modesto, "Benicia stain" (Classic)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m****y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Mother Lode Soda pair [185130]1335 - Mother Lode Soda pair [185130]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mother Lode soda bottle pair. Leonard/ Sonora, hutch, aqua, lip chip. Sequoia/ Angels (camp), crown, aqua, VF.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to h********t.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Nabob and Thistledew Whiskey Bottle Pair [184670]1336 - Nabob and Thistledew Whiskey Bottle Pair [184670]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two applied top whiskey bottles, Nabob (c1878-1890) and Thistledew (c 1882-1890). Nabob is medium amber, clean and bright. Thistledew is yellow-amber,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to S********o.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Sonoma County Medicine Collection (13) [185166]1337 - Sonoma County Medicine Collection (13) [185166]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
GA Riggins, St Helena, two sizes, one with lip chip; Dignan Santa Rosa with lip chip; Fraze Santa Rosa 7" tall a beauty; War Boys 9 of them in ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*****0 for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Hildebrandt, Posner Amber SIXTH, Very Rare! [184935]1338 - Hildebrandt, Posner Amber SIXTH, Very Rare! [184935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare early amber Hildebrandt, Posner & Co./S. F. sixth. 11.5". No apparent chips or cracks. [San Francisco]
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to B*******n for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Wolter's Bros. Yellow Green Whiskey Bottle, Very Rare [184955]1339 - Wolter's Bros. Yellow Green Whiskey Bottle, Very Rare [184955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare yellow green, Wolter's Bros/& Co/115 and 117/Front St/S. F. No apparent chips or cracks. [San Francisco]
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Start Price : 0.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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