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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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Hist. Flask, Westford Glass, Wheat Sheaf [184940]1340 - Hist. Flask, Westford Glass, Wheat Sheaf [184940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dark amber, Westford Glass Co./Westford/Conn//picttorial wheat sheafs. Flat bottom, 7.5". No apparent chips or cracks.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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G O Blake's Bourbon Amber Fifth Bottle [184952]1341 - G O Blake's Bourbon Amber Fifth Bottle [184952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amber fifth, G. O. Blake's/Bourbon Co. KY./Whisky/Miller Stewart & Co./Louisville Ky// G. O. Blake's/Whisky with pictorial Bourbon barre...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to o******w for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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J H Cutter Whiskey Bottles, 3, and 2 Shotglasses [185049]1342 - J H Cutter Whiskey Bottles, 3, and 2 Shotglasses [185049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Barnett 215 applied top amber O K Cutter. Barnett #199, star on crown, applied top, A No 1 on back shoulder, no circle and J F Cutter/Whiskey/E. Marti
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to 9*****H for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Jesse Moore Amber Whiskey Collection, 5 Different [185030]1343 - Jesse Moore Amber Whiskey Collection, 5 Different [185030]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 different amber Jesse Moore. Barnett #513 applied top, red amber. Barnett #514 tooled top. Barnett #517 light amber tool top, Barnett #517 dark red
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****H for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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West India Stomach Bitters Bottle [185039]1344 - West India Stomach Bitters Bottle [185039]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W 79 in Ring/Ham. Yellow amber, applied top, West India/Stomach Bitters//St. Louis Mo. Will benefit from a proper cleaning. No apparent chips or crack
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to F****e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Reno, Nevada Seltzer Bottles (2) [183233]1345 - Reno, Nevada Seltzer Bottles (2) [183233]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of acid etched one-liter seltzer bottles from Reno, Nevada. The first: acid etched on the front of the bottle in block letters, CRYSTAL / RENO,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Wieland Bottling Works Seltzer Pair [183713]1346 - Wieland Bottling Works Seltzer Pair [183713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of clear seltzers, around 11.75" tall. Wieland/Bottling Works/Reno, Nev. with 1.75" base piece not present. They were in operation fr...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Coppin's Mineral Water 1 Gallon Bottle [178113]1347 - Coppin's Mineral Water 1 Gallon Bottle [178113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 gallon Coppin's Mineral Water/Tungsten, Nevada paper label bottle. Thought to be a unique example. 12" tall with screwcap. Residue inside...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 80.00
Sold to w**********e for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Whiskey-Thos. Taylor, Virginia, N. Yellow Whiskey Bottle Fifth [184671]1348 - Whiskey-Thos. Taylor, Virginia, N. Yellow Whiskey Bottle Fifth [184671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful yellow-amber example of this exceedingly rare and popular western whiskey bottle. In my Nevada History Through Glass (2012), twenty page
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Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimate : 8,000.00 - 14,000.00
 
 
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Gus A Krenkle Seltzer Bottle Pair [183712]1349 - Gus A Krenkle Seltzer Bottle Pair [183712]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
G. A. K./Winnemucca 9.75" and G. A. K. 9.25" clear seltzer bottles without siphons. In July 1887, Krenkle opened the Humboldt Soda and Bot...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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