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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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Ladies Leg Bitters Pair (2) [184985]1390 - Ladies Leg Bitters Pair (2) [184985]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two choice and classic 1860s Ladies Leg Bitters. Reeds Bitters, applied top R27 in Ring-Ham; Beautiful grass green, No name, possibly found in Grass V
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to F*****a for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Large antique food bottle collection [181317]1391 - Large antique food bottle collection [181317]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large collection of about 50 antique food bottles. These are bottles of all sorts from various sauces mustard catchup, all kinds of things. Mostly u
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Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Milk Glass Bitters Pair (2) [184984]1392 - Milk Glass Bitters Pair (2) [184984]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rothenberg with seal, 8 7/8" tall, case gin style; Litthauer Bitters, Berlin, 9 3/4" case gin style. Both appear mint
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S*****8 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Mischler Bitters, 2 Varieties [184986]1393 - Mischler Bitters, 2 Varieties [184986]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mischler Bitters in two varieties. A.) Deep red amber, M99 with "NO.2" in center on base. b.) Amber M101. Both are in excellent condition....
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*****8 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Old Bottle Variety Collection, 100 [185139]1394 - Old Bottle Variety Collection, 100 [185139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
About 100 old bottles, c. 1860-1910. A broad collection of patent medicines in various colors and sizes with only a few "no name" bottles,...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Owl Pharmacy Bottle Pair [184786]1395 - Owl Pharmacy Bottle Pair [184786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 different clear Owl Pharmacy. 6x2", 5.5" rectangular. No apparent chips or cracks.
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Estimate : 30.00 - 50.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Pepper Sauce Bottle Collection, 8 [185024]1396 - Pepper Sauce Bottle Collection, 8 [185024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 pepper sauce bottles, 1 with open pontil. Aqua and clear, up to 9.5" tall. Most need cleaning. No apparent chips or cracks.
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Estimate : 120.00 - 180.00
Sold to d*******f for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Poison Bottle Collection (6) [185165]1397 - Poison Bottle Collection (6) [185165]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 small poison bottles all about 3" tall, 5 are amber 1 is cobalt (John Wyeth).
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Snuff Bottle Collection, c1850-1880 (6) [185164]1398 - Snuff Bottle Collection, c1850-1880 (6) [185164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 dark olive to light olive classic snap mold early snuff's c1860s. 1 amber snap mold c1860s. 1 amber c1880. These bottles are noted for their b...
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Estimate : 150.00
Sold to d******9 for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Spice Bottle Collection, 8 [185191]1399 - Spice Bottle Collection, 8 [185191]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 aqua spice bottles, 6-6.5". Several with open pontils, unembossed except J W Hunnewell & Co.//Boston-1" base chip. Several need cle...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to h********t.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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