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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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Fitzsimmons, R. Signed Copy; Physical Culture & Self Defense [183687]1470 - Fitzsimmons, R. Signed Copy; Physical Culture & Self Defense [183687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed copy by Robert Fitzsimmons himself of his book, "Physical Culture and Self Defense", first edition 1901. He writes on the fly page,...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (2,200.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,750.00
 
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Olympic Club 1914 Baseball Champions Panorama Photo [183812]1471 - Olympic Club 1914 Baseball Champions Panorama Photo [183812]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Panorama photo of 1914 Champions in Olympic Club baseball jerseys. They are possibly based in San Francisco. Photo is 6x16" with manager and pl...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 6*****b for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Munich Olympics 1972 Silver Medal [180423]1472 - Munich Olympics 1972 Silver Medal [180423]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: a kneeling archer; Rev.: Olympic Rings / Olympische Spiele / Munchen 1972. 40 mm; 28 grams. Salvatore Falcone Collection
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******2 for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Oakland A's 1973 World Series Silver Medal [179461]1473 - Oakland A's 1973 World Series Silver Medal [179461]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by the Wittnauer Precious Metals Guild, in original case. The official World Series Commemorative Medal of the 1973 Oakland A's victory ove...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to S*******2 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Sports Medals and Ribbon (14) [186318]1474 - Sports Medals and Ribbon (14) [186318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Medals from different track & field events at various levels. Included also, is a charm bracelet with sports related charms. There are medals fo...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Token Grab Bag [185324]1475 - Token Grab Bag [185324]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight miscellaneous tokens and medals: 1992 Bicentennial of the U. S. Mint, bronze medal; Rocketdyne Division, Canoga Park; Trailer Coach Assoc
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to s**********j for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Dog Tags from Austria [180210]1476 - Dog Tags from Austria [180210]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two 19th century dog tags from Austria: 1) 1874 Steyr; 2) 1893 Sierning, both with dog portraits. Salvatore Falcone Collection
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w*******j for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Rancho San Rafael Land Grant Medal [180425]1477 - Rancho San Rafael Land Grant Medal [180425]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Medallic Art Company. Obv.: Rancho San Rafael / Earliest Spanish Land Grant / 1784; Rev.: La Crescenta / Montrose /Verdugo City / La Canada /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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South Carolina Tricentennial Medal [179713]1478 - South Carolina Tricentennial Medal [179713]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Medallic Art 300th Anniversary of South Carolina in original box with paperwork. 75 mm; 255 grams. Salvatore Falcone Collection
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Wyoming 75th Anniversary Silver Medal [179735]1479 - Wyoming 75th Anniversary Silver Medal [179735]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by Medallic Art Company of New York. Obv.: Esther Hobart Morris / 1st Government In World To Give Equality To Women / Wyoming 1869; Rev.: 1890 /
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w*******j for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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