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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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Daniel Webster 150th Anniversary of Birth Medals 1932 [184105]1480 - Daniel Webster 150th Anniversary of Birth Medals 1932 [184105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of eight medals celebrating the 150th anniversary of Daniel Webster's birth. Obv.: Daniel L. Webster / 150th / Anniversary / Of HIs / Birth ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p*******x for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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U.S. Assay Medal 1977 Pewter MS65 NGC. Martha Washington [183658]1481 - U.S. Assay Medal 1977 Pewter MS65 NGC. Martha Washington [183658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1977 U.S. Assay Medal, Pewter MS65 NGC. OBVERSE: Portrait of Martha Washington facing right with legend "ANNUAL ASSAY COMMISSION" above. ...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alexander von Humboldt 1859 Memorial Medal by Anthony C. Paquet [155135]1482 - Alexander von Humboldt 1859 Memorial Medal by Anthony C. Paquet [155135]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
White Metal, NGC MS 65. Ex. Virgil Brand Collection.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to A**a for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Battle of Yungay Centennial Medal [180438]1483 - Battle of Yungay Centennial Medal [180438]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Centenario De La Batalla De Yungay 20 Enero 1839-1939. Bronze; round; 50 mm. "S" mint mark for Santiago Chile. The Battle of Yungay brough...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to F********a.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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British Royalty Medals [179269]1484 - British Royalty Medals [179269]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of six medals featuring British royalty: Edward VII & Queen Alexandra; George V & Queen Mary; Edward VIII. Salvatore Falcone Collection
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Start Price : 40.00 | Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Calvin Coolidge Inaugural Medal 1928 [180421]1485 - Calvin Coolidge Inaugural Medal 1928 [180421]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
The 30th President of the United States: Obv.: Calvin Coolidge President of the United States; Rev.: Inaugurated August 3, 1923 / And / Mar 4 1925 /
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A**a for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Centennial Medal, 1876 [177705]1486 - Centennial Medal, 1876 [177705]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Centennial Medal. 1876. Obv.: Independence Hall / (pictorial building) / 1776; rev.: Proclaim Liberty Throughout The Land Unto All The Inhabitants The
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to L*****n for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Cougar Calendar Medal, 1996 [180446]1487 - Cougar Calendar Medal, 1996 [180446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Minted by Hoffman & Hoffman of Carmel, California. In original case with wooden base; bronze, 76 mm; 225 grams. Obv.: cougar; Rev.: 1996 Calenda...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to A**a for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative Set [180437]1488 - Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative Set [180437]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Made by the Danbury Mint. 1969 Dwight D. Eisenhower commemorative set. First Day Cover and silver medal. Also a silver medal honoring Dwight and Mamie
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Edward H. Harriman Safety Award Medal [186423]1489 - Edward H. Harriman Safety Award Medal [186423]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Edward H. Harriman Memorial Medal / Awarded By The ./ American Museum of Safety / Duluth Missage / Iron Range Railway Company; Rev.: For The / U
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Estimate : 70.00 - 100.00
Sold to w*******j for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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