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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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Arizona Southern RR Co 1906 [182684]1030 - Arizona Southern RR Co 1906 [182684]
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#2 issued 1906 to W F Stauton, So RR Co, signed E B Gage pres., yellow card stock, title in marquee style print, "1906' red print under ti...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Astoria & Columbia River RR Co 1903 [182571]1031 - Astoria & Columbia River RR Co 1903 [182571]
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3173 issued 1903 to F W Thompson, CRI&P Ry Co, signed A B Hammond pres., grn card stock, upper left corner company logo, gray underprint under...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Astoria & Columbia River RR Co 1905 [182550]1032 - Astoria & Columbia River RR Co 1905 [182550]
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#610 issued 1905 to F W Thompson, StL&SF RR Co, signed A B Hammond pres, blu card stock, upper left corner company logo red print, Bailey Bank...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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AT & SF RR 1887 [182649]1033 - AT & SF RR 1887 [182649]
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#Z198 issued 1887 to O J Stough, Director, signed C W Smith 1st VP, tan card stock, banner style title, Western BNC printer. [Ron Lerch
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to r******8 for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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AT & SF RR System 1880 [183421]1034 - AT & SF RR System 1880 [183421]
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#A478 issued 1880 to D J Flauders, B&M RR, signed Wm B Strong VP/GM, tan cards stock, revese "1880" blu line print, Western BNC print...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******r for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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AT & SF RY System 1912 [182685]1035 - AT & SF RY System 1912 [182685]
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#A1824 issued 1912 to E A Hornbeck, SD & C RY, signed GM, tan card stock, rerverse has Santa Fe logo blu underprint, Western BNC-Western Div of...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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AT & SF RY System 1916 [182544]1036 - AT & SF RY System 1916 [182544]
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# P74 issued 1916 to J W Nowers, Over All Lines, signed pres., tan card stock, title top center banner style w/sunburst, lower left "Santa Fe&q...
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Sold to j******D for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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AT & SF RY System 1935 [183473]1037 - AT & SF RY System 1935 [183473]
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#105714 issued 1035 to F W Myers, Long Service Pass, Over All Lines, signed S N Bledsoe pres., tan card stock, RR logo center of pass, unk printer. F
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AT & SF RY, Est RY New Mex, So. Kansas RY Texas 1911 [182658]1038 - AT & SF RY, Est RY New Mex, So. Kansas RY Texas 1911 [182658]
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#1649 issued 1911 to W B pollock, NYC & HR, signed A Fox GM, yellow card stock, . "Not good On Trains 3& 4 " red print left side,...
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AT&SF Railroad Bulletin & Cover 1925 [184509]1039 - AT&SF Railroad Bulletin & Cover 1925 [184509]
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Meter Usage Bulletin and Cover. It's from 1925, is rare and nice condition. It's postmarked Elkhart, Kansas....
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Start Price : 62.50 | Estimate : 125.00 - 200.00
 
 
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