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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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Ku Klux Klan Medal Collection (13) [185485]1500 - Ku Klux Klan Medal Collection (13) [185485]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of thirteen Ku Klux Klan medals with numbers attributed with numbers from D. E. Birdsell's 2nd edition "Ku Klux Klan Tokens". 1928...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to p********n for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Medallic Art Large bronze Medals (4) [155134]1501 - Medallic Art Large bronze Medals (4) [155134]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1) 1976 Bicentennial Calendar Medal. (2) Freedoms Foundation Valley Forge awarded to Central Elementary Public School 1951. (3) The Commercial Bar XX
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Medals from the 1800s (4) [185478]1502 - Medals from the 1800s (4) [185478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four 19th century medals: 1) 1869 Gettysburg Soldier's National Monument; obv,: In Review; rev.: In Memory of Our Noble Dead; Wm, rd., 37...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to w*******j for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Miscellaneous Medals (5) [155143]1503 - Miscellaneous Medals (5) [155143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five miscellaneous Medals: (1) 1965 Pope Paul VI Alumna Pax Amoris medal. Official UN visit. Bronze, 44mm. (2) 76mm Bronze reproduction of the 1865 Co
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Modern U.S. Large Yellow Bronze Medals (7) [155131]1504 - Modern U.S. Large Yellow Bronze Medals (7) [155131]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1) Washington Presidential Medal (post 1900 mint product). (2) Washington Presidential Medal (post 1900 mint product). (3) James Garfield Peace Meda
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Start Price : 70.00 | Estimate : 140.00 - 210.00
 
 
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Modern U.S. Large Yellow Bronze Military Themed Medals (4) [155132]1505 - Modern U.S. Large Yellow Bronze Military Themed Medals (4) [155132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1) Washington Before Boston. Julian MI-1. (2) John Paul Jones. Julian NA-1. (3) Major General Zachary Taylor War with Mexico. Julian MI-22. (4) Major
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Moses Maimonides Medal [179460]1506 - Moses Maimonides Medal [179460]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Moses Maimonides / 1135 / 1204 / Physician and Philosopher / (high relief portrait); Rev.: Physician's Prayer / Lion of Judah; Br., rd., 4...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Mounted French Roundel by Daniel Dupuis, with Suisse Freres foundry mark [155137]1507 - Mounted French Roundel by Daniel Dupuis, with Suisse Freres foundry mark [155137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Male and Female Roman-Greco style figures on stairs. Mounted on an 8î by 8î velvet and wood panel. The design appears on several sized rou...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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National Womens Christian Temperance Union Medal [179734]1508 - National Womens Christian Temperance Union Medal [179734]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: Jubilee Penny / 1874 / (Indian Head) / 1924 / Sound The Jubilee; Rev.: For God And Home And Every Land / Official Souvenir 50th Anniversary / N
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Nevada Centennial Money Clip/Dakota Medals [180035]1509 - Nevada Centennial Money Clip/Dakota Medals [180035]
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Brass money clip celebrating Nevada's Centennial in 1964. Like new condition. Also a Robert List Nevada medal (governor from 1979-1983); and thr...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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