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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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Nixon/Agnew Silver Inauguration Medal 1973 [179272]1510 - Nixon/Agnew Silver Inauguration Medal 1973 [179272]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Inaugurated to a second term of office January 10, 1973 President Richard M Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew are commemorated on this silver medal
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a***s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Numismatic Medals (4) [155145]1511 - Numismatic Medals (4) [155145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Numismatic Medals: (1) ANA 1961 Award Medal, Second Place. Struck by the Medallic Art Company. Bronze, 63mm (2) ANA 1961 Award Medal, Third Place
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Oktoberfest 175th Anniversary Silver Medals [180422]1512 - Oktoberfest 175th Anniversary Silver Medals [180422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two silver medals from Munich's Oktoberfest: 1) 175 Jahre Munchner Oktoberfest / 1810-1985 // Bavaria Wahrzeichen / Der Theresienwiese. 50 mm; 3...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to w*******j for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Otto von Bismarck Frosted Silver Medallion [183738]1513 - Otto von Bismarck Frosted Silver Medallion [183738]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Frosted silver high relief oval of Otto von Bismarck by Millets Medallions in brown velvet oval backing. Medallion 8x6", backing 16x13" wi...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to R*****3 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Philadelphia Large Commercial Medals (2) [155144]1514 - Philadelphia Large Commercial Medals (2) [155144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Philadelphia large commercial medals: (1) Benjamin Franklin left by Kilenyi. Curtis Publishing Co. building on the reverse with a list of their pu
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Society of Medalists: Laughter Music From The Heart [179714]1515 - Society of Medalists: Laughter Music From The Heart [179714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Society of Medalist issued #100 by Linda Harper. 1979. Obv: Laughter Music From The Heart; Rev.: Tears Purify The Soul. Br.; rd 73 mm.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Society of Medalists: Trout Fishing, 1953 [179716]1516 - Society of Medalists: Trout Fishing, 1953 [179716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful gift for the fisherman. Society of Medalists #47. 1953. Designed by Proctor. Obv: trout; Rev.: lure. 73mm; bronze; 196 grams. Salvatore Fal
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Space Shuttle IBM Medal, 1982 [179729]1517 - Space Shuttle IBM Medal, 1982 [179729]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: space shuttle; Rev.: Space Shuttle / It's / Operational / November 1982 / IBM. Bronze, round, 75 mm; 179 grams. Salvatore Falcone Collect...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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U.S. Mint Medal: W. G. McAdoo [179444]1518 - U.S. Mint Medal: W. G. McAdoo [179444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obv.: William Gibbs McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury 1913-1918 / (portrait); Rev.: allegorical female with cornucopia / Statue of Liberty / WWI US tro
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to p*******x for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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U.S. Mint Modern Restrike of the Steam Ship San Francisco Life Saving Medal [155133]1519 - U.S. Mint Modern Restrike of the Steam Ship San Francisco Life Saving Medal [155133]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large and Impressive. Julian LS-11
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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