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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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U.S. Mint Post 1900 Medals (7) [155141]1520 - U.S. Mint Post 1900 Medals (7) [155141]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven miscellaneous U.S. Mint post 1900 medals. (1) George II Indian Peace Medal. (2) First Steam Coinage. (3) Lincoln Broken Column mini medal. (4) L
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Venus de Milo French Medal [155136]1521 - Venus de Milo French Medal [155136]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large bronze 12 x 8.5 cm French medal showing scenes from the Louvre with Venus de Milo in front of the Pyramid. The reverse details the historic plan
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Washington Medals (4) [155138]1522 - Washington Medals (4) [155138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
(1) 1932 Washington Birth Bicentennial Medal by Laura Gardin Fraser, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. (2) 1878 Washington Valley Forge Medal engraved
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Wells Fargo 50 Year Medallion HK 296 [183652]1523 - Wells Fargo 50 Year Medallion HK 296 [183652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wells Fargo 50 year medallion in original presentation box. To celebrate the company's history from 1852-1902. Blue cloth lined box containing ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to m*****o for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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West Indies Naval Campaign Medal, 1901 [155142]1524 - West Indies Naval Campaign Medal, 1901 [155142]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1901 West Indies Naval Campaign medal. Bust of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson left. Reverse Santiago de Cuba / July 3. Medal awarded to those serving
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to R*****3 for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Soapy Smith's Saloon Token & RPC [182898]1525 - Soapy Smith's Saloon Token & RPC [182898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
SOAPY SMITH'S / SALOON / MESA, ARIZ. / L.A. RUB. STAMP CO. // GOOD FOR / 12Ω¢ / IN TRADE; Br., rd., 21 mm, R-9; circa 1907. Also a rea...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p********n for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Bridgeport Inn Drink Tokes [180988]1526 - Bridgeport Inn Drink Tokes [180988]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three poker chip sized drink tokes from the Bridgeport Inn. Obv.: Bridgeport Inn / Since 1977; rev.: Good For One Drink / (martini). Two red and one b
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Los Angeles Railway 1937 Token [185325]1527 - Los Angeles Railway 1937 Token [185325]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare Los Angeles token! LOS ANGELES / RAILWAY / (streetcar) / WELCOMING / THE ARRIVAL / OF THE FIRST / STREAMLINE STREET CARS // LOS ANGELES CALIFOR
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Waldorf Cafe Bimetallic Tokens [177924]1528 - Waldorf Cafe Bimetallic Tokens [177924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two: Waldorf Cafe / S.F. Cal / Subject to / Revoke / 648 / Market St. Rev.: Good For / 12 1/2c / Drink / At Bar. Rd., bimetallic, 29 mm. One to
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Start Price : 30.00 | Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Rosenfelt/Cody & Whalen Tokens, Midas, NV [178422]1529 - Rosenfelt/Cody & Whalen Tokens, Midas, NV [178422]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of two tokens from the Elko County town of Midas: 1) CODY & WHALEN, / MIDAS, / NEV. // GOOD FOR / 1 / DRINK / OR CIGAR ; Br. rd., 21 mm. 2) ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d******r for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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