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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Spiderweb Pumpkinseed Whiskey Pint Trio Very Rare [184930]1400 - Spiderweb Pumpkinseed Whiskey Pint Trio Very Rare [184930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 really nice choice spiderweb pumpkinseed pint 6.5" Whiskeys. Clear, very rare amber, extremely rare aqua-we have never seen this one before. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Warner's Safe Kidney & Liver Remedy, Cure (4) [185162]1401 - Warner's Safe Kidney & Liver Remedy, Cure (4) [185162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 different Warner's safe bottles, one of the most popular collecting bottles because of the full face embossing. This group are all different i...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Warner's Tippecanoe  [184989]1402 - Warner's Tippecanoe [184989]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is one of the all time embossed favorite medicine's with a canoe and tree embossing. 9 1/8" tall, c1875, apparently mint.
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Estimate : 240.00 - 375.00
Sold to r******g for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Western Whiskey Bottles, 6 [185033]1403 - Western Whiskey Bottles, 6 [185033]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 c. 1870's-1905 Western Whiskeys. Fifths-plain yellow amber Slater's Premium/San Francisco, amber Shea-Bocqueraz Co. San Francisco, Cal. Am...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
Sold to 9*****H for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Western Whiskey Fifth Quartet [184958]1404 - Western Whiskey Fifth Quartet [184958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 embossed Western whiskey fifths which were typical of Whiskeys served in Western mining camps. Clear-Louis Taussic & Co./San Francisco. Cal. G...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to S********e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Western Whiskey Group (9) [184451]1405 - Western Whiskey Group (9) [184451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
this is a a fun western whiskey group with 3 San Francisco embossed pocket flasks, a no name company, 2 amber mini whiskey bottles, and 3 whiskey shot
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Estimate : 140.00 - 200.00
Sold to d******r for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Western Whiskeys, 7 Different [185021]1406 - Western Whiskeys, 7 Different [185021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7 different Western Whiskeys. Best is fifth dark red tooled top, E. Commins & Co./San Francisco, Cal. Fifth amber, I, DE Turk/Wm Hoelscher &...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to r******g for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Whiskey Flask Collection, 6 Pint & Half Pint [184931]1407 - Whiskey Flask Collection, 6 Pint & Half Pint [184931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 Whiskey flasks. Half pint-embossed Jas. Tharp's Sons/Wines & Liquors/Washington, D.C. Embossed anchor, vertical ribbed, strap side. 2 cla...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Wine/Whiskey Barrel Bung Shaver [183736]1408 - Wine/Whiskey Barrel Bung Shaver [183736]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare metal with wood T handle wine or whiskey barrel bung shaver. This tool would utilize a metal bit attached to the bottom. This bit is not included
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Salad Forks (6) [186319]1409 - Sterling Silver Salad Forks (6) [186319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Set of six (6) sterling silver (marked .925) salad or desert forks from the Holabird family. They weigh in at 210.3 grams (6.23 t oz.) and are in exce
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Gorham Sterling Silver Bowl [184147]1410 - Gorham Sterling Silver Bowl [184147]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
7.75" Gorham Sterling silver bowl. 8.36 Troy oz. gross. $263 melt at today's silver spot of $31.50/oz.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Serving Trays, Silver Plate, 4 [183193]1411 - Serving Trays, Silver Plate, 4 [183193]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 silver plate serving trays. 20.5x30" with handles, 14.5" round, 11x17", 10". 17.4 lbs.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Collection: Missouri Feed Bay & Arkansas [183684]1412 - Silver Collection: Missouri Feed Bay & Arkansas [183684]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Miscellaneous collection of silver objects: 6 forks with intricate designs, 1 butter knife, 2 spoons, 2 bottle stoppers, one bell with bunny rabbit de
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Silver Items: Minnie O Evans  Case, Mirror, Comb and Hook [183699]1413 - Silver Items: Minnie O Evans Case, Mirror, Comb and Hook [183699]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 silver items with M O E engraving for Minnie O Evans. Cigarette case?, crochet hook, mirror and comb. She was the sister of Taliesin Evans. "...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Silver Plate Assortment [183802]1414 - Silver Plate Assortment [183802]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assortment of silver plate. Lid, creamer, bowl, 3 spoons, 4 knives, 2 corn holders.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Bowls, 4 [183194]1415 - Silver Plate Bowls, 4 [183194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 silver plate bowls. 6.25x10", 7x7" with short legs, E P C Poole Silver 2.5x4", Paul Revere 4x8".
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Candelabras 2 Pairs [183716]1416 - Silver Plate Candelabras 2 Pairs [183716]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 pairs of single candelabras. 2 are shaped sort of like a musical lyre, 12.5". 2 with triangle center, 10.25".
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Coffee Pot Pair c1930 [183710]1417 - Silver Plate Coffee Pot Pair c1930 [183710]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of silver plate coffee pots, c. 1930. 8.5" and 11" tall.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Collection, 19 [183718]1418 - Silver Plate Collection, 19 [183718]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
19 c. 1910-30 smaller silver plate pieces, 2.75x1.5" to about 4x7x4". 4 rectangles with legs, 2 goblets, 8 round, 2 tea pots etc. See phot...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Fancy  Serving Pieces (3) [186061]1419 - Silver Plate Fancy Serving Pieces (3) [186061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large fish server (?) by Jones , Ball & Co, 11"; large forked spoon, 9", maker symbol punched in bowl edge; early serving spoon, E Ro...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Group (7 pieces + flatware) [139486]1420 - Silver Plate Group (7 pieces + flatware) [139486]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 7 items + utensils. All silver plate. Collection includes a pitcher from Wilcox International Silver Co, a circular serving tray (12.5-inch dia
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Handled Flower Basket Trio [183195]1421 - Silver Plate Handled Flower Basket Trio [183195]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 c. 1880-1917 silver plate handled flower baskets. BSCEP 8.25x4.25" and 9x4". Marked 1917 with broken handle 9.5x6.75".
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Large Punch Dipper: Holmes & Edwards c1890 [186060]1422 - Silver Plate Large Punch Dipper: Holmes & Edwards c1890 [186060]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice and beautiful large punch bowl dipper, 19" long, gold wash bowl, c 1890. Engraved CT on handle. 161.8g.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Lidded Bowls (2) [183717]1423 - Silver Plate Lidded Bowls (2) [183717]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 silver plate bowls with lids. 2.25x7.5x10.5". 4.75x7.5x10".
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Lidded Oval Serving Bowl Pair [183199]1424 - Silver Plate Lidded Oval Serving Bowl Pair [183199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of silver plate long oval serving bowls with lids and locking handles. 12x4.5x7.5" and 4.5x10.75x7.5". Lid for large bowl number does...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Round Serving Trays (3)  [183197]1425 - Silver Plate Round Serving Trays (3) [183197]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 Silver plate round serving trays. 10", 11.25" with lattice edge, 12.25".
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Scallop Pattern, Plate, Dish, Bowl, 4 Total [183804]1426 - Silver Plate Scallop Pattern, Plate, Dish, Bowl, 4 Total [183804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
All c. 1890-1920 serving scallop patterns. Silver plate-6" and 8.5" plates with legs, 8.25" bowl on pedestal. Pewter 11.5x15" ov...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Serving Bowl Pair, Choice [183198]1427 - Silver Plate Serving Bowl Pair, Choice [183198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 choice silver plate post WW 2 serving bowls. 2.75x4.75", 4.5x9".
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Serving Platter Trio [183221]1428 - Silver Plate Serving Platter Trio [183221]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 silver plate serving platters. 8.5x5.5", 14.5x16", 18.75x13".
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Serving Tray, Large c1930 [183196]1429 - Silver Plate Serving Tray, Large c1930 [183196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A large silver plate serving tray with 2 side holding handles. 2.3x17.75x12". c 1930.
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Table Top Serving Platter Trio [183701]1430 - Silver Plate Table Top Serving Platter Trio [183701]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 silver plate table top serving platters with fancy designs. About 10.5"
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Triple Candelabra Pair & 2 Snuffers [183714]1431 - Silver Plate Triple Candelabra Pair & 2 Snuffers [183714]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of silver plate triple candelabras with 2 snuffers, 14.25x12.5".
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Trophy Bowls, 3 [183808]1432 - Silver Plate Trophy Bowls, 3 [183808]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 silver plate Trophy bowls awarded to Robin Holabird. 4.25", 2x 6".
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Silver Plate Water Pitchers Pair [183715]1433 - Silver Plate Water Pitchers Pair [183715]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of silver plate water pitchers. One is very old and pre 1800, the other one is c. 1930. 8.25" with brown wood? handle. 8.5" metal han...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate, 14 Pieces [183719]1434 - Silver Plate, 14 Pieces [183719]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
14 smaller silver plate pieces, largest is gravy boat, 2x4x7". 8x 2.75" coasters with glass substrate condition issues but have good top a...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate, 9 Pieces [183720]1435 - Silver Plate, 9 Pieces [183720]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 silver plate items. 4x 5.25" mini trays, 5.5x7x12" handled tray, 2.5x6" bowl, 2x 7" plates-one with feet, 8" plate. ...
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plate, 9 Pieces [183721]1436 - Silver Plate, 9 Pieces [183721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9 silver plate items. Largest is 8.25x8.25" pitcher. Smaller items are 2x 2 handled bowl on base, 2x small handled candy bowls?, pitchers, etc....
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Start Price : 60.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Silver Plated Engraved Serving Bowl [183222]1437 - Silver Plated Engraved Serving Bowl [183222]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
c. 1900-20 silver plate engraved serving bowl with handles. Grape bunch exterior decoration. Marked on bottom Academy Silver on Copper. 5x12". ...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Silver Spoons Marked German/Brazil Silver (18) [181217]1438 - Silver Spoons Marked German/Brazil Silver (18) [181217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavily used William Rogers German silver spoons, spoons marked Brazil Silver. 11 teaspoons; 6 table spoons, one lonely fork
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
Sold to d*******f for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Sterling Flatware Serving Pieces (4) [186062]1439 - Sterling Flatware Serving Pieces (4) [186062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four sterling silver flatware serving pieces, various patterns, all about 9" long. Bigelow, Kennedy & Co., A. Powell & Co.(2), Shreve &...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver 6 Forks, 7.26 Troy oz. [183698]1440 - Sterling Silver 6 Forks, 7.26 Troy oz. [183698]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
6 salad forks, marked W and Frank M Whiting. Engraved with unknown P. 7.26 Troy oz, equal to $228.60 at today's Silver spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 175.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Bowl by N S [184148]1441 - Sterling Silver Bowl by N S [184148]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10.5" Sterling silver bowl by NS.12.025 Troy oz gross. Melt of $379 at today's silver spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 280.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Candelabra Parts [183807]1442 - Sterling Silver Candelabra Parts [183807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Broken candelabra with Sterling silver parts, with weighted base and top. Total weight unknown.
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Candy Dishes, Oak Leaf Design - 2 [138343]1443 - Sterling Silver Candy Dishes, Oak Leaf Design - 2 [138343]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Sterling silver candy dishes in the shape of large oak leaves. No maker mark, but STERLING is stamped into the back of the stems. Each weighs more
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
Sold to G******c for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Sterling Silver Dish [183811]1444 - Sterling Silver Dish [183811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Weighted Sterling silver candy dish. 6.22 troy oz net weight. $196 melt as of today's spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 145.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware with Same Pattern, 9 [183704]1445 - Sterling Silver Flatware with Same Pattern, 9 [183704]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1 knife, 1 ladle, 5 spoons and 1 fork with the same pattern, marked RW. All Sterling silver. 9.81 Troy oz. Equal to $309 at today's silver spot ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (155.00 + 38.75BP) = 193.75
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware, 15.74 Troy Oz. [183706]1446 - Sterling Silver Flatware, 15.74 Troy Oz. [183706]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked Silver silver. 6 knives with Sterling blades, 1 butter spreader, 1 serving fork, 1 spoon, 10 forks. 15.74 Troy oz. equal to $495.61 at toda...
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Start Price : 350.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware, 5.79 Troy oz [183708]1447 - Sterling Silver Flatware, 5.79 Troy oz [183708]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sterling silver flatware from a Southern California family. 2 RW marked salad forks monogrammed L for Ethelbert Leslie. 2 RW marked knife handles and
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Start Price : 130.00 | Estimate : 180.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware, Holabird Family, c1875-1935 [186284]1448 - Sterling Silver Flatware, Holabird Family, c1875-1935 [186284]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large group of mixed sterling silver flatware from the historical Holabird family of California. The group includes soup spoons, butter knives, salad
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Start Price : 2,100.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Forks and Spoons, 14.41 Troy Oz [183707]1449 - Sterling Silver Forks and Spoons, 14.41 Troy Oz [183707]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unmarked Sterling silver. 3 tablespoons, 5 forks. 14.41 Troy oz. Equal to $454 at today's silver spot of $31.50/oz.
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Start Price : 325.00 | Estimate : 450.00 - 550.00
 
 
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