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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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Civil War Soldier Norton Letter & Kentucky Rifle 1863 [183340]2120 - Civil War Soldier Norton Letter & Kentucky Rifle 1863 [183340]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a hand written letter dated June 7, 1863 from Robert G. Norton to his grand-daughter, now framed. A typed letter accompanies the original for
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Civil War Soldier's Archive - Wickersham [184361]2121 - Civil War Soldier's Archive - Wickersham [184361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Correspondence archive of Civil War soldier William Hawkins Wickersham Sr. who served in Company C 124th Illinois Infantry. Wickersham, for many year
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,500.00
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Civil War Stereoview Iron Clad CSS Atlanta [185901]2122 - Civil War Stereoview Iron Clad CSS Atlanta [185901]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice scarce stereoview of the famous Confederate ship, Atlanta in James River. Published by E & H T Anthony,NY. Flying the stars and stripes aft...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Civil War Subpoena in Gettysburg Crime 1865 [184368]2123 - Civil War Subpoena in Gettysburg Crime 1865 [184368]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a series of three documents that relate to a rape by David Andrews of one Hettie baker, also referred to as "Orphan Girl," in 1864...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to S*******3 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Civil War Texas Ranger Discharge 1962 [186161]2124 - Civil War Texas Ranger Discharge 1962 [186161]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This document is for Private Charles William McGehee of Terry's Texas Rangers. Mustered in on September, 1861 and mustered out January, 1862 due...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Civil War Union Deserters Reward Poster Oct., 1863 [183316]2125 - Civil War Union Deserters Reward Poster Oct., 1863 [183316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This poster has a list of Union soldiers drafted and now considered deserters in 1863. A $30 reward was offered with a short list of five for $50 offe
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Sold to 8********l.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Civil War Union Dog Tag: A. M. Gamwell [185231]2126 - Civil War Union Dog Tag: A. M. Gamwell [185231]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: War For The Union / (patriotic shield) / 1862; reverse: A. M. Gamwell / Cap / Co. D . Br., rd., 27 mm, holed. Ariel M. Gamwell enlisted at
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Civil War Union Dog Tag: F. Roark, New Hampshire [185143]2127 - Civil War Union Dog Tag: F. Roark, New Hampshire [185143]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Obverse: War of 1861 / (spread eagle) / United States; Reverse: F. Roark, Co. F 14th Reg., N. H. V. Winchester. Br. rd., 27 mm. Francis Roark was 20
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Sold to d*******f for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Civil War Union Dog Tag: J. B. Wheeler Massachusetts [185144]2128 - Civil War Union Dog Tag: J. B. Wheeler Massachusetts [185144]
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Obverse: J. B. Wheeler / Co. 1 / 16th Reg. / Mass V. / Boston, Mass.; Reverse: War of 1861 / Fair Oaks / 7 Days / Before Richmond / Bristow Station /
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Sold to d*******f for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Civil War Union Dog Tag: Private Byron Draper [185142]2129 - Civil War Union Dog Tag: Private Byron Draper [185142]
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Obverse: War of 1861 / (spread eagle) / United States; reverse: D. L. Draper, Co. D, 5th Reg. Vt. V. Richford. Br, rd, holed, 27 mm. Private Draper en
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,400.00 + 350.00BP) = 1,750.00
 
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