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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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Dog Themed Postcards [186357]2390 - Dog Themed Postcards [186357]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large collection (Too much to count) of postcards all dog themed. There are cartoon cards, RPCs, posed and candid shots. Some are in color, some black
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to a******4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Walter Crane Illustrated Postcards (7) [186499]2391 - Walter Crane Illustrated Postcards (7) [186499]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Flora's Feast, W. Crane, Early 1900s. A collection of 7 postcards featuring the illustrations of Walter Crane, from his book, "Flora's ...
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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International Silk Woven Postcards (4) [186053]2392 - International Silk Woven Postcards (4) [186053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silk woven postcards (4) from Italy, France & Canada. Two have postmarked, but no text. scenes include Toronto University, Basilica San Pietro,...
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Start Price : 96.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Mexico - Real Photo Postcards 1900-60 (120+) [185445]2393 - Mexico - Real Photo Postcards 1900-60 (120+) [185445]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of about 120 postcards from Mexico, mostly RPCs, some with white borders. An assortment of views of the country's cities, scenery a...
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Start Price : 160.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Canada - Postcards c1919-76 (27) [185847]2394 - Canada - Postcards c1919-76 (27) [185847]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canadian Postcards for Banff Springs & Lake Louise. Banff Springs (13), 6 are RPCs - Lake Louise (14), 5 are RPCs - Total 27 - 1919-1976.
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Start Price : 48.00 | Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Sharpe Silk Postcards (2) [186049]2395 - Sharpe Silk Postcards (2) [186049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
W.N. Sharpe silk cards (2), one is a series "A", the other series "P" 65. They are under the brand "FAB" Patchwork Car...
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Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Ships and Flags Silk Woven Postcards (4) [186303]2396 - Ships and Flags Silk Woven Postcards (4) [186303]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matching ships and flags silk woven postcards (4). They feature the R.M.S. Ivernia. Interestingly, research refers to this vessel as SS Ivernia which
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Thomas Steven Silk Postcards 1900-15 (12) [186085]2397 - Thomas Steven Silk Postcards 1900-15 (12) [186085]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 12 different woven silk postcards, "Hands Across The Sea," circa 1900-15. They were made by Thomas Stevens in Coventry, En...
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Start Price : 240.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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British Isles Silk Postcards (4) [186050]2398 - British Isles Silk Postcards (4) [186050]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
British silk postcards (4). Three blank, one used. One has the story of Lady Godiva, a country home, Kenilworth Castle and a sampler design entitled...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
 
 
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Wiener Werkstatte Designed Postcard [186048]2399 - Wiener Werkstatte Designed Postcard [186048]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Graphic French postcard designed by Wiener Werkstatte (Vienna Workshop) an ad encouraging the burning of coke. It is sponsored by French natural gas o
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Start Price : 80.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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