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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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Navajo Rug, small, with Spirit Line [186393]3119 - Navajo Rug, small, with Spirit Line [186393]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very attractive small Navajo rug with a red Spirit Line in one corner.15 x 24" red, gray, buff. Very fine. [Navajo Reservation]
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Start Price : 120.00 | Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
 
 
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Paiute/Shoshone Pow Wow Drum and Stand [183192]3120 - Paiute/Shoshone Pow Wow Drum and Stand [183192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Pow Wow drum and stand were purchased in Fallon, NV and likely is Paiute or Shoshone in origin. It would typically be played by a small group of
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c********s.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Moccasins from Montana Blackfeet [183305]3121 - Moccasins from Montana Blackfeet [183305]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This pair of moccasins are made of braintanned deer hide uppers and parfleche soles. There is a fabric lining natural color and green trim. Worn and u
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,600.00
 
 
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Postcards - Native American Blackfeet (7) 1900s [186073]3122 - Postcards - Native American Blackfeet (7) 1900s [186073]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 7 different RPC postcards of the Blackfeet Indian tribe in Glacier National Park, Montana, c1900s. Fantastic real photos with titles a
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8***4 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Postcards - Native American (4) 1910-14 [186074]3123 - Postcards - Native American (4) 1910-14 [186074]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 4 different RPC postcards featuring real photos of Native Americans. 2 unused; 2 postmarked, 1910 Burton, Ohio, and 1914 Bancroft, Neb
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Estimate : 240.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Postcards - Native American (2) XRARE 1900s [186075]3124 - Postcards - Native American (2) XRARE 1900s [186075]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of EXTRA RARE color postcards of Native Americans that are embossed and use original brightly colored fabric. Two different. From around the tu
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Native Scraping Stone [185369]3125 - Native Scraping Stone [185369]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
American Indian hide scraping stone. It was used to remove hair off of animal pelts. This one measures about 2"x 4" and is in excellent co...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Contemporary Points Collection (13) [183342]3126 - Contemporary Points Collection (13) [183342]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection of points include two pendants at 4.25 in., two effigy birds, five hoe or spades, one jadeite point at 4.75 in., one butterscotch corn
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Elk Hide Beaded Gun Case 39 in. [185052]3127 - Elk Hide Beaded Gun Case 39 in. [185052]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This elk hide gun case is made for a thin framed rifle such as a lever action gun. It has commercially tanned elk hide and beaded with pony beads at 3
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,600.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Elk Hide Crow Beaded Gun Case 45 in. [183349]3128 - Elk Hide Crow Beaded Gun Case 45 in. [183349]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This gun case is meant for a lever gun with a maximum length of 45 in. overall length and made of braintanned elk; beaded in the Crow style with seed
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Start Price : 1,300.00 | Estimate : 2,600.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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