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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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Fox Turquoise Rings [185928]3138 - Fox Turquoise Rings [185928]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly Fox turquoise--green/blue color--nice stones. Three rings. 1) Oval wire wrapped stone, etched silver sides. 2) same setting as ring number 1
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Heart Shaped Jewelry [185968]3139 - Heart Shaped Jewelry [185968]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three pieces: 1) Heart pendant, two turquoise stones set in shadow box with silver designs. Halmarked "NH". 2" x 1.25". 2) Ring...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to M*****e for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Indian Mountain? Turquoise [185933]3140 - Indian Mountain? Turquoise [185933]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage Navajo rings, possibly Indian Mountain turquoise. 1) oval stone in traditional wire wrapped setting. 2) Smaller oval stone on raised sil
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Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Jones Delgarito Bolo [185940]3141 - Jones Delgarito Bolo [185940]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning bolo tie by Jones Delgarito. Twisted wire, silver feathers with two turquoise stones and two bear claws. 3.25" x 2.75". Black lea...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to K*****1 for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Large Chrysocolla Cuff [162633]3142 - Large Chrysocolla Cuff [162633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo cuff, large beautiful turquoise color chrysocolla stone, wrapped wire with leaf and silver drop design. Inside measures 5.5/8", 1.25&quo...
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Estimate : 460.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m********m for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Large Coral Ring [185960]3143 - Large Coral Ring [185960]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Navajo, four pieces of branch coral, turquoise center stone. Shadow box, wire wrap. 2" x 1.5" Size 8. From Frank Lewton Collection...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 220.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Malachite Jewelry [162646]3144 - Malachite Jewelry [162646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rings set with beautiful malachite stones--one ring hallmarked with an "s" and a symbol. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: ...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 240.00
Sold to w**********e for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Navajo Bolo [162634]3145 - Navajo Bolo [162634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise (possibly Royston or Pilot Mtn) and coral with bear claw, silver floral design set in unique wire wrapped shadow box. Hallmarked with &quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Navajo Coral Set [185950]3146 - Navajo Coral Set [185950]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Necklace of silver pearls and long beads. Pendant of coral set in feather and floral design. 19" long. Bracelet, coral in etched shadow box. 5...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to K*****1 for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Navajo Man's Ring [185954]3147 - Navajo Man's Ring [185954]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elaborate vintage Navajo ring with bear claw with gold cap, turquoise and coral stones in shadow box with feather and flower design. 2" x 1.25&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to w**********e for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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