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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 Man's Ring [185958]3148 - Navajo Man's Ring [185958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy silver ring with 2 turquoise nuggets one piece of coral, feather. Turned sideways, looks like a smiling face! Size 9.5 From Frank Lewton Collect
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Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to P********c.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Navajo Rings [162651]3149 - Navajo Rings [162651]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four rings, two mounted with coral and two mounted with turquoise and coral. Feather designs and shadow box w/ silver bench beads. No hallmarks. Ring
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Estimate : 160.00 - 340.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Number 8 Mine Rings [162659]3150 - Number 8 Mine Rings [162659]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large cabochons, possibly Number * Mine turquoise set in silver. Two set in twisted silver one in free form silver design. Ring sizes as pictured from
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Estimate : 250.00 - 550.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Opal Rings [185941]3151 - Opal Rings [185941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage Navajo opal rings. One ring is set in wire wrap oval. the other is set with feather and flower designs. Ring sizes as pictured from left t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Pilot Mountain? Turquoise Rings [185942]3152 - Pilot Mountain? Turquoise Rings [185942]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise could be Pilot Mountain. Three vintage rings, nice feather design setting on two of the rings--great pieces of turquoise. Third ring is a sm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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R. Sorrell Belt Buckle [162635]3153 - R. Sorrell Belt Buckle [162635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage oval silver buckle with 5 coral stones set on etched silver and 10 small turquoise rocks. Leaf design with twisted silver surround. 4.25&quo...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Shadow Box Necklace [162656]3154 - Shadow Box Necklace [162656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual vintage turquoise stones set in deep stamped shadow box ovals strung with bench beads. 16" long. From Frank Lewton Collection. [Navajo...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*****m for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Silver Necklace w/ Pendant [185955]3155 - Silver Necklace w/ Pendant [185955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo pendant of two turquoise nuggets and two natural coral stones set with feather and silver bead free-form design. Strung with silver pearls and
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to P******y for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise [162655]3156 - Sleeping Beauty Turquoise [162655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probably Sleeping Beauty turquoise. 3 Navajo rings with large cabochons. No hallmarks. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 8, 6.5, 7 From Frank
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D****c for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Spider Web Turquoise Rings [162644]3157 - Spider Web Turquoise Rings [162644]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Navajo men's rings, different kinds of spider web turquoise stones set in silver. One with wire wrap and leaf design, hallmarked H L. Ring...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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