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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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Spiderweb Turquoise Rings [185962]3158 - Spiderweb Turquoise Rings [185962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Navajo rings: 1) Possibly Blue Diamond turquoise, man's ring set in etched silver oval. 2) Possibly Indian Mountain turquoise, raised sett...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Spiderweb Turquoise Rings [185966]3159 - Spiderweb Turquoise Rings [185966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Navajo Rings: 1) Large almost oval stone ste in wire wrap, heavy silver man's ring. 2) Oval turquoise stone, wire wrap, silver feather, etc...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Three Navajo Rings [162683]3160 - Three Navajo Rings [162683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Man's ring--turquoise and onyx. Women's rings--one is turquoise in simple shadow box setting; the other is malachite, also shadow box settin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P******y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Tom David Bolo [162637]3161 - Tom David Bolo [162637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Tom David bolo--turquoise, bear claw, beautiful floral silver design. Wire wrapped shadow box. Hallmarked "T". 3" x 2.5"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Turquoise Nugget rings [185948]3162 - Turquoise Nugget rings [185948]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four turquoise nugget rings set in silver. One is an especially nice pice piece of turquoise. Three raised settings above shadow box. One is set with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Turquoise and Silver Bracelet [162636]3163 - Turquoise and Silver Bracelet [162636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo bracelet, possibly Kingman turquoise stone, with small coral and turquoise dots. Setting is a nice playful silver design, wire wrap, leaf, flor
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Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to C*****r for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Turquoise Bear Claw Pendant [162639]3164 - Turquoise Bear Claw Pendant [162639]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bear claw carved turquoise stone (possibly bBlue Sky) with coral, silver leaf on cap. Back side of silver cap is corroded a bit. 2.25" x 1"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*********5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Turquoise Bolo Clasp [185963]3165 - Turquoise Bolo Clasp [185963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo, signed D. Clark Bolo clasp. Turquoise nugget with pyrite. Set in shadow box , feather, flower, silver wire wrapnd wire curls. Edges, silver be
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Turquoise Collar Style Necklace [162638]3166 - Turquoise Collar Style Necklace [162638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage turquoise (possibly Sky Blue) necklace--two large stones and seven smaller stones. Silver leaf design, shadow box. Hallmarked "A P"...
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Estimate : 440.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Turquoise Nugget Rings [185932]3167 - Turquoise Nugget Rings [185932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Navajo turquoise rings. Two in raised settings in shadowbox style. One wire wrapped with feather design. And, fourth is wire wrapped in abstract
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 390.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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