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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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H-L Zunie Cuff and Ring [162649]3188 - H-L Zunie Cuff and Ring [162649]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H-L Zunie by the husband and wife silversmith team--Helen and Lincoln Zunie. Graphic, modern designed cuff and ring--turquoise, coral, onyx and mother
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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J. Quam Cuff [185965]3189 - J. Quam Cuff [185965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amazing Heavy J. Quam cuff. Center--carved bird and leaves in mother of pearl set in cut out onyx oval--silver leaves on top and bottomin cut-out scal
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
 
 
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Modern Style Zuni Inlay [162647]3190 - Modern Style Zuni Inlay [162647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two oval belt buckles, turquoise (possibly Ithaca Peak), Mother of pearl, onyx. modern designs. 2.5" x 2" and `2" x 1.5". One he...
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Estimate : 180.00 - 260.00
Sold to b**********s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Turquoise/Silver Cuff [185951]3191 - Turquoise/Silver Cuff [185951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning wide vintage cuff by Zuni artist Jobeth Mayes Maize (signed). Three rows of high domed cut turquoise, bordered on top and bottom by channel i
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Wayne Cheama Cuff [162650]3192 - Wayne Cheama Cuff [162650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise on one side, coral on the other, set into a sterling silver cuff by artist Wayne Cheama. This is a style he favors. Hallmarked "Wayne...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Zuni Thunderbird Rings [162654]3193 - Zuni Thunderbird Rings [162654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Zuni Thunderbird Inlay rings--appear to be same maker, no hallmarks. One Zuni mother of pearl inlay ring. Ring sizes as pictured from left to righ
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Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to W***o for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Rings [162632]3194 - Zuni Inlay Rings [162632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rings: 1) Petit point diamond shaped turquoise stones. Size 6.25. 2) Rectangular turquoise /silver inlay ring, hallmarked "OWL", siz...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Zuni Inlay Rings [185949]3195 - Zuni Inlay Rings [185949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Zuni Sunface--onyx, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl 2) Modern mosaic design--onyx, coral, turquoise, mother of pearl.v 3) Modern graphic design,
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Zuni Men's Inlay Rings [162687]3196 - Zuni Men's Inlay Rings [162687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rectangular rings, look to be same maker--no hallmark. Beautifully made--stones appear to wrap around to the sides of each heavy silver ring. On
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Zuni Needle Point Rings [185945]3197 - Zuni Needle Point Rings [185945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage rings: 1) Elongated flower with twisted wire. 2) Oval floral, two points are green. 3) Half turquoise points, half are coral. Ring sizes
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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