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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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Zuni Petit and Needle Point [185967]3198 - Zuni Petit and Needle Point [185967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Watch tips, turquoise petit point--two rows each tip. 2) Turquoise needle point ring, size 8. 3) Small turquoise petit point ring, size 5. From Fra
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to n**********i for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Zuni Petit Point [162641]3199 - Zuni Petit Point [162641]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two pieces: 1) Vintage ring, , size 6, no maker's mark. 2) Part of a petit point bracelet--4 oval flowers. Marked D. Besslente, possibly Marie D...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Zuni Sunface Bolo [185939]3200 - Zuni Sunface Bolo [185939]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large Channel inlay on fabulous Zuni Sunface bolo--3" diameter. Black onyx, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl. Black leather ties, silver tips....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Zuni turquoise Inlay [162653]3201 - Zuni turquoise Inlay [162653]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise inlay set in silver with stamped edges on each ring. Same maker. Hallmark on one ring is "L W". Probably a wedding set. Ring siz...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*****e for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Zuni Watch Tips, Ring [185920]3202 - Zuni Watch Tips, Ring [185920]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watch tips--turquoise and mother of pearl in checkerboard pattern inlay. Woman's ring--mother of pearl inlay. Size 6.25 From Frank Lewton Collec...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Men's Rings [162631]3203 - Men's Rings [162631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two men's rings: 1) Zuni turquoise, mother of pearl, and onyx inlay--large, modern design. Hallmarked "B" and rest is unreadable. 2) P...
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Estimate : 260.00 - 500.00
Sold to P******y for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Turquoise Stretch Belt [185952]3204 - Turquoise Stretch Belt [185952]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise and silver woman's stretch belt--retangular cut turquoise stones etched silver between double rows of turquoise. 24" unstretched....
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Navajo Turquoise Men's Rings (2) [186105]3205 - Navajo Turquoise Men's Rings (2) [186105]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two men's large Navajo turquoise rings with brown matrix (1) size. 6.5, stone and setting 45 mm x 35mm; (2) size. 9.25, stone and setting 40 mm...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to n**********i for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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18k And Sterling Lama Necklace [176282]3206 - 18k And Sterling Lama Necklace [176282]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a pounded sterling silver medallion which is stamped 18k and a faint 925 sterling mark along with some other obscure letter markings, looks to
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bumble Bee Jasper Necklace Set [176270]3207 - Bumble Bee Jasper Necklace Set [176270]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful matched Navajo made Bumble Bee Jasper necklace and earring set, the pendant hangs from an 18î three strand jet black bead n...
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 800.00
 
 
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