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American Treasures of the Past, 2024 August Auction

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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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Carico Lake Green turquoise [186534]3208 - Carico Lake Green turquoise [186534]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two cut and polished green turquoise cabs from Carico lake, Lander Co., NV from the Frank Lewton Collection, 1970s. 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 and 1/2 x 7/8&qu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to P********c.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Carved Figural Turquoise and Nugget Turquoise Necklace [186065]3209 - Carved Figural Turquoise and Nugget Turquoise Necklace [186065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular carved turquoise "leaf" or flattened spruce cone (3.5" long, 2" wide, 3/4" thick) made of turquoise with black ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Carved Turquoise Bolo in Complex Silver Setting, 1975 [186283]3210 - Carved Turquoise Bolo in Complex Silver Setting, 1975 [186283]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Another spectacular bolo from the Frank Lewton Collection, signed by the carver and silversmith. This piece has a light colored Morenci turquoise carv
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to T********2 for (2,100.00 + 525.00BP) = 2,625.00
 
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Choice Polished Turquoise (11) [186469]3211 - Choice Polished Turquoise (11) [186469]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular group of sky blue turquoise with red-brown spider web matrix, about 38.5 gm total weight. Another small bag with identical turquoise label
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******n for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Coral & Turquoise Rings (4) [186426]3212 - Coral & Turquoise Rings (4) [186426]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four silver rings: kidney shaped coral, about size 5; two turquoise and one coral stone, about size 7; one coral, one turquoise stone with leaf
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**********i for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Deep Blue turquoise Nuggets [186537]3213 - Deep Blue turquoise Nuggets [186537]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice deep blue turquoise nuggets, not drilled plus about 10 g of tiny cabs, many locations. 35 grams overall. a nice group of small polished stones
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t********f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Deep Blue Turquoise Rings [185938]3214 - Deep Blue Turquoise Rings [185938]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rings: 1) Melinda Bouillon, Santo Domingo Ring--Large turquoise stone with two small coral rounds. Shadow box setting. 2) Rose Montoya, Santo Do
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Double Frog Fetish Ring [185947]3215 - Double Frog Fetish Ring [185947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zuni/Navajo Carved frog fetishes raised setting above shadow box in very heavy silver. Sides of ring are etched. From Frank Lewton Collection.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n**********i for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Doublet Rings [162688]3216 - Doublet Rings [162688]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four rings: 1) Zuni inlay with 4 turquoise stones. 2) Hallmark ZME, Zuni mosaic inlay--coral turquoise, onyx, malachite, mother of pearl--gorgeous. 3)
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Elongated Turquoise Silver Rings [186440]3217 - Elongated Turquoise Silver Rings [186440]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two long turquoise stones set in silver: one 2 1/2 inches, engraved "RJ"; one is 1 1/2 inches marked "L W A Y". Both rings are ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to P******y for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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