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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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Elongated Turquoise Silver Rings (3) [186442]3218 - Elongated Turquoise Silver Rings (3) [186442]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three elongated turquoise silver rings, each about 1 1/2 inches long. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 7, 5, 6
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Exceptional Blue Turquoise Polished Stones (8) [186467]3219 - Exceptional Blue Turquoise Polished Stones (8) [186467]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exceptional blue spider web with two equally exceptional green turquoise stones. All cut and polished. Includes two Red Mountain pieces. Smallest 1/...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********f for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Exquisite Zuni Silver and Precious Stone Pictorial Watchband [186520]3220 - Exquisite Zuni Silver and Precious Stone Pictorial Watchband [186520]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning and remarkable heavy silver watch band bracelet. Inlaid Arizona Cardinal in Red Coral on black branches on turquoise tears as leaves. The wri
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Start Price : 1,400.00 | Estimate : 2,800.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Five Vintage Coral Rings [162652]3221 - Five Vintage Coral Rings [162652]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
three are Navajo and two are from Zuni. Large Navajo ring set with 4 coral stones, in oval shadow box. Bothe Zuni rings are inlay--coral in silver. Ri
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Estimate : 180.00 - 360.00
Sold to d*****C for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Floral Pattern Ring and Bracelet Group, Navajo. [186521]3222 - Floral Pattern Ring and Bracelet Group, Navajo. [186521]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice trio. All unsigned. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 6.5, 5 Frank Lewton Collection 1970's
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Estimate : 120.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*****e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Four Turquoise Rings [185922]3223 - Four Turquoise Rings [185922]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four rings, possibly Sleeping Beauty Turquoise or one might be Bisbee. 1) Man's ring, deep blue, rectangular setting, etching on sides.Hallmarke...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Globe Polished Cabochons, larger [186533]3224 - Globe Polished Cabochons, larger [186533]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of 8 x 10mm to 9 x 12mm turquoise stones from Globe AZ, 53 stones, all polished. Perfect for the jeweler. Frank Lewton Collection, 1970s.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to G********a.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Globe, AZ Turquoise Cabochons [186532]3225 - Globe, AZ Turquoise Cabochons [186532]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jeweler's group of polished Globe Turquoise.5 x 7mm, (12); 6 x 8mm (12); 7 x 9mm (11); 8 x 10mm (11); 11 x 13mm (12); 12 x 15mm (12). 70 stones ...
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Estimate : 360.00 - 600.00
Sold to G********a.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Green Turquoise Rings (6) [186424]3226 - Green Turquoise Rings (6) [186424]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six silver rings with green hued stones. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 6, 7.5, 8, 6, 9.5, 8.5
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Green Turquoise, Cut and Polished (7) [186468]3227 - Green Turquoise, Cut and Polished (7) [186468]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Seven specimens of green turquoise. Using the largest stone at upper left is 1 1/4" long, from left to right on the top row the locations are A...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n**********i for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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