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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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Leekya Stone (Turquoise) Carved Bolo, Exquisite [186280]3238 - Leekya Stone (Turquoise) Carved Bolo, Exquisite [186280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Exquisite carved turquoise (Leekya stone) (Chief figure) with matching silver detail. The carved stone artist did not sign the piece, but the silv
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to T********2 for (1,100.00 + 275.00BP) = 1,375.00
 
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Leekya Style Stone Carved Necklace [186066]3239 - Leekya Style Stone Carved Necklace [186066]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful "Leekya rock" (turquoise) carved necklace with turquoise nuggets. Spectacular carved turquoise "leaf" or flattened sp...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Leekya Style Turquoise Carved Stone Necklace [186069]3240 - Leekya Style Turquoise Carved Stone Necklace [186069]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular carved turquoise "leaf" or flattened spruce cone (2.5" long, 2" wide, 3/4" thick) made of turquoise with black ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Leekya Style Turquoise Carving and Turquoise Nugget Necklace [186068]3241 - Leekya Style Turquoise Carving and Turquoise Nugget Necklace [186068]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular carved turquoise "leaf" or flattened spruce cone 4" long, 2" wide, 3/4" thick) made of turquoise with black &q...
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Estimate : 3,700.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Leekya turquoise carved stone and nugget necklace, silver and black beads. [186289]3242 - Leekya turquoise carved stone and nugget necklace, silver and black beads. [186289]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carved turquoise "leaf" or flattened spruce cone (3.5" long, 2" wide, 5/8" thick) made of turquoise with black matrix inter...
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Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Leekya Turquoise Leaf Carved Necklace, Small Leaf [186288]3243 - Leekya Turquoise Leaf Carved Necklace, Small Leaf [186288]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Carved turquoise "leaf" or flattened spruce cone (3.5" long, 1.5" wide, 3/4" thick) made of turquoise with black matrix int...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to w**********e for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Malachite Silver Rings (6) [186446]3244 - Malachite Silver Rings (6) [186446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six silver rings with malachite stones. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 8.5, 5.5, 6.5, 8.5, 8, 7
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Matching Men's Navajo Silver, Turquoise, Coral, Belt Buckle and Ring [186474]3245 - Matching Men's Navajo Silver, Turquoise, Coral, Belt Buckle and Ring [186474]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's belt buckle 3 3/4" x 3". Signed W, Heavy Silver. Men's ring, heavy silver size 11.5. Unsigned. Frank Lewton Collection 1970&...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 750.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Matching Men's Silver Buckle and Silver Turquoise Ring [186512]3246 - Matching Men's Silver Buckle and Silver Turquoise Ring [186512]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A rare matched combination, both pieces signed M. T. JR. Both heavy silver, beautiful stones. Ring size 10 Frank Lewton Collection 1970's. ...
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Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Men & Womens Ring Set by Ellen Quandelacy [186444]3247 - Men & Womens Ring Set by Ellen Quandelacy [186444]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ellen Quandelacy (1924-2002) was one of the most famous of the Zuni Pueblo fetish carvers. This man and woman's set of rings compliment each oth...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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