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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Navajo Made Sonoran Gold Bracelet [176287]3268 - Navajo Made Sonoran Gold Bracelet [176287]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Navajo made sterling silver bracelet, the bracelet has a beautiful single Sonoran Gold turquoise stone bordered in a double rope pattern wit
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to M*****e for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Navajo Matching Bracelet And Ring [176279]3269 - Navajo Matching Bracelet And Ring [176279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This a great example of the exquisite work produced by the well known Nez Navajo Family, unfortunately there is not a defining first initial or addit
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Estimate : 650.00 - 750.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Navajo Mixed Stone Rings (5 [186235]3270 - Navajo Mixed Stone Rings (5 [186235]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Rings. Two mother of oval rings with rope and feather design. size 6.5 and 5.5 No markings inside. One turquoise oblong ring with rope desi
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G********a.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Navajo Necklace Group (5) [186524]3271 - Navajo Necklace Group (5) [186524]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1. Carnelian carved bird and bead coral necklace. 2. 17" turquoise and silver necklace with flat beads in the ancient style. 3. Two shell bead ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Navajo Oval Turquoise Silver Rings (3) [186435]3272 - Navajo Oval Turquoise Silver Rings (3) [186435]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three oval turquoise stones set in silver rings by Navajo artists. One labeled Kingman Arizona. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 12, 10, 12
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to r******W for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Navajo Single Stone Turquoise Rings (2) Double Stone Ring (1) Coral Single Stone Ring (1) [186239]3273 - Navajo Single Stone Turquoise Rings (2) Double Stone Ring (1) Coral Single Stone Ring (1) [186239]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Coral shadowbox with feather oblong ring, size 6. Turquoise feather, flower and rope design ring size 7.75. Double turquoise stone ring with feat
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Navajo Single Stone Turquoise Rings (5) [186237]3274 - Navajo Single Stone Turquoise Rings (5) [186237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo turquoise oval shadowbox with rope design, light matrix, size 8. No markings in side. Two turquoise round with rope design, light brown m
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Navajo single Stone Turquoise Rings (5) [186238]3275 - Navajo single Stone Turquoise Rings (5) [186238]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo turquoise single stone rings. Two are oval with rope design around stone. Two are oval with a feather design on one side. The last one is a
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to n**********i for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Navajo Spiny Oyster Bracelet [176289]3276 - Navajo Spiny Oyster Bracelet [176289]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is an outstanding Navajo made orange spiny oyster bracelet, the large oval piece of spiny oyster is bordered with a rope pattern and all the brac
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Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Navajo Square Cut Turquoise Stone Rings (5) [186144]3277 - Navajo Square Cut Turquoise Stone Rings (5) [186144]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group of five rings are all square cuts. One stone is a Bisbee area stone about size 9. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 10, 11, 8, 8.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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