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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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Navajo Turquoise Silver Rings (2) [186434]3298 - Navajo Turquoise Silver Rings (2) [186434]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two silver turquoise rings: rectangular blue; oval green set in silver leaves. Both about size 10.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for 343.75
 
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Navajo Turquoise Silver Rings (4) [186523]3299 - Navajo Turquoise Silver Rings (4) [186523]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo Silver rings. Variety of styles and turquoise stones. Unsigned. Frank Lewton Collection 1970's. Ring sizes as pictured from left to righ...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 187.50
 
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Navajo Turquoise Silver Rings (4) [186582]3300 - Navajo Turquoise Silver Rings (4) [186582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four turquoise and silver Navajo rings: size 6, 7, 10 & 11.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 343.75
 
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Navajo Turquoise Spiderweb Necklace and Rings (2) [186225]3301 - Navajo Turquoise Spiderweb Necklace and Rings (2) [186225]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo three stone turquoise spiderweb necklace in diamond shape. 8.75 inches long. One oval spiderweb shadowbox ring, size 7 . (no markings) One o
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 250.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Women's Rings (3) [186094]3302 - Navajo Turquoise Women's Rings (3) [186094]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three women's Navajo turquoise rings with brown matrix. (1) ring size. 7.5, stone size. 25 mm; (2) ring size. 7.5, stone size. 25 mm; (3) ring s...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 437.50
 
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Navajo Turquoise Women's Rings (4) [186102]3303 - Navajo Turquoise Women's Rings (4) [186102]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four women's Navajo turquoise rings in different silver settings. Possibly Kingman turquoise (Ref. Turquoise Mines, Mineral and Wearable Art, Ch...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 237.50
 
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Navajo Turquoise Women's Rings and Bracelet (3) [186106]3304 - Navajo Turquoise Women's Rings and Bracelet (3) [186106]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three women's Navajo turquoise rings and bracelet with brown matrix in the stone. (1) size. 5, stone and setting 20 mm x 20 mm; (2) size. 5.5, s...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to G********a.. for 187.50
 
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Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw Pendant set in Silver [186292]3305 - Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw Pendant set in Silver [186292]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.5 x 2.25", signed on back JH with a human caricature underneath. We were unable to find this pairing together in various jewelry databases. P...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
Sold to M*****e for 531.25
 
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Navajo Turquoise, coral, claw Silver Buckle, signed [186286]3306 - Navajo Turquoise, coral, claw Silver Buckle, signed [186286]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Classic Navajo silver belt buckle, 3.75" long, 3" wide. Two round light to medium turquoise stones with red coral and claw. Very fancy sil...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to M*****e for 500.00
 
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Navajo Turquois rings (4) [186137]3307 - Navajo Turquois rings (4) [186137]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group of Rings are in the soft green hues sizes about 8 all. One oval shaped ring is virba-engraver engraved J.G. or T. G. Please see photo for
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 225.00
 
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