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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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Navajo Turquoise rings Different Setting Styles (8) [186138]3308 - Navajo Turquoise rings Different Setting Styles (8) [186138]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has eight rings all different styles in silver. The stones vary from sky blue to soft green. One ring has a coral stone about size 5. Sizes a
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 437.50
 
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Old Style Navajo Silver Turquoise Bracelet [186433]3309 - Old Style Navajo Silver Turquoise Bracelet [186433]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four bands of silver hold a silver and turquoise stone in a bed of leaves. 2 1/2 inches wide; 1 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to M*****e for 375.00
 
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Rams Head, Mother of Pearl Bolo [186287]3310 - Rams Head, Mother of Pearl Bolo [186287]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual very fancy mother of pearl detail carved ram's head mounted on wood oval. This was a very special piece to collector Frank Lewton in the...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to w**********e for 312.50
 
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Red Coral Necklace, 11 Strand [186271]3311 - Red Coral Necklace, 11 Strand [186271]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Red Coral necklace, 11 strand, 32". Marked "Ortego". Spectacular deep red color with old style neck string connection. Frank Lewton C...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to w**********e for 1,562.50
 
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Red Mountain (NV) Turquoise, 10 cabs [185908]3312 - Red Mountain (NV) Turquoise, 10 cabs [185908]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten gorgeous Red Mountain Nevada cabochons, all an average of about one inch long. Mostly spider web. Frank Lewton Collection, 1970s
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********m for 312.50
 
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Rings With Sky Blue Turquoise Stones [186150]3313 - Rings With Sky Blue Turquoise Stones [186150]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group has seven rings with sky blue stones. All are about size 8-9. One ring appears to be cast with the New Mexico Zia symbol on one side and th
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********m for 531.25
 
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Round Silver Turquoise Spoon Pendant [185117]3314 - Round Silver Turquoise Spoon Pendant [185117]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
beautiful pendant measures 1 3/4" in diameter.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to M*****e for 175.00
 
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Shadow Box Style Navajo Rings (4) [186510]3315 - Shadow Box Style Navajo Rings (4) [186510]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four shadow box style rings with turquoise and red coral. One piece signed, C.B. Ton. Frank Lewton Collection 1970's. Ring sizes as pictured fro...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 531.25
 
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Silver Rings with Coral (3) [186447]3316 - Silver Rings with Coral (3) [186447]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rings with coral stones: two with a single stone, one with four dots. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 8.25, 7.5, 8.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 281.25
 
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Silver Turquoise Rings with Rectangular Stones (6) [185494]3317 - Silver Turquoise Rings with Rectangular Stones (6) [185494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six vintage turquoise silver rings with a single rectangular stone. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 6.5, 6.75, 6.5, 8.75, 8.75, 8.5.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for 406.25
 
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