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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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Silver Watch Cuff Bracelet [185113]3318 - Silver Watch Cuff Bracelet [185113]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful silver bracelet made to hold a watch face
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to G********a.. for 75.00
 
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Silver/Red Coral Bracelets (3) with Matching Ring [186476]3319 - Silver/Red Coral Bracelets (3) with Matching Ring [186476]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bracelet with seven stones is signed P.D. Coonsis. None of the others signed. Bracelets vary in size from 2 1/4" to 2 3/8" Frank Lewton Co...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********m for 437.50
 
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Singer Family Story Teller Bracelet [176286]3320 - Singer Family Story Teller Bracelet [176286]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Singer Family sterling silver bracelet done in a story teller motif, bracelet is marked T&R Singer, band is 1î wide, 2 Ω...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to c*****m for 187.50
 
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Singer Family Turquoise Bolo [176274]3321 - Singer Family Turquoise Bolo [176274]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Singer Family made turquoise bolo signed T&R Singer, the turquoise is old stock Sleeping Beauty from Gila County, Arizona, it measures...
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Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for 343.75
 
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Sky Blue Turquoise Cabochon Collection (9) [186470]3322 - Sky Blue Turquoise Cabochon Collection (9) [186470]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nine beautiful sky blue turquoise with red-brown spider web matrix. Smallest is 3/4" and largest is 2". Net wt. 37.5 g. Frank Lewton Colle...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for 281.25
 
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Silver Rings (5) [186240]3323 - Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Silver Rings (5) [186240]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five turquoise and silver rings. One labeled 1947 Zuni. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 5, 4.5, 6, 5.5, 5.25
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********m for 437.50
 
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Silver Rings (6) [185498]3324 - Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Silver Rings (6) [185498]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six beautiful sleeping beauty turquoise rings with round or oval stones, smaller sizes, about 3-7.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 600.00
Sold to w**********e for 375.00
 
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Spectacular Old Style Giant Turquoise Bolo, Shadow Box Style [186513]3325 - Spectacular Old Style Giant Turquoise Bolo, Shadow Box Style [186513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unique older artisan bolo. 4" x 4". Turquoise with four red coral accoutrements with a mountain lion guarding on top. A secondary bolo han...
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to w**********e for 1,500.00
 
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Spectacular Zuni Belt Buckle, Dishta Style [186478]3326 - Spectacular Zuni Belt Buckle, Dishta Style [186478]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Spectacular Zuni belt buckle, probably 1930's. Gold lip Mother of Pearl with turquoise and red coral tears. 3" in diameter. Exceptionally i...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for 3,375.00
 
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Spiderweb Turquoise Cabochons [185909]3327 - Spiderweb Turquoise Cabochons [185909]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ten absolutely choice spiderweb turquoise from at least two locations, maybe three. Generally about 3/4-1". most backed. Fank Lewton Collectio...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to w**********e for 312.50
 
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