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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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Turquoise with Silver feathers Bolo [186285]3358 - Turquoise with Silver feathers Bolo [186285]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful large light turquoise set in a fancy silver setting with ten silver feathers dangling from the bottom. Overall size 3.5" long with s...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to M*****e for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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Turquoise, Bear Claw Squash Blossom Necklace [186290]3359 - Turquoise, Bear Claw Squash Blossom Necklace [186290]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Choice blue-green turquoise with brown matrix. Four one inch cabs on each side of the main central piece, which has a 3/4" spider web cab below...
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Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimate : 2,400.00 - 3,600.00
 
 
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Turquoise, cut stones, large, (5) [186464]3360 - Turquoise, cut stones, large, (5) [186464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five spectacular unusual shaped turquoise stones, cut and polished. The smallest 1 1/8" and the largest 2" locations unknown. 2 pieces are...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G********a.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Turquoise/Coral/Malchite Rings (3) [186431]3361 - Turquoise/Coral/Malchite Rings (3) [186431]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three silver rings: two with turquoise and coral, one with mother of pearl and malachite. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 9.5, 9.5, 8
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to n**********i for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Turquoisr Rings Navajo and Zuni (5) [186139]3362 - Turquoisr Rings Navajo and Zuni (5) [186139]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has five rings ovals and rounds. One oval stone ring is Zuni unmarked. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 5, 6, 5.5, 6, 5 Please see
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Vintage Matched 3 Piece Taxco Set And Period Pin [176283]3363 - Vintage Matched 3 Piece Taxco Set And Period Pin [176283]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This a great 3 piece matched vintage Taxco marked set with necklace, bracelet and earrings, plus a vintage pin from the same period not Taxco but is m
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Start Price : 375.00 | Estimate : 750.00 - 850.00
 
 
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Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Set [176277]3364 - Vintage Navajo Squash Blossom Set [176277]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a vintage Navajo made squash blossom with matching earrings, the turquoise appears to closely resemble that of the Blue Gem Mine near Battle M
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Estimate : 2,800.00 - 3,200.00
Sold to 9*****H for (1,400.00 + 308.00BP) = 1,708.00
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Bracelet [176281]3365 - Vintage Sterling Silver Bracelet [176281]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This bracelet incorporates the use of a turquoise stone and a Zuni style inlaid stone as well as sterling silver and what appears to be brass all laid
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to m********m for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Vintage Turquoise Silver Rings (4) [185492]3366 - Vintage Turquoise Silver Rings (4) [185492]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four vintage silver turquoise rings: 1) large rectangular stone, about size 10; 2) round stone, about 15 mm, with silver flower design, about size 6;
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Watchband and Ring [162685]3367 - Watchband and Ring [162685]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Great Navajo watchband, graduated turquoise ovals--12 in all. Silver dots and braided silver surround for shadowbox. Zuni Ring signed E.A. Zunie. Sunf
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Estimate : 250.00 - 550.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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