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 Man's Ring [185958]3148 - Navajo Man's Ring [185958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy silver ring with 2 turquoise nuggets one piece of coral, feather. Turned sideways, looks like a smiling face! Size 9.5 From Frank Lewton Collect
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 180.00
Sold to P********c.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Navajo Rings [162651]3149 - Navajo Rings [162651]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four rings, two mounted with coral and two mounted with turquoise and coral. Feather designs and shadow box w/ silver bench beads. No hallmarks. Ring
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 160.00 - 340.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Number 8 Mine Rings [162659]3150 - Number 8 Mine Rings [162659]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large cabochons, possibly Number * Mine turquoise set in silver. Two set in twisted silver one in free form silver design. Ring sizes as pictured from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 550.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Opal Rings [185941]3151 - Opal Rings [185941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two vintage Navajo opal rings. One ring is set in wire wrap oval. the other is set with feather and flower designs. Ring sizes as pictured from left t
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Pilot Mountain? Turquoise Rings [185942]3152 - Pilot Mountain? Turquoise Rings [185942]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise could be Pilot Mountain. Three vintage rings, nice feather design setting on two of the rings--great pieces of turquoise. Third ring is a sm
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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R. Sorrell Belt Buckle [162635]3153 - R. Sorrell Belt Buckle [162635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage oval silver buckle with 5 coral stones set on etched silver and 10 small turquoise rocks. Leaf design with twisted silver surround. 4.25&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Shadow Box Necklace [162656]3154 - Shadow Box Necklace [162656]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual vintage turquoise stones set in deep stamped shadow box ovals strung with bench beads. 16" long. From Frank Lewton Collection. [Navajo...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to c*****m for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Silver Necklace w/ Pendant [185955]3155 - Silver Necklace w/ Pendant [185955]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo pendant of two turquoise nuggets and two natural coral stones set with feather and silver bead free-form design. Strung with silver pearls and
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Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to P******y for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Sleeping Beauty Turquoise [162655]3156 - Sleeping Beauty Turquoise [162655]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Probably Sleeping Beauty turquoise. 3 Navajo rings with large cabochons. No hallmarks. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 8, 6.5, 7 From Frank
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D****c for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Spider Web Turquoise Rings [162644]3157 - Spider Web Turquoise Rings [162644]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Navajo men's rings, different kinds of spider web turquoise stones set in silver. One with wire wrap and leaf design, hallmarked H L. Ring...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Spiderweb Turquoise Rings [185962]3158 - Spiderweb Turquoise Rings [185962]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Navajo rings: 1) Possibly Blue Diamond turquoise, man's ring set in etched silver oval. 2) Possibly Indian Mountain turquoise, raised sett...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Spiderweb Turquoise Rings [185966]3159 - Spiderweb Turquoise Rings [185966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Navajo Rings: 1) Large almost oval stone ste in wire wrap, heavy silver man's ring. 2) Oval turquoise stone, wire wrap, silver feather, etc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Three Navajo Rings [162683]3160 - Three Navajo Rings [162683]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Man's ring--turquoise and onyx. Women's rings--one is turquoise in simple shadow box setting; the other is malachite, also shadow box settin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to P******y for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Tom David Bolo [162637]3161 - Tom David Bolo [162637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Tom David bolo--turquoise, bear claw, beautiful floral silver design. Wire wrapped shadow box. Hallmarked "T". 3" x 2.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****r for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Turquoise Nugget rings [185948]3162 - Turquoise Nugget rings [185948]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four turquoise nugget rings set in silver. One is an especially nice pice piece of turquoise. Three raised settings above shadow box. One is set with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Turquoise and Silver Bracelet [162636]3163 - Turquoise and Silver Bracelet [162636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo bracelet, possibly Kingman turquoise stone, with small coral and turquoise dots. Setting is a nice playful silver design, wire wrap, leaf, flor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 140.00 - 280.00
Sold to C*****r for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Turquoise Bear Claw Pendant [162639]3164 - Turquoise Bear Claw Pendant [162639]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bear claw carved turquoise stone (possibly bBlue Sky) with coral, silver leaf on cap. Back side of silver cap is corroded a bit. 2.25" x 1"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*********5 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Turquoise Bolo Clasp [185963]3165 - Turquoise Bolo Clasp [185963]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Navajo, signed D. Clark Bolo clasp. Turquoise nugget with pyrite. Set in shadow box , feather, flower, silver wire wrapnd wire curls. Edges, silver be
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Turquoise Collar Style Necklace [162638]3166 - Turquoise Collar Style Necklace [162638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage turquoise (possibly Sky Blue) necklace--two large stones and seven smaller stones. Silver leaf design, shadow box. Hallmarked "A P"...
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Estimate : 440.00 - 900.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Turquoise Nugget Rings [185932]3167 - Turquoise Nugget Rings [185932]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Navajo turquoise rings. Two in raised settings in shadowbox style. One wire wrapped with feather design. And, fourth is wire wrapped in abstract
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Estimate : 200.00 - 390.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Turquoise/Coral Cuff Bracelet [185930]3168 - Turquoise/Coral Cuff Bracelet [185930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three turquoise stones, and two coral ovals set in heavy silver cuff style bracelet. Inside measure 5" with 1.5" gap. Hallmarked with E M....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Turquoise/Coral Necklace [185929]3169 - Turquoise/Coral Necklace [185929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rough turquoise stones, possibly Kingman and one coral stone set in shadow box with silver beads and feathers. Navajo pearl beads. Short necklac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
Sold to K*****1 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Turquoise/Coral Watchband [185959]3170 - Turquoise/Coral Watchband [185959]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Old Navajo design with turquoise nuggets, and coral pieces. set in shadow box with etched silver designs. Approx. 6" long. From Frank Lewton Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Turquoise/Silver Bolo [185921]3171 - Turquoise/Silver Bolo [185921]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bolo is oval with raised area for 3 natural turquoise stones to sit in. 3" x 2". Tan colored tie with polished turquoise stone tips. From ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to K*****1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Unique Navajo Rings [185943]3172 - Unique Navajo Rings [185943]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three silver and turquoise rings: 1) Large distinct turquoise ring beautifully mounted in etched silver with feather and flower designs. 2) Rectangula
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 380.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Varieties of Turquoise Rings [162689]3173 - Varieties of Turquoise Rings [162689]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rings: 1) Red Mountain turquoise, man's ring, nice stone, wire wrapped. 2) Possibly Number 8 turquoise, stone has a slight flaw. Vintage r...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Vintage Navajo Rings [162645]3174 - Vintage Navajo Rings [162645]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four women's rings, two set with turquoise and coral (one marked Phil Chapo), and one shadow box with turquoise and mother of pearl, and one, ju...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Watch Band and Ring [162680]3175 - Watch Band and Ring [162680]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Watch band features crushed coral inlaid in etched silver. Elegant design. Hallmarked "J.W.". Unusual ring is set with possibly Pilot Moun...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Women's Rings [185957]3176 - Women's Rings [185957]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage Navajo women's rings: 1) Turquoise cluster , teardrop shape stoned, shadow box setting with silver feather design. size 5. 2) Turq...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Huge Rough Turquoise Stone Cuff [162658]3177 - Huge Rough Turquoise Stone Cuff [162658]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Possibly raw Kingman turquoise cuff and ring. Heavy cuff--turquoise stone set in twisted silver. 5.5" inner measure, 1.5" gap. Raw turquoi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to M*****e for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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Lot Withdrawn3178 - Lot Withdrawn
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot Withdrawn
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Turquoise and Coral Cuff [162640]3179 - Turquoise and Coral Cuff [162640]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gallup, N.M.Heavy silver cuff with raw turquoise center stone and 10 graduated in size coral stones. Silver drops on silver cuff. 2.5" inside m...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 380.00 - 760.00
Sold to d*******f for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Santo Domingo Heshi Necklace [185935]3180 - Santo Domingo Heshi Necklace [185935]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Graduated bead size vintage Heishi necklace from Santo Domingo Pueblo. Natural turquoise, with spiny oyster and white onyx. Old style, strung on waxed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m********m for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Turquoise Heshi [185931]3181 - Turquoise Heshi [185931]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Vintage Heshi, old style, strung on waxed cotton string. Silver beads on ends. 16" long. From Frank Lewton Collection. [Santo Domingo] [New Me...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to c*****m for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Vintage Heishi Necklaces [185953]3182 - Vintage Heishi Necklaces [185953]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Graduated turquoise Heishi beads with pendant of onyx and turquoise. Old style, strung on waxed string. 25" long. 2) Graduated turquoise bea...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Vintage Heshi Necklace [185925]3183 - Vintage Heshi Necklace [185925]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Graduated sized beads with 3 larger center beads. Silver beads at ends. 15.5" long. Old style strung on waxed cotton. Possibly Kingman turquois...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******s for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Bird Inlay Rings [185946]3184 - Bird Inlay Rings [185946]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Zuni rings: 1) Quail inlaid with onyx, coral, turquoise, mother of pearl. Ver tight inly set in silver. 2) Owl--inlay of turquoise, onyx, mother
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w**********e for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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D. Kuhns Jewelry, 1975 [162648]3185 - D. Kuhns Jewelry, 1975 [162648]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Zuni artist D. Kuhns--Large belt buckle (4.25" x 3.25") set with turquoise, coral, stamped silver dots set in silver. Ring set with turqu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Dazzling Zuni ring [185927]3186 - Dazzling Zuni ring [185927]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful turquoise petit point cluster ring, oval shape-- 2.5" x 1.75". Hallmarked with "D" in a rectangle, attributed to Bessi...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to w**********e for (190.00 + 47.50BP) = 237.50
 
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Frog Fetish Ring [162686]3187 - Frog Fetish Ring [162686]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise frog fetish ring, Zuni, possibly made by Bernard Homer Sr., one of the most accomplished, widely respected elders in the Zuni Pueblo. Also
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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H-L Zunie Cuff and Ring [162649]3188 - H-L Zunie Cuff and Ring [162649]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
H-L Zunie by the husband and wife silversmith team--Helen and Lincoln Zunie. Graphic, modern designed cuff and ring--turquoise, coral, onyx and mother
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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J. Quam Cuff [185965]3189 - J. Quam Cuff [185965]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Amazing Heavy J. Quam cuff. Center--carved bird and leaves in mother of pearl set in cut out onyx oval--silver leaves on top and bottomin cut-out scal
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Start Price : 900.00 | Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
 
 
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Modern Style Zuni Inlay [162647]3190 - Modern Style Zuni Inlay [162647]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two oval belt buckles, turquoise (possibly Ithaca Peak), Mother of pearl, onyx. modern designs. 2.5" x 2" and `2" x 1.5". One he...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 180.00 - 260.00
Sold to b**********s for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Turquoise/Silver Cuff [185951]3191 - Turquoise/Silver Cuff [185951]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stunning wide vintage cuff by Zuni artist Jobeth Mayes Maize (signed). Three rows of high domed cut turquoise, bordered on top and bottom by channel i
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Estimate : 450.00 - 900.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Wayne Cheama Cuff [162650]3192 - Wayne Cheama Cuff [162650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Turquoise on one side, coral on the other, set into a sterling silver cuff by artist Wayne Cheama. This is a style he favors. Hallmarked "Wayne...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to d*******f for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Zuni  Thunderbird Rings [162654]3193 - Zuni Thunderbird Rings [162654]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Zuni Thunderbird Inlay rings--appear to be same maker, no hallmarks. One Zuni mother of pearl inlay ring. Ring sizes as pictured from left to righ
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Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
Sold to W***o for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Zuni Inlay Rings [162632]3194 - Zuni Inlay Rings [162632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rings: 1) Petit point diamond shaped turquoise stones. Size 6.25. 2) Rectangular turquoise /silver inlay ring, hallmarked "OWL", siz...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Zuni Inlay Rings [185949]3195 - Zuni Inlay Rings [185949]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Zuni Sunface--onyx, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl 2) Modern mosaic design--onyx, coral, turquoise, mother of pearl.v 3) Modern graphic design,
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Zuni Men's Inlay Rings [162687]3196 - Zuni Men's Inlay Rings [162687]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three rectangular rings, look to be same maker--no hallmark. Beautifully made--stones appear to wrap around to the sides of each heavy silver ring. On
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Zuni Needle Point Rings [185945]3197 - Zuni Needle Point Rings [185945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three vintage rings: 1) Elongated flower with twisted wire. 2) Oval floral, two points are green. 3) Half turquoise points, half are coral. Ring sizes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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