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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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Zuni Spiderweb Turquoise Inlay Rings Five [186131]3418 - Zuni Spiderweb Turquoise Inlay Rings Five [186131]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five Zuni rings with spiderweb pattern stones are not marked for makers. Sizes are: 4 1/2, 7 1/4, 8 1/4, 8 3/4, 9 1/4. Several are channeled. Please s
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to G********a.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Zuni Spiny Oyster Bracelet [176280]3419 - Zuni Spiny Oyster Bracelet [176280]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A beautiful piece of Zuni style workmanship in this orange spiny oyster bracelet with inlays of sterling silver bars and colored red opal and all inca
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Estimate : 550.00 - 650.00
Sold to D******a for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Zuni Sun Design Rings (3) [186217]3420 - Zuni Sun Design Rings (3) [186217]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different sun design Zuni rings. Lewton's description "Zuni Sun Design Rings". All are made with inlay channel coral, mother ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G********a.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Zuni T Bird Rings (2) [186229]3421 - Zuni T Bird Rings (2) [186229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Zuni inlay channeled T Bird rings. Made from onyx, turquoise, coral and mother of pearl. No marking on the inside. Tag from Robert Lewton &q...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to S********e for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Zuni Turquoise & Coral Rings [185493]3422 - Zuni Turquoise & Coral Rings [185493]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Six smaller Zuni silver rings with turquoise and coral inlayed stones: 1) five pieces or coral, about size 8; 2) three rectangular stones, two turquo
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise & Coral Rings (3) [185495]3423 - Navajo Turquoise & Coral Rings (3) [185495]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three Navajo silver rings: 1) seven turquoise stones with silver swirls, about size 8; 2) four coral and three turquoise stones on oval silver setting
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*******f for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Zuni Turquoise & Onyx Rings (2) [186572]3424 - Zuni Turquoise & Onyx Rings (2) [186572]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Zuni rings with turquoise and onyx stones. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 9, 6.5
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Zuni Turquoise & Onyx Rings (4) [186573]3425 - Zuni Turquoise & Onyx Rings (4) [186573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four Zuni rings by an unknown maker, all with onyx and turquoise stones inlayed. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 10.5, 9.5, 10.5, 10.5
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Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to G********a.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Zuni Turquoise and Silver Women's Bracelets (3) [186091]3426 - Zuni Turquoise and Silver Women's Bracelets (3) [186091]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three women's Zuni turquoise and silver bracelets. Apprx. 2.5 inches wide. (1) 8 round stones with marker stamped PD Coonsis; (2) 7 round stones...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Zuni Turquoise Bracelet [185112]3427 - Zuni Turquoise Bracelet [185112]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful silver Zuni bracelet with turquoise and mother of pearl inlay design.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m********m for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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