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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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Zuni Turquoise Channel Rings Five [186129]3428 - Zuni Turquoise Channel Rings Five [186129]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There are five channel rings made by the Zuni. Most have sky blue turquoise. Sizes are: 5 1/4, 6, 7, 7 1/4, 9 1/4. No makers marks. Please see photo f
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********e for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Zuni Turquoise Channel Rings Four [186132]3429 - Zuni Turquoise Channel Rings Four [186132]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There aere four Zuni rings with channeled Turquoise. The oval ring is marked by Nelson Lee (N.LEE) at size 6; a full circle turquoise ring is marked...
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Estimate : 360.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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Zuni Turquoise Cluster, Women's Rings (4) [186211]3430 - Zuni Turquoise Cluster, Women's Rings (4) [186211]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four classic Zuni turquoise cluster silver rings, all different designs, probably made by four different Zuni families. The larger round rosette is si
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*****H for (225.00 + 49.50BP) = 274.50
 
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Zuni Turquoise Rings (5) [186142]3431 - Zuni Turquoise Rings (5) [186142]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot of five rings are Zuni made; most are channeled. Sizes are about 4, 5, 6, and two at 8. Please see photos for details. All are unmarked.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Zuni Turquoise Rings (7) [186145]3432 - Zuni Turquoise Rings (7) [186145]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This collection is of seven Zuni rings where four are channeled. Ring sizes as pictured from left to right: 8, 6.25, 6.75, 8.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5 All are
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Navajo Turquoise Rings Four [186125]3433 - Navajo Turquoise Rings Four [186125]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Theses are four different pattern silver and turquoise rings. Several have golden pattern veins. Sizes are 8 1/2, 9, 10 3/4, 11 1/2. Markers unknown.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9*****H for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Rings Three [186124]3434 - Navajo Turquoise Rings Three [186124]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These Navajo turquoise rings have beautiful spider pattern stones; one is Red Mountain turquoise. Sizes are: two at 6 1/2, one at 13 1/2. Makers unkn
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Zuni Turquoise Row Bracelet [176288]3435 - Zuni Turquoise Row Bracelet [176288]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a beautiful Zuni made Sleeping Beauty turquoise row bracelet showcased by a sterling silver band with exquisite silverwork, the piece was mad
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Estimate : 450.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********m for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Zuni Turquoise Silver Bracelet and Ring [186515]3436 - Zuni Turquoise Silver Bracelet and Ring [186515]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Bracelet: Deep blue turquoise teardrops in three rows. 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" diameter. The ring is signed ME Zuni. Frank Lewton
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Estimate : 550.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Zuni Turquoise Silver Rings (4) [185489]3437 - Zuni Turquoise Silver Rings (4) [185489]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four vintage Zuni turquoise silver rings: 1) two triangular turquoise with abalone chips on the sides; about a size 10; 2) five rectangular stones; ab
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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