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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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Turquoise - No. 8 Mine Nevada, Rough Treated [186604]3458 - Turquoise - No. 8 Mine Nevada, Rough Treated [186604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rough turquoise - treated. Approximate weight 4.5 pounds. From No. 8 turquoise mine, located in Nevada, often considered one of the top turquoise mine
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Turquoise - No. 8 Mine Nevada, Treated Uncut [186505]3459 - Turquoise - No. 8 Mine Nevada, Treated Uncut [186505]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rough turquoise - treated, uncut. Approximate weight 4 pounds. From No. 8 turquoise mine, located in Nevada, often considered one of the top turquoise
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to y******1 for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Turquoise- No. 8 Mine Nevada Slabs [186509]3460 - Turquoise- No. 8 Mine Nevada Slabs [186509]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rough turquoise - slabs, including spider web. Approximate weight 1.3 pounds. From No. 8 turquoise mine, located in Nevada, often considered one of th
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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Green Turquoise McGinnis Deposit- Austin, NV (19) [186538]3461 - Green Turquoise McGinnis Deposit- Austin, NV (19) [186538]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two groups of small polished cabs, one of 4 stones from Austin, about 3/4” long each; the other group about 15 polished cabs from the McGinni
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********f for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Royal Blue Turquoise Special Cut Stone Collection [186539]3462 - Royal Blue Turquoise Special Cut Stone Collection [186539]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fascinating and beautiful group of cut polished turquoise. 1. No. 8 spiderweb, 1 1/4" long 2. Two choice cabs from Royston (south of Tonopa...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to s***3 for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Turquoise Nuggets, Polished (15) [186531]3463 - Turquoise Nuggets, Polished (15) [186531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
15 Turquoise polished nuggets from Carico Lake, Lander Co. Nevada.123.5 grams. Frank Lewton Collection [Carico Lake, Lander County]
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********f for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Fine Turquoise from 8 Locations [186630]3464 - Fine Turquoise from 8 Locations [186630]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fine polished turquoise cabochons from eight key locations. 1. Morenci (Dowell's), spider web 2. Globe 3. Red Mountain, NV 4. Kingman Spiderweb ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (140.00 + 0.00BP) = 140.00
 
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Polished Turquoise Cabs, 20 stones, Various Locations [186535]3465 - Polished Turquoise Cabs, 20 stones, Various Locations [186535]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Twenty beautiful turquoise cabs from Nevada and Arizona mines. Includes Red Mtn (NV) No. 8 (NV) and a lot more. Very nice group, 1/2" to 1 1/8...
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Estimate : 240.00 - 450.00
Sold to o****a for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Turquoise - No. 8 Mine Nevada Small Pieces [186600]3466 - Turquoise - No. 8 Mine Nevada Small Pieces [186600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rough turquoise - small pieces. Approximate weight 2.2 pounds. From No. 8 turquoise mine, located in Nevada, often considered one of the top turquoise
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to d*******f for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Crystalline Gold Specimen [183585]3467 - Crystalline Gold Specimen [183585]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very fine crystalline gold specimen from the Alhambra Mine in Placer County, California. 4.6 grams. [Alhambra Mine, Placer County]
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to U**6 for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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