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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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Native Gold in Quartz [183583]3468 - Native Gold in Quartz [183583]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native gold in quartz from the Alhambra Mine in Placer County, California. 17.3 grams total weight, smattering of gold. [Alhambra Mine, Placer Coun
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to U**6 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Native Gold in Quartz [183584]3469 - Native Gold in Quartz [183584]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native gold in quartz from the Alhambra Mine of Placer County, California. 11.3 grams total weight, gold on the edges. [Alhambra Mine, Placer County
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Native Gold In Quartz [183573]3470 - Native Gold In Quartz [183573]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Royal Mine in Calaveras County California. Native gold in quartz; 7 grams; 0.22 oz. gross weight. Lovely specimen. [Royal Mine, Calaveras Co
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to k*********n for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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Native Gold in Quartz [183577]3471 - Native Gold in Quartz [183577]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native gold in quartz from the Royal Mine in Calaveras County, California. 0.28 troy gross weight (8.9 grams); about 70% gold content. [Royal Mine, C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to k*********n for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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Native Gold in Quartz [183578]3472 - Native Gold in Quartz [183578]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four pieces of native gold in quartz from the Royal Mine in Calaveras County, California. Wire, leaf and crystalline. 7.4 grams gross weight; 80 % gol
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to k*********n for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Native Gold in Quartz [183581]3473 - Native Gold in Quartz [183581]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Native gold in quartz from the Royal Mine in Calaveras County. 0.19 troy ounce (5.8 grams) gross weight, about 70 % gold. [Royal Mine, Calaveras Cou
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to k*********n for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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Native Gold in Quartz [183582]3474 - Native Gold in Quartz [183582]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
From the Royal Mine in Calaveras County, California, native gold in quartz weighing 0.29 ounce (9.1 grams) gross weight. About 60% gold. [Royal Mine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to k*********n for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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California Ore Specimens: Wedertz, Mono County (30) [183669]3475 - California Ore Specimens: Wedertz, Mono County (30) [183669]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Collection of about thirty ore specimens from Wedertz of Bridgeport, Mono County, California, collected probably about the 1920s. At least twelve hav
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to D******a for (1.00 + 0.25BP) = 1.25
 
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California Rocks, Minerals and Fossils, Pre-WW2, Wedertz, Mono County [183668]3476 - California Rocks, Minerals and Fossils, Pre-WW2, Wedertz, Mono County [183668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An old rock, mineral and fossil collection consisting of hundreds of specimens made by Wedertz of Bridgeport, California before WW2 (possibly 1920s).
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to D******a for (139.00 + 34.75BP) = 173.75
 
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Gold Ingot Mold Cast Iron E.G. Blakslee & Co NY 1860-90 [185446]3477 - Gold Ingot Mold Cast Iron E.G. Blakslee & Co NY 1860-90 [185446]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
An antique cast iron gold ingot mold. Handle is marked "E. G. Blakslee & Co." Measures just over 14" long (including handle) x 5&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*****l for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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