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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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Elfelt & Co. Pioneer Brand Brown Canvas Pants, c1875-80 [186634]3478 - Elfelt & Co. Pioneer Brand Brown Canvas Pants, c1875-80 [186634]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of AB Elfelt & Company Pioneer Brand brown canvas pants. Full Label and buckle intact. No unusual stitching, plain buttons, blue wool facto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (8,000.00 + 2,000.00BP) = 10,000.00
 
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Neustadter Bros. Standard Brand Brown Canvas Wool-Lined Pants c1875-80 [186633]3479 - Neustadter Bros. Standard Brand Brown Canvas Wool-Lined Pants c1875-80 [186633]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Standard Brand brown canvas pants by Neustadter Bros. Very similar to 186632 with the same size, but a slightly different model with brown wool lining
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (6,750.00 + 1,687.50BP) = 8,437.50
 
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Neustatter Bros. Standard Pants, Brown Canvas c1875-1880 [186632]3480 - Neustatter Bros. Standard Pants, Brown Canvas c1875-1880 [186632]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Standard Pants by Neustadter Bros. patent date April 20, 1875. Full label, brown canvas metal buttons embossed "Standard Pants" knees out,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (13,500.00 + 3,375.00BP) = 16,875.00
 
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Steinhart Bros. Colorado Brand Overalls [186819]3481 - Steinhart Bros. Colorado Brand Overalls [186819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steinhart Bros. Colorado brand Overalls, full label with address of 3&5 Battery St. San Francisco, which indicates that these are post 1867, as ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (4,500.00 + 1,125.00BP) = 5,625.00
 
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Steinhart Bros. Best of All Brand Boys Denim Overalls c1878-85 [186810]3482 - Steinhart Bros. Best of All Brand Boys Denim Overalls c1878-85 [186810]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boys Denim overalls with full label, "Boys/ Best of All" brand. There are Arm & Hammer insignias at the upper right and left corners...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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Steinhart Bros. California Brand Overalls c1878-85 [186811]3483 - Steinhart Bros. California Brand Overalls c1878-85 [186811]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Full label "California" brand overalls (probably by Steinhart Bros. of San Francisco.) Buttons embossed with "San Francisco" and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (2,300.00 + 575.00BP) = 2,875.00
 
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Steinhart Bros. Colorado Brand Overalls, c1875-1880 [186637]3484 - Steinhart Bros. Colorado Brand Overalls, c1875-1880 [186637]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steinhart Brand Colorado overalls, with points stitching and re-enforced pockets. Right rear pocket removed and patched. Lower left leg removed, re-en
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (3,000.00 + 750.00BP) = 3,750.00
 
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Steinhart Bros. Colorado Brand Boys Denim Pants [186817]3485 - Steinhart Bros. Colorado Brand Boys Denim Pants [186817]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Boys' denim pants. No label, but stitching is consistent with Steinhart Colorado Overalls, buckle attachment and front pocket stitching patter...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
 
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Unusual Denim Overalls, trim is modeled after Levi Strauss spring bottom trim [186639]3486 - Unusual Denim Overalls, trim is modeled after Levi Strauss spring bottom trim [186639]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusual blue denim overalls, no label with label remnants at left of split back, with unmarked rivets at pocket corners. This pair has only one rear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (2,600.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,250.00
 
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ZCMI Mountaineer Brand Blue Denim Overalls [186635]3487 - ZCMI Mountaineer Brand Blue Denim Overalls [186635]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue denim Mountaineer brand from ZCMI (Zion Cooperative Mercantile Institution) "The Peoples' Store," Partial label, but stitching is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (3,500.00 + 875.00BP) = 4,375.00
 
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