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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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ZCMI Mountaineer Brand Blue Denim Overalls c1870-90 [186815]3488 - ZCMI Mountaineer Brand Blue Denim Overalls c1870-90 [186815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Blue denim men's label reads "Mountaineer" brand ZCMI (Zion Cooperative Mercantile Institution). These are a 33"w/34"L.Pair ...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (2,200.00 + 550.00BP) = 2,750.00
 
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ZCMI Mountaineer Brand Denim Pants [186636]3489 - ZCMI Mountaineer Brand Denim Pants [186636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Button fly Mountaineer brand from ZCMI of Salt Lake City. Double stitch pocket, stained, no chevron stitch below label. Rear connect buckle. Different
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to f********t.. for (17,000.00 + 4,250.00BP) = 21,250.00
 
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ZCMI Mountaineer Brand Overalls, Youth Size c1870-90 [186816]3490 - ZCMI Mountaineer Brand Overalls, Youth Size c1870-90 [186816]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mountaineer brand youth size overalls 29" waist. Rear belt has intact label. Stitch patterns above pockets fairly complete. Missing patch on le...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (4,800.00 + 1,200.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Utah 1st National Bank Gold Bag [185000]3491 - Utah 1st National Bank Gold Bag [185000]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Canvas bag from the First National Bank of Ogden, Utah. Bag is labeled No. 13, $2500 Gold.It measures 5"x 10" and is slightly stained. In ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s***3 for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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Canvas "WC" Bag, c1880 [186740]3492 - Canvas "WC" Bag, c1880 [186740]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large canvas bag, probably "sail cloth", about 19 x 41", holed and repaired throughout by jean (denim), canvas and other material pat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D******a for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Sacks Made From Denim and Other Material, c 1880-1885 [182787]3493 - Sacks Made From Denim and Other Material, c 1880-1885 [182787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three cloth sacks made from blue denim, presumably cut from clothing; and two bags constructed of blue striped coarse weave cloth. Seed residue insid
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Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Fishing Kit, c 1890 [186813]3494 - Fishing Kit, c 1890 [186813]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fishing kit found among the denim clothes used as insulation in the walls of a house in Utah in 2014, subject of this catalog. These were found in t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Gents Clothing and Scraps, c 1870-1880, Utah [186814]3495 - Gents Clothing and Scraps, c 1870-1880, Utah [186814]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This group of clothing and scraps all come from the insulation of a house in Utah, discovered in 2024, and the subject of more than a dozen denim item
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to A*****0 for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Men's "Long Johns", Three Pair, c1880 [186812]3496 - Men's "Long Johns", Three Pair, c1880 [186812]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A group of three pair of men's long johns found in a house in Utah, used as insulation, along with the denim pants in this catalog. The long joh...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Men's Denim Jacket, possibly B & O Greenebaum [186820]3497 - Men's Denim Jacket, possibly B & O Greenebaum [186820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's denim jacket, no manufacturer label, five buttons, back removed, possible for patching. Bloodstains and other spots. Cuffs worn out, butto...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to c*******a for (1,700.00 + 425.00BP) = 2,125.00
 
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