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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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Men's Denim Jacket, possibly SR Krause [186818]3498 - Men's Denim Jacket, possibly SR Krause [186818]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
There's no manufacturer label on this men's denim jacket. There are five button holes, four appear handstitched. tattered below shoulder, fr...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (5,000.00 + 1,250.00BP) = 6,250.00
 
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Mitten made from Denim Pants, c 1885 [182786]3499 - Mitten made from Denim Pants, c 1885 [182786]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Single mitten made from denim pants found with the denim pants of this catalog in Utah, 2024. The mitten is constructed of three pieces of denim, from
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Women's Denim Shirt, c1885 [186638]3500 - Women's Denim Shirt, c1885 [186638]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ladies' denim shirt, no label. Sleeves 17". No stitch pattern to indicate brand. There are 11 button holes, no buttons. It's not staine...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
 
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Levi Strauss Signed Check, 1859, Very Rare [183732]3501 - Levi Strauss Signed Check, 1859, Very Rare [183732]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare1859 D O Mills Bankers check issued to Levi Strauss for $1256.98. Written out of Hardy & Kennedy's store in the Gold Rush camp of F...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B***1 for (2,800.00 + 700.00BP) = 3,500.00
 
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Alaska -Juneau Gold Mining Co. RPC Postcards (20) [185840]3502 - Alaska -Juneau Gold Mining Co. RPC Postcards (20) [185840]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Alaska-Juneau Gold Mining Co. Real Photo Postcards (20). No Duplicates - c1920-1950.
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to 6****A for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Hercules Dynamite Wood Box [183171]3503 - Hercules Dynamite Wood Box [183171]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Hercules Dynamite wood box, stamped P Warnekros, Tombstone, Ariz on bottom. 7x17x7", bottom has 2 cracks. "Throughout the industrial life ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
 
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Letters Home from a 49er 1851 [184388]3504 - Letters Home from a 49er 1851 [184388]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three letters with three covers written in 1851 by an obviously lonely young miner, who has left his home in Bangor, Maine in search of the elephant.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to C*****r for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Pacific Coast Borax Company, 20 Mule Team Borax, Popular Song "Hits", 1910 [165527]3505 - Pacific Coast Borax Company, 20 Mule Team Borax, Popular Song "Hits", 1910 [165527]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sheet music measures 10.25" x 13.5". Pictorial design in blue and red. Minor edge wear, more so on spine. Partially disbound. Colorful pro...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Hangtown Mining Scene Half Plate Dag [185001]3506 - Hangtown Mining Scene Half Plate Dag [185001]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Half plate Daguerreotype image of thirteen (13) gold miners working at their gold claim in Hangtown (Later Placerville, earlier Dry Diggins) during th
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (12,500.00 + 3,125.00BP) = 15,625.00
 
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Harris & Marchand Assay Office gold Memorandum [183022]3507 - Harris & Marchand Assay Office gold Memorandum [183022]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
EXTRA RARE assay receipt from the Marysville Assay Office of Harris, Marchand & Company, dated August 11. 1857. It is issued to a Mr. Seley and ...
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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