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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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Cripple Creek Mining & Bus. Directory, 1894 [182531]3518 - Cripple Creek Mining & Bus. Directory, 1894 [182531]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare and important early Colorado mining directory, "History and Description of the Cripple Creek Mining District, Mining and Business Director...
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Start Price : 600.00 | Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,700.00
 
 
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Manhattan Mine Promo Brochure 1864, Rare [182966]3519 - Manhattan Mine Promo Brochure 1864, Rare [182966]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare 1864 Manhattan Mine promo brochure. 1st edition. Great promo material for mining properties in Gilpin County. Info on Colorado settlements, ways
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to D****C for (2,600.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,250.00
 
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Trip to Pike's Peak by C M Clark, MD 1861 [182968]3520 - Trip to Pike's Peak by C M Clark, MD 1861 [182968]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1861 A trip to Pike's Peak and the Notes by the Way with numerous illustrations. 134pp plus plates and errata page. In 1860 Clark went to Colora...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to B*******r for (1,050.00 + 262.50BP) = 1,312.50
 
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Assay Poorman Dump Silver City [183024]3521 - Assay Poorman Dump Silver City [183024]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Memorandum of crude bullion deposited to the Assay Office Blake & Company of Silver City, Idaho Territory. It totaled 791 ounces from Poorman Du...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (350.00 + 87.50BP) = 437.50
 
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Montana Mining Postcards 1905-20 (27) [180494]3522 - Montana Mining Postcards 1905-20 (27) [180494]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A collection of 27 postcards related to mining in Montana, c1905-20. The group includes one Pioneer card, some pre-split backs, seven RPCs, the rest c
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to r******g for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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John Mackay Original Cabinet Card Photo & Signed Fair Check [183730]3523 - John Mackay Original Cabinet Card Photo & Signed Fair Check [183730]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Original very rare 5.75x4.2"cabinet card photo of John Mackay and a young child, likely his daughter, who is also the subject of another photo....
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to A*****0 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Bullfrog, Nevada Mining Company Corporate Seal, 1905 [165513]3524 - Bullfrog, Nevada Mining Company Corporate Seal, 1905 [165513]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Corporate seal from the Missouri-Bullfrog Mining and Milling Company, Nevada. Incorporated in South Dakota in 1905. Was likely part of a metal seal ho
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n*******g for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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Searchlight, Nevada Photo Album Circa 1905 [165514]3525 - Searchlight, Nevada Photo Album Circa 1905 [165514]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Very rare photo album picturing Searchlight, Nevada scenes. Photos measure 3" wide x 2 1/8" high. Hotels shown include Hotel Searchlight, ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to n*******g for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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Assay Receipt Submitted by J.G. Fair [183023]3526 - Assay Receipt Submitted by J.G. Fair [183023]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This assay receipt was issued to James Graham Fair on February 6, 1861 by the assay office of Theall & Company. The assay concluded that the val...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to B*********g for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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Assay by V.C. Assayer Leopold Kuh 1864 [183021]3527 - Assay by V.C. Assayer Leopold Kuh 1864 [183021]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Assay, framed and matted from Virginia City assayer Leopold Kuh, dated December 26, 1864. Piece measures 13"x 15" and is under UV protect...
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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