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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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Ore Deposits of the Silver Peak Quadrangle [182819]3528 - Ore Deposits of the Silver Peak Quadrangle [182819]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ore Deposits of the Silver Peak Quadrangle Nevada, by Josiah Edward Spurr, copywrite 1906, Department of the Interior, geological survey. Hardcover .
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Estimate : 120.00 - 150.00
Sold to S****2 for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Utah Mining Booklets and Maps, 5 [184164]3529 - Utah Mining Booklets and Maps, 5 [184164]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tintic & North Mining Districts property map with color coded claims for Tintic Standard, Chief Cons, Intl. Smelting, annual production for 1869...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to s***3 for (70.00 + 17.50BP) = 87.50
 
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Daguerreotype of Miner [184387]3530 - Daguerreotype of Miner [184387]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Encased daguerreotype of early, possibly California miner. It measures (In its case) 3.5"x 3" and the leather case is in fantastic conditi...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,450.00 + 362.50BP) = 1,812.50
 
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Mexico and Colorado Mining Photos (3) [183785]3531 - Mexico and Colorado Mining Photos (3) [183785]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Mexican mining photos, includes The Siren Mine, the largest silver mine in Mexico (10"x 12"). Southern Colorado sluice (11"x 9"...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to 6****A for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Mining Gold Dredging Postcards 1910-48 (21) [185851]3532 - Mining Gold Dredging Postcards 1910-48 (21) [185851]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold dredging machine postcards (21). Locations: California (14), Alaska (4), Colorado (2) - RPCs (13) - Color (7) - Amber (1) - No Duplicates - 1910-
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Estimate : 120.00 - 250.00
Sold to A*****0 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Touchstone Needles [183571]3533 - Touchstone Needles [183571]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare! Used to determine gold fineness. Ring 1 /12 inches in diameter; pins are 1 3/4 inches long.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A*****0 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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Western Mining Camp Checks, 8 [183822]3534 - Western Mining Camp Checks, 8 [183822]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
8 Western mining camp checks, c. 1866-98. Virginia City, MT. Bannock, Butte, Helena, Leadville, Carlisle Mines, NM. Bodie, Silver City, ID.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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Western Mining Co. Property Maps Trio [184163]3535 - Western Mining Co. Property Maps Trio [184163]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 mine maps. 1918 Utah Copper property in Bingham, UT 26x22". Properties of Reliance Gold MC at Mt. Hayden, Ouray, Co-14 claims, 140 acres 18x1...
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Estimate : 140.00 - 250.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Western Mining Prospecti & Correspondences, 6 [184162]3536 - Western Mining Prospecti & Correspondences, 6 [184162]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Prospecti-Mines Operating Company, operates Ontario Mine in Park City, UT. 1934 Mariposa Gold MC, Portland Gold Mining and Milling-operates Minneapoli
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to S****2 for (180.00 + 45.00BP) = 225.00
 
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