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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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Jennings Sun Chief Slot Machine [185329]4000 - Jennings Sun Chief Slot Machine [185329]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Jennings Sun Chief nickel slot machine. Jackpot window filled with nickels and brass Indian head. 27 inches tall,17 inches wide; 18 inches deep. Table
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to D*******n for (1,200.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Engraved Gold Thimbles [183650]4001 - Engraved Gold Thimbles [183650]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two engraved gold thimbles, both test 14 carat. One engraved "J. P. G.", the other "C.G.R." 8.6 grams total weight equals 0.161...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to G******c for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Black Opal ring [185924]4002 - Black Opal ring [185924]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elaborate 14K gold raised setting, incredible oval stone with variety of color throughout stone from almost white to black.Must see! From Frank Lewton
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 3,600.00
Sold to d*******f for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
 
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Amalgum Gold Ingot [183379]4003 - Amalgum Gold Ingot [183379]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wonderful small gold ingot made from amalgum (placer gold). 0.59 troy ounces. This ingot shows the texture of the cheese cloth used to squeeze out the
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Gold Bar Mine Silver Medallion [185247]4004 - Gold Bar Mine Silver Medallion [185247]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare proof, serial number #28 silver medallion from the Gold Bar Mine, Bullfrog District, Nye County Nevada. Dated 1987.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to a****1 for (100.00 + 20.50BP) = 120.50
 
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Silver Ingots & A Silver Dollar [185323]4005 - Silver Ingots & A Silver Dollar [185323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two one ounce rectangular silver ingots: Iraqi Mobile Missile Launcher; Happy Anniversary. 1987 commemorative U. S. silver dollar: 200th anniversay of
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to s*****e for (80.00 + 16.40BP) = 96.40
 
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Ranchers Exploration Silver Ingot [183574]4006 - Ranchers Exploration Silver Ingot [183574]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Johnson Matthey refined this five troy ounce silver ingot of .999 fine silver for Ranchers Exploration's Escalante Mine in 1982. The Dutch Eas...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to P**********o for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Fort Knox Gold Bar Replica [185237]4007 - Fort Knox Gold Bar Replica [185237]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ingot stamped FINE 999.8 / Seal / ozs. 14.295. 4 inches by 1 1/3 inches by 1/2 inch. The reverse reads: "This is a lead replica of the gold bri...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to V******e for (65.00 + 16.25BP) = 81.25
 
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Reference Collection of Western FAUX silver ingots [182784]4008 - Reference Collection of Western FAUX silver ingots [182784]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Reference Collection of Western FAUX silver ingots (8/2024) This lot has most of an important group of faux ingots I put together many years ago. Over
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Manhattan Silver Mining Company Corporate Letter Regarding Silver Bars, 1869 [165501]4009 - Manhattan Silver Mining Company Corporate Letter Regarding Silver Bars, 1869 [165501]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Manhattan Silver Mining Company of Nevada three page corporate letter datelined New York in 1869 from the corporate secretary Morgan L. Ogden to Allen
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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