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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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-110-112 (3) [185831]4460 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-110-112 (3) [185831]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A series of 3 different 25-cent Confederate Notes from Raleigh, North Carolina, all Sept. 1, 1862. Includes: Criswell-110, R-8, Apparent Grade-Choice
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-113, 114, 116 (3) [185830]4461 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-113, 114, 116 (3) [185830]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three different 10-Cent Confederate Notes as follows: Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Sept. 1, 1862, 10-cent note, Criswell-113, Ap
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-118 1863 [185318]4462 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-118 1863 [185318]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $50 Note. Criswell-118. Apparent Grade-About Uncirculated. (Serial No. 28). Gov. Zebu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p*****e for (100.00 + 20.50BP) = 120.50
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-119 1863 [185317]4463 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-119 1863 [185317]
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Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $20 Note. Criswell-119. Apparent Grade-Crisp Uncirculated. (Serial No. 1557). Gov. Ze
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 250.00
Sold to m*****1 for (75.00 + 15.38BP) = 90.38
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-120 1863 [185316]4464 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-120 1863 [185316]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $20 Note. Criswell-120. Apparent Grade-Crisp Uncirculated. (Serial No. 661). Gov. Zeb
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to m*****1 for (75.00 + 15.38BP) = 90.38
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-121 1863 [185315]4465 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-121 1863 [185315]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $20 Note. Criswell-121. Apparent Grade-Fine. (Serial No. 176). Train at Center, Corn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
Sold to d*******f for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-122 1863 [185314]4466 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-122 1863 [185314]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $10 Note. Criswell-122. Apparent Grade-Choice Crisp Uncirculated. (Serial No. 1912).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*****1 for (75.00 + 15.38BP) = 90.38
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-123 1863 [185313]4467 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-123 1863 [185313]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $5 Note. Criswell-123. Apparent Grade-Uncirculated+. (Serial No. 952). Liberty Standi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-124b 1863 [185312]4468 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-124b 1863 [185312]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, July 1, 1863. $5 Note. Criswell-124b, R-8. Apparent Grade-About Uncirculated. (Serial No. 1407). Sh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-125 1863 [185311]4469 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-125 1863 [185311]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $3 Note! Criswell-125. Apparent Grade-About Uncirculated. (Serial No. 886)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30.00 - 80.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-126 1863 [185310]4470 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-126 1863 [185310]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $3 note. Criswell-126. Apparent Grade-About Uncirculated+. (Serial No. 186).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-127 1863 [185309]4471 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-127 1863 [185309]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Jan. 1, 1863. $3 note. Criswell-127, R-6. Apparent Grade-Crisp Uncirculated. (Serial No. 811).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 240.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-128 1863 [185306]4472 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-128 1863 [185306]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jan. 1, 1863. $3 note. Cr-128, R-5. Apparent grade-Crisp Uncirculated. (Serial No. 169). Liberty st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 400.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-131, -132 (2) [185304]4473 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-131, -132 (2) [185304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jan. 1, 1863 (2). Includes: $1 note, Criswell-132, apparent grade-Choice About Uncirculated, (Seria
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-17 1861 [185319]4474 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-17 1861 [185319]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Confederate Currency from Raleigh, North Carolina, Oct. 2, 1861. $2 Note. Criswell-17,, R-8. Apparent Grade-Fine++. (Serial No. 2844). Large "$...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-89, 87 (2) [185836]4475 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-89, 87 (2) [185836]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two different Confederate Notes from Raleigh, North Carolina, both from 1862. Includes: July 1, 1862, $5 Note, Criswell-87, Apparent Grade-Very Fine+,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 130.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-96, 97, 99, 100, 101 (5) [185835]4476 - North Carolina Confederate Currency Cr-96, 97, 99, 100, 101 (5) [185835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Five different varieties of a Raleigh, North Carolina, 50-Cent Confederate Note, with a Clipper Vignette at Center. Included are: Cr-96, Apparent Gra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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North Carolina Criswell 142 25c Fractional Currency [185283]4477 - North Carolina Criswell 142 25c Fractional Currency [185283]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina Criswell 142, 25c 1863 fractional currency. Printed by J T Patterson, Augusta, GA. Verso is $3 note overrun from State Bank of North Ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 90.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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North Carolina Criswell 9 & 26, $1 & $2 [185282]4478 - North Carolina Criswell 9 & 26, $1 & $2 [185282]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina with nic red overprints on verso. 1861 Criswell 26 $1, R5, check on verso, VF+ condition. 1861 Criswell 9 $2, bond coupon on verso, F+
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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North Carolina Fractional Currency Group, 1861 [185279]4479 - North Carolina Fractional Currency Group, 1861 [185279]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
North Carolina fractional currency group, series of January 1, 1861 with some rarities including 4 different Treasurers. 5c Criswell 58 signed by Perr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 340.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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