Harry Bass Jr Collection Heritage Auction Part 3

waisaacs · March 24, 2023 8:42AM

The third batch (out of four as I understand) of the Harry Bass Jr collection will be auctioned soon. I got the link https://coins.ha.com/c/search-results.zx?N=51+792+4294937512+137&Ntk=SI_Titles-Desc&Nty=1&Ntt=bass&ic4=KeywordSearch-A-K-Z-071316 from @MFeld (thanks again) which I believe filters the main auction https://coins.ha.com/c/auction-home.zx?saleNo=1359 on Featured coins with Bass in the description. Currently showing 68 coins which is fewer than part 1 or 2, so wondering if we're seeing everything yet with this search.

The auction is associated with the Central States Numismatic Society convention at the end of April https://www.csns.org/convention but the Heritage link above indicates that the auction will be from May 4-7, so not actually at CSNS apparently? I can't find any references to indicate that the coins will be on display there (the show's website has a bourse layout that is "coming soon", and the schedule of events is coming up blank for me), though that would be expected. Edit: Updated information below in the comments to indicate there will be viewing of the Bass coins at CSNS.

I'll be happy to update this post with new information if anyone can provide details about the auction or its association with the CSNS show.

lilolme · March 24, 2023 9:16AM

Thanks. I had noticed some of the same differences you mentioned. Previously the Bass was a separate auction and on-site at a show but associated with a larger auction. This one is not showing that. I found a few of the Bass in the basic signature auction but that link gives more than I found (I didn't think to filter on Bass). I also noticed that there apparently is not a Platinum nights with this CSNS auction or not showing for now as far as I see on the HA website (there is one for the World).

As far as viewing, I am also not seeing anything for at CSNS but maybe it will show up later as normally there is lot viewing at the show. Here is the auction details page for the CSNS signature auction and the lot viewing.

Edit: Here is the new and update with CSNS viewing as noted as coming per MFeld below.

https://coins.ha.com/c/auction-home.zx?saleNo=1359&ic=hero-US-Coins-PreviewAuctionBtn-1359-031423

I will note the the next Bass is indicating to be like the previous ones, associated with a major auction (ANA) and a separate auction as noted by the below.

DeplorableDan · March 24, 2023 9:25AM

@lilome, that's a major bummer if there's no lot viewing at CSNS. I was really looking forward to seeing more of the Bass coins like I did at FUN. Why wouldn't they have lot viewing for the "CSNS Signature Auction" at the namesake show?

lilolme · March 24, 2023 9:53AM

@DeplorableDan said:
@lilome, that's a major bummer if there's no lot viewing at CSNS. I was really looking forward to seeing more of the Bass coins like I did at FUN. Why wouldn't they have lot viewing for the "CSNS Signature Auction" at the namesake show?

I don't know but am still hoping that it will come around to having lot viewing for the Bass and other. Hoping maybe just a timeline thing and will show up later (as noted CSNS is still not active on tables and stuff).

MFeld · March 24, 2023 10:22AM

The “Auction Information” page for the sale is in the process of being updated. The update(s) will include additional information regarding viewing dates and locations, as well as session formats, dates and times.