Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Wednesday, October 25, 2023  |  9:00 AM Eastern
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Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush

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LARGE GOLD NUGGET WEIGHT

Lot # 1026 (Sale Order: 26 of 353)      

131 grams. Nice form.

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18K JOHN BEESLEY, LIVERPOOL H/C POCKET WATCH W/GOLD QUARTZ CHAIN & FOB.

Lot # 1027 (Sale Order: 27 of 353)      

Beautiful gold quartz watch with heavy chain. Made by Shreve & Co. Working condition. 14K. Incised floral design inside. 266 grams.

CORRECTION: Title, description and photos have been updated. 18k yellow gold (untested) John Beesley, Liverpool, fussee pocket watch with swing-out hunter case. Movement marked "John Beesley, 4 Lord Street, 43287, Liverpool''. Key wind, key set. Case marked "DB, 18, 43287" with eagle hallmarks. Dial marked "Chronometer Lever, John Beesley, Liverpool". Hairline cracks to dial. Case hand engraved and decorated with a gold miner holding a shovel next to a screen. Includes a beautiful 14k pink gold (untested) pocket watch chain set with 14 individual pieces of inlaid gold quartz, measuring 14.25" in length, marked "14K" on swivel hook, and a two-sided gold quartz spinning fob. Gold quartz in chain and fob exhibit natural crazing and cracks, but seem completely stable. Fob measures 1-3/8" across. Watchcase measures 53mm in diameter. Combined gross weight of the watch, chain and fob is 219.2 grams. Later replacement key included. Running. Condition: Very Good.

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GOLD NUGGET WITH WHITE QUARTZ

Lot # 1028 (Sale Order: 28 of 353)      

57.4 grams. Nice nugget with mix of white quartz.

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EARLY LARGE OFFICE GOLD SCALE BY HOWARD AND DAVIS.

Lot # 1029 (Sale Order: 29 of 353)      

A very unique oversized scale. Manufactured by Howard and Davis. Comes complete with trays and weights. Very different size and one of their top quality scales. Keys: No

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SMALL HOWARD AND DAVIS SCALE WITH ACCESSORIES.

Lot # 1030 (Sale Order: 30 of 353)      

Nice early Howard & Davis Scale out of Boston, Massachusetts. Brass scale with wooden base. Turn of the century. Comes with a set of various weights.

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BLACK MINERS IMPROVED TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot # 1031 (Sale Order: 31 of 353)      

Late 1800s. Keys: No

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GREEN MINERS IMPROVED GOLD TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot # 1032 (Sale Order: 32 of 353)      

Late 1800s. Keys: No

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MINERS GOLD TRAVELING SCALE.

Lot # 1033 (Sale Order: 33 of 353)      

Manufactured for California. Late 1800s. Keys: No

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FINE TORTOISESHELL OVERLAID GAMING CASE.

Lot # 1034 (Sale Order: 34 of 353)      

This is a wonderful early tortoiseshell gaming case complete with carved ivory chess pieces. It comes with an early set of cards, a cribbage set, and a horse race set, complete with lead horse figures. Late 1800s. Exquisite workmanship.
This is a wonderful early tortoiseshell gaming case complete with carved ivory chess pieces. It comes with an early set of cards, a cribbage set, and a horse race set, co...moremplete with lead horse figures. Late 1800s. Exquisite workmanship.

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19TH CENTURY CARD TRIMMER FOR CUTTING CORNERS AND MISCELLANEOUS GAMBLING ITEMS.

Lot # 1035 (Sale Order: 35 of 353)      

A large assortment of gambling and saloon-related items. Includes card trimmer, cigar cutters, bottle openers, dice, match safes, a nice nude compact, and various other gambling-related items. Keys: No
A large assortment of gambling and saloon-related items. Includes card trimmer, cigar cutters, bottle openers, dice, match safes, a nice nude compact, and various other g...moreambling-related items. Keys: No

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LARGE LOT OF IVORY GAMBLING POKER CHIPS.

Lot # 1036 (Sale Order: 36 of 353)      

Late 18th, early 19th century.

CORRECTION: Approximately 40 of the poker chips are ivory.

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LARGE LOT OF VARIOUS TOKENS.

Lot # 1037 (Sale Order: 37 of 353)      

Late 18th to early 19th century. Keys: No

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LOT OF VINTAGE DICE.

Lot # 1038 (Sale Order: 38 of 353)      

Made of ebony, ivory, and glass.

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ITS ALL IN THE DRAW GAMBLER'S BOOK.

Lot # 1039 (Sale Order: 39 of 353)      

Late 1800s.

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1853 $20 LIBERTY GOLD NGC AU50.

Lot # 1040 (Sale Order: 40 of 353)      

Early slab.

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1897 $20 LIBERTY HEAD GOLD PCGS MS62.

Lot # 1041 (Sale Order: 41 of 353)      

Early slab.

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LOT OF 2: 1990 $20 ST. GAUDENS GOLD COINS BU+.

Lot # 1042 (Sale Order: 42 of 353)      

Both uncirculated.

CORRECTION: Title updated. Lot of 2: 1990 $20 St. Gaudens Gold Coins BU+.

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LOT OF 2: 2011 $20 GOLD BUFFALO COINS.

Lot # 1043 (Sale Order: 43 of 353)      

Both uncirculated.

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LOT OF 2: 1884 CC PCGS MS 63 MORGAN DOLLARS.

Lot # 1044 (Sale Order: 44 of 353)      

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TRUCKEE CALIFORNIA CONSTABLE JACOB TEETER & JAMES REED BADGE DISPLAY.

Lot # 1045 (Sale Order: 45 of 353)      

Fantastic and historically important badge display of an early Nevada County, California lawman killed in the line of duty. Lot includes two badges that were worn by Jacob Teeter, Deputy Sheriff of Nevada County in Truckee, California, and Constable of Meadow Lake. There are four additional badges at the bottom of the display that would be of the style and era worn by James Reed, but not attributed to him. The first badge is circa 1860s and is one of the earliest Nevada County badges known. It consists of a jeweler made, sterling silver, 5-point star with circular outside ring. Badge is cut from solid silver stock and was gold gilded when it was first made. The top of the circular frame reads: "JACOB TEETER." Center of star reads: "Deputy Sheriff" and below that, "Nevada Co. Cal." Reverse has a T-pin catch. The second badge was made by J.C. Irvine and is also a 5-point star, gold gilded overall, with hard-fired royal blue enamel letters that read: "CONSTABLE / MEADOW LAKE, TP," with a blue precious stone in the center. In 1877, 26-year-old Jacob "Jake" Teeter took over as constable of Meadow Lake Township, which included the eastern portion of Nevada County and the town of Truckee. Officer Teeter would hold the position of constable or deputy sheriff for nearly 24 years until his death in a gunfight with another Truckee lawman in 1891 named James Reed. They had a long-standing feud that had caused a bitter rivalry that ultimately ended with gunfire. There is a large paperwork file accompanying this lot that details the history of Jacob Teeter as well as that of his killer, James Reed. The story that led up to the gunfight spans decades, and is well known in the town of Truckee. It is considered by historians and citizens of Truckee to be the most famous shootout in local history. Many online sources detail both of their colorful law enforcement histories. These very badges are pictured on pg. 33 in James C. Casey's book "Badges of America's Finest: A Pictorial Guide to the Badges of American Lawmen and Price Guide, 2008." CONDITION: Both Teeter badges show some light wear, with the silver deputy sheriff badge missing 85% of the gold gilt. The jeweler engraved details are strong and legible. The Meadow Lake Constable badge retains nearly all of its original finish, including its enamel letters and blue stone in center. Bottom badges show strong nickeling and would rate as fine. Paperwork: Provenance
Fantastic and historically important badge display of an early Nevada County, California lawman killed in the line of duty. Lot includes two badges that were worn by Jaco...moreb Teeter, Deputy Sheriff of Nevada County in Truckee, California, and Constable of Meadow Lake. There are four additional badges at the bottom of the display that would be of the style and era worn by James Reed, but not attributed to him. The first badge is circa 1860s and is one of the earliest Nevada County badges known. It consists of a jeweler made, sterling silver, 5-point star with circular outside ring. Badge is cut from solid silver stock and was gold gilded when it was first made. The top of the circular frame reads: "JACOB TEETER." Center of star reads: "Deputy Sheriff" and below that, "Nevada Co. Cal." Reverse has a T-pin catch. The second badge was made by J.C. Irvine and is also a 5-point star, gold gilded overall, with hard-fired royal blue enamel letters that read: "CONSTABLE / MEADOW LAKE, TP," with a blue precious stone in the center. In 1877, 26-year-old Jacob "Jake" Teeter took over as constable of Meadow Lake Township, which included the eastern portion of Nevada County and the town of Truckee. Officer Teeter would hold the position of constable or deputy sheriff for nearly 24 years until his death in a gunfight with another Truckee lawman in 1891 named James Reed. They had a long-standing feud that had caused a bitter rivalry that ultimately ended with gunfire. There is a large paperwork file accompanying this lot that details the history of Jacob Teeter as well as that of his killer, James Reed. The story that led up to the gunfight spans decades, and is well known in the town of Truckee. It is considered by historians and citizens of Truckee to be the most famous shootout in local history. Many online sources detail both of their colorful law enforcement histories. These very badges are pictured on pg. 33 in James C. Casey's book "Badges of America's Finest: A Pictorial Guide to the Badges of American Lawmen and Price Guide, 2008." CONDITION: Both Teeter badges show some light wear, with the silver deputy sheriff badge missing 85% of the gold gilt. The jeweler engraved details are strong and legible. The Meadow Lake Constable badge retains nearly all of its original finish, including its enamel letters and blue stone in center. Bottom badges show strong nickeling and would rate as fine. Paperwork: Provenance

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SAN DIEGO POLICE DETECTIVE SERGEANT BADGE.

Lot # 1046 (Sale Order: 46 of 353)      

Circa 1900-1910 eagle over wreathed shield detective sergeant badge number 10. Finely chased detailed feathers with delicate cut-out features make this a very attractive and desirable badge. Measures: 2 - 3/4" x 2". Marked: "CAL STAMP / CO / San Diego / STERLING". CONDITION: Very good with age-commensurate light wear and appropriate patina.
Circa 1900-1910 eagle over wreathed shield detective sergeant badge number 10. Finely chased detailed feathers with delicate cut-out features make this a very attractive ...moreand desirable badge. Measures: 2 - 3/4" x 2". Marked: "CAL STAMP / CO / San Diego / STERLING". CONDITION: Very good with age-commensurate light wear and appropriate patina.

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1880S DEPUTY SHERIFF'S BADGE FOR VENTURA, CALIFORNIA.

Lot # 1047 (Sale Order: 47 of 353)      

Circa 1895-1900 jeweler made badge for Ventura County, California, deputy Jacinto Damien Reyes. Jacinto was a native Californian born to a Spanish land grant family. He became a Ventura County deputy in the late 1880s until the time he became a Santa Barbara National Forest Ranger in 1900. He also gained local notoriety in the early 1900s when he was selected to escort Presidents William McKinley in 1901, and Teddy Roosevelt in 1910, through the forest lands of California. This badge was purchased directly from the nephew of Jacinto in 1979 and sold to Kern County deputy sheriff Tom Craig. Craig later sold the badge to well-known badge collector and author on badges, Jim Casey. Badge is hand-cut and repurposed from what was most likely a loving cup or silver sheet of some kind, as evidenced by the pattern on the reverse. Traces of black wax used to darken the letters. Measures: 2" x 1 - 3/4". Exact badge is pictured on pg. 67 of "Bages of America's Finest" by James C. Casey, 2008. Badge is also pictured numerous times being worn by Reyes in period publications and photos. Copies of these are included with the badge. CONDITION: Fine.
Circa 1895-1900 jeweler made badge for Ventura County, California, deputy Jacinto Damien Reyes. Jacinto was a native Californian born to a Spanish land grant family. He b...moreecame a Ventura County deputy in the late 1880s until the time he became a Santa Barbara National Forest Ranger in 1900. He also gained local notoriety in the early 1900s when he was selected to escort Presidents William McKinley in 1901, and Teddy Roosevelt in 1910, through the forest lands of California. This badge was purchased directly from the nephew of Jacinto in 1979 and sold to Kern County deputy sheriff Tom Craig. Craig later sold the badge to well-known badge collector and author on badges, Jim Casey. Badge is hand-cut and repurposed from what was most likely a loving cup or silver sheet of some kind, as evidenced by the pattern on the reverse. Traces of black wax used to darken the letters. Measures: 2" x 1 - 3/4". Exact badge is pictured on pg. 67 of "Bages of America's Finest" by James C. Casey, 2008. Badge is also pictured numerous times being worn by Reyes in period publications and photos. Copies of these are included with the badge. CONDITION: Fine.

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CHIEF MERCHANT POLICE BADGE.

Lot # 1048 (Sale Order: 48 of 353)      

Jeweler made, circa 1900-1910, sterling silver Merchant Police hand cut star. Features hand-engraved arrows and floral motifs. Merchant police were fully sworn officers that were available under private contract to store owners and merchants. This allowed the officer to stay in a specific geographical area as opposed to a much larger beat. Unmarked. Measures 3" x 3." CONDITION: Very fine with unpolished patina.
Jeweler made, circa 1900-1910, sterling silver Merchant Police hand cut star. Features hand-engraved arrows and floral motifs. Merchant police were fully sworn officers t...morehat were available under private contract to store owners and merchants. This allowed the officer to stay in a specific geographical area as opposed to a much larger beat. Unmarked. Measures 3" x 3." CONDITION: Very fine with unpolished patina.

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CARL SONTAG 1882 GOLD THEATRICAL MEDAL, GERMAN THEATER, SAN FRANCISCO.

Lot # 1049 (Sale Order: 49 of 353)      

Stunning hand made large gold and silver medal from The German (Baldwin) Theater in San Francisco, California. Central brass cast copy of an 1852 US $50 gold octagonal coin with presentation engraved on reverse, "Die Deutschen, San Francisco, Ihrem Carl Sontag, San Francisco, Cal, 12th Feb. 1882". The medal was presented to Sontag on his final evening of a 3-month appearance at the Baldwin Theater. The medal measures 3 - 1/4" tall by 2 - 1/2" wide, and has a gross weight of 70.4 grams. With the exception of a few missing flowers at the top, the medal is in excellent original condition. The medal appears to be made in 14k gold, but the karat is untested. The following is an excerpt from an article that appeared in The San Francisco Examiner, Monday, February 13th, 1882: "Carl Sontag, who has appeared at the Baldwin Theater every Sunday evening for the past three months, made his farewell bow last night before an audience that fairly packed the house from orchestra to the topmost gallery. The play chosen for the great artist's final exit from the stage of his many triumphs was Freitag's brilliant comedy, "The Journalists", which has become a standard play on the German stage. It is as renowned for its literary, merit and extremely humorous and brilliant dialogue as it is for ingenious construction. Mr. Sontag found in the role of Conrad Bolz a peculiarly humorous, yet elegant characterization, a congenial task, and the frequent plaudits of the enthusiastic audience evidenced the fact that on this, his last representation, the great artist scored another hit......The pleasantest feature of the evening was at the end of the play, when Mr. Kadelburg came for. ward on the open stage and in a hearty manner said: "It is a good old and worthy custom to present to an honored guest at parting a token as an earnest of the regard and esteem in which he is held. It is therefore my pleasant duty, in the name of your many friends, to present you with this souvenir. It is a coin characteristic of California, and itself tells the history of the state; and it will recall to you the story of those Pioneers who struggled to make our state what it is and to whom we also owe thanks for having been able to raise the standard of German art in the extremest West. This honored coin is wreathed with the laurel crown you so richly earned, and may you on your native soil in the old Fatherland sometimes think of those friends whom you have left in far away California, who will remerber as long as German art exists the name of Carl Sontag. He thereupon handed Mr. Sontag an elegant velvet case, in which was enclosed a slug of 1852, encircled with a golden crown of laurels and headed by the usual histrionic emblems of mask, scroll, etc. The entire piece was suspended from a plain and heavy gold pin by a silken ribbon of red, white and blue. On the obverse side of the coin was the inscription: "To true merit this crown. The Germans of San Francisco to Carl Sontag, February 12, 1882". Mr. Sontag, in an extremely agitated manner, replied as follows: "From the first hour I arrived here I met nothing but kindness ad good-will. I ought to say not only from the first hour but even earlier, for before my arrival across the bay I was met by Mr. Kadelburg who, in behalf of my colleagues, in the first place, proffered me every service and friendly help, and from the directrice, stage manager and stage personnel. I have met with nothing but the most flattering cordiality. Not alone among the artistic circle, but socially and in private life, I met with a reception so hearty and cordial that must ray during my whole career I never left a city with a greater feeling of regret, and with deep sorrow I leave this loved spot..." Carl Sontag (Karl Sunday) was a son of actress Franziska Martloff; the singer Henriette Sontag and the actress Nina Sontag were his half-sisters from Franziska Sontag's marriage to Franz Sontag. According to the will of his parents, in no case should he become an actor. So he came to a polytechnic school which he soon had to leave. He then did an apprenticeship as a bookbinder, which he also completed. Already at this time he was also working as a writer in order to be able to afford to go to the theater. He took advantage of his mother's absence to introduce himself to the manager of the court theater in Liège, who accepted him as an extra actor on January 1, 1848; he chose Holm as his stage name. So Sontag was able to successfully compete at the royal in 1848 at the age of 20. Hoftheater in Dresden debut monthly he received 25 Taler Gage. Click here to see the full description.

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LOT OF 3: 2 BADGES AND PHOTO OF E.O. TOMPKINS.

Lot # 1050 (Sale Order: 50 of 353)      

Lot consists of 2 badges and a photo. One badge marked "City Marshall E. O. Tompkins". Other badge marked "City Marshall". Comes with early photo of Tompkins.

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