Tyrrell's Antiques Auction Catalog - Dick Campodonico Collection Part 1, Day 2 Online Auctions

Standard Candlestick w/ Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #351 (Sale Order 1 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel with tear drop shaped handle. 10" long. [D-58]

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #352 (Sale Order 2 of 323)

Tin cased miners gold scale w/ dark green exterior and interior color, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center. Rectangular shape. Brass beam, pans and chains with weights, in a four hole wooden block. Measures 5 1/2" X 3". [GS-2]EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center, Rectangular shape, brass beam, pans and chains with weights, in a four hole wooden block. Measures 5 1/2" X 3". [GS-2]

Miner's Flame Light Book

Lot #353 (Sale Order 3 of 323)

The Miner's Flame Light Book: The Story of Man's Development of Underground Light by Pohs (Denver: Flame Publishing Co., 1995). 1st edition; hard cover in dj; 867 pages; illustrated. Another mining related reference classic on all types of underground mine lighting, including candles and lamps. Minor wrinkles near lower left corner of dust jacket, otherwise in near fine condition. [BK-9]

Fancy Candlestick w/ Snowflake Design

Lot #354 (Sale Order 4 of 323)

Candlestick - fancy. One piece, thumb lever and spike with a dovetails design. Hook has almost a snowflake design to it, and a castle-like thimble. 14" long. [F-3]

Lot of 6 Chinese Medicine Bottles

Lot #355 (Sale Order 5 of 323)

Group of six Chinese medicine bottles, often referred to as "opium bottles". Three of the bottles are a soft blue, two are brown, and one is green. There is some Chinese embossed writing on all but the smallest bottle. They measure from 1 3/4" to 2 3/4".

Bowie Knife with Etched Blade

Lot #356 (Sale Order 6 of 323)

Bowie knife with American eagle etched in blade, along with the slogans, "Americans Ask for Nothing But What is Right and Submit to Nothing That is Wrong" and "The United States the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave Protected by Noble & Brave Volunteers." The blade is sharp with darkened patina, and the etching is clear, with only minor abrasions. The knife has an ornate hollow ware cutlery handle. The brown leather sheath has a metal tip and shank and has an embossed design on the front. There are a few minor dents on the handle and metal parts, and much wear to the leather. It is a very attractive and historical item. Knife measures 12"; blade 6 1/2"; knife in sheath 12 1/2" long. [KL-2]

Natural Placer Gold Nuggets

Lot #357 (Sale Order 7 of 323)

This lot consists of small natural placer gold. It is the perfect size for jewelry making or for display. This was often the size of gold that is found panning and carried by miners in small bags referred to often as a poke and was used in everyday trade for supplies. This is just the way it has come from the stream bed or creek and we believe it was found in California. Size average size average 1/8" X 1/4" X 1/16", 14.2 Grams/ 9.125PWT / .46 Troy Ounce.

Fancy Candlestick with Geometric Design

Lot #358 (Sale Order 8 of 323)

Candlestick - fancy. One piece, pattern throughout the candlestick is a geometric design and same with the handle's design. The thimble is circular in the middle with an octagon shape down the sides. 14" long. [F-6]

Archive of Papers Relating to the Bell-Wether Mine near Jackson, CA

Lot #359 (Sale Order 9 of 323)

Papers relating to the Bell-Wether Mine near Jackson, Amador County, CA, circa 1896. Included is an original 7-page typescript carbon copy on thin paper of the Resume / The Bell-Wether Mine consisting of eight sections: Purchase of Property and Cost; Condition of Mine; Present Condition; Cost of Buildings to July 1, 1896; Future Operations; Necessities; Stock; and Control of Mine. Most of the stated exhibits in the resume also are present as separate documents: two letters re the mine (11pp & 3pp) from Superintendent George R. Adams; a 6-page report of an examination of the mine by the President and Secretary of the company; a 36-page detailed report of the mine, including various statements by knowledgeable parties; and two blue print maps of the mine and its location within the Mother Lode (the Kennedy Mine was its neighbor), with one of the maps duplicated on white stock. Also included is a copy of the Bell-Wether Mining Company's By-Laws and a List of Stockholders. All the documents appear to date from 1896. Nice grouping of primary source material with detailed information about this company and its mine. [A13-1, LS-212, LS-215, LS-216]

Natural Gold Nugget Pin

Lot #360 (Sale Order 10 of 323)

Natural gold nugget with quartz and stone imbedded in gold. Mounted on a round pin with directive twist in the center. Weight 4 grams

Will & Finck Faro Case Keeper

Lot #361 (Sale Order 11 of 323)

Will & Finck S.F. CAL case keeper is handcrafted and unique. Rosewood frame, hand carved and painted boxwood card strips with white and red ivory beads. Stamped “Will & Finck S.F CAL” These individually hand made products promise the rustic character of the old west. Measures 13" x 12 1/2".

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #362 (Sale Order 12 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in tin case w/a dark green exterior and interior color, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA with a classic American eagle in the center. Rectangular shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in a four hole wooden block. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-04]

Pocket Gold Scale

Lot #363 (Sale Order 13 of 323)

Pocket gold scale in wooden box. Contains scale with beam, pans and chains. Wooden box has a metal post lid support. Measures 7 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 3" tall. [GS-72]

Standard Candlestick with Divot on Spike

Lot #364 (Sale Order 14 of 323)

Steel handle, spike, hook and thimble. The spike does have one divot designed on it (see photos). 11" long. [H-6]

Book. Faro & Riffle Technique

Lot #365 (Sale Order 15 of 323)

Fulves' Faro & Riffle Technique (2nd printing). Gutenburg Press, 1974 Paper wraps; spiral bound; 90 pages; illustrated. Illustrated "how to" manual. [BK-59]

"California" Bowie Knife

Lot #366 (Sale Order 16 of 323)

This etched blade Bowie knife features an American eagle with a gold poke marked 10,000 in its beak, over a banner proclaiming, "California Bowie Knife / "A Californian Ask for Nothing That is Wrong" / "I Can Dig Gold from Quartz". The solid cutlery handle and guard appear to be nickel silver. The dark maroon leather sheath has a metal tip and shank and has golden embossed chasing outlines on both sides and a floret on the front. The blade is marked "Woodhead / Howard St / Sheffield" on the shank, and "VR / Warranted / Sheffield" on the opposite side. The blade has the usual patina, clear etching, and a slightly bumped tip. The sheath has worn areas, repairs to the leather, and dents on the tip. The frog button is missing. Blade measures 6 1/2"; and overall 12 3/4" long. [KL-05]

Gold Scale in Wooden Box

Lot #367 (Sale Order 17 of 323)

Traveling gold scale in polished wood box; shovel / tweezers tool stored in compartment in the lid. Rectangular shape. Brass beam, pans, string chains and weights in weight compartment with lid; sturdy hinges and press release clasp. Measures 4 1/2" x 2 1/2". [GS-70]

Fancy Candlestick with Twists

Lot #368 (Sale Order 18 of 323)

Spike runs from the handle to sharp spike thick to thin with one licorice-like twist half way on the spike. The candlestick is two pieces, one being the attached hook and all steel. 15" long. [S-10]

Pamphlets: The Divining Rod, Farmer's Almanac

Lot #369 (Sale Order 19 of 323)

. 1) The Divining Rod: A History of Water Witching / with a Bibliography (Washington, D.C.: GPO, 1938). This is a reprint of the 1917 publication with some added notes. Paper wraps; 59 pp; illustrated. Vertical crease down center; o/w in VG condition. 2) The Old Farmer’s 1856 Almanac by Robert B. Thomas (Boston: Hickling, Swan & Brown, 1856). Paper wraps; 48pp; advertising. Besides the usual information in an annual almanac, this one includes a list of “Worthless and Uncurrent Bank Notes in New England.”Covers spotted; creased corners; moderate amount of foxing throughout. [BK-62] [LS-190]

NSGW Medal Suspended from Crossed Pick & Shovel Pin

Lot #370 (Sale Order 20 of 323)

Banner-shaped NSGW medal suspended from crossed pick and shovel pin. Blue and red enamel w/walking bear and “California Parlor / No. 1 / N.S.G.W.” Made by “Pasquale / S.F. Cal.”

Will & Finck Faro Case Keeper

Lot #371 (Sale Order 21 of 323)

Will & Finck S.F. CAL case keeper is handcrafted and unique. Rosewood frame, hand carved and painted boxwood card strips with white and red ivory beads. Stamped “Will & Finck S.F CAL” These individually hand made products promise the rustic character of the old west. Measures 13" x 12 1/2".

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #372 (Sale Order 22 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in tin case w/ orange exterior and interior color, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA with a classic American eagle in the center. Oval shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in weight compartment with lid. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-08]

Statistics of Mines and Mining West of the Rocky Mtns, 1875

Lot #373 (Sale Order 23 of 323)

Book. Statistics of Mines and Mining in the States and Territories West of the Rocky Mountains; being the Seventh Annual Report of Rossiter W. Raymond, United States Commissioner of Mining Statistics (Washington, DC: GPO, 1875. Issued as Ex. Doc No. 177 / House of Representatives / 43rd Congress, 2nd Session. Rebound half leather and decorative paper boards with red spine label. 540pp; maps, charts and illustrations, some fold-outs. Pages 11-194 relate to mines and mining in California; pages 195-303 are on the mining conditions in Nevada. The fold-outs include a Plan of Bloomfield Tunnel and Gravel Mines owned by North Bloomfield Gravel Mining Co., Nevada Co., CA; Section through Bloomfield Tunnel; Map of the Deep Placer Mines of Smartsville / Yuba Co / Cal.; three different diagrams of portions of furnaces; Map showing the location and course, by instrumental survey, of 200 gold-mines in the slates of California (3 1/3" tear along one fold); and a chart detailing the General Features of the Gold-Ming Belt of California. Laid in loose is a 27 1/2" x 20 3/4" chart titled, "Tabular Exhibit of Veins and Mining in California," that has been removed from a publication (several tears along folds). The report includes an alphabetical index of "Mines, Mills, Works, Etc.", high and low prices of mining-stocks for 1874, and other great mining research information on western mines. Overall the bound report is in very good condition; clean and bright throughout. [BK-57]

Standard Candlestick with Copper Welded Hook Stem

Lot #374 (Sale Order 24 of 323)

All one piece with copper welded to hook stem. 10 3/4" long. [D-49]

Wood Container with Wood Ball

Lot #375 (Sale Order 25 of 323)

Two different tops unscrew for filling and dispensing. Round wood ball in center. Measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/4". [GX-68]

Long-handled Dirk

Lot #376 (Sale Order 26 of 323)

This dirk has a hexagonal blade with a carved yellowish handle that may be bone. It has an ornate collar where it attaches to the blade. The handle has a hairline crack and some spotting. Blade measures 7 3/4"; handle 5"; knife 12 3/4" long. [KL-8]

Genuine Gold Nugget Stick Pin - 2.2 Grams

Lot #377 (Sale Order 27 of 323)

Vintage gold nugget stick pin. This natural gold nugget is mounted on a well made 14K stick pin with a small diamond on the bottom half. It and the pin have a total weight of 2.2 grams, and is ready to be on your lapel or hat. The pin is in excellent condition and comes in a vintage case. Total length of the stick pin is 2 3/8" and the nugget is 1/4" x 1/2" x 1/4". [SP - 14]

Standard Candlestick with Fish Tail Thumb Lever

Lot #378 (Sale Order 28 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel with fish tail thumb lever design and is 10 3/4" long. [D-24]

Business Card for Alfred Dixon, "Gold Dust Bought"

Lot #379 (Sale Order 29 of 323)

Business card for "Alfred Dixon, / Dealer in / General Merchandise, / Michigan Bluff, Cal. / Hardware, Crockery, Dry Goods, Furnishing / Goods, Tinware, Provisions, Groceries, / Pipes, Tobacco, Hats. Caps, Etc. / Office of W.F. & Co's Express. GOLD DUST BOUGHT." Michigan Bluff is in Placer County, CA. Measures 2 3/4" x 4 1/2". Fine condition. [A25-29]

Mining Motif Paperweight or Bookend

Lot #380 (Sale Order 30 of 323)

Mining motif paperweight or bookend. Copper shovel, sledgehammer, and pickaxe on horseshoe shaped base. Hand forged by metalsmith. Not mass produced, possibly unique. 3 1/2" h 4 1/2" w on 3 1/2" base.

Will & Finck Faro Case Keeper

Lot #381 (Sale Order 31 of 323)

Will & Finck S.F. CAL case keeper is handcrafted and unique. Rosewood frame, hand carved and painted boxwood card strips with white and red ivory beads. Stamped “Will & Finck S.F CAL” These individually hand made products promise the rustic character of the old west. Measures 13" x 12 1/2".

Pocket Gold Scale

Lot #382 (Sale Order 32 of 323)

Pocket gold scale in dark green leather covered wooden box. Classic Eagle design on front lid. Includes beam, pans, thread chains and weights in weight compartment. Measures 5 1/2" x 3". [GS-13]

Miners Gold Scale

Lot #383 (Sale Order 33 of 323)

Miners gold scale in tin case with green exterior and faded orange interior. Top of lid is marked with a sticker, "BKH". Rectangular shape. Brass beam, pans, chains (one chain missing) and weights; no clasp. Measures 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". [GS-74]

Standard Candlestick with Gold Star Thimble - "S" on Lever

Lot #384 (Sale Order 34 of 323)

Candlestick - standard. Everything has a smooth surface; thimble has a gold star on it with an edge design. Thumb lever has a stamped "S" on it. 12" long. [S-8]

Doble Steam Automobile Booklets, Lot of 2

Lot #385 (Sale Order 35 of 323)

Lot of two pieces of illustrated ephemera relating to the Doble Steam Car and the Doble Steam Motors Corporation of San Francisco. The cover title on one reads, "Announcing The Doble Steam Car" and is a promotional piece for the 1923 cars, including full page illustrations of the Five Passenger Phaeton and the Five Passenger Sedan. Measures 9 1/4" x 12 1/4"; 8 pages; fold mark down the middle; bottom staple missing so pages are loose. The other booklet has the cover title, "Doble Steam Motors Corporation" with the name of F.G. Fox, Fiscal Agent, printed at lower right. Fox was the Los Angeles agent for the company. Booklet measures 9 1/4" x 12 1/4"; 12 pages; illustrations of autos and factory; some mildew discoloration at bottom corner of two pages; otherwise in very good condition. [A25-44]

Tooth Handled Knife

Lot #386 (Sale Order 36 of 323)

This flat straight bladed knife has an impressive handle, probably a tooth from a bear or large sea mammal. Definitely old. It has a worn blade with a dark patina, and more recent sharpening marks. The handle has a large natural split running the length of the tooth, and several natural hairline cracks, which is not uncommon with items of this type. There is a small chip on the end. Blade measures 7 3/4"; knife 11 3/8" long. [KL-10]

Varney Type Candlestick - "BONANZA"

Lot #387 (Sale Order 37 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "BONANZA". 12" long. [C-15]

Standard Candlestick with Serrated Thimble

Lot #388 (Sale Order 38 of 323)

Candlestick standard - serrated thimble, one piece steel; is 10 3/4" long. [D-5]

Lot of 60 Original Carbon Copies of Payroll Alpha Mine

Lot #389 (Sale Order 39 of 323)

Lot of 60 original carbon (or press book?) copies of the bi-weekly payroll for employees of the Alpha Mine. The payroll sheets run from 1916-1917. Many of them bear the letter press inked signature of a W.G. Douglas. The employees are not named; only their jobs (accountant, miners, engineer, car man). They only had from 2 to 4 miners working in the mine. Each of the sheets also has a brief description of the progress of activity on the mine. There are later references to work on the Imperial Shaft. There were several Alpha Mines in California and Nevada, so exact location is yet to be determined. All are on 11 1/2" x 9" thin paper. [HO-11]

Minority Report on Admitting California into the Union, 1849

Lot #390 (Sale Order 40 of 323)

Minority Report in the U.S. Senate on the Admission of California into the Union, with a proposed substitute bill, 1849. Consists of two parts (6pp + 10pp) of a report of the Committee on the Judiciary with the views of the minority of that committee, Jan 15, 1849, disbound from a larger volume of government documents. The admission of California as a state was not without debate - even with the discovery of gold. Even then the size of the proposed state and number of potential delegates was questioned as being unbalanced with the existing states. Light foxing on the pages, otherwise in very good condition. [LA-110]

Brass Scale

Lot #391 (Sale Order 41 of 323)

Hanging brass scale with pans, chains and bar. Bar measures 9".

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #392 (Sale Order 42 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in tin case w/ green exterior and orange interior. Marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center. Oval shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in weight compartment. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-17]

Wood Tray of Gaming Markers/Chips

Lot #393 (Sale Order 43 of 323)

Wood tray of gaming markers or chips. Seven stacks of seven; each stack is a different color. Chips are rectangular with amounts of 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 on top chip only; lower chips are blank. Tray measures 10" x 2 1/4"; chips 1 1/2" x 3/4".

Simple Favorite Candlestick - Unmarked

Lot #394 (Sale Order 44 of 323)

Simple "Favorite" candlestick - unmarked with tear drop shaped handle, all one piece steel. 7 1/2" long. [D-35]

Copper Smelting Ladle

Lot #395 (Sale Order 45 of 323)

Hand-forged; flat 15 1/8" long handle with "XIIXII" incised by hand near the bowl. Oval bowl of the ladle is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/8" deep. Overall length is 18 3/4". Some greenish oxidation, otherwise in very good condition. [GX-026]

Weight Set in Wood Box

Lot #396 (Sale Order 46 of 323)

Weight set in stained wood box. Bigger set of weights comes with tweezers. A few chips by weights. Notches on the right and left side for easier carrying. Two swing clasps for closure; wear around clasp from use. Measures 4 3/4" X 9".

$5.00 Indian Half Eagle Gold Piece - 1909 D

Lot #397 (Sale Order 47 of 323)

You are bidding on a very nice, authentic 1909 D United States $5.00 Indian Half Eagle Gold Coin from Denver. This coin as well as the Two and a Half Dollar Indian gold coins are the only two United States coins to have their images pressed into the coin, were as all other U.S. coins have raised details. This coin contains 8.359 grams of .900 fine gold and measures 21.6 mm in diameter. The actual gold weight .2419 of an ounce of pure gold. Please see the picture provided as this is the exact coin that you will receive. We strive to take the most accurate photos of our items because we believe grading is very subjective. That is why we leave the final determination of the condition and grade of the coin to you, based on the pictures provided. [COIN-05]

Fancy Candlestick with Design on Thumb Lever

Lot #398 (Sale Order 48 of 323)

Candlestick fancy - one piece steel, design on thumb lever (see photos). 12" long. [D-26]

Lot of 3 Memoranda of Gold Bullion Deposited

Lot #399 (Sale Order 49 of 323)

Lot of 3 gold bullion deposit receipts, including 1) Memorandum of Bullion deposited at San Francisco Assaying and Refining Works, SF, Sept 2, 1869 by C.C. Bush Co. for Kruse & Euler (Shasta), w/vignette of building; 2) Memorandum of Base deposited at Selby Smelting and Lead Co., SF, Dec 11, 1891 by Utica Mining Co. (split at right and left sides of middle horizontal fold); and 3) Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited at the Branch Mint of the United States at SF, May 25, 1863 by J.H. Levy. The weight of the latter's deposit after melting was 57.66 oz with a fineness of .944 and a net value of $1,115.29. Sizes vary. Usual fold marks; minor foxing. Overall in very good condition. [LS-209 B, LS-128 B, LS-134]

Vintage Pacific Game, Domino Set

Lot #400 (Sale Order 50 of 323)

Vintage Pacific game domino set. Pacific game california, top grain cowhide cover with button clasp and green velvet interior. Dominos are discolored. Measures 8 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". Dominos measure 2 1/4" x 1 1/4".

Faro Gaming Coppers Lot of 11

Lot #401 (Sale Order 51 of 323)

Faro Gaming Coppers, hexagon gaming pieces, made of clay and medal. This lot has 4 gold tone metal, 4 black and 3 red clay copper.

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #402 (Sale Order 52 of 323)

Miners' Improved Gold Scale in metal case w/ green exterior and interior. Front of tin has a classic spread-wing gold American eagle in the center; olive branch gold leaf border. Rectangle shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in weight compartment. Measures 6" x 4". [GS-20]

Traveling Gold Scale in Wooden Box

Lot #403 (Sale Order 53 of 323)

Traveling gold scale in wooden box, w/ sticker marked YUBA GOLD DREDGES/YUBA BALL THREAD TRACTORS, YUBA CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS/YUBA MANUFACTURING COMPANY/WORKS: MARYVILLE, CAL., SALES OFFICE: 433 CALIFORNIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Inside lid is marked "PACIFIC"-MINING MACHINERY AND MINE SUPPLIES/ANGELS IRON WORKS- ENGINEERS, MANUFACTURERS, CONTRACTORS-ANGELS CAMP, CAL., U.S.A- SALES OFFICE: HOBART BDG., SAN FRANCISCO/CABLE ADDRESS: "ANGELIRON". Rectangular shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and set of weights, in an 8-hole wooden block with latch clasp. Measures 9 1/2" x 4 1/2". [GS-65]

Fancy Candlestick - "GLOBE A.T." / "1902"

Lot #404 (Sale Order 54 of 323)

Cut-out letters, "GLOBE A.T." on cast like thimble; cut-out, "1902" on thumb lever. It has an open "stove lid" handle design, and a curled hook. This candlestick is from Arizona Territory. 13 3/4" long. [F-2]

Report of the Director of the US Mint, 1885

Lot #405 (Sale Order 55 of 323)

Annual Report of the Director of the Mint to the Secretary of the Treasury for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1885 (Washington: GPO, 1885). Colored paper wraps; 49 pages; many charts. Includes sections on deposits and purchases of bullion at mints and assay offices; imports and exports of gold and silver coin and bullion; coinage at the mints; silver coinage; distribution and circulation of silver dollars; review of the operations of the mints and assaying offices (including San Francisco, Carson, and Denver); and much other information on coins and coinage. Very good condition; clean & bright interior. [BK-64]

8 Piece Weight Set in Wooden Box

Lot #406 (Sale Order 56 of 323)

Brass weights range in weight from 20g to 5g. Reddish tint to top of box lid. In very good condition. Box measures 1 5/8" H x 5 3/8" x 2 1/2". [GW-003]

Watch Fob w/Bear Claw Set in 14K Yellow Gold

Lot #407 (Sale Order 57 of 323)

Up for bid in this lot is a vintage watch fob or charm. It features a bears claw set in 14K yellow gold. We tested the metal content and it is solid 14K yellow gold, the large ring attached to the loop at top is gold filled. It features a unique cast double loop design with a clasp for the watch and fob. Length is 1 3/4" x 5/8" x 3/8". The total weight with the ring/clasp is 9.4 grams.

Fancy Candlestick - "B.C. / S.S.S." / "W.M. Cleveland"

Lot #408 (Sale Order 58 of 323)

Candlestick is engraved, "B.C. / S.S.S." on the bottom of hook-stem and on the other side of the hook-stem is, "W.M. Cleveland". One piece with round thumb lever. 12" long. [S-2]

Big Flat Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate

Lot #409 (Sale Order 59 of 323)

Big Flat Gold Mining Company stock certificate #90 issued to Frederick A. Sawyer, Jr. for 500 shares on August 28, 1878. Datelined San Francisco, but it notes "Location of Works / Del Norte County, Cal." Signed by A.W. Hanna, president, and J.P. Allen, secretary. Ink stamp on reverse filled in with ink, "Assessment No. One (a) / Paid Jan'y 23rd 1880 / A.W. Hanna Secretary." Printed by Cunningham, Curtiss & Welch, Printers, S.F. Mining related material from this part of northwestern California is quite scarce. Measures 4" x 9 3/8". Two spots along bottom edge near lower left; otherwise in very good condition. [A7-4]

Christian Becker Small Weight Set

Lot #410 (Sale Order 60 of 323)

Christian Becker successor to becker & sons & Becker bros. New York. Small weight set. [GS-65]

Vintage Playing Card Box

Lot #411 (Sale Order 61 of 323)

Empty Pharo (Faro) card box for deck of "Hart's Squared/ Linen Eagle/ Nonpareil/ Pharo Cards". 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #412 (Sale Order 62 of 323)

Miners gold scale in tin case w/green exterior and interior. Marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center. Oval shape. Brass beam, pans and chains with weights in weight compartment. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-22]

Photogravure of Indian Woman by E.S. Curtis, c1903

Lot #413 (Sale Order 63 of 323)

Sepia-toned photogravure titled "Wishham Young Woman" from a photograph copyrighted by Edward S. Curtis in 1903. Beautiful, soft focus image of this young Indian woman from the Columbia River area of Oregon and Washington. Curtis is known as the premier photographer of the American Indian from circa 1890s - 1920s. Image measures approx 7 1/2" x 3 7/8" on watermarked paper stock that measures 12 1/2" x 9 1/2", covered with a tissue guard. Some creasing along right hand edge which would disappear when matted for display; image is bright and clean. [HO-10]

Fancy Candlestick with Copper Plated Steel

Lot #414 (Sale Order 64 of 323)

One piece copper plated steel; thumb lever is a spike that it is inside handle; 11" long. [D-48]

Gold Coin Scale

Lot #415 (Sale Order 65 of 323)

John Allenders Gold Coin Scale, November 27, 1855. Full set, with box, paper instructions and weight. Brass Measures 8 1/2"

Weight Set in Wood Box.

Lot #416 (Sale Order 66 of 323)

Weight set in purple velvet lined wood box, with swing clasp. Comes with a set of tweezers. Measures 3 1/2" X 5 1/2".

Genuine Gold Nugget Stick Pin - 2.4 Grams

Lot #417 (Sale Order 67 of 323)

This is a Vintage Gold Nugget Stick Pin. This natural gold nugget and pin has a total weight of 2.4 grams, and is ready to be on your lapel or hat. The pin is in excellent condition and comes in a vintage case from a Chicago Jeweler & optician. Total length of the stick pin is 2 1/2" and the nugget is 3/8" x 1/2" x 1/4". [SP - 13]

Standard Candlestick with Thick Handle & Thimble

Lot #418 (Sale Order 68 of 323)

Candlestick - standard design. One piece; all steel handle, spike, thimble and hook. Handle and thimble are thick. 12" long. [H-7]

Live Oak Drift Gravel Mine Stock Certificate

Lot #419 (Sale Order 69 of 323)

Live Oak Drift Gravel Mine. Certificate #600 issued to Joe Marizio, Trustee (who was also the secretary of the company) for 400 shares. Signed by the president and secretary (Marizio). Dateline San Francisco, January 5, 1891. The location of the mine was in Placer County. The company was incorporated in 1885. Two filled-in Assessment Paid ink stamps on the reverse along with Marizio's signature. Measures 4 1/4" x 9 1/8"; fine condition. [A7-11]

Colt .31 Caliber Wall Hanger or Parts Gun

Lot #420 (Sale Order 70 of 323)

Colt .31 caliber wall hanger or parts gun. This is a non-working gun. Manufactured by Colt with all serial numbers matching. Serial number 319260, manufactured between 1908 and 1914.

Spring Scale Manufactured by Salter

Lot #421 (Sale Order 71 of 323)

Spring scale made by the Salter Company in England. Troy measurements.

Early Oregon Miner’s Gold Scale

Lot #422 (Sale Order 72 of 323)

Oregon miner Robert Jordan’s gold scale in a brown leather covered wooden box marked MINER’S COMPANION. Included is a brass beam, pans, chains and weights. Also included is paperwork from Museum records about the scale's provenance. Robert Jordan moved to Jacksonville, Oregon in 1852 from the Midwest. Measures 6 1/2" x 3 1/2". [GS-24]

National Carbide Miner’s Lamp Fuel Canister

Lot #423 (Sale Order 73 of 323)

This canister reads: NATIONAL CARBIDE SALES CORPORATION/ MINERS LAMP/ CARBIDE/ SALES OFFICE/ NEW YORK/-KEEP DRY-/ DANGEROUS/ IF NOT KEPT DRY/ THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS/ TWO POUNDS/ CALCIUM CARBIDE/ OF HIGHEST QUALITY/ FOR USE IN MINERS LAMPS/ ALSO SUITABLE FOR USE IN BICYCLE OR OTHER/ SIMILAR CARBIDE LAMPS. This item lacks its lid, and is in fair condition, with scratches and paint loss in spots. It measures 5 1/2". [GX-28]

Reciprocating Folder Candlestick

Lot #424 (Sale Order 74 of 323)

Reciprocating folder model. All nickel plating on steel with spike, hook and thimble. It folds safely to carry in pockets. Measures 6" opened and 4" when folded. [B-4]

Album of 55+ Photographs of CA, OR, Mexico, Yellowstone, etc

Lot #425 (Sale Order 75 of 323)

Turn-of-the 20th century album containing over 55 photographs of various places in California, Oregon, Mexico, Yellowstone & St. Louis. At least one of the photos is dated 1903, and they range from professional views to snapshots. Some of the professional, approx 4 1/2" x 7 1/2", photos mounted into the album include Shasta Springs; the tram at Mt. Lowe; Rile photos titled "Moonlight on the Pacific", "Mammoth Wharf and Santa Monica Canyon", and "View South from Santa Monica Canyon"; Road to the Big Trees; Avalon from Top of Sugarloaf; Mt. Tam; and Mt. Hood. Other photos include views of Coronado Beach Hotel; Bay of San Diego; Del Monte in Monterey; two cyanotypes of Mexican scenes; views in Yellowstone; and a St. Louis park. The album and photos are in very good condition. [LP-23]

Set of 8 Weights

Lot #426 (Sale Order 76 of 323)

Set of 8 weights in open top wood block. Weights range down from 2 oz. Metal lid covers well for wafers (which are missing). VG+ condition. Measures 4 1/4 x 2 x 7/8" H.

Varney Type Candlestick - "K OF A"

Lot #427 (Sale Order 77 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "K OF A". Measures 10 3/4" long. [C-28]

Standard Stainless Steel Candlestick

Lot #428 (Sale Order 78 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece stainless steel. 14" long. [D-29]

Jack Boy Mining Company Stock Certificate

Lot #429 (Sale Order 79 of 323)

Jack Boy Mining Company. Certificate #77 issued to W.W. Thomas on July 23, 1904 for 250 shares at one dollar per share. Signed by J.E. Ewing, president, and W.H. Miller, secretary. The company was incorporated in California on July 21, 1904, two days before this was issued. Three mining vignettes, gold seal, and decorative borders. Measures 8 1/4" x 11". Fine condition. [A22-5B]

EBELSKIVER Pan

Lot #430 (Sale Order 80 of 323)

Nineteen 1 3/8" diameter circular impressions within a 8 3/4" diameter, two-handled cast iron tray. Used to cook pastries that are like pancake balls. It is contructed from cast iron. Some rust on underside of pan. In very good condition. [GX-056]

Fero Gaming Coppers

Lot #431 (Sale Order 81 of 323)

Fero Gaming Coppers. Lot of 52 hexagon gaming pieces, made of clay. Mixture of colors.

Miners' Improved Gold Scale - Green Rectangle

Lot #432 (Sale Order 82 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in metal case w/ dark green exterior and interior color, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE /MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center. Rectangular shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in a four hole wooden block . Measures 5 1/2" x 3". [GS-26]

Lot of 110+ Vintage Photos on Album Pages, ca1912

Lot #433 (Sale Order 83 of 323)

Over 110 vintage photos, circa 1912, on album pages, both professional and amateur, showing scenes of San Francisco, the redwoods area of northern California, and the Crater Lake region of Oregon. They are mounted on black album pages (sans album). Includes three larger photos of redwoods by Emma Freeman of Eureka, plus eight views of Salt Lake City. The San Francisco and Salt Lake City photos are dated 1912. These photographs are from the Sheldon Family Collection auctioned by Holabird in 2005. Photos are in VG+ to Fine condition. [LP-28]

Fancy Silver Plated Steel Candlestick

Lot #434 (Sale Order 84 of 323)

Candlestick fancy - silver plated steel, tear drop shaped handle with split down spike and serrated thimble. 10 1/2" long. [D-34]

Gold Coin Scale

Lot #435 (Sale Order 85 of 323)

Johns Allenders Gold Coin Scale. Box with instructions and scale. No weight. Box is distressed. Brass measures 8 1/2"

Weight Set and Tray in Cardboard Box

Lot #436 (Sale Order 86 of 323)

Weight set and wood block tray in cardboard box. Top of cardboard box reads: One set of troy weights- troy weight set fig. 37, marked "4 ounce to 1-2 Grain. Weights sit in a wood block with cut outs for each individual weight. Good condition, just some discoloring on the box from use. Measures 5 3/4" X 2 7/8".

Sterling Miner's Day Jubilee Fair Pick & Shovel Pin, 1898

Lot #437 (Sale Order 87 of 323)

"Miner’s Day Golden Jubilee Fair / Feb 22nd 1898" sterling pin in the shape of a miner’s pick and shovel. Stamped Shreve & Co. 3 1/4 long. Commemorative pin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1848 ‘discovery’ of gold in California. Fine condition.

Sholder Patent Candlestick - "PAT JUNE 17.90"

Lot #438 (Sale Order 88 of 323)

Sholder Patent Candlestick - stamped, "PAT JUNE 17.90" with serrated thimble. 8" long. [C-5]

Lot of 6 Unissued Mining Stock Certificates

Lot #439 (Sale Order 89 of 323)

including 1) Esperance Gold, Silver and Copper Mining Co. (Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne County), dateline Big Oak Flat, 186_; 2) Honest Gold and Silver Mining Company (Musquito District, Calaveras County), dateline Mokelumne Hill, 186_; 3) Murse & Evans Gold Mining Co (Tuolumne District, Tuolumne County), dateline San Francisco, 187_; 4) Washington Mining Company (Grass Valley Mining District, Nevada County), dateline Grass Valley, 18__; 5) Edna Gold Mining Company (Calaveras County), dateline Oakland, Cal., 189_; and 6) Nevada County Lead and Zinc Mines Co., incorporated in 1929, with principal offices in Grass Valley (Nevada County). Five of them have vignettes, of which four are mining related. The Murse & Evans certificate shows some residue of being stuck with another one at some time; o/w the lot is in VG+ to Fine condition. [A7-22, A7-23, A7-25, A7-26, A7-31, A22-5A]

Reciprocating Folder Candlestick

Lot #440 (Sale Order 90 of 323)

By twisting the thimble, you're able to unlock this candlestick. The thimble stem acts as a holder. The spike and hook fold in and out of the handle fully spinning 360 degrees. 7" unfolded and 4" folded. [B-8]

Fero Marker or Chip Tray Filled w/ Gaming Chips

Lot #441 (Sale Order 91 of 323)

Metal Fero marker or chip tray filled with gaming chips. Six stacks of chips with the top one marked ; the lower ones are not marked. Top chips are marked 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500. Tray measures 6" X 1 3/4"; chips 1 1/2" x 3/4".

Traveling Gold Scale

Lot #442 (Sale Order 92 of 323)

Traveling gold scale in wooden box w/carved out space for all pieces to go in specified spots, and hinged door for smaller weights to be placed. Rectangular shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights. Sturdy hinges and two swivel clasps on either end. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-28]

Guys Dropper Miner’s Lamp with Candlestick

Lot #443 (Sale Order 93 of 323)

Lamp is brass and candlestick is steel. Stamped on top is: GUYS DROPPER; bottom marked : UNIVERSAL LAMP CO, SPRINGFIELD ILL/ MADE IN U.S.A. It’s in good condition with a few dents and discoloration of the metal. Measures 4 1/2" x 2" x 9 1/2" (stick). [GX-123]

Lindahl Candlestick - Stamped w/ Matches & Candle

Lot #444 (Sale Order 94 of 323)

Candlestick that is stamped on the end of the handle cap, "PATENT NO. 801465 LINDAHL MFG. CO. DENVER. COLO. U.S.A." Steel spike, thimble and hook; brass handle and handle cap. There are 12 matches stuck together concealed inside the handle, never been used. This one also has a used candle in the thimble! 11" long. [A-2]

Lot of 6 Mounted Photographs

Lot #445 (Sale Order 95 of 323)

Lot of six mounted photos including one of a pack train out of Stirling City, CA (Butte County); one of horses and buggies by a log cabin; an unidentified town view; and other quality images. They all appear to date circa 1890s - 1910s, and range in size from 4 1/4" x 5 1/4" to 11" x 14". Interesting lot ranging from good to very good condition. [LP-33]

Weight Set in Wood Box

Lot #446 (Sale Order 96 of 323)

Weight set in wood box w/brown velvet lined lid and swing clasp. Weights in compartment below; smaller grain weights are held in an individual compartment covered by a glass. Contains tweezers. There are scratches on the lid and around box. Fair condition. Measures 8 3/4" X 4 3/4"

Gold Nugget with Quartz Stick Pin - 4.1 Grams

Lot #447 (Sale Order 97 of 323)

This is vintage yellow gold nugget stick pin. The top is a large gold nugget that is rugged with quartz throughout. This natural gold nugget and pin has a total weight of 4.1 grams. The pin is in excellent condition and has a nice sturdy pin shaft. Total length of the stickpin is 1 1/2" and the top is 3/8" x 3/4" x 5/16". [SP - 9]

Simple Favorite Candlestick - Unmarked

Lot #448 (Sale Order 98 of 323)

Simple "Favorite" candlestick - unmarked with tear drop shaped handle and fish tail thumb lever. 13" long. [D-42]

Storey County, NV Stock Certificates & Related Material

Lot #449 (Sale Order 99 of 323)

Lot of two certificates, plus some additional mining related material for one of the two companies. 1) Goodman Gold & Silver Mining Co. Certificate #15 issued to L.B. Hastings (who was also the company secretary) for 50 shares. Signed by John H. Mills, president, and Hastings, secretary. Dateline Virginia City, NV Aug 1, 1877. Not cancelled. Company was incorporated in December 1873 and was located in the Devil's Gate Mining District. Two vignettes of miners. Measures 4 1/8" x 9 1/4". Fine condition. 2) Hale and Norcross Mining Company. Certificate #6233 issued to A.F. Coffin, Trustee, for 100 shares. Signed by the president and secretary, whose signatures have been cancelled out with three hole punches on each. Dateline San Francisco, June 7, 1907. Blind stamp corporate seal impression. The company operated in the Virginia Mining District. Vignette of a miner; the piece was printed by Cal. Litho., SF. Measures 4" x 9"; Fine condition. Together with a 22-page printed Report to the Stockholders of the Savage Gold and Silver Mining Company / Hale & Norcross Mining Company / Chollar Mining Company / and / Potosi Mining Company / on the / Comstock Lode (SF, 1916), and three power of attorney documents for voting on shares of stock on the books of Hale & Norcross Mining Co, 1914. All are in Fine condition. [A7-10] [A7-9] [A7-35]

Mining Token - Hempfield Mine

Lot #450 (Sale Order 100 of 323)

This token is made of brass and reads on one side "GOOD FOR 5 STICKS POWDER - HEMPFIELD MINE". The other side is blank. It is round and is 22 mm in size. The token looks like it was dug as there is pitting that resembles that of a dug token [GX 69 - 3]

C.F.King Express Claim Check Tags

Lot #451 (Sale Order 101 of 323)

Claim check tags, C.F.King Express, with the number 7. Brass and leather.

Alaska Pocket Scale

Lot #452 (Sale Order 102 of 323)

Alaska Pocket Scale - green oval tin marked ALASKA in gold on lid. Beam, pans, chains and weights in four hole wooden block. Measures 9" x 4 1/2". [GS-31]

Lot of 8 Stereoviews of San Francisco,CA

Lot #453 (Sale Order 103 of 323)

Lot of eight different stereoviews of San Francisco, California, dating from circa 1870s to 1906. They include a Houseworth view of Portsmouth Square; a W & B Series view of Clay Street; an American / California Scenery view of Kearny Street; Kilburn Bros. view #982 of Fort Point and Golden Gate; a European and American Views image titled San Francisco, Cal; two color litho views of the old Cliff House before it burned; and a 1906 Davis / Kilburn view #16896 "Native Sons Monument, corner of Mason and Market Streets, Great Earthquake, San Francisco." The Houseworth stereoview has some major staining across both images; o/w the others are in good to very good condition. [LP-9 thru LP-16]

Standard Candlestick with Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #454 (Sale Order 104 of 323)

Candlestick standard - unmarked one piece steel with tear drop shaped handle. 12" long. [D-56]

Gold Coin Scale

Lot #455 (Sale Order 105 of 323)

John Allenders Gold Coin Scale. Paper instructions, box with no lid. No weight. Brass measures 8 1/2".

Weight Set in Wood Box

Lot #456 (Sale Order 106 of 323)

Weight set in wood box w/velvet interior; includes tweezers. Measures 3 1/2" X 7 1/4".

Roulette Table and Wheel

Lot #457 (Sale Order 107 of 323)

"A. Ball & Bro/ Market St. 85 Chicago" on layout oil cloth. 32" wheel and bowl. Metal top to wheel is stamped "F. Denzeler - Maker- Denver- Colo- RKY. MT. SPG. GDS." Table measures 97" x 44"; heavy dark wood; clawfoot legs. includes 3 white balls.

Simple Candlestick - Unmarked

Lot #458 (Sale Order 108 of 323)

Simple candlestick - one piece, unmarked thumb lever over spike with a circular handle at 14" long. [D-47]

Rogue River Hydraulic Mining Company

Lot #459 (Sale Order 109 of 323)

Rogue River Hydraulic Mining Company. Unissued stock certificate for the company that was located near Galice Creek, Josephine County, Oregon. The dateline is Canyonville, Oregon, 18. Printed in black, red and green on buff colored stock by D.T. Stanley, Steam Printer and Binder, Monmouth, OR. Measures 4" x 13 1/2" with left side stub still attached (folded under). An attractive piece, it is in fine condition. [A22-3]

Saloon Token - Jacksonville

Lot #460 (Sale Order 110 of 323)

This token is made of brass and reads on one side, "JACKSONVILLE SALOON - ED PARR" and on the other side, "GOOD FOR 1 DRINK". It is round and is 21 mm in size. The token was dug and there is heavy pitting. [GX 69 - 4]

Varney Type Candlestick - "CLEAN CUT"

Lot #461 (Sale Order 111 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "CLEAN CUT". 12" long. [C-18]

Howe Scale Co. Miners' Gold Scale

Lot #462 (Sale Order 112 of 323)

THE HOWE SCALE CO. NEW YORK N. Y. miners gold scale in tin case w/ green exterior and interior, marked on a plaque MADE BY HENRY TROEMNER FOR/THE HOWE SCALE CO. NEW YORK N.Y. Oval shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in 9-hole wooden block. Measures 8" x 4 1/2". [GS-33]

Metal Game Chip Holder

Lot #463 (Sale Order 113 of 323)

Locked hinged lid. Holds 12 rows of chips. Embossed on underside "P1 / Paul-son Las Vegas Reno". Measures 23" x 9 1/2".

Varney Type Candlestick - "L.A. SAYRE & CO."

Lot #464 (Sale Order 114 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "L.A. SAYRE & CO." 12" long. [C-1]

Vintage Photograph of the Cliff House, San Francisco, CA

Lot #465 (Sale Order 115 of 323)

Boudoir size photograph titled "102 Cliff House & Seal Rocks from Sutro." Photographer's ink stamp on the back side reads, "A.J. McDonald / Photographer / 426 Kearny St. San Francisco, Cal." There are two notations in ink on the back. One reads, "S.F., Cal. Oct. 24. 94." The other reads, "The Cliff House was built in 1861, by Captain Foster. Burned down Dec. 25th, 1894. It was owned by Adolph Sutro of "Sutro Heights" at the time in was burned." Buff colored mount measures 5 1/8" x 8 1/2" and has two ribbon-tie holes at the corners of the left hand side. Clear image looking down on this landmark building. A portion of Sutro's row of statuary can be seen in the foreground. [LP-27]

Varney Type Candlestick - "WASHINGTON"

Lot #466 (Sale Order 116 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "WASHINGTON". 11" long. [C-24]

Derringer Single Shot

Lot #467 (Sale Order 117 of 323)

Derringer Single Shot. 41 caliber w/wood grips. Stamp on top of barrel reads "Southern". It is stamped several times "Uncle Harris". Patent date is 1857. Overall it is in nice condition.

Fancy Candlestick with Snake's Head

Lot #468 (Sale Order 118 of 323)

Handle has a wavy design, as the spike and handle are smooth. It has an interesting hook with a snake's head on the bottom on hook-stem. There's either the tail of the snake or a shovel coming from the thimble curving over spike. 10" long. [F-7]

Photograph of Miners with Candlesticks, circa 1900

Lot #469 (Sale Order 119 of 323)

Vintage, circa 1900, photo of several miners in a mine. Besides the drill rods leaning up against the side of the tunnel, three miners' candlesticks can be seen - lit! The flames are very visible and the candlesticks actually can be seen. More than likely this was a "flashlight" photograph in the darkness of the mine. Photographs of this nature are uncommon. No identification as to location or photographer, although from the image and the mount, it appears to have been professionally produced. The image size is 3" x 4 1/8" on a gray 4 7/8" x 6" mount. Fine condition. [LP-26]

Will & Finck Bone Handled Two Prong Meat Fork

Lot #470 (Sale Order 120 of 323)

Will & Finck bone handle two prong meat fork. Measures 11".

Masonic Lodge Symbol on Standard Candlestick

Lot #471 (Sale Order 121 of 323)

Left unmarked, there's a grooved design on the handle neck and the thumb lever is shaped like a fish tail. On the hook is the Masonic Lodge symbol. 11 1/4" long. [S-9]

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #472 (Sale Order 122 of 323)

Miners' Improved Gold Scale in metal case w/ green exterior and interior. Front of tin has a classic spread-wing gold American eagle in the center, olive branch gold leaf border. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights held in four hole weight compartment. Measures 6" x 4". [GS-36]

Lot of 2 Vintage Photographs of Humboldt County, CA

Lot #473 (Sale Order 123 of 323)

Lot of two photographs of Humboldt County views. One shows a group of men with a "J.B.I.U. of America / Local Union No. 421" banner, circa 1905. In the back ground on a wagon (probably part of a parade float) are two barbers with clients sitting in barber chairs. In pencil near the bottom of the image is written, "Eureka, Calif." The other is an unmounted print showing many automobiles in "downtown" Scotia (circa 1920?), the Pacific Lumber Company mill town south of Eureka and Fortuna. On the back is written, "This is a busy day on Scotia's Main St. The Elks were having some sort of a convention and spent Sat. morning in Scotia. They had a band and everything, so we got off work for about half an hour. What do you think of our wonderful moving picture show?" The Winema building can be seen to the left side of the image. The mount of the barbers' union photo has been trimmed to the edge of the image, 6" x 8 1/4" and there is a diagonal crease in the print, partially torn, at lower left. The Scotia photo measures 4 1/2" x 6 7/8". [LP-32]

Simple Favorite Candlestick - Unmarked

Lot #474 (Sale Order 124 of 323)

Simple "Favorite" candlestick - unmarked with a split thimble and tear drop shaped handle; is 12" long. [D-28]

Lot of 4 Blasting Cap Boxes

Lot #475 (Sale Order 125 of 323)

Includes 3 tin and one unmarked wooden container: Atlas No. 6 Blasting Caps (2 1/2" x 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" high); DuPont No. 6 Blasting Caps (2 1/8" x 2 1/2" x 1 5/8" high); Nobel No. 6 Detonators (2 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 1 1/2" high); and the wooden, lidded container w/10 holes, metal latch (1 1/8" x 2 1/4" x 3" high). In very good to fine condition. [GX-055B-2]

Set of 10 Weights in Topless Wooden Block

Lot #476 (Sale Order 126 of 323)

Weights go from a #4 down. Dark colored box top is scrached from use; otherwise in very good condition. Box measures 9 1/4" x 4 3/8" x 2 5/8" H. [GW-016]

$1.00 Indian Head

Lot #477 (Sale Order 127 of 323)

$1.00 Indian Head - Type 3 - Gold Dollar – 1859 You are bidding on a very nice, authentic 1859 United States $1.00 Indian Head Gold Coin from Philadelphia. It features a large Indian Head on front in a full Headdress facing left and the value and date inside a wreath on back. This coin contains 1.672 grams of .900 fine gold and measures 15 mm in diameter. The actual gold weight .0484 of an ounce of pure gold. Please see the picture provided as this is the exact coin that you will receive. We strive to take the most accurate photos of our items because we believe grading is very subjective. That is why we leave the final determination of the condition and grade of the coin to you, based on the pictures provided.

Fancy Candlestick with Copper Wire on Hook Stem

Lot #478 (Sale Order 128 of 323)

Candlestick fancy - candle inside thimble, thumb lever is in an s-curved out shape, handle neck has copper wire welded and wrapped around it underneath the hook stem; 9" long. [D-30]

Photo of Miners at Pennsylvania Mine, Nevada Co., CA

Lot #479 (Sale Order 129 of 323)

G.W. Miller photograph of a large group of miners, many holding their candlesticks and one with a lunch pail, at the Pennsylvania Mine in Grass Valley, California. Each of the seven miners in the front row are holding their candlesticks (with candles) in plain view of the photographer. Fine 4 3/4" x 7 7/8" view on a 7" x 10" mount of this Nevada County, CA mining crew. Probably dates circa 1900. Some staining along right and top sides of mount; image is in Fine condition, clear and sharp. [LP-29]

Single Arrow Spindle and Table Layout

Lot #480 (Sale Order 130 of 323)

Painted oil cloth sunface on wooden back which measures 29 1/2" x 75 1/4". Pins are missing. Manufactured by "Dailey Mfg Co. St. Paul MINN." some abrasions on cloth.

Marilyn Monroe Playing Cards

Lot #481 (Sale Order 131 of 323)

Two decks of playing cards, with two nude Marilyn poses on back side of decks. Velvet lined box. Limited edition by T. Kelly. One deck is missing both jokers.

Varney Type Candlestick - "TRIUMPH"

Lot #482 (Sale Order 132 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "TRIUMPH". 12" long. [C-6]

Lot of Carbide Canisters and a Justrite Carbide Flask

Lot #483 (Sale Order 133 of 323)

First is a carbide canister. This is a double ended can with stamped corrugations at the waist. It’s not otherwise marked. It has screw on caps at each end. The word KEMP is scratched into it. There is some rust in spots, but otherwise appears unused. Measures 6 7/8" X 2 1/2". Second is a carbide canister, painted gold and blue. The front is marked NUMBER 77/ FULL SHIFT/ POCKET CARBIDE CONTAINER/ 16 1/2 CANDLE/POWER/ FOR COAL MINERS/ LEVER FEED/ NO MATCHES REQUIRED TO LIGHT THE/ NUMBER 85/ MATCHLESS JUSTRITE, and the back is marked NUMBER 77 FULL SHIFT/ POCKET CARBIDE CONTAINER/ 18 1/2 CANDLE/ POWER/ FOR METAL MINERS/ LEVER FEED/ JUSTRITE/ NO. 51/ THE JUMBO LAMP NO. 51/ BURNS 5 HOURS ON ONE CHARGE. Bottom marked PATAPPLIED FOR. Paint is worn on all sides of tin, scratch marks, no dents. Measures 4 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 1 1/4. Third is a Justrite carbide flask. This container is painted and features a compartment to hold matches. The can is marked on the side: PAT OCT 23 1923/LEADER/ TRADE MARK. It is in fair condition with some paint scratches and dents. Measures 4 1/4" X 4" X 1 1/2". [GX-102 -1, -2, -3]

Standard Candlestick with Wide Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #484 (Sale Order 134 of 323)

Candlestick standard - unmarked one piece steel with wide tear drop shaped handle and long handle neck at 13 1/2" long. [D-54]

Photograph - Soda Works, Marysville, California

Lot #485 (Sale Order 135 of 323)

Mounted view of the interior of the Belding soda works in Marysville (Yuba County), California, circa 1910. The Belding name can be seen on some of the boxes being filled with bottles. A number of seltzer bottles can be seen on the table to the right of the employees. Also with this photograph is an 1880 billhead for "… L. Belding, Dr. / Manufacturer of Premium Soda Water, / and Agent for Pacific Congress, Napa Soda and Eastern Cider. / Manufactory Cor. Second Street, Near Gas Works" in Sacramento. Mount measures 7" x 9". Fine condition, clear and sharp image. [LP-34]

Set of OHAUS Weights in Box with red lid.

Lot #486 (Sale Order 136 of 323)

Red box w/lid contains 7 out of the original 8 weights, plus another small weight in the covered well equaling (but not matching) the missing one. "OHAUS, Union, N.J." on underside of base. Fine condition. Measures 2 1/2" x 1 5/8". [GW-018]

Natural Nugget Specimen Gold

Lot #487 (Sale Order 137 of 323)

This lot consists of authentic gold quartz natural nugget specimen gold. Unlike placer gold this type of gold was found through hard rock mining and often times has sharp and rough edges. It does not display the rounded corners and wear that placer gold does. There is a deep rich color since this is just the way it has come from the earth. This is believed to have been found in California. [GN-18] 1/4" X 1/4" X 1/4" and smaller, 3.5 Grams/ 2.25PWT / .10 Troy Ounces.

Standard Candlestick - 6"

Lot #488 (Sale Order 138 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel at 6" long. [D-52]

Lot of 2 Siskiyou County, CA Photographs

Lot #489 (Sale Order 139 of 323)

Lot of two original photographs of 19th century scenes in Siskiyou County, CA. The lot includes Watkin's Pacific Coast stereoview titled, "2523. View of the town of Yreka, Siskiyou Co., Cal., looking West." View looks down toward this early mining town from a hill top vantage point. This may actually be a circa 1873 L. Heller view published by Carlton E. Watkins, the famous California photographer. Orange mount with pink back. Some processing marks on both images. The second photo is of three miners working their claim with what appears to be Mt. Shasta in the background. They have a rocker or sifter by a sluice box set-up. Two of the men are ladling water into their respective rockers. Measures 4 5/8" x 6 3/4" on a cut-down 5 7/8" x 7 3/4" gray mount. The image is in fine condition. [LP-17] [LP-25]

Standard Candlestick w/ Spike Design & Initials

Lot #490 (Sale Order 140 of 323)

One piece steel with a thick handle neck and elongated thumb lever. The spike has the initials "W.P." in dots stamped on it as well as 2 parallel lines. 11" long. [S-12]

Deck of Playing Cards

Lot #491 (Sale Order 141 of 323)

Deck of playing cards (52) manufactured by Samuel Hart and Co., NY.

Pocket Gold Scale

Lot #492 (Sale Order 142 of 323)

Pocket gold scale in a red leather covered wooden box. Border design on top of lid. Beam, pans, chains and weights. Measures 8" x 4 1/2" [GS-39]

Lot of 2 Stagecoach & Covered Wagon Photographs

Lot #493 (Sale Order 143 of 323)

Lot of two sepia toned, unmounted photographs (circa 1870s-1880s?). One shows a stagecoach being pulled by a team of eight mules (or horses). The stage is by an adobe type structure; a black man is holding the lead pair of horses. The second image shows several white women and a child watching oxen pulling a covered wagon through a stream. A black family stands in the background, perhaps with a waiting team going the other direction. The look of the terrain, the structure, and all the people in both photos suggest that these two photos may have been taken in Australia or, perhaps, Africa. Regardless of location, they are both great images in near fine condition. [LP-39]

Lindahl Candlestick w/ Matches

Lot #494 (Sale Order 144 of 323)

Candlestick - Lindahl. Stamped on the end of the handle cap is "PATENT NO. 801465 LINDAHL MFG. CO. DENVER. COLO. U.S.A.", steel spike, thimble and hook; brass handle and handle cap. There are 17 matches concealed inside the handle, never been used. 11" long. [A-3]

Scale parts

Lot #495 (Sale Order 145 of 323)

Two metal scale parts that are in good condition.

Varney Type Candlestick - "CRESCENT"

Lot #496 (Sale Order 146 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "CRESCENT". 11 1/2" long. [C-22]

Miner’s "Wolf Safety Lamp"

Lot #497 (Sale Order 147 of 323)

Miner’s lantern. This Aluminum lamp has plaque on top reading: WOLF SAFETY LAMP CO./ OF AMERICA/ NEW YORK U.S.A. It is in good condition with wear on the base. Measures 7”.

Reciprocating Folder Candlestick

Lot #498 (Sale Order 148 of 323)

Candlestick - reciprocating folder model. The spike and thimble can easily switch positions; the spike sits safely inside the handle to carry in pockets. No hook. Measures 3 1/2" long. [B-5]

Lot of 2 Advertising Finger Corkscrews

Lot #499 (Sale Order 149 of 323)

Lot of two metal, finger-size, corkscrews. One folds and advertises "Brown's Iron Bitters"; the other advertises "Listerine." Both probably date from the late 1890s to early 1900s. Fine condition. [GT-2 A&B]

Varney Type Candlestick - "MT. SHASTA"

Lot #500 (Sale Order 150 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "MT.SHASTA". 10" long. [C-23]

Standard Candlestick with Thimble Design

Lot #501 (Sale Order 151 of 323)

This candlestick is thicker than a usual one, and the split thimble has a serrated top. 11 1/2" long. [D-31]

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #502 (Sale Order 152 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in a case w/a dark green exterior and interior, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center. Rectangular shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in a four hole wooden block . Measures 5 1/2" x 3". [GS-41]

Miniature Miner’s Lunch Pail

Lot #503 (Sale Order 153 of 323)

This is a complete miniature salesman’s sample lunch pail with five pieces. It is nickel plated copper with a wooden handle. The metal is bright and shiny with minimal wear. Contains a cup, lid, upper tray and lower tray. Measures 3 1/4" X 2 1/8". [GX-41]

Standard Candlestick with Tall Thimble & Thick Hook

Lot #504 (Sale Order 154 of 323)

Candlestick - standard design. One piece, all steel handle, spike, thimble and hook. Hook is thick and thimble is tall. 15" long. [H-8]

Post Card View of Yuba St., Redding, CA

Lot #505 (Sale Order 155 of 323)

Printed post card titled, "Yuba Street, Redding, Cal." Published for Powell's Pharmacy, Redding, California by The Polychrome Co. of San Francisco. Unused; divided back. Image looks a little "muddy"; otherwise in very good condition. [A21-7]

Troy Weight Set

Lot #506 (Sale Order 156 of 323)

Troy weight set in a lidded brass holder with handle. 7 nested weights. "U4 / 7" stamped on lid. [GW-020]

Specimen Gold Quartz Stick Pin - 3.1 Grams

Lot #507 (Sale Order 157 of 323)

This lot is for a Natural Specimen Gold nugget. Unlike placer gold this type of gold was found through hard rock mining and often times has sharp and rough edges. It does not display the rounded corners and wear that placer gold does. The top is a gold nugget with pieces of quartz throughout. This pin has a total weight of 3.1 grams. The pin is in excellent condition with great character and has a sturdy pin. Total length of the stick pin is 2 3/4" and the nugget is 3/8" x 7/8" x 1/4". [SP - 10]

Standard Steel Candlestick - 13"

Lot #508 (Sale Order 158 of 323)

Candlestick - standard design. All steel, all one piece; handle, spike, thimble and hook. 13" long. [H-10]

Book re S.S. Central America Gold Treasure

Lot #509 (Sale Order 159 of 323)

A California Gold Rush History, featuring the Treasure from the S.S. Central America: A source book for the Gold Rush Historian and Numismatist by Bowers. Newport Beach, CA: The California Gold Marketing Group, 2002. Black covers w/mounted color image of a California miner on the front cover; 1055 pages; lavishly illustrated. Contains a history of the gold rush, plus images of some of the recovered coins and gold from the wreck of the S.S. Central America. Corners are bumped, especially the front upper right; interior clean and bright. [BK-39]

Case Commemorative 1849 California Gold Rush Knife in Original Case

Lot #510 (Sale Order 160 of 323)

Marked, "Case XX / SS / USA" and "Y61066 / SS" at base of 3 5/8" folding blade. Gold colored image of a miner and "1849 California / Gold Rush" on blade. "1134 / XX" on one end of handle. Lidded box measures 9" x 6" with "1849 California / Gold Rush / Commemorative by / CASE" on the top. As in new condition. [LA-20]

Gambler's Box w/Card Motif Inlay

Lot #511 (Sale Order 161 of 323)

Gambler's lidded box. Ebony with inlay of cards and chips motif on top of lid. Four removable wood compartments and room for two decks of cards. Key to lock if needed. Measures 8" x 5 3/4" x 2 3/4" high. Fine condition.

Miner's Pocket Scale

Lot #512 (Sale Order 162 of 323)

Miners Pocket Scale Brass beam, pans with green string. Comes with weights and is in a rectangular black leather box with Eagle and decorative trim embossed res 6” x 2 3/4”, Beam measures 3 3/4”.

Real Photo Post Card - Nevada City, CA ca 1907

Lot #513 (Sale Order 163 of 323)

Real photo post card titled, "Pine St. / Nevada City, / California. / 257." View looks down the street toward The Owl saloon. Several horse-drawn wagons along the sides of the street. Postmarked from Nevada City in December, 1907. 1/4" crease at upper left corner; otherwise in very good to fine condition. [A21-4]

Colorado Type Candlestick - Unmarked

Lot #514 (Sale Order 164 of 323)

Candlestick - unmarked but is similar to "COLORADO" type or Calumet miner's candlesticks. 9" long. [D-8]

Crucibles Lot of 12 Pieces

Lot #515 (Sale Order 165 of 323)

These crucibles were used to melt and separate the precious metals from the ore. Lot of 12 pieces: 11 crucibles and 1 lid. Variety of sizes.

Two Weight Sets

Lot #516 (Sale Order 166 of 323)

Lot of two complete sets of nested brass troy weights. One set is 1 - 4 oz; the other is 1 - 2 oz.

Gold Nugget

Lot #517 (Sale Order 167 of 323)

Natural gold nugget. Approximate size and weight is:1 7/ 8" X 1 1/8" X 3/4" - - - 94.6 Grams /60.8 PWT / 3.04 Troy Ounces

Basic Design Abbreviated (Comstock) Candlestick

Lot #518 (Sale Order 168 of 323)

Abbreviated, Basic Design - Comstock candlestick. Handle and spike, no hook with curved, short thimble; is 11" long. [T-12]

Welcome Nugget Tobacco Advertisement

Lot #519 (Sale Order 169 of 323)

Colored lithograph label advertising "Welcome Nugget" tobacco manufactured by the T.C. Williams Co., Virginia. The image shows a miner holding up the Welcome Nugget that weighed 2,217 ounces, exceeding "in purity & value any lump of gold ever found. So this brand surpasses in quality any tobacco made." A mining scene is behind the miner in this 13 3/8" x 6 3/4" lithograph. Probably dates from the late 19th century. A stunning graphic! Fine condition. [LS-226]

Roll of Miner's Blasting Paper

Lot #520 (Sale Order 170 of 323)

8 7/8" wide roll with blue on white printed paper label: "Glazed / Miner's / Fort Henry / Waterproof / Blasting Paper / Ott-Heiskell Hardware / Wheeling, West Virginia." Brown glazed paper; roll is 2 1/4" in diameter. Partial tear on label, otherwise in very good condition. [GX-017]

Brass Scale

Lot #521 (Sale Order 171 of 323)

Hanging brass scale with chains, pans, and bar. Bar measures 6".

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #522 (Sale Order 172 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in metal case w/ dark green exterior and interior, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center. Rectangular shape. Hard to read condition. One weight pan and two chains. Measures 5 1/2" x 3". [GS- 46]

Justrite Miner’s Head Lamp

Lot #523 (Sale Order 173 of 323)

This lamp is marked: MADE IN U.S.A/ PAT PENDING/ AREAMTINED JUSTRITE. A plastic belt around it is marked: JUSTRITE AIR- COOLED GRIP PAT.PEND. MADE IN U.S.A. The brass lamp has some rust spots and small denting. Measures 4" X 2 3/8". [GX-103]

Fuse Cutter Model Candlestick - "C. CLEAVES"

Lot #524 (Sale Order 174 of 323)

Fuse cutter model - stamped, "C. CLEAVES" on one piece steel. 10 1/2" long. Cleaves was a blacksmith in Weaverville / Trinity County area of northern California that was well-known for his hand wrought candlesticks and other mining implements. [V-6]

Real Photo Post Card of Market St., Redding, CA

Lot #525 (Sale Order 175 of 323)

Real photo post card titled, "Market St., / Redding, Cal. / 4004 Photo by Eastman View Co., Kennett, Cal." Unused; undivided back; Artura stamp box. View looks down a main street with businesses on both sides. Contrast is a tad light; otherwise in ine condition. [A21-2]

Incomplete Set of OHAUS Troy Weighs

Lot #526 (Sale Order 176 of 323)

Incomplete set of OHAUS troy weighs in plastic box with lid. Contains 6 brass weights (50 gm - 2 oz) out of 8. The two smallest weights are missing. Includes two fractional in lidded well. [GW-024]

Oval Stick Pin

Lot #527 (Sale Order 177 of 323)

This stick pin features an oval piece of gold bearing quartz set in a yellow gold oval setting. The oval setting is open in the back so you can see the stone from either side. There are no cracks or chips. Total weight is 3.0 grams. Total length of the stickpin is 2 1/2" and the top is 5/8" x 3/4" x 1/8". [SP - 4]

Varney Type Candlestick with Cut-holes

Lot #528 (Sale Order 178 of 323)

Candlestick fancy - all one piece, cut-holes; 14" long. [D-4]

Pay Card for 36 Roulette

Lot #529 (Sale Order 179 of 323)

Pay Card for 36 Roulette. Issued by "The Geo. Mason Co. / Dealers In / Playing Cards and Ivory Goods / and Manufacturers of / All Games and Club Room Furniture / 1910 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colo / 160 North Fifth Ave., Chicago, Ill." Shows odds and payouts and promotes Harris Checks as "best in market." Measures 14" x 18" on heavy card stock; King of Clubs image on either side of company name at top. Several major creases at corners and a diagonal one across the middle; piece of lower right corner missing; tears along edges. [LS-191]

Wooden NSGW Carnival Presentation Key 1906

Lot #530 (Sale Order 180 of 323)

Painted brass color; black hand printing on one side reads, "Presented to King Skiddoo by Queen Daisy, Carnival of the N.S.G.W., / Sept. 10, 1906, / Sonora, Ca." Measures 42 3/4" long. Two eye screws on top side for hanging. Fine condition. [NSGW-6]

Bank Club / Bank Bar / Reno, Nev Advertising Tray

Lot #531 (Sale Order 181 of 323)

Bank Club/ Bank Bar Reno, Nev. metal serving tray. Black background with green, red, white and black, gaming design. Measures 10 1/2" x 15" x 1 1/2" high.

Pocket Gold Scale

Lot #532 (Sale Order 182 of 323)

Pocket gold scale in a red leather covered wooden box. Border design on front lid. Contains beam, pans, thread chains and weights in weight compartment. Measures 7" x 3 1/2". [GS-49]

Real Photo Post Card of a Stagecoach in Wyoming

Lot #533 (Sale Order 183 of 323)

Untitled real photo post card view shows a stagecoach with driver and passengers in front of the New Bohn Hotel. The back of this card is ink stamped "Rocky Mountain Studio / Encampment, Wyo." Encampment in is Carbon County, WY. There is a notation written in ink, "This is the way we traveled then." Unused; divided back; AZO stamp box. Lower left corner lightly bumped; otherwise in fine condition. [A21-6]

Standard Candlestick with Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #534 (Sale Order 184 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel with tear drop shaped handle. 13" long. [D-68]

Lady’s Leg Corkscrew

Lot #535 (Sale Order 185 of 323)

Lady’s leg corkscrew. Pink and white stockings w/metal high top button shoes; corkscrew is between the legs. Registered / Germany on shank of corkscrew. Measures 2 1/2" high x 5 1/4" wide when opened. Fine condition.

Troy Weight Set

Lot #536 (Sale Order 186 of 323)

Troy weight set; 11 weights total; brass.

Miners' Improved Gold Scale - Orange Oval

Lot #537 (Sale Order 187 of 323)

Miners' Improved Gold Scale in a tin case w/an orange exterior and interior; front of tin has a classic American eagle in the center, olive branch black leaf border. Oval shape. Brass beam, pans with string chains and weights in weight compartment. Measures 7" x 3 1/2". [GS-68]

Varney Type Candlestick - "L.A. SAYRE & CO. / NEWARK, N.J."

Lot #538 (Sale Order 188 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "L.A. SAYRE & CO. / NEWARK, N.J." 13" long. [C-2]

Set of 20 Photos, Homestake Gold Mining Co. Lead, SD

Lot #539 (Sale Order 189 of 323)

Set in original printed envelop of series No, 2: Milling Gold Ore at the Homestake Gold Mining Co. The unmounted post card size photos are by the photographer Art Lease, Lead S.D. The set illustrates the system of milling, or the process of recovering the gold from the ore, from the time it reaches the surface to being gold bricks or bullion bars. Great images, in good condition.

Spiral Coiled Candlestick

Lot #540 (Sale Order 190 of 323)

All one piece; no thimble, just hook spiraled to the hook on spike. The end of spike is crooked. 10 1/4" long. [D-55]

Faro Gaming Chips Lot of 58

Lot #541 (Sale Order 191 of 323)

Faro rectangular gaming chips in a variety of colors. 58 pieces in this lot. Each measures 1 1/2" x 7/8".

Sholder Patent Candlestick - "PAT JUNE 17.1890"

Lot #542 (Sale Order 192 of 323)

Sholder Patent candlestick - stamped, "PAT JUNE 17.1890" with serrated thimble. 9" long. [C-4]

Shanklin MFG Co. Guys Dropper Carbide Lamp

Lot #543 (Sale Order 193 of 323)

This miner’s cap/hat lamp is marked on top: GUYS DROPPER [with patent dates from 1912 to 1925]. The brass lamp has some rust and a few dents. Measures 2" x 4". [GX-108]

Standard Candlestick - Unmarked 8 1/4"

Lot #544 (Sale Order 194 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel and is 8 1/4" long. [D-16]

Lot of 3 Straight Razors

Lot #545 (Sale Order 195 of 323)

Three straight razors. Two are from Will & Finck, San Francisco in their original "Will & Finck Co. San Francisco / Finck's California Razor / Made in Germany" two-piece cases. Both are marked "Will & Finck Co. / San Francisco" and "Finck's / Golden Gate / Made in Germany" near the blade. One has a curve cut into the end of the blade. The third razor is from another company, also in a case. The latter has some rust/tarnish on the etched blade. All have black, ebony-looking handles. The lot, overall, is in very good condition. [GX-094]

Set of 9 nested Brass Troy Weights

Lot #546 (Sale Order 196 of 323)

Set of 9 nested brass troy weights, ranging from 2 pw to 16 oz. Missing center top weight. [GW-028]

Natural Ore Specimen Gold

Lot #547 (Sale Order 197 of 323)

Natural Ore Specimen Gold. This lot consists of Gold Quartz with Natural Specimen Gold. This type of gold was found through hard rock mining and often times has sharp and rough edges. It does not display the rounded corners and wear that placer gold does. There is a deep rich color since this is just the way it has come from the earth. This is believed to have been found in California. 1/4” X 1/4” X 1/4" and larger with most around 1/2" in size, 64.3 Grams/ 41.35PWT / 2.07 Troy Ounces

Spring-clip Thimble Candlestick - "CURTISS" / "PAT.AUG.2.1904"

Lot #548 (Sale Order 198 of 323)

Spring-clip thimble model - stamping on thumb lever, "PAT.AUG.2.1904" and on spike, "CURTISS" on riveted steel with nickel platting; 12" long. [B-11]

Chainomatic Scale Manufactured by Christian Becker Inc. New York

Lot #549 (Sale Order 199 of 323)

Chainomatic Scale manufactured by Christian Becker Inc., New York. It is an Even Balance scale in a wood and glass case with a drawer. Drawer pulls appear to be bone or ivory. There are some miscellaneous small brass weights and parts in drawer. Patent date Nov 7 1916. Measures 16" x 8" x 17" tall.

Gaming chips, Lot of 13 bone and shell chips

Lot #550 (Sale Order 200 of 323)

Gaming chips, Lot of 13 bone and shell chips. good to very good condition.

Reciprocating Folder Candlestick in 2 Pieces

Lot #551 (Sale Order 201 of 323)

These 2 pieces are linked together by 2 rivets. Thimble is split and is attached at the end of the spike. Either one of them fit into the wide handle. See photos for the design on the spike. 8" unfolded and 6" folded. [B-2]

Miner's Scale

Lot #552 (Sale Order 202 of 323)

“Alaska style” miner's gold scale in tin container w/ olive green exterior and black interior, Oval shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and two weights in weight compartment with lid. Measures 8" x 3 5/8". [GS-52]

Lady's Leg Corkscrew

Lot #553 (Sale Order 203 of 323)

Lady's leg corkscrew. Two-tone green, knee-high stockings w/metal high top button shoes; corkscrew is between the legs. Measures 2 1/2" high x 5 1/4" wide when opened. "Germany"; "L ___ Co. / Chicago" on shank of corkscrew. Fine condition. [GT-1 C]

Fancy Candlestick with Leather Wrapped on Handle Neck

Lot #554 (Sale Order 204 of 323)

Candlestick fancy - two pieces of steel, leather wrapped on handle wraps all around to the handle neck; is 11" long. [D-25]

Nitro-Glycerin Copper Can

Lot #555 (Sale Order 205 of 323)

Solid copper container used to hold Nitro-Glycerin. The paper label on top is in excellent condition and very colorful. Very impressive. Measures 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" x 15" tall.

Set of 4 Brass Troy Avery Weights

Lot #556 (Sale Order 206 of 323)

Set of 4 brass troy Avery weights, including 1, 2, 5 and 10 oz. [GW-030]

$10.00 Indian Head Eagle Gold Piece - 1912

Lot #557 (Sale Order 207 of 323)

You are bidding on a very nice, authentic 1912 United States $10.00 Indian Head Eagle Gold Coin from Philadelphia. It features a large Indian Head within a circle of stars on front and "In God We Trust" left of the eagle on back. This coin contains 16.718 grams of .900 fine gold and measures 27 mm in diameter. The actual gold weight .4837 of an ounce of pure gold. Please see the picture provided as this is the exact coin that you will receive. We strive to take the most accurate photos of our items because we believe grading is very subjective. That is why we leave the final determination of the condition and grade of the coin to you, based on the pictures provided. [COIN-06]

Fuse Cutter Model Candlestick - "C. CLEAVES"

Lot #558 (Sale Order 208 of 323)

Fuse cutter model - stamped upside-down, "C. CLEAVES" on one piece steel. Candle included. 11" long. Cleaves was an early blacksmith in the Weaverville / Trinity County area of northern California who was well known for his miners' candlesticks and other mining implements. Very collectible and relatively rare. [V-7]

Book. California's Best: Old West Art & Antiques

Lot #559 (Sale Order 209 of 323)

Book. Brad & Brian Whitherell's classic work, California's Best: Old West Art & Antiques (Schiffer, 1999). Presentation copy signed by the authors. This hard cover book in an attractive dust jacket is lavishly illustrated with color photos of some of the finest early California-related objects, including advertising (especially beer and spirits advertising), weapons, silver, gold, and furniture. A classic reference and "drool" book! Bump to front cloth near side edge of cover; some minor scratches on back dust jacket cover (no paper loss); otherwise a very good to fine copy. [BK-7]

Lot of 4 NSGW Lapel Pins

Lot #560 (Sale Order 210 of 323)

Lot of four. Three pins with NSGW flags and one with a celluloid top made by the C.O. Braxmar Co., 10 Maiden Lane, NY. The largest measures 5/8” in diameter. [NSGW-2 F.2]

Miners' Mercantile Co., Amador City, CA Receipt Pad

Lot #561 (Sale Order 211 of 323)

Unused, full pad #'d 1-50 from the Miner's Merc. Co., dealers in general merchandise, dry goods, hardware, shoes, furnishings and fancy groceries. Carbon paper is still attached. Back side of each receipt is a "thanks to patrons" message from the Aubineau Bros. The receipt book allows for itemized bills to date with accounts carried forward. Measures 5 3/4" x 3 1/4". Top receipt is dog-eared at bottom of sheet, otherwise in very good condition. [GX-090]

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #562 (Sale Order 212 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in metal case w/ dark brown exterior and orange interior color, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in weight compartment with lid. Oval container measures 6" x 3". [GS- 53]

Miniature Miner’s Lantern

Lot #563 (Sale Order 213 of 323)

Small brass lamp that may have been a salesman’s sample. It shows no signs of use, with only slight wear on the base and top. No markings. Measures 4". [GX-114]

Standard Candlestick with Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #564 (Sale Order 214 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel with tear drop shaped handle and serrated thimble. 9 3/4" long. [D-65]

Enola Gay Photo Signed by Jacob Besser

Lot #565 (Sale Order 215 of 323)

Black and white glossy photo of Jacob Besser standing in front of the Enola Gay, signed by Besser. Lt. Jacob Besser, Radar Countermeasures Officer, was the only man who flew on each atomic bomb strike plane of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki missions in Japan in WWII aboard the Enola Gay and Bockscar. This 10" x 8" photo comes with a guarantee of authenticity from Nate D. Sanders, Inc., from whom Campodonico purchased it in 2006. Unmounted, in Fine condition. [LP-40]

Lot of Numerous Weights of Varying Weight and Size

Lot #566 (Sale Order 216 of 323)

Several partial sets of brass nestled weights, plus dozens of smaller weights, including wafers. Good lot for completing or adding to sets. [GW-032, GW-033, GW-034, GW-035]

Genuine Gold Nugget with Quartz Stick Pin - 7.7 Grams

Lot #567 (Sale Order 217 of 323)

Vintage yellow gold nugget stick pin. The top is a large gold nugget. It's rugged with quartz throughout. This natural gold nugget and pin has a total weight of 7.7 grams. The pin is in excellent condition and has a nice sturdy pin shaft. Total length of the stickpin is 2 1/2" and the top is 5/8" x 3/4" x 5/16. [SP - 8]

Standard Candlestick - Unmarked 11 3/4"

Lot #568 (Sale Order 218 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel. 11 3/4" long. [D-17]

Vintage Balance Scale by Henry Troemner

Lot #569 (Sale Order 219 of 323)

Vintage balance scale by Henry Troemner. It has a mahogany frame and is encased in beveled glass all around. It has two levels where the top level is for the dish parts of the scale. It has a very complicated design. It seems to be quite accurate. Bottom has adjustable legs to make sure the scale is perfectly level when placed on table. Plate marked Henry Troemner and registration number 540 CA. Excellent condition. Measures 13" x 5" x 8 1/2" tall.

Varney Type Candlestick - "COLONIAL"

Lot #570 (Sale Order 220 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "COLONIAL". 11 1/2" long. [C-17]

Chuck Luck Cage

Lot #571 (Sale Order 221 of 323)

Chuck Luck or dice cage. Metal with two sets of three dice. Gear bell. Measures 16 1/4" high x 7 1/4" in diameter.

Pocket Gold Scale - Black Leather Box

Lot #572 (Sale Order 222 of 323)

Pocket gold scale in a black leather covered wooden box. Classic Eagle design on front lid. Contains scale with beam, pans and thread chain. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-54B]

Two North Carolina Documents, 1843 & 1854

Lot #573 (Sale Order 223 of 323)

Lot of two documents from the state of North Carolina, including a receipt dated 1843 for mileage and ferriage to attend a court trial. Measures 2 1/2" x 8"; vertical fold marks. Together with a warrant and judgment in favor of the plaintiff involving a charge of debt in Burke County, North Carolina, dated December 18, 1857, and signed by two Justices of the Peace. The printed form goes on to provide instructions "To Any Lawful Officer: You are hereby commanded to execute and sell, according to law, as much of the Defendant's goods and chattels as will satisfy the above [sic] judgment with the cost of the Execution: and for want of such goods and chattels, levy on this Execution on a sufficiency of the lands and tenements of the said defendant. - Herein fail not." Unevenly cut; some foxing; vertical crease mark to left of center. [LS-90A, LS-90B]

Fancy Candlestick with Cross Handle Neck Design

Lot #574 (Sale Order 224 of 323)

Candlestick fancy - thumb lever design and cross handle neck and thimble stem; is 10" long. [D-23]

Even Balance Scale w/Wooden Base w/Drawer

Lot #575 (Sale Order 225 of 323)

Even Balance Scale, wooden base with drawer. Unknown maker. Very nice patina and good working order. A very nice looking and functioning scale. 12”x 6” 11”tall.

Check Holder

Lot #576 (Sale Order 226 of 323)

Wood frame and base with 2 open sides. Green felt liner. Underside of base is stenciled "Extra large size/ Mason & Co./ Makers/ Chicago." Measures 23" x 11 3/4" x 2 5/8" high. Felt at bottom left is lose in several places; several holes.

Varney Type Candlestick - "VX."

Lot #577 (Sale Order 227 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "VX". 7 1/2" long. [C-27]

Simple Favorite Candlestick - Unmarked

Lot #578 (Sale Order 228 of 323)

Simple "Favorite" candlestick - unmarked with tear drop shaped handle, all one piece steel at 11" long. [D-40]

579 Varney Type Candlestick - "RUSSELL"

Lot #579 (Sale Order 229 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "RUSSELL"; 11" long. [C-30]

Bird Cage with Ceramic Water Pitcher

Lot #580 (Sale Order 230 of 323)

Wooden "canary" bird cage often associated with underground mining. Measures 4 3/4" x 6 1/4" x 5 5/8" high. In very good to Fine condition. [GX-015.2]

Faro Card Press

Lot #581 (Sale Order 231 of 323)

Faro card press. Wood box with dividers and cards. Crank turns and puts pressure on stacks of cards to flatten them.

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #582 (Sale Order 232 of 323)

Miners gold scale in an oval tin container w/ dark brown exterior and interior color, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle design in the center. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in weight compartment. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-56A]

Upper Bowl of a Double Cruise Oil Lamp

Lot #583 (Sale Order 233 of 323)

This is just the upper bowl piece to an oil cruise lamp. Bent in spots as well as rust and wear from use. Measures 4" x 2 1/2 " x 4 3/8". [GX-120]

Standard Candlestick with Adjustable Hook & Folding Piece

Lot #584 (Sale Order 234 of 323)

Candlestick - standard. Steel thimble, spike, handle and hook. The thimble is split. This is a two piece candlestick with an adjustable hook and folding piece. 10" long. [B-9]

Lot of 2 Reward Post Cards

Lot #585 (Sale Order 235 of 323)

Lot of two post cards, including one from Jas. M. Chubbuck, Sheriff of Butte County, CA, (Oroville, April 7, 1910) addressed to James McGregor, Sheriff at Downieville, CA, advising of the escape of Frank Buss from a chain gang. Buss was a miner and a butcher, with a tattoo of an ox head and butcher knife on this right forearm. The other is an unaddressed, printed card (no date) from L.A. Braden, Sheriff of Plumas County (Quincy), CA offering a $25 reward for the arrest of Mr. and Mrs. David Kalmar and William Davis, apparently for the theft of gold nuggets valued at $200 and a .44 caliber 6" barrel blue six-gun of Belgium manufacture. Fine condition. [A24-6, A24-7]

Set of 7 Nestled Brass Troy Weights

Lot #586 (Sale Order 236 of 323)

The largest is marked 2 troy oz. Fine condition. [GW-037]

Oval Stick Pin

Lot #587 (Sale Order 237 of 323)

This stick pin features an oval cabochon cut piece of gold bearing marble or quartz set in a yellow setting that is not gold. The oval setting is open in the back so you can see the stone from either side. There are no cracks or chips, it has a decorative twist to the pin Total weight is 2.5 grams. Total length of the stickpin is 2 1/2" and the top is 3/8" x 5/8" x 1/4". [SP - 5]

Standard Candlestick - Unmarked 10"

Lot #588 (Sale Order 238 of 323)

Candlestick standard - thumb lever over spike design, one piece; 10" long. [D-7]

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #589 (Sale Order 239 of 323)

Miners' Improved Gold Scale in an oval tin container w/dark green exterior and interior. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in weight compartment. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-66]

Assayer’s or Smelter’s Pouring Mold

Lot #590 (Sale Order 240 of 323)

Assayer’s or smelter’s pouring mold. Cast iron assay pouring mould with 2 conical depressions. Marked around top Jo N Taylor & CO, SF Cal. wood handle. Measures 12". [GX-57]

Varney Type Candlestick - "SPARKLE"

Lot #591 (Sale Order 241 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped "SPARKLE". 9 1/2" long. [C-19]

Miners' Improved Gold Scale - Green Oval

Lot #592 (Sale Order 242 of 323)

Miners' Improved Gold Scale in an oval tin container w/dark green exterior and dark orange interior, front of tin has olive branch gold leaf border. Brass beam, pans with sting chains. Weights held in weight compartment with lid. Measures 5" x 2 1/2". [GS- 57]

NSGW Illustrated Program Booklet, 1900

Lot #593 (Sale Order 243 of 323)

Illustrated booklet, Souvenir / Programme / Semi-Centennial / Admission Day / Celebration Ball / September 11, 1900 / Mechanics' Pavilion / San Francisco / California. Color lithography wraps; 16pp; illustrated with color lithos. Printed by the Press of Valleau & Peterson, S.F. with lithography by Galloway Litho Co., S.F. Lists members of the Reception Committee, Floor Committee, Semi-Centennial Admission Day Celebration Committee, Committeemen from Subordinate Parlors, Executive Council on Finance, past presidents, grand trustees, grand officers, and the floor manager and assistants. Also includes the dance program. Includes 6 color lithos of bears, miners, and dancers, besides the front and back cover color lithographs. The front cover features a bear dancing with a woman and another bear blowing a horn with the Golden Gate in the background. The back cover shows a mama bear holding up a cub to read an 1850 Grand Celebration Ball program. Booklet/program measures approx 6" x 9" and is tied together with cord at left side. Several of the back pages show evidence of having been stuck together at a lower corner, but none impacts text or any of the beautiful lithographs. A few inconsequential spots on front cover; otherwise in very good to fine condition. [A11-1]

Lindahl Candlestick with Matches & Candle

Lot #594 (Sale Order 244 of 323)

Candlestick - Lindahl. Stamped on the end of the handle cap is "PATENT NO. 801465 LINDAHL MFG. CO. DENVER. COLO. U.S.A." Steel spike, thimble and hook; brass handle and handle cap. There are 10 used matches concealed inside the handle. This one also has a used candle in the thimble! 11" long. [A-4]

Miners Hard Hat with Electric Lamp & Battery Pack

Lot #595 (Sale Order 245 of 323)

Miners hard hat with electric lamp and battery. "Safety First" sticker on the back of the helmet.

Lot of 4 Miscellaneous Weights

Lot #596 (Sale Order 246 of 323)

Lot of 4 miscellaneous weights, marked 20 oz troy, 200, 100 and 2. [GW-040]

Wells Fargo & Co Express / Howe Counter Scale

Lot #597 (Sale Order 247 of 323)

Wells Fargo & Co Express scale manufactured by the The Howe Scale Company of Rutland, Vermont, circa late 1800s. Scales with this model number were made since the 1850s. On the column it has the number 8103, and on the base is the number 5058. This has double brass beams and retains its original red paint with gold lettering. It was used by the Wells Fargo & Co Express and the original gold writing of the company's name is on the side of base. It is not working properly because it is missing a central bearing from the leaver system, but it can be fixed.

Standard Candlestick with Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #598 (Sale Order 248 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel with tear drop shaped handle. 8 1/2" long. [D-69]

NSGW Medal - Truckee, CA 1918

Lot #599 (Sale Order 249 of 323)

NSGW medal. "41st Session / Grand Parlor, N.S.G.W. / Truckee, Cal 1918" on California bear pin; "Pioneer Monument / Dedicated June 6, 1918" with immigrant family. Hangs from a red, white and blue ribbon. Made by "C. Entenmanns Jewelry Co. / L.A., Cal." Fine condition. [NSGW-1 B]

Ainsworth and Sons Even Balance Scale

Lot #600 (Sale Order 250 of 323)

Wm Ainsworth and Sons, Denver Colo. Even Balance Scale in wood and glass case with two drawers. Scales are fairly small for such a large box, but it is all original and is working just fine. 20"x 10" x 16" tall.

Deck of Playing Cards

Lot #601 (Sale Order 251 of 323)

Deck of playing cards (52). Vintage American Manufactured with eagle on ace of spades.

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #602 (Sale Order 252 of 323)

Miners' Improved Gold Scale in an oval tin container w/red exterior and interior. Top of tin has a classic spread-wing gold American eagle in the center, olive branch gold leaf border. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights held in weight compartment. Measures 6" x 4". [GS-58]

Bill Callahan Koehler Miner’s Lantern

Lot #603 (Sale Order 253 of 323)

This lamp features a user’s tag attached to the top. It is stamped BILL/CALLAHAN/1143. It’s also stamped: PERMISSIBLE/ MINERS SAFETY LAMP/ MARLBORO/ MASS.U.S.A/ APPROVAL/ NO. 203/ ISSUED TO THE/ KOEHLER/ MFG. CO. The lamp also bears the stamped eagle and shield approval reading: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR/ BUREAU OF MINES/ MINERAL INDUSTRIES/ SAFETY EFFICIENCY. It is in good condition, showing slight wear. Measures 11 1/2". [GX-116]

Folding Spike Candlestick - "1910 USBM1985"

Lot #604 (Sale Order 254 of 323)

This candlestick has a folding spike that is two pieces total; thimble is movable; there's no hook; and stamped on the spike is, "1910 USBM1985". It can work as either a candle holder or lamp stick. [B-3]

Miners' Utensils in Carrying Case

Lot #605 (Sale Order 255 of 323)

Four forks and four knives rolled up in a fabric carrying case. Papy Cutlery Co. Made of wood and metal. In good condition. [GX-96]

Varney Type Candlestick - "CALIFORNIA"

Lot #606 (Sale Order 256 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "CALIFORNIA". 11" long. [C-21]

S.S. Central America Wreck Recovered Gold Sample

Lot #607 (Sale Order 257 of 323)

Ship wreck gold sample - S.S. Central America. This gold was recovered from the wreck of the S.S. Central America, a side wheel steamer that operated between Central America and the east coast of the United States during the 1850s. In September of 1857 she sank during a hurricane off the coast of the Carolinas. Now often referred to as the "Ship of Gold", she was transporting more than 10 tons of California gold and coinage to New York from Panama. The value of the gold in 1857 was estimated at $2 million. The wreckage was located in 1987 with a good amount of gold and artifacts recovered. At the time, the treasure brought up from the S.S. Central America was estimated at somewhere between $100-150 million. Gold coins minted in California, gold ingots, and gold samples recovered from the wreck have been sold over the years by the group that discovered the wreck. This lot is a part of that recovered treasure. It consists of one-half gram of gold sealed in a protective labels sample case. 1/8” X 1/8” X 1/16", .5 Grams.

Standard Candlestick with Tear Drop shaped Handle - 11"

Lot #608 (Sale Order 258 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel with tear drop shaped handle. 11" long. [D-59]

NSGW Ribbon & Badge - PPIE 1915

Lot #609 (Sale Order 259 of 323)

Stamped metal bar pin reads, "1915 / San Francisco". 2 1/8" diameter badge made by B. Pasquale Co. of San Francisco that reads, "P.P.I.E. Admission Day September 9, 1915 / Admit One Until 1 P.M. / NSGW / NSGW Pioneers." Attached to a 7 3/4" long gold ribbon that reads, "Sacramento County / N.S.G.W. / San Francisco / Sept. 9, 1915." Great Panama Pacific International Exposition and NSGW ties. [NSGW-1 D]

Schrade Old-Timer Honesteel in Leather Case with Belt Loop

Lot #610 (Sale Order 260 of 323)

Honesteel in leather case which is marked "Schade Old-Timer Honesteel". Case has belt loop and snap. Case measures 7 1/2"; Honesteel 7". [LA-113]

Chuck Luck Cage

Lot #611 (Sale Order 261 of 323)

Chuck Luck cage w/wood platform base. Two black dice. Gear bell. Measures 21" high x 9 1/4 in diameter.

Miners Gold Scale

Lot #612 (Sale Order 262 of 323)

Miners gold scale in oval tin container with black interior and exterior, no graphics on lid. Brass & nickel plated beams, brass pans, chains, and weights held in weight compartment. Measures 7" x 4". [GS-60]

Wolf Miner’s Carbide Lantern

Lot #613 (Sale Order 263 of 323)

This brass lamp has a steel mirror. It is marked: WOLF SAFETY LAMP CC/ OF AMERICA INC/ NEW YORK U.S.A. Also marked on the glass is: WOLF/ MADE IN U.S.A, with an arrow. It’s in good condition, with some wear at the base of the lamp. Measures 11 3/4". [GX-124]

Standard Candlestick with Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #614 (Sale Order 264 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel with tear drop shaped handle. 9 3/4" long. [D-64]

Brass Sifting Pans

Lot #615 (Sale Order 265 of 323)

Brass sifting pans, made by Van Walters & Rogers, Inc. 3 tiers. Measures 7 1/2" tall and 8 1/2" in diameter.

NSGW 14K Gold Medal, with Enamel, 1897 Presentation

Lot #616 (Sale Order 266 of 323)

NSGW 14K gold medal, with enamel, suspended from decorative bar pin. South San Francisco Parlor / NSGW / 157 on one side; Presented to / P.B. Stumpf / Jan 13 ‘97 inscribed on the back side. Made by A. Murger & Co., San Francisco. [NSGW-3 C]

$20.00 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Piece - 1922

Lot #617 (Sale Order 267 of 323)

You are bidding on a very nice, authentic 1922 United States $20.00 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin from Philadelphia. Some collectors consider the $20 Saint Gaudens to be the most beautiful gold coin ever struck; it certainly is the most popular of all U.S. coin designs and are always in extremely high demand by collectors and investors alike. Commissioned by Teddy Roosevelt, one of the leading sculptors in America, Augustus Saint-Gaudens designed the coin. Miss Liberty strides gloriously forward on the obverse, while the reverse features a majestic eagle flying above the sun. This coin contains 33.436 grams of .900 fine gold and measures 34 mm in diameter. The actual gold weight .9675 of an ounce of pure gold. Please see the picture provided as this is the exact coin that you will receive. We strive to take the most accurate photos of our items because we believe grading is very subjective. That is why we leave the final determination of the condition and grade of the coin to you, based on the pictures provided

Fuse Cutter Model Candlestick - "C. CLEAVES" with Stars on Thimble

Lot #618 (Sale Order 268 of 323)

This candlestick is another Fuse Cutter model. The thimble has stars stamped on it as well as, "C. CLEAVES". 9 1/2" long. [B-13]

NSGW Medal & Ribbon - PPIE 1915 Admission Day

Lot #619 (Sale Order 269 of 323)

California bear on top of San Francisco buildings bar pin with "Rincon Parlor / NSGW 72". Suspended from the bar pin by a thread-bare faded light blue ribbon is the medal: "San Francisco / 1915 / Admission Day" with several San Francisco area vignettes (Old Sailors Home, Mail Dock, and the Ferry Building). Made by the "Albert S. Samuels Co. / Jewelers / San Francisco." 5" long. [NSGW-1 F]

Smith Percussion Pistol

Lot #620 (Sale Order 270 of 323)

Four barrel percussion pistol marked "Smith - London" on the barrel. There is engraving on all metal parts except the barrel.

Auto Dice

Lot #621 (Sale Order 271 of 323)

Auto dice . Pocket size, hand-held gambling device by Demley in silver colored metal. Push button to "roll" dice. Deco style motif. 3 1/2" x 1 5/8"

Wolf Miner’s Carbide Lantern

Lot #623 (Sale Order 272 of 323)

This brass carbide lamp has a steel base. It is marked: WOLF/ MADE IN U.S.A/ PERMISSIBLE/ FLAME SAFETY LAMP. It is also stamped "R.G" on top. The lamp is marked in a few other spots but difficult to read because of wear. There is some scratching and loss of color, as well as a few dents. Measures 10". [GX-115]

Candlestick with Key Chain

Lot #624 (Sale Order 273 of 323)

Candlestick - Folding model. There's a thimble, spike, handle and hook along with a key chain from the side of the handle that holds the spike and thimble in place inside the handle. Total of 3 pieces (key chain, spike/handle and hook). There is also an engraved design on either side of the spike; it looks like a gold nugget with shiny rays coming from it. 12 1/2" long. [B-10]

Justrite Carbide Flask

Lot #625 (Sale Order 274 of 323)

Justrite carbide flask. This oval canister has circular red painted sections on each side. The logo reads: JUSTRITE/ TRADE MARK. This can shows a lot of wear, and has rust in a few spots. Measures 3 1/8" X 2 1/4" X 7".

NSGW Rincon Past President Medal

Lot #626 (Sale Order 275 of 323)

NSGW medal suspended from a California bear bar pin. Rincon / N.S.G.W. / 1918 / 72. Diamond inset as the sun over the Golden Gate. Inscribed on back, Presented to / Past President / Justin McCarthy / by the members of / Rincon Parlor / No. 72, N.S.G.W. / July __ / ’18. Made by W. Scheppler & Sons, San Francisco. A gold chain from the medal is attached to a gold stick pin. [NSGW-3 E]

$20.00 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Piece - 1924

Lot #627 (Sale Order 276 of 323)

You are bidding on a very nice, authentic 1924 United States $20.00 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle Gold Coin from Philadelphia. Some collectors consider the $20 Saint Gaudens to be the most beautiful gold coin ever struck; it certainly is the most popular of all U.S. coin designs and are always in extremely high demand by collectors and investors alike. Commissioned by Teddy Roosevelt, one of the leading sculptors in America, Augustus Saint-Gaudens designed the coin. Miss Liberty strides gloriously forward on the obverse, while the reverse features a majestic eagle flying above the sun. This coin contains 33.436 grams of .900 fine gold and measures 34 mm in diameter. The actual gold weight .9675 of an ounce of pure gold. Please see the picture provided as this is the exact coin that you will receive. We strive to take the most accurate photos of our items because we believe grading is very subjective. That is why we leave the final determination of the condition and grade of the coin to you, based on the pictures provided. [COIN-09]

Standard Candlestick with Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #628 (Sale Order 277 of 323)

Candlestick standard, one piece steel with tear drop shaped handle. 10" long. The end of the spike is slanted. (See photos).[D-62]

NSGW Stanford Parlor 76 Medal and Ribbon

Lot #629 (Sale Order 278 of 323)

"NSGW / Orden Paz Fierro en Querra" on bar pin. Image of a miner with a flag is on a gold colored metal medal with "Stanford Parlor / 76" in blue and red enamel. Red ribbon. Stamped "Shreve & Co. / San Francisco" on back side. Fine condition. [NSGW-1 H]

Portable Even Balance Scale

Lot #630 (Sale Order 279 of 323)

Portable Even Balance Scale. This is a very nice scale that has a fitted space inside the box for each piece. All the metal is solid brass except the pans. Every collection needs at least on of these. Measures 9 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 3" tall.

Brass Scale

Lot #631 (Sale Order 280 of 323)

Hanging brass scale with pans, chains and bar. Bar measures 7 1/4".

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #632 (Sale Order 281 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in an oval tin container w/dark brown exterior and orange interior, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle design in the center. Brass beam, pans and string chain. Measures 6" x 3". [GS-62B]

Tyler U.S. Standard Sieve Set

Lot #633 (Sale Order 282 of 323)

Tyler U.S. standard sieve set. This set of 3 brass sieves are identified with plaques reading: U.S STANDARD SIEVE SERIES/OPENING 500 MICRONS/ OPENING .0197 INCHES/ NO.35 / A.S.T.M. SPECIFICATIONS/ TYLER EQUIVALENT MESH 32/ THE W.S. TYLER COMPANY, CLEVELAND 14, OHIO, U.S.A. The accompanying base pan is unmarked. There is some wear on the plaques, but overall it is in verg good condition. Measures 3 1/4" diameter and 5 1/4" high when stacked.

Standard Steel Candlestick - 11"

Lot #634 (Sale Order 283 of 323)

Candlestick - standard design. All steel, all one piece; handle, spike, thimble and hook. 11" long. [H-9]

Gold Mining Pan

Lot #635 (Sale Order 284 of 323)

Gold mining pan, metal. Measures 12" in diameter.

NSGW Button Pins Lot of 5

Lot #636 (Sale Order 285 of 323)

Five NSGW Button Pins. 1) “Mission Parlor No 38 NSGW / Guest / Stockton / 1912 / Admission Day” (Brunt Co., SF); 2) “N.S.G.W. / Celebrate / Santa Rosa. Sept. 9, 97” w/ bear image (Whitehead & Hoag); 3) “Yerba Buena / Parlor No. 84 / N.S.G.W.” with walking bear (Brunt Co., SF); 4) “California Parlor / No. 1 / NSGW” within a pink banner image; and 5) “Marysville / 1899”, spotted (Brunt, SF). All are 1 1/4” in diameter. Overall in Fine condition.

Trench Art Knife

Lot #637 (Sale Order 286 of 323)

Hidden knife in bullet shell. This hidden knife is made out of a USMC 8mm shell. Shell is stamped with a flower pattern and has an inscription space. Measure 3 1/4" closed, nife alone is 3".

Pistol Grip Model Candlestick with Thimble Rivets

Lot #638 (Sale Order 287 of 323)

Pistol Grip model - steel thimble attached with two rivets and hook attached through hole; 10" long. Has the name, "MIKE" on spike. [V-3]

NSGW Medal & Red Ribbon - 1915

Lot #639 (Sale Order 288 of 323)

NSGW medal and red ribbon (no bar pin). "1915 / 1875 / N.S.G.W." with enamel flag on each side of the Golden Gate. Made by "Roy A. Lee / San Francisco." Medal is 2 3/8" high. [NSGW-1 J]

Ingot Mold

Lot #640 (Sale Order 289 of 323)

Cast iron ingot mold. Four bars can be made at one time.

Gaming Chips in Wood Rack

Lot #641 (Sale Order 290 of 323)

Gaming chips in wood container with metal ring handle on top. Eight chip openings and two openings for cards. Various chips , two stacks with elk etched on them and two stacks with an eagle. Dark wood case measures 8 7/8" x 4 3/8" x 3 1/4" tall.

Miners' Improved Gold Scale

Lot #642 (Sale Order 291 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in oval tin container w/ brown exterior and interior, marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA with a classic American eagle design in the center. Sticker pasted over top has writing on it, "WHITEFENCE RYE NEW YORK/DAVID &CO, PROSPECTOR VEULES". Brass beam, pans, chains, and weights in weight compartment. Measures 7" x 3 1/2". [GS-63]

Hercules Galvanometer

Lot #643 (Sale Order 292 of 323)

Hercules Galvanometer blasting cap tester. The Hercules galvanometer in held in a leather pouch for easy storage and mobility, with two snap buttons for closure. Plastic instruction label on inside of pouch flap. VG condition. Measures 4 1/4" x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2".

Varney Type Candlestick - "ROYAL"

Lot #644 (Sale Order 293 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "ROYAL". 12" long. [C-8]

Gold Mining Pan

Lot #645 (Sale Order 294 of 323)

Metal gold mining pan. Measures 14 3/4" in diameter.

Even Balance Scale

Lot #646 (Sale Order 295 of 323)

Even Balance Scale, Wood box with drawer. Beam and pans are nickel plated brass. Collum is metal. Wood looks like oak or ash. No maker name, no weights Nice simple design and works fine. Measures 9" x 3" x 10" tall.

Gold Nugget Exhibited with Awards at GGIE, SF 1939

Lot #647 (Sale Order 296 of 323)

High-grade crystallized lode gold. Matrix removed with hydrofluoric acid. From the Midas mine, near Angels camp, Calaveras County in 1922. Was exhibited at the 1939 precious metal exhibit at the Golden Gate International Exposition where it won several awards. A few loose pieces. Approximate size and weight is: 3" X 1/2" X 1/2" 65.8 grams / 42.5 PWT / 2.125 Troy Ounces.

Standard Candlestick with Tear Drop Shaped Handle

Lot #648 (Sale Order 297 of 323)

Candlestick standard - unmarked one piece silver plated steel with tear drop shaped handle. 10 1/2" long. [D-53]

Medal & Red Ribbon - NSGW "1915"

Lot #649 (Sale Order 298 of 323)

Medal & Ribbon - NSGW. Medal and red ribbon (no bar pin). "1915 / 1875 / N.S.G.W." with enamel flag on each side of the Golden Gate. Made by "Roy A. Lee / San Francisco." Medal is 2 3/8" high. [NSGW-1 L]

Hanging Oil Lamp with a Chicken Figure

Lot #650 (Sale Order 299 of 323)

Hanging oil lamp with chicken figure on top of reservoir. Iron; 4 3/4" diameter base; 8 1/4" high to top of handle. Hole in top of reservoir. [GX-059.2]

Brass Scale

Lot #651 (Sale Order 300 of 323)

Hanging brass scale with pans, chains and bar. Bar measures 5 1/2".

Pocket Gold Scale

Lot #652 (Sale Order 301 of 323)

Pocket gold scale housed in a black leather covered wooden box. Classic Eagle design on front lid. Contains scale, beam, pans and weights. Measures 6" x 3 1/2". [GS-64B]

John Simmons Co. Miner’s Cap Lamp

Lot #653 (Sale Order 302 of 323)

John Simmons Co. miner’s cap/hat lamp. This is marked on top TRADE MARK/ GUARANTEES SATISFACTION/ PAT. DEC. 17 1901. BALDWIN PAT. MAR .11. 1918. OTHERS PENDING. The bottom is stamped: TRADE MARK/ GUARANTEES SATISFACTION/ JOHN SIMMONS CO. / NEW YORK U.S.A. It’s in good condition, with usual signs of use. Measures 2 1/2" X 2" X 3 3/4".

Varney Type Candlestick - "DENVER"

Lot #654 (Sale Order 303 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "DENVER". 12" long. [C-12]

Gold Mining Pan Metal

Lot #655 (Sale Order 304 of 323)

Metal gold mining pan; measures 15 1/2" in diameter.

Varney Type Candlestick - "IMPERIAL"

Lot #656 (Sale Order 305 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "IMPERIAL". 10 1/2" long. [C-14]

NSGW Walking Bear Pin with Flags & Miner

Lot #657 (Sale Order 306 of 323)

Walking Bear Pin NSGW. Gold colored walking bear with enamel flags surrounding a miner. NSGW with a suspended 26. Very Fine condition.

Varney Type Candlestick - "RUSSELL"

Lot #658 (Sale Order 307 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "RUSSELL". 11 3/4" long. [C-16]

Alaska Gold Pokes Lot of 2

Lot #659 (Sale Order 308 of 323)

Lot of two soft leather bags with ties. One is stamped "MINERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF ALASKA, CANDLE, ALASKA". Measures 16" x 4 1/2". The second bag has no markings. Measures 10" x 3 1/2".

Lady's Leg & Shoe-shaped Single Blade Pocket Knife

Lot #660 (Sale Order 309 of 323)

Bone handle marked "RR" with "Tested Right" within a horseshoe and, "Always Ready" on blade. "440 / Razor Sharp / Steel." 3 3/8" blade; overall length when closed is 5". [LA-115]

Gaming Chips or Markers

Lot #661 (Sale Order 310 of 323)

Rectangular gaming markers or chips in pink. 36 pieces in this lot. Each measures 1 1/2" x 3/4".

Varney Type Candlestick - "X ROYAL /"

Lot #662 (Sale Order 311 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - spike markings, "X ROYAL /" and handle markings with 5 lines/7 lines. About 9" long. [C-10]

Justrite Miner’s Cap Lamp.

Lot #663 (Sale Order 312 of 323)

Justrite miner’s cap/hat lamp. This miner’s lamp is marked: TRADE MARK/ JUSTRITE/ MADE IN US/ PAT. APPLIED FOR. On the bottom it is marked: EC30.19 MADE U.S.A PATENTED. It is in very good condition with little damage. Measures 2 1/2" X 2 1/4" X 3 3/4".

Varney Type Candlestick - (Three dots)

Lot #664 (Sale Order 313 of 323)

Varney type candlestick - stamped, "o o o" or (three dots). 9 1/2" long. [C-25]

Gold Mining Pan

Lot #665 (Sale Order 314 of 323)

Metal gold mining pan measuring 15 1/4" in diameter.

Gold Nugget on Stick Pin

Lot #666 (Sale Order 315 of 323)

Gold nugget on stick pin. Very dense solid placer gold nugget. Mounted on a round pin with directive twist in the center. Weight 5.0 grams.

World Famous Hamburg 8 - Handcuffs by Kayser

Lot #667 (Sale Order 316 of 323)

This is a vintage pair of the world famous Hamburg 8 - handcuffs. Made by Kayser of Germany these handcuffs from the 1930s were very popular with the German police and also by escape artists worldwide, because it could be simply but ingeniously gimmicked for fast release. The restraint can be quickly snapped shut. To unlock the cuff the key must to be pushed into the keyhole to press down the locking bolt. These are surely not the safest handcuffs of the world, but if they are applied correctly, it is very difficult for the restrained person to unlock the cuff, even if he has the key. In completely folded condition the cuff is unlocked and always ready for action. Folded they are very small at 3 1/2" x 3 1/4". They come with the original key and work great! [GX-48]

Standard Candlestick with Curved Thumb Lever

Lot #668 (Sale Order 317 of 323)

Candlestick standard - one piece steel, curved in thumb lever and is 9 3/4" long. [D-22]

DuPont Blasting Machine No. 20

Lot #669 (Sale Order 318 of 323)

DuPont Blasting Machine No. 20 is a dovetailed wooden box with the original metal plates on top and side. Measures 6" x 8" x 18" tall.

Henry Troemner, Philadelphia Scale

Lot #670 (Sale Order 319 of 323)

Henry Troemner, Philadelphia Scale in a glass and wood case with drawer. This intricate scale is very beautiful. The knob to lift the door is broken, although you can open the door easily. Measures 26" x 12 1/2" x 22 1/2" tall.

Archive relating to the Kennedy Mining & Milling Co, Amador Co., CA 1887-1889

Lot #671 (Sale Order 320 of 323)

Large lot of correspondence and reports regarding the Kennedy Mining and Milling Company in Amador County, CA, 1887-1889, mostly addressed to James F. Parks, Superintendent. Together 43 pieces, including 32 letters, one illustrated billhead, four telegrams, two Statement of Work reports, and four drawings. In addition, there are over 30 covers, some with corner advertising, and 4 telegram envelopes. Major correspondents include Dr. Thomas Boyson (SF); John Taylor of John Taylor & Co., Importers and Dealers in Assayers’ Materials, Mine & Mill Supplies (SF); J.R. Tregloan, Superintendent of the South Spring Hill Gold Mining Co.; and John Minear of the Amador Gold Mine, Ltd, with offices in Jackson, CA. One letter to Parks from the Kennedy M&M Co office in SF [June 1, 1889] introduced a Mr. G. Griesche, who was an inventor of a patent Washer & Amalgamator. An illustrated trade card showing Griesche’s device was included in the letter as an enclosure. Griesche was proposing to erect several of his machines at the Kennedy mill at his own expense with a view of making the company a bid on its tailings. Interesting lot of material relating to this important company and its operations in the Mother Lode country. VG+ to Fine condition. [Album 17]

Guide to Antique Miners’ Candlesticks

Lot #672 (Sale Order 321 of 323)

This is a reprographic copy of Wilson & Bobrink’s standard reference work on miners’ candlesticks originally published in 1984. Spiral bound; 146pp; illustrations; index. The original sells for $200 or more, as it is the authoritative text on the subject. Just to copy it today would cost about $15 – if you could find a copy of the original limited edition. VG+ condition. [BK-64]

Lot of Two SF Based Mining Company Covers

Lot #673 (Sale Order 322 of 323)

Lot of 2 mining-related covers. One is an unused #10 white cover self-addressed to Keystone Consolidated Mining Co. / 530 Mills Building / San Francisco, Cal. Fine condition. The other #10 size cover has corner advertising with an image of a miner’s candlestick above the company name: Angels Camp Deep Mining Company / Call Building / San Francisco. It is postmarked from San Francisco, May 21, 1919 and was addressed to Mr. John Carley, Angels Camp, California. The left quarter of the front of the cover has been torn off, including the stamp; toning and staining visible; ragged back. [A13-5]

Miner's Pocket Scale

Lot #674 (Sale Order 323 of 323)

Miner's gold scale in tin case w/ green exterior and orange interior. Marked MINERS’ IMPROVED GOLD SCALE/MANUFACTURED EXPRESSLY FOR CALIFORNIA across bottom front with a classic American eagle in the center. Oval shape. Brass beam, pans, chains and weights in weight compartment. Measures 6" x 3".


Dick Campodonico Collection Part 1, Day 2
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Dick Campodonico Collection Part 1, Day 2
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