Dick Campodonico Collection Part 1, Day 2

Dick Campodonico Collection Part 1, Day 2

Sunday, September 23, 2012  |  11:00 AM Pacific
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Dick Campodonico Collection Part 1, Day 2

Dick Campodonico Collection Part 1, Day 2

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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"....more

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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]...more

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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....more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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...more

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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"....more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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"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]...more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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.”...more

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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"....more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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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]...more

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