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Metal sign of "CODE OF MINE SIGNALS" from the Eureka Corporation Limited. Lists the bell signals for such events as blasting, hoist working

The “K K. CON. M. CO.” embossing in this mould refers to the K.K. Consolidated Mining Company that served the Eureka Mining District. This mould measu

Three documents pertaining to the incorporation of the SUPERIOR GOLD HILL MINING COMPANY: 1) A 1 March 1863 document signed by the notary public, O.H.

Issued for 25 shares at $100 per to an illegible signature and signed by Theo Meetz, president, and Schindler, secretary. The piece has some fold cre

Eleven men in mining gear standing outside. Someone has labeled some of the men with their names, in pen: “GUS , CHAS ESTELLA, JOHN M., NEM

1) Southern Nevada Banking Co. Bullfrog. 16 March 1906. This letter accompanied several stocks bought by Ernest Bamberger in Salt Lake City. 2) Anothe

The “METAMORAS M&S CO” embossing on this mould does not correspond with any known mining or smelting companies; however, adjusting the spelling su

This is a high grade ore sample pouch marked E.A. MARTIN & CO. ASSAY, "C" AND TAYLOR ST. VIRGINIA CITY, NEV. These were used to great e

If you look at the thumb lever of this stick, you can see the name C. WHITNEY inscribed on the side. It is very possible that this candlestick belonge

Extremely rare, late 1800s, 4.5" long, colorful. - Jacobitz Collection -59821

This is the first known handheld underground lantern: four-sided, rectangular lamp with side door stands 13” tall, without bail (handle) and hook. Thr

This reciprocating spike candlestick is one of only 3 or 4 known. It is stamped PATENT APPLIED FOR but no patent appears to have been granted for this

Two miner`s candlesticks of Varney patent, make up this lot of 7 sticks, an oil can, and 2 pairs of fuse cutters. Sticks are of one-piece construction

A photograph of cars and white tents in a valley. The front is marked, in white, “NE. JOHNSON/ PHOTO WAHMONIE/ NEV.” “Mining began on the east edge of

Manufactured by Henry Boker of New York and Mexico City, this unmarked plated candlestick is 11" long. Boker, from Remscheid, Germany, was a manu

This great compass predates the popular Brunton compasses, which were first created in the 1890s. In fact, this early compass dates much earlier: Fold

This is a folding steel miner`s stick that measures 5" closed and 9" open. The piece is stamped, MANUF’D BY FIELDING & PERTERSON, PAT. A

Assay balance scale by Henry Troemner of Philadelphia. Brass construction, complete with balance beam, bubble level base with thumb screw mounts, and

Lot of 2: 1) CATALOGUE NO. 32 SUPPLIES: FOR PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM FITTERS, MACHINISTS, RAILROADS, MILLS, MINES, BOILER MAKERS, AND ENGINEERS by the

Lot of 4, including three teapot lamps manufactured in Schuylkill County, PA. These small wick lamps with spouts resembling tiny teapots were invente

Fancy figural blacksmith measures about 12” with steel and brass ornamentation. There is some wear present. The candlestick is decorated with two hear

The Salt Lake Hardware Company was founded in the early 1900s to provide wholesale hardware, tools, and equipment. This lot includes a handsome dark r

Book has some wear on the cover, binding and pages. But overall in very good condition. Appears to be a book on German mining, some plates are similar

Lot of 4. 1) LEHRBUCH DER GEOLOGIE UND MINERALOGIE, translates as Textbook of GEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY. Written by Prof. Paul Wanger Printed in 1913, Be

The quintessential Mining, Geology and Metallurgy book, originally set down in Latin by Georgius Agricola in 1556. Agricola was a Renaissance German s

Lot of 2. Hard-cover German language historic Mining and Mineralogy books, 2 in series. These measure 11.25" x 8.25" x 1.5". Titled &...

This book is responsible for the introduction of the “art” of mining to the world. Simonin had produced a book that made mining exciting. Before, mini

Hardcover book, plain cover. The binder is in very good condition, it holds the pages together firmly. Although it does have some wear from use includ

Another French first edition, printed in 1867, Paris. Written by Frenchmen Louis Laurent Simonin. The cover and binding have some wear, but overall in

Printed in New York at D. Appleton & Co. Grand Street. Translated by H.W. Bristow. Book still has the original pages but the cover has been remove

From the City of Paris City College Chaptal. Printed in Paris, third edition. Very good condition with little wear. Geological and mining reference bo

"Illustrated List of Balances, etc." by L. Oertling, Turnmill Street, London E.C. 47 pages of Chemical, Bullion, Assay, Diamond, Specific Gr

Two very nice metallurgy books: 1) METALLURGY: THE ART OF EXTRACTING METALS FROM THEIR ORES by John Percy, 1880. Stamped throughout with “J. F. Evans”

A small Wenham style Binocular Microscope, with fitted mahogany case and accessories, by R & J Beck. An exceptional brass binocular microscope wit

Lot of 2. Both printed in their respective foreign languages, hard-cover, illustrated. 1) from the Czech Republic by Karel Kopecky, titled MALY'...

This collection of exceptionally rare journals is famous for being the world's first serial mining publication. Published in French between 1794...

Double-beam, brass pillar, mounted to a glass platform and glazed mahogany case with sliding front door and drawer, which sticks, that contains 3 weig

5" embossed with apothecary scale. Extremely fine condition, small chips on collar. - Jacobitz Collection -59558

Lot of 3 seltzers: 1) A beautiful, 11.5” tall by 4” wide bottle. Etched “Property of/ Nevada Packing/ Company/ Reno, Nevada” on front ribbon, etched “

A lot of 32 diverse receipts, advertisement clippings, and post cards for drug stores, beer, and other companies from Nevada and California. Among the

Lot of 6: 1) 11.5", with chrome top, by 4". Siphon tube cracked. “Carson Brewing Co.” silk screened within a blue, 3-ring border. Script “Ca

Lot of 6. 1) Cobalt blue bottle from the Nevada Packing Company, logo is etched. Top is also from the NPC. 1907-1910. The cobalt blue seltzer is extre

Five examples of this 5.75" square bottle are known, this one has cork included. Because the Toiyabe Medicine Co. Was located in Austin, and the

Hutchinson style bottle with no stopper, tooled top, Lemaire Nevada Variety. The bottle has embossed lettering, white in color. The bottle's hea...

One Pint Milk Bottle, from the "SAN LUIS DAIRY" in Carlin. Excellent condition, with the cast stamp on the front slightly askew. Clear glass

Lot of 4 drug bottles from this Carson City druggist. 1) This is an oval 7" sample in clear glass. No visible damage. 2) A shorter 4.5" vers

A 2" tall glass. "Charles L. Kitzmeyer bought J.M. Johnson's Nevada Drug Store opposite the Capitol building at 102 N. Carson Street i...

Measures 11.5", with top, by 4". Etched glass reads CARSON BREWING CO. CARSON CITY, NEV. This frosted glass logo is one of the oldest from t

Lot of 3: 1) Slug reads ONE QUART SANITARY MILK ROUTE PHONE 334J CARSON CITY, NEV. On this clear glass quart. This piece is rated R (Rare, less than f

Lot of 11. Eight various clear embossed bottles from "F. J. STEINMETZ DRUGGIST," circa 1894. The bottles vary in rectangular size, from 3 1