2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

Made by the Aetna Powder Co. But for reasons unknown, never patented. This elegant folding stick is nickel-plated steel, and has "The Aetna Powde

Non-articulating model, this candlestick is also a high grader, note that the handle has been shaved down to allow for gold to be hidden inside. There

c1900 - Lot of 6 cards and on cover from and to various military installations in the West. Included are black and white pictures of Ft Apache, Arizon

c1900 - Hand-made wood & metal model of a typical refining operation. This realistic rendition measures 33.5"Lx12"Wx14.5"H. The rea

c1900 - Balance scale in mahogany & glass case. The scale case lifts off to reveal a stocked assay kit drawer. This kit contains crucibles, variou

c1918 - Lot of 2: Hard-cover screw-bound catalogs, likely in-store copies. The "Bostwick-Braun Co. Jobbers For Hardware," from Toledo circa

c1920s - This 18" x 17" black and white illustration is an early Ingersoll-Rand advertisement. The ad depicts two men operating what appears

This is an extremely rare directory. The description inside reads “Contains the names and descriptions of nearly sixteen thousands newspapers in the U

c1920s-30s - John Hays Hammond ((1855-1936) “…mining engineer, multimillionaire, and special ambassador of President Taft to the Court of St. James.”

1896, 1880 - Lot of two fascinating and handsome books: 1) The Art of the World, 1896, Vol. 1, edited by Ripley Hitchcock and published by D. Appleton

1912, 1918, 1943 - Lot of 3 for the curious Mining Engineer: 1) Mining/ Engineers`/ Handbook, edited by Robert Peele and published by John Wiley &

This is a lot of 2 tin containers from the Miners and Puddlers Long Cut Smoking Tobacco. Both of the tins are similar, however one is made of cardboar

c1900 - 2 custom knife or napkin stands featuring a pickaxe-and-hammer motif. 81mm long x 25mm high. Silver plated brass. - Maish Collection -61231

c1944-1952 - A complete uniform consisting of black tunic, trousers, hat with feathered attachment, and white gloves. The material is wool gabardine,

c1870 - Lot of 3: 1 is titled "Mining Statistics in the States and Territories West of the Rocky Mountains," by Rossiter W. Raymond. It cont

c1908-1910 - This album contains 60 images: 30 post cards and 30 photographs. These images feature low to medium contrast and sharp focus. Some wear.

This is a nice scale model of an 19th century freight wagon. The model measures 24" x 13" and is constructed out of wood and painted green w

c1800's - Large metal rotary seal holder/ stand, with brass ring top. Holds 17 small and 4 large stamps/ seals. Heavy metal base with faint gold...

Lot of 5. Comemerative silver spoons from locations such as Carlsbad Caverns, CA, Gallup, New Mexico and the "Coronado Cuarto Centennial" of

c1920 - Lot of 2: Antique sterling silver cases, both intricately engraved. The larger of the pair has 2 fold-out lids for access to the highly polish

1922, 1924 - 1) Frick & Lindsay Company Mill & Mine Supplies, No. 20, 1924, published in Pittsburgh. 1312 pages of ads, descriptions, and illu

This whimsical model of an assay office was hand-made by a John Falkowski. No information on the artist is readily available, but this model is intric

This is a lot of 4 great items for any mining enthusiast! Includes 2 underground mining signs that read “Chute Closed” and “Danger Slushing.” There i

c1900 - This scale was produced by W&T. Avery, “manufactures of all kinds of seals, scale beams, steelyards, patent weighing machines, screw plate

1938 - An 11x14” matted and framed painting of a young woman with blonde curls wearing a pink hat, done in rather an art deco style. Signed by Dale St

Framed art poster of the "Welcome Nugget," with the prospector holding up the giant gold nugget purported to weigh in at 2217 ounces. The ar

c1900 - Lot of 5. All measure 6.75” x 3.25” and 7” x 3.75.” Medium contrast and focus is sharp. Little wear, some light damage on a few. Shows several

c1900 - Lot of 28. Ranges in size from 3” x 3.25” to 11” x 6.75.” Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Some wear. Includes shots of the Bank of

c1900s - Wild West show poster from the early 1900s. This colorful lithograph measures 21”x 57” and is mounted on a linen backing and shows no signs o

c1909 - Another Yukon Pacific Expo piece. NGC Certified. 25C Round. Washington: Miner/ Pick. -61236

c1900s - Lot of 3 fascinating curios. 1) A 5.5" long metal pin with a flat back and lightly ornamented front featuring a stylized plant or flower

1900 - Lot of 2 framed photographs, depicting life in the Klondike, during the Alaskan Gold Rush. These black and white photos include a 12.5" x

c1898 - Large 18"x24" vintage poster, describing a fantastic evening of exploring the Klondike Gold Rush via "Illustrated Lecture and M

Finest known example. No tampering with the nugget evident. Copper nugget plated in gold. The Sealey, Latouche, Alaska Gold Nugget Token Charles

1909 - Maverick. Possible Brothel token good for 25 cents. Brunswick Balke Collender Co. on reverse. R7. According to Hill and Simpson in Yukon Numis

c1930 - Lot of 22 including 10 ash trays, of which 6 are American Indian themed. Lot also includes 2 American Indian figures, 1 tin cup, and 1 small b

c1930 - Lot of 18 embossed scarce collectibles, including 3 small advertising skillets, 6 tin cups, shoe shine paraphernalia, wall thermometer, Swasti

Lot of 100 stereo view cards and postcards featuring views of the indigenous peoples of the West, with an emphasis on the Southwest. Both black and wh

c1930 - Lot of 9 engraved spoons. 3 Copper spoons from Globe and Jerome. The rest are from Scottsdale, Tucson, Mt. Agassiz, Douglas, Willcox. Little w

1907-1931 - Black display box, 8 x 12." Includes "Delegado" badge from Sexta Convention, 1907; Cochise County Fair ribbon (1931); medal

1978 - Lot of 5: 1 is a "Peabody Coal Co. First Aid Kit," water-tight box (box is empty). 2 is a Safety Award blanket, dated 1978. 3 is a ye

1907, 1926 - Lot of 7. 1) The Wigwam, Jerome. 2) A-C, Phoenix. 3) Lee Redman Equipment, Phoenix. 4) 1907 Elks Bazaar and Fair. 5) 126 Phelps Dodge Cor

c1903 - This sturdy, 14.25" long candlestick features filed notchwork down the length of the stick, and along the thimble. This stick was purchas

c1905 - This clever candlestick measures 12" long and is shaped like a pistol, complete with a grip handle and front sight. The thumb lever on th

1917 - This fascinating lots includes two hefty bound stacks of prescriptions written in the early 1900s in Douglas, Arizona. This continuous medical

1916 - Lot of 11 photos and 5 stock certificates issued on the Gilt Edge Mine. The black and white pictures are of the mine, town, and surrounding are

1927 - A panorama shot taken by N.E. Johnson of Oatman Az. in 1927. Piece is unmated and measures 46"x 7". It is very clear in focus with no

This lot is carefully packed in two black-framed display boxes (8" x 12"). Items include 2 AZ State Fair ribbons (1911), a souvenir badge fr

This lot of Arizona trinkets is contained in 2 black display boxes (8" x 12") and includes a silver-colored Tucson Underground Contractors A

c1900 - Lot of 9: Unique mix of items. 1 is a Swiss music box, fully-functional. Hand-painted, from White House Toys in San Francisco (sticker on unde