2012 December Americana & Numismatic Auction

Andrew Smith Hallidie is credited for introducing California to wire rope, thus changing mining and engineering forever. Hallidie was born in England

Lot of 23 colorized California scenes, including the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco and cypress trees on the Monterey Peninsul

1870 - This is the most important western stock certificate in existence. This document is issued to John Beers and signed by bank secretary Theodore

Dec. 1949 - This is an interesting account by Charles P. Stevens about his trip to the goldfields of California in 1849. Coming from the East Coast, S

Hotel Sutter key and room tag attached, No. 754. Ornate steel key, brass engraved tag. The key itself has the number"H749" stamped into the

1850 - Holed at top center. Obverse: Jospeh Brothers/Of Liverpool Eng/Watch Maker`s/Jewellers Opticians/& General Importers/149 Montgomerys`/San F

c1930-1966 - A wonderful collection of photos, albums, newsletters, personal correspondence, newspaper and magazine articles spanning the career years

1898 - This lot consists of a 1893 publication by The Pelton Water Wheel Company of San Francisco and New York. The 97 page soft cover book has photos

1861 - This is a Wells Fargo & Co. Pony Express cover. It has been hand cancelled and is addressed to Mrs. C.C. Crittenden No. 1313 Taylor St. San

1873 - A check written on The Bank of California and signed by bank founder William Ralston and issued in the amount of 400 English Pound Sterling to