2012 Hot August Auction

Clothbound 3-ring binder containing some of Eichler’s research archive on miner`s candlesticks. Includes research notes, photocopies of old patents an

Lot of 3 boxes of correspondence, photocopies, and research notes between George Eichler and Jeani Martin, George Bayles, Jack Ramsdell, Tony Moon, No

Elizabeth Lauder watercolor of a mine near Victor and Goldfield, Colorado, noted on the piece as the "Sleeping Giant." The framed, mounted,

This is possibly one of the best pieces in the collection and arguably one of the most important miner’s candlesticks ever made. It was made for Hora

This stick out of Leadville, is a Bernier patent (Patent 631,270 – Victor Colorado, August 22, 1899). No examples of the Bernier patent were known whe

An 11" x 19" acrylic painting of the Leadville area mine by Bill Harrington. Owned by G.J. Hite, Jacob Fillins, and Robert Morrison, all fro

A DuPont No. 50 Blasting Machine, with its original red/brown painted finish, with a few scratches and dings here and there, due to use. The wood box

This lithograph, believed to be from the 1880s by E. Green, features the Alturas Rocky Bar Mine in Idaho and was produced by the famous San Francisco

The Harden Company was a Chicago-based firm that specialized in these fire extinguishing devices. This blue glass globe "Star" hand grenade

Lot of 2 wood-cased weight sets with graduated brass weights. 1) An Avoirdupois set of 10 weights for Apothecaries, from 4 lbs. AVD. down to 1/8 oz. A

This is a very rare mechanical stick measuring 6" closed and 7.5" open. According to Wilson and Bobrink, this design was probably impractica

Detachable, fancy presentation piece. Constructed of steel with a copper heart design on back of handle. 11" long. Other design features include

“Map of Mining Claims, Butte & Vicinity, Montana.” Compiled and published by Joseph H. Harper, Mineral & Land Attorney, U.S. Land Department,

Watercolor by Elizabeth Lauder of the Mountain Consolidated Mine in Butte, Montana. The piece measures 24" x 32" framed and matted. It is si

Patented reciprocating folding candlestick with folding hook. Length is 5.5" folded to 7.5" open. Patented by Cyrille Pateneaude, patent No.

Lot of 4 early miners` candlesticks: One “basic” design stick with a plain spike, thimble, and handle. Measures 6.25” and is rusted and bent. Three “s

Mechanical (folding) miner's candlestick. 7” folded, 7.25” unfolded. No markings. Thimble, spike, and thumb lever crafted from one continuous pi...

1) A 2-page letter dated 10 October 1904 from the Goldfield Mining Company of Nevada. 2) Another 2-page letter from the Goldfield Mining Company. Date

Abbreviated mechanical miner's candlestick. 4.75" folded, 5.75" unfolded. No markings. Plain, unmarked clasp is riveted through to the...

Lot of 7: multiple Miner`s candle holders, iron manufacture, various lengths, from 10" to over 12" long. Most procured from Tonopah, NV. One

Lot of 9: 1) Wooden block & tackle pulley with hooks, circa 1870s, found in shaft of Con Vir Mine. 2) Small brass pocket scale, 1.5" dia. Str

Eastern Nevada mining tags and tokens, assorted medals. 33 pieces, 12" x 14" frame. - Jacobitz Collection -60106

The embossing in this mould may refer to one of two companies: The Hamburg Mining Company (incorporated 26 May 1875) of Eureka, Nevada, or the Hamburg

"Southern Nevada Forwarding Company/ Goldfield, Nev./ Incorporated/ June 10th 1902." The company used steam trains to move freight by tracti

Lot of 9: 1) fold-up mine candle lantern. "The Stonebridge Folding Lantern" is embossed on the A-shaped lid, from New York City. Galvanized

Two page handwritten letter dated 29 Sept. 1864 from a miner named Duncan to his brother in San Francisco concerning gunpowder and supplies. - Jacobit

A unique long-spouted tin lamp with a screw top and bail handle. Made my Parker Tin and Hardware Co. in Austin. The company operated from about 1895-1

"To Whom it may concern: This hand stamp was found by me, Jay "R" Thornton..at Eberhardt Nev. July 8, 1988 at what appeared to be the a

Lot of 6 bags, including: "Asarco Hard Lead Shot No. 7, American Smelting and Refining Co. Federated Metals Division;" "Tungsten Metals

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