2012 Hot August Auction

An old skeleton key to room 12 at the Chafey Hotel. - Jacobitz Collection -59865

Lot of 2: 1) large metal constructed box, almost appears that it was an early ballot box with slot in the lid. Lettered as "Gray Eagle Mining C...

Well over 100 pieces within this archive of: correspondence; payroll distributions; checks and receipts; vouchers; numerous legal documents such as no

Lot of 6, including 2 covers, one from Wells Fargo addressed to a party in Disco, Michigan, the other is a rare full ad for Smith Brothers Borax and a

Lot of 3 certificates from the Columbus Mining District. 1) Issuance of 50 shares at $100 per by Mt Porosi Consolidated Mining Company to S.B. Wakefie

Lot of 12 from Columbus, Nevada: 1) a sheet with the rules to be observed in executing the enclosed oath. 2) a copy of the oath taken by prospective p

Lot of 3 including 2 stock certificates and correspondence from the mine superintendant. 1) Stock issuance for 20 shares at $100 per of Mt Diablo Mini

Display of the Wells Fargo Express handstamp and money package letter from 1879. Including Professional certification of authenticity. 13.5" x 13

According to the Nevada Printing History by Robert D. Armstrong, the July 5 show attracted some 200 people, who only paid enough for each performer to

A 4" tall, wooden handled metal wax sealer: "WELLS FARGO & CO./ EXPRESS/ DAYTON/ NEV." - Jacobitz Collection -59710

Lot of 3: Extremely rare stage coach pass issued in 1898 to T.J. Osborne signed by B.F. Miller, general manager. The card shows the company officers:

Large framed original print of one of Elko County's original town sites, known as the "Gold Circle," which became the Gold Mining town...

Leather wrapped cover, Stock Certificates book. The Mountain City Mining Co. hailed from Cope District, Elko County Nevada. The stock sales were slate

Rare. - Jacobitz Collection -60499

4" long black, carved, wooden handle stamp: "BANK OF ELY/ INC/ SEAL/ EAST ELY, NEVADA." - Jacobitz Collection -59585

Lot of 32. -58880

Lot of 4 wonder souvenir spoons in copper. Stem embossing includes a relief of The Steptoe Mining and Smelting Company, two with prospector figures an

Lot of 31 items, including 17 stock certificates: Ely-Witch; Montana-Nevada Copper Company; Ely Consolidated Copper Company 2; St. Lawrence Mining Com

Lot of 3 from Ely, measuring from 3.5" to 5.5". They are sterling and one is embossed with the Copper Flat Pit, while the others have the na

According to Nevadanorthernrailway.net, "The Nevada Consolidated Copper Company was incorporated on 17 November 1904 with 1 million shares, value

Leather covered Ledger book, approx. 13" x 8.5" x 1" thick. Inside leaf reads "Property of S.E. Jones Empire City Nevada" in

Six pointed brass badge with blue lettering. - Jacobitz Collection -59790

1.75" tall. - Jacobitz Collection -59869

Smith and Warren Co. of 70 Fulton St. in N.Y.C. made this 2" tall badge. Moderate wear indicates this badge saw a lot of use in its day. - Jacobi

Unusual shape. Nice condition, unique. - Jacobitz Collection -60497

Lot of 2, including the issuance of 500 shares of capital stock at $100 per to D.B. Chisolm. It is signed by Chisolm as secretary and by the vice pres

Lot of 2: 1) An abstract statement from the quarterly assessment rolls of the proceeds of the mines. In all, there are reports on the 32 mines in the

Lot of 16 checks, 1 cover, 2 bank statements, 2 express bills, a bank envelope and one photograph, all related to the town of Eureka. The checks are f

Lot of 2 certificates, including an issuance of 100 shares of Eureka Consolidated Mining Company at $100 per share to L.J. Reinheimer, dated 17 April

Multiple receipt documents, 3 photos, Eureka foil seal and 3 "Beautific Lodge 62nd Anniversary Ball Tickets. The assorted Receipts are from such

Group of 45 copies of the Eureka Daily Sentinel, dated consecutively from November 11 to December 25, 1879. Each is 4-6 pages in length. Column headin

Lot contains an album with several RPCs and documents relating to the town of Eureka. Photos include The Hotel Cadow, a winter scene of Main Street, a

Lot of 3: 1) 100 shares of Wales Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Company issued to H.N. Noble Co. 18 August 1883 and signed by company secretary

Framed Ribbon medal from the WF of M, Eureka Miner`s Union, No. 265. Eureka had the distinction of being the Number 2 producer in the State behind the

The town of Eureka was first settled in 1864 by silver prospectors from the nearby Austin settlement when they discovered silver-lead ore in Prospect

This is indeed a rare and unique item. It`s a locking canvas mailbag from the Oriental & Belmont Mine in Eureka, Nevada. The piece measures 21&a...

The claims in the district are indicated in various colors. The map is paper backed with linen, designed and produced by T.J. Read, C.E. Printed by Br

Handwritten manuscript outlining the mining laws set down by mine owners in the Spring Valley section of the Prospect Mountain Mining District. The do

Connie Hicks, longtime resident and historian of Eureka, wrote that "The April 24, 1879 edition of the Eureka Sentinel newspaper reported that af

Unused fancy leather ledger from Eureka, with “Mortgagors Chattel/ A/ Eureka Co.” in gilt on front cover and spine. Very attractive, about 10” x 15” x

Taken at the Eureka Depot October 11, 1913, unwritten. - Jacobitz Collection -59877

Lot of 2. One from 1913, the other 1911. - Jacobitz Collection -60493

Stock Certificates Book from the Dan Tucker Extension Mining Company, issued Certificates with receipts, numbers 1-100. These are listed in various de

Lot of 7: 3 Police badges. Measure about 3” with an image of an eagle and the seal of Nevada. 4) Fire Department NAAS Fallon, Fireman badge. Measures

Lot of 4, including a certificate for 50 shares of capital stock in the Corona Consolidated Mining Company at $100 per, issued to E. A. Richardson and

Obv.: Franktown/ Hotel/ Franktown,/ Nev.; rev.: Good For/ 5c/ In Trade. Uncirculated condition, rare in this condition. - Jacobitz Collection -60470

Milos “Sharkey” Begovich (1926-2002) worked for Bill Harrah’s Lake Tahoe casino in various positions from 1956-1963. He later owned his own casino, Sh

A form of “stamp” used by Wells Fargo to place a protected seal on a (usually money) package. Other Wells Fargo handstamps were used only for mail, an

Lot of 2: Meeting Minutes of Corporate formation, officers, etc. of the Company. These are type-written, up to page 25. Stock Certificates book has re

Lot of letters, several with their covers included, written by Frank W. Blake assayer. Several discuss gold in Golconda, where, “In 1869 Blake took a