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

T. L. Dawes` MINING ON THE COMSTOCK lithograph of Mine interior with miners in wooden mine shaft structure. Marginal views include Comstock mine opera

Measures 16" x 9". Color-printed Certificates with receipts, all issued, with receipts filled in, all hand-written. Reverse sides also have

This historically significant Gold Hill Fire Department lot of 5 includes: 1) A stunning full-color Certificate of Membership lithograph, measured 23”

The New York was an important mine located between Silver City and Gold Hill, just down the mountain a bit from Virginia City. A leather covered ledge

Lot of 8: 1) 10 Gold Hill receipts of various dates from 1868 to 1883. Eugene Bittner & Co. Hardware, Gold Hill Lumber Yard, Gold Hill Post Office

Lot of 4 different certificates. 1-2) Florence Goldfield Mining Company, incorporated in South Dakota. Certs #6068 (1908) and #B4174 (1928), the first

One dozen assorted documents relating to business and trade in Goldfield, early 1900s and 1910s. Lot includes postcards, invoices and receipts, and ot

A small 3 piece gold color pin. Measures 4.5” x 2”. Pin has the town name of “Goldfield, Nev” the lodge number “1072” engraved on the top piece. The m

Obv.: Good For/ 1/ Drink/ The Central Bar. rev.: Prize For/ The Largest/ (pictorial) cock/ Goldfield, Nev. Counterstamped "F." One of the b

Measures 2” across. Star in a circle badge. Unknown who the owner of the badge was. Manufactured by LAS & S. Co. little wear on the front and back

Three ornate spoons: 1) A 5.75" spoon with exceptional embossing. The bowl features a COMBINATION MILL/ GOLDFIELD and scenes on the front and bac

The binder contains the following items: 2 real photos (one post card) of the towns of Gilbert and Mina, Nevada in the 1920s; 4 Goldfield area postcar

Lot of 3: 1) A check written on Crocker National Bank in the amount of $60,000 by Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company. Dated 18 March 1914, the check

This lot contains several handwritten and typed letters, reports, billheads and other ephemura relating to the mining activities that took place in t

Lot of 4: 1 &2) Two spoons, 4.25" long, engraved "GOLDFIELD NEV." on the bowls. The handles bear an ornate gold pan "NEVADA&...

Lot of 52 assorted items, photo postcards, stock certificates, covers, checks pamphlets, etc all related to the town of Goldfield, Nevada. Lot include

Lot of 3 including 2 with burro figures on the stems and one with a prospector's head. While the town's name is embossed in two of the piece...

Lot of 6: 1) Yellow Tiger Consolidated Mining Co. stock certificate, 2 Goldfield postcards, and map of "Part of Goldfield Mining District, Nevada

Approximately 80 various ephemera items, ranging from 35 multiple stock certificates, 22 post cards & photographs, 1 Claims map, 10 checks & t

"Goldfield Mining District, Nevada, Only Company Holdings and Properties Patented or in Process Shown. Davis and Byler. Copyright, 1915. By Davis

Lot of 5 stock certificates, 1 postcard, and 1 pamphlet. Entire lot is held in a binder that measures 13"x12". Certs. are signed by notable

Lot of 34 stocks, letters, and checks related to Goldfield area mines and their operations. Stock certificates include The Booth Mining Company, Sands

Lot of 2, including an unsigned letter to George Wingfield, dated 27 February 1911, in which the writer tells of his concerns over a possible uprising

A 5.75" x 9.5" photograph of Max Meyer & Company. Meyer, the owner of this establishment that sold dry goods and clothing, fell in love

"Map of Goldfield/ Nevada/1907." Stamped on lower right, "For Further Particulars Address The H.A. Riedel Investment Co., 107 Boston Bu

A great little item of jewelry. This tie pin is decorated with a gold pan, pick and shovel, all enhanced with small gold nuggets. It is marked 14K and

Lot of 10 pieces of ephemera from the Yellow Pine Mining District. 1) Certificate issued to Joseph M. Perry for 1,000 shares of capital stock at $1 pe

Obv.: Charley Minoletti/ Hamilton,/ Nevada; rev.: Good For/ 12 1/2c/ In Trade. Extremely fine condition, the only known token from one of Nevada'...

The receipt notes the acceptance of one package valued at $5 sent by S. F. Mack to I. Mack in Ithaca, NY on April 10. The receipt agrees to forward sa

Rare. - Jacobitz Collection -60494

Ione Nevada is now a ghost town, having been fully abandoned by 1959. The city was founded in 1863. This lot is a Tax Receipt made out to A. S.

View of 1917 town of Jarbidge. - Jacobitz Collection -59879

A very unique and artistic piece commemorating the site of the last gold rush and stage holdup. This is embossed on both sides of the stem and also in

Obv.: Jumbo`s Place /Good For/ 12 1/2c/ In Trade/ On Easy St.; rev.: elk pictorial. AU. An extremely rare piece. - Jacobitz Collection -60438

Lot of 3: 1) Letter of Inquiry signed by C.E. Kennedy and dated 26 June 1904. 2) Post card post marked San Francisco, announcing the birth of a "

Lot of 2: 1) including 50 shares of capital stock in St. Peters Consolidated Gold & Silver Mining Company, issued to William Whalen, dated 17 Augu

Lot of 5, including 3 assay reports of the Richmond Mining Company dated 31 August 1883, 22 December 1883 and 21 August 1885. All 3 are signed by comp

This is a sterling silver souvenir of Sin City. 5" long with a burro embossed into the bowl. Nice condition, could be cleaned up a bit. - Jacobit

Lot of 4 from Boulder Dam, Las Vegas, and the Golden Nugget. The casino spoon has a colorful glazed end. All are stamped sterling silver. They could a

Octagonal pictorial watch fob from one of the first buildings in Las Vegas. Arnold and Clinton were the proprietors, and the reverse advertises "

Five postcards showing scenes from Las Vegas: 1) Color image of “NEW UNION PACIFIC STATION, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA”, unmarked. 2) Color image “UNION PACIFI

This is a rare certificate issued to R. Dewater for 30 shares of capital stock at $100 each for Peerless Gold and Silver Mining Company. It is signed

This certificate from the Roanoake Gold and Silver Mining Company is issued to James (Cancel punch renders last name illegible) for five shares of cap

Lot of 7: 1) Issuance of 500 shares of capital stock at $1 per to Harvey L. De Freest, dated 7 December 1926 and signed by W.A. Simmons, secretary, an

Rare. - Jacobitz Collection -60495

Album group of documents from the Luning area. 13 pages of documents. Page 1) Calavada Copper Company correspondence to Mr. S. T. Kelso from Frederick

This beautiful, 4" long spoon features a deep bown engraved with an evergreen tree and "MANHATTAN/ NEVADA" in block lettering. The smoo

Quite possibly the earliest image of the camp. After its founding in 1906, it became a town of 4000 in only two weeks time. Many Main St. Signs are vi

Lot of 3. Stock Certificates book (15" x 5.5"), with certificates numbered 751 through 1000. Numbers 976 through 1000 are not present. All o

Stock Certificates book, contains 250 certificates/ receipts total, with the first 40 signed out with receipts, all hand-lettered and counter-signed b