2012 Hot August Auction

Early non-mechanical stick. Measures 11.75" long. Appears to be iron construction. Large diamond shaped lever on thimble. Tapered hook, with uni

This is a reciprocating folder with a spike and hook. It is made of iron and has some wear from use. Measures about 5.25” and 8” folded and unfolded.

This is a very rare fuse cutter model! Might be only one out of a few to exist. Measures 8” and is made out of one piece steel, plus a fuse cutter bar

This unmarked metal flask contains a whimsical folding miner’s lamp. The four glass sides, each 2.5” wide by 5.5” tall, are all hinged together, accor

Lot of 2. A rare gold dust scoop made of what appears to be natural horn, with the name Kenneth C. Kuencer carved in the larger end. The scoop is abou

Measures about 11”and made out of one piece of steel. Some wear, the handle is a classic high grader, showcasing an indented handle meant for sneaking

Split thimble model, measures 11” and made out of steel. This stick appears to be another example of the Kindelan patent. Many other examples lack a h

This lot of 10: consists of a Boy Scout style knife with 4 blades, a Kadat 1013, with two blades, a Camco, with a corkscrew and an East Indian looking

Fraternal blacksmith model. Measures about 13” and made out steel. Masonic symbol is placed on the bottom of the hook. There is some wear, and could h

"The Microscope and Its Revelations" by William B. Carpenter, C.B., M.D., LL.D., FRS. 7th Ed. Edited by Rev. W.H. Dallinger. Published by

11 hardbound mining catalogs from 1929 through 1953, and 3 dozen mining related periodicals and advertising brochures. - Ken & Rosemary Roberts ...

Lot of 5 German and English books. 1) THE WORLD’S MINERALS by Leonard J. Spencer. New York, Frederick A. Stokes Company Publishers. Little wear, incl

Mixed lot (approx. 175 individual items) of Mineralogy reports, preprints, maps, booklets, Gem & Mineral Show pamphlets, Gem Hunters Atlas of the

Measures 10.5”, and made out of a polished steel. THE MINERS BABY is engraved on the thimble. STEEL and PAT APD FOR on the spike The Miners baby thimb

This is an early miner’s candle stick made of nickled steel. There are no markings. It measures 12” in length. From the M.D. Kast Collection. -59254

Lot of 7 contains the tools and equipment every good miner used in his daily work. Includes a three tiered metal lunch box, a pair of shin protectors,

The brass scale is cased in a wooden box covered in a shiny green paper, measuring approximately 3" x 6.5.” On the bottom side of the box is the

Lot of 4: 1) wooden box 7.5" x 3.5" x 1", contains fold-up metal scale with cord-suspended round brass trays, 2.5" dia. A small co

Lot of 2 miners' candlestick designed tie pins. 1) Blacksmith style, 1.5" long. A very simple design, complete with thimble, spike and thum...

This miners` candlestick has a unique spring designed flame snuffer. It`s 10.5 "long, plated steel, with split thimble, hook, thumb lever and bui