2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

This is a gold poke made from a heavier hide, possibly elk or moose. The tie thongs are still intact and the pouch measures 14" x 5.5". It...

This is a unique gold poke from the Alaska gold rush period. It’s made of leather and is marked 500 oz. It measures about 15"x 6" and is i...

This is a gold poke with a tag from the Fairbanks Banking Company still attached. The rough out moose hide pouch measures 14" x 5.25" and ...

Leather wallet embossed Miners and Merchants Bank / Of Alaska / Nome, Alaska. 5.75x4 closed, 7.5 open. Two interior pockets, slight tear on one pocket

One of the finest craftsmen of miner’s candlesticks, Charles Samuel Cleaves was practically born and raised by the California Gold Rush. The son of Ir

These are 2 great high grader sticks from the Trinity-Klamath region on California. The first is a fancy model and has similar characteristics of a C.

This is a tintype from the 1860s, mounted in a marble frame with gold colored frame. The oval image measures 3"x 2", while the overall siz...

Encased in a green painted metal box, approximately 3 x 7," with "Miners’ Improved Gold Scale" lettered on the top of the case. "...

Boxed pocket scale, complete. This balance scale is brass, with a hanger to place it. The brass weight set from the smallest 1/4 grain sheet, up throu

This stick measures 11" and is made out of cast steel. The stamp reading "MT. SHASTA" appears on the spike. This stick was made by th...

This is a lot for the mining enthusiast who likes to read an actual book. Included is a small hand carved wooden book titled Gold Bluffs June 14, 1890

No. 8 model ore bucket from the Mine Smelter Supply Company of Denver, Colorado. Bucket is 16 tall and about holds, according to the 1926 catalog, 1.

The right-handed example of this candlestick, measures 11 long, stamped California on the squared spike near the thimble. Made by the Missouri firm of

Lot of 2: 1 is a blacksmith-make round wire type, with the spike squared at the point, no hook. Hand-hammered thimble, workmanship is crude. Measures

Sid Yates, a blacksmith at the Leonard Mine in Butte, Montana, created four candlesticks c1905. This is a simple but beautiful candlestick with a nice

An abstract statement from the Assessment of the Mines for the quarter ending September 30, 1891. Lists number of tons, gross value, extracting costs,

From the Wingfield and Spradling estates are these 2 miners’ candlesticks. The first stick measures 10.5" and the second is 8" long. Both ...

This lot of Nevada mining relics includes 1) A 12 shiv wheel embossed A. Leschen Sons Rope Co. St. Louis USA 6228 and found in the Aurora mill. 2) A

This is a rare combination. The large tomb is the Mining Industry Vol III Geological Exploration of the Fourtieth Parallel, by Clarence King, Geologis

17 x 12 waxed paper survey of the area of the Independent shaft, the Justis Shart, and the boiler works and foundry in Gold Canon, between Silver City

A fabulous collection containing hundreds of annual reports, notices to shareholders, assessment notices and more, all included in this 225 page scrap

This stick measures 7.5" long and has a patent date of June 17, 1890. This stick was made by Louis H. Sholder, and was patent #430,488. This st...

Multi-fold site map on linen, with Spurs to Tin Mines Claims hand-drawn to 1 = 400` scale. Very detailed, with claim and mine names, with locations i

Cast engraved miniture copper bell, commerorating Friends of La Follette Mesaba (sic) Range Miners. The Mesabi Iron Range, a vast ore-producing regio

William Griffith Sons, Manufacturing Jewellers of Birmingham LTD. produced this pocket scale. There are 2 sets of cord-suspended trays, in brass and

A fine example of a Becker`s Sons Analytical Balance Scale from the early 1900s. This double-beam, brass pillar analytical balance scale is mounted to

Large porcelain sign, measures 30.5 x 4. Green background with orange and white lettering. Some wear. HKA#63704

Metal wax sealer stamp 2.5 tall, Wells Fargo Co. / Express / P / 19. HKA#62624

This is a great group of 16 California rarities! This lot contains 7 blank and used checks. Of the used checks, the dates range from June 23rd 1852 to

This is a Hills Model A Centennial Dater from the Yosemite Valley Railroad (1907-1945). The dater measures 6" x 8". It is still in working...

Issued in 1898 to D.G. Scofield for 250 shares. The Nevada Southern Railway incorporated in 1892 and despite the name, never entered Nevada. By 1893,

Centennial Dater stamp by Hill`s, with date wheel range of 1912-1923. This was Patented July 4, 1876. The stamp reads Sierra Railway Co. Of Cal - Jame

This lot includes a rare and unique working railroad lock and key from the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad. The lock measures 3.5"x 3.5" an...

This is a lot of five blank and one filled in document from the Tonopah Tidewater Railroad Company Ltd. Blank forms include a request for a pass, an

This is a very unusual collection of passes and accompanying paperwork for the Tonopah Tidewater Railroad. The lot includes five each of passes, alph

This 21 x 36 metal sign appears to be a blown-up facsimile of an original Wells Fargo Company advertisement from an early directory. The text reads W

This lot includes a sign and a paired lock and key from Wells Fargo Co Express. These items were handed down over 2 generations, to our current consi

This lot consists of three stock certificates each of which is issued to Francis Marion "Borax" Smith. One is for five shares of stock for...

Photo of the Adobe wreck on the Denver Rio Grande Railroad (D RG RR) near FT. Bonney, March of 1906. Black white, image measures 8.5x6.5. There is

This was manufactured by B.B. Hills and given the brand name AMERICAN DATER. The patent date is November 28, 1871. The date April 20, 1874 also appear

This is a Cosmo Model 2 Perpetual Dater. It was used by the Virginia Truckee Railroad in its Minden, Nevada office. The dater measures 8"x 2&q...

This is a VT Railroad dater with a date wheel from 1895-1906. It was used at the Mound House depot and needs a ribbon to make it operational again. It

This is a stock certificate issued to Nevada Associates, Inc. for 995 shares of stock at $100 per share in the Eureka Nevada Railway Company. The stoc

This is a fantastic date stamp from the Virginia Truckee Railroad. This was manufactured by B.B. Hills and given the brand name AMERICAN STAMPER. The

This is a wonderfully clean and rare William Sharon signed bond for 1,000 shares issued by the Virginia Truckee Railroad to Thomas Bell. It is dated

This stock has so much going for it. It was issued in 1869. The first scheduled trip to Carson City would be 7 months later. It is stock number 22! Th

This 4 x 2.5 card is a specimen made by Hosford Sons E. P. Co. of New York City for The United States/ Express Co. This prototype card is printed 18

This is a stock certificate good for three shares at $500 in the American Express Company, issued to E.S. Crane, dated October 1865 and signed by comp

This lot includes two Railway Express signs and an American Express padlock. The signs are the standard black, red and white express signs of the peri

Wooden handle, 4 inches tall. Wells Fargo Co. / Express / Turners, OR. Turner is a railroad town founded in 1871 when the Oregon California Railroad

Metal stamp 2.5 tall. No. 5 / Money / Department / Houston / Tex. HKA#62637

This is a nice even dozen lot of shot and double shot glasses from various areas of the country. Included in this lot are glasses advertising, Kellers

Fancy abalone shell and ivory cribbage board with engraved brass trim. Made over a Lash`s or Hostetter`s Bitters cribbage board. 8.75x3.75 and just ab

This is a lot of two clear glass un-ground single collared applied top whiskey bottles. Each stand about 11" tall and have beautiful embossed l...

This lot consists of two beautiful back bar bottles. The first is labeled MUMM`S EXTRA RYE in gold etched lettering. This brand was distributed by N M

This lot includes three pairs of early American hand restraints. Included is a very early pair of keyless iron handcuffs that appear to have a patent

Metal tray 24 x 18 advertising Green River The Whiskey without a headache subtitled She Was Bred in Old Kentucky Although the copyright says 1899, own

Lot of 7 early ivory gaming chips, one with a 5 different designs, some with cracks. HKA#63297

This is a very hard to find fabulous shaving mirror with a ladies portrait chromolithograph print under celluloid. Glass and pictures are in excellent

This is a beautiful wall hanger tray that was more than likely used to decorate a saloon during the early 1900s. This metal round tray measures 16&q...

Lot of 14 advertising mirrors from across the country: from Oregon to Maine, Iowa, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee. An entire collection in one l

This lot of two is sure to please any fine gentleman with 1) an original Naughty Nellie boot jack bearing remnants of white and green paint and slight

This lot contains two back bar bottles. The first is lettered "OAKBROOK RYE" in white enamel, is clear glass and stands 11", with an ...

This lot contains two back bar bottles from the 1890s. They are made of clear glass. The one marked "OLD METROPOLITAN" in white enamel let...

This is a very rough looking smoothbore pistol that appears to have been handmade. There are no maker’s marks or addresses on this 6" long wood...

Antique wine opener, 7 inch boar`s tooth capped with sterling silver. No maker`s mark but probably 1870-80s. HKA#62612

This lot contains 13 postcards used to notify police chiefs and detectives of wanted persons, missing and found convicts, and missing persons. All use

This is a lot of 7 shot and double shot glasses from various locales and for various brands in the western part of the country. These glasses would no

This is a rare and beautiful GOOD FOR 1 DRINK, H. TRUITT token from The Klamath Saloon in Beswick, CA. This token is in excellent condition. HKA#6

This is a token from the Bray Hotel cigar stand. It is GOOD FOR 10 CENTS IN MERCHANDISE. This is an aluminum token in very nice condition. HKA#62705

This is a brass center hole punched token for DENNY HOTEL, CALLAHAN, CA. The reverse is illegible. Rough condition but rare. HKA#62710

This is a brass token from the Tunnel Saloon in Dorris, CA a small town of about 900 in Siskiyou County. It is GOOD FOR ONE CIGAR OR DRINK. This is in

This is a GOOD FOR ONE DRINK trade token from Bob Campbell’s Saloon, located in Edgewood, CA. Token is rough but rare. HKA#62735

This is an aluminum token from H.H. Patterson of Edgewood, CA. It is GOOD FOR ONE DRINK. It is decent condition with two holes punched near the edge.

This is a GOOD FOR ONE DRINK OR ONE CIGAR brass token from W.P. Bennett of Forks of Salmon, CA. this piece is in very good condition. HKA#62736

Kaehler Bros. Wholesale Wine and Liquor Dealers, sole agents for Mt. Sterling O.K. Whiskey. Manufactured by The Meek Co., Coshocton, O. HKA#62787

This is a very rare GOOD FOR ONE DRINK brass token from Behnke Bros. in the town of Gazelle, CA. Although worn, it’s a great token to add to your Nort

This square brass token is GOOD FOR 10 CENTS AT THE BAR at the Greenview Hotel. It’s a little dirty but in good condition. HKA#62731

This is a brass token that reads, GOOD FOR ONE SHAVE, E.J. FOWLER. Token has two holes punched in edge. It is in nice condition and blank on reverse.

This is an aluminum token GOOD FOR 1 DRINK at The Hornbrook Hotel in Hornbrook, CA. Token is in very good condition. HKA#62721

This is an octagonal brass trade token for the Eldorado Saloon in Klamathon, CA. It reads, GOOD FOR 10 CENTS IN TRADE. It’s in rough condition, but is

Good for one Drink token. Aluminum token at J. Fiock. The reverse reads, Brunswick Balke Collender Company. Condition is rough, but it is very rare an

This is a brass token from the Vendome in Montague, CA. It is GOOD FOR ONE DRINK. It’s in very nice condition. Sharp and clear. HKA#62682

This is a brass token from Campbell Brothers Commissary in Mount Hebron, CA. It is GOOD FOR 5 CENTS IN TRADE. Needs a cleaning, but still in good cond

This is a aluminum token from the Meeker Davis Saloon in Pokegama, CA. Token reads, GOOD FOR 1 DRINK. Piece is in good condition. HKA#62717

Choice condition 2.25 advertising mirror from the Charles Meinecke Co. / P.C. Agents S.F. / Heidsieck Co. / Dry Monopole and Monopole Brut. With por

Union Brewing Co./ Steam Beer / H. Thode, Pres./ S.F. Cal. HKA#62788

This is a rare wine opener made by Champion and patented 1887. There is a plate embossed with Chas. Brown Sons 950-952 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco. T

This is a serving tray that advertises Oak Run Whiskey. This product was distilled and imported by Brunsing, Tolle Postel who had locations in San Fr

This tray advertises the Brewery`s Extra Pale Lagers, A Western Product. This colorful tray has a Western theme. There is a Copyright by Kaufmann Str

This is a rare and unique brass trade token for the Palace Saloon in Sawyers Bar, CA. P.F. Dunphy, Prop. This one is marked GOOD FOR ONE DRINK. It’s i

This is a brass token from the Rosevelt Tavern in Tulelake, CA. It reads, GOOD FOR 25 CENTS IN TRADE. It is in very good condition. HKA#62728

This 6.75 tall pumpkinseed style whiskey flask is a pint size with a footed base and applied crown top. The slug plate is embossed Elk Saloon/ Harry/

Absolutely gorgeous bottle, not listed in the J.L Thomas book, previously unknown. Slug plate reads Rainer-Saloon Blue Grass S. Hossli Tuolumne, Cal.

This is a beautiful token from The Bella Union Saloon in Yreka, CA. This brass token reads; GOOD FOR ONE DRINK, on one side and , BELLA UNION SALOON C

This is an aluminum token from The Bee Hive Store is a GOOD FOR 2.5 CENTS IN MERCHANDISE. It is worn but still a rare item. They billed themselves as

This is an 1849 Colt Pocket Model Revolver Second Type. All serial numbers match, action still works with the cylinder a little loose. There is some p

This is a lot of 6 letterheads from various liquor dealers from well known Idahoan ghost towns. Items 1) 2) are from the business of James Burnside d

Lot of 4: 1 is a set of Gill Lion Tamer thumb restraint. Approx 4L x 1.3W, stainless steel construction, ratcheting operation, with key. 2 is a set of