2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

Auction Details

Welcome to another great sale!

This sale offers some of the best collections ever assembled in a number of different collecting categories.


Numismatics and Gold

Jack Totheroh Period I Cal Fractional Collection. The best collection of Period One California Fractional Gold coins since the Jay Roe Sale.

The Jack Totheroh Numismatic Library. Hundreds of catalogs dating back to 1859 containing sales of Cal Fractional Gold coins.

Bergen/Istvan Cal Fractional Collection. One of the best registry (unofficial) sets ever assembled of Period One and Two Cal Fractional Gold. 70% of this collection consists of the finest or second-finest known coins.

The Finest Known M.E. Hart Coins of the Golden West.

Ingots. A number of unique ingots of varying metals from several old collections.

California Gold Rush Artifact and gold specimen Collection. Wonderful lots from an old collection of gold in quartz jewelry, artifacts, nuggets, and specimens.

Currency. Interesting and unusual currency items and ephemera, including an 1837 broadside for a bank buying currency from other banks from the “hard-times period.”

Mormon Currency Collection

Mormon Currency Collection. The most important group of Mormon Currency assembled since the famous Ford Sale, and possibly better!

Native American Collections

The Grandma Ness Panamint Basket Collection. One of the finest collections ever assembled, held by the weaver’s family for three generations.

The Tahoe-Wovoka Estate Collection. Contains fabulous Native American artistry, from exceptional baskets to priceless art.

The Yosemite Trading Post Collection. A wonderful collection of the contents of the Yosemite Trading Post when it closed decades ago, assembled by long-time Lee Vining residents.

The American West Collection. A group of exceptional large baskets from the founding family of one of America’s largest corporations.

Vinegar Library of Native American Art and History. Fabulous library of Smithsonian publications (c1900) and others, with beautiful and striking color illustrations of Native American art and life.


General Americana

Saloon and Advertising Collections. Bottles, signs, mirrors, trays, tokens, and an assortment of saloon collectibles.

Express and Railroad. Outstanding collection of express and railroad items, including original ticket punching devices from the Virginia and Truckee Railroad; rare stock certificates from Nevada rails; and, a group of material related to western rail financier Borax Smith, including material from the Tonopah and Tidewater RR. Also, original locks from Wells Fargo and Tonopah Tidewater handed down in a California agent’s family.

Mono-Inyo Posatal Cover Collection. A collection of rare and fascinating postal covers from the Mono-Inyo region, many with postmarks unlisted in Williams!

Adolph Sutro Collection. An original hand-signed petition for the tunnel and other rarities.

James King of William Collection. Original documents from the c1900 sale of part of his estate.

Assay documents from all over the West.

Nevadiana. Much more from the Maish Collection and others.

George Wingfield Collection. A small group of his personal items from the Spradling-Wingfield family.

Idahoiana. Fabulous collection of early Idaho documents from the late Lynn Langdon collection.

Mining Artifacts

Collections of candlesticks, scales, and many authentic artifacts mining equipment.
Preview
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday April 11, 10am-6pm
* Preview also available by appointment

Live Auction
Friday & Saturday
April 12-13, 2012
9am PDT starting time, both days

Location
Atlantis Casino & Resort
Grand Ballroom #4
3800 S. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89502

Lot Pick Up
Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday April 14th, 10am-1pm

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Gold Nugget and Gold Quartz Pendants746 - Gold Nugget and Gold Quartz Pendants
Holabird-Kagin Americana
Lot of 2 pendants: 1) gold nuggets front, engraved back GMK .5 in diameter; 2) Gold in quartz, 1 diameter, trimmed in metal. HKA#62645
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to e*****3 for (550.00 + 96.25BP) = 646.25
 
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Gold Nugget Pendant747 - Gold Nugget Pendant
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9.4 gram nugget with loop. 13x20mm. HKA#62593
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 690.00
Sold to b********1 for (650.00 + 113.75BP) = 763.75
 
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Gold Nugget Stick Pins748 - Gold Nugget Stick Pins
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Lot of 3 antique gold stick pins totalling 0.34 troy ounces. HKA#62670
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to c********e for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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Gold Nugget Stick Pins749 - Gold Nugget Stick Pins
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Lot of 3 stick pins totalling .40 troy ounces. 4.0, 4.3 and 4.0 grams each. HKA#62617
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to c********e for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Gold Nugget Stickpins750 - Gold Nugget Stickpins
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Lot of 2 gold nugget stickpins totalling .45 troy ounces. HKA#62647
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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Gold Nugget Stickpins751 - Gold Nugget Stickpins
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Lot of 3 gold nugget stickpins totalling .45 troy ounces. HKA#62646
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Gold Nugget Stickpins752 - Gold Nugget Stickpins
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Lot of 2 gold nugget earrings, 5.09 grams and 2.67 grams. HKA#62594
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 700.00
Sold to g********_.. for (185.00 + 32.38BP) = 217.38
 
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Gold Nugget Tie Clasp753 - Gold Nugget Tie Clasp
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Antique gold nugget tie clasp or brooch with pin. 0.19 troy ounces, 2 long. HKA#62648
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 900.00
Sold to 9***6 for (165.00 + 28.88BP) = 193.88
 
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Gold Nugget Tie Clasp754 - Gold Nugget Tie Clasp
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Antique gold nugget tie clasp or brooch. 2.5 long, 0.34 troy ounces. HKA#62669
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 275.00 | Estimate : 550.00 - 1,250.00
 
 
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Gold Nugget Watch Chain755 - Gold Nugget Watch Chain
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Fancy antique gold nugget watch chain with a gold in quartz good luck photo holder with original photo (circa 1880) of a lovely lady inside. 1.68 tota
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to t********n.. for (4,000.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,700.00
 
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Gold Nuggets756 - Gold Nuggets
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Lot of 6 nuggets total .83 troy ounces. Pieces range from 2.1 to 6.6 grams in weight. HKA#62615
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to 8***9 for (1,250.00 + 218.75BP) = 1,468.75
 
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Gold Nuggets757 - Gold Nuggets
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Lot of 4 nuggets, 2 with attached eyelets for pendant wear. Total weight .80 troy ounce. Each nugget weights: 15.6, 6.9, 1.3, 1.2 grams. HKA#62654
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,300.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to b********1 for (850.00 + 148.75BP) = 998.75
 
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Gold Quartz Cufflinks758 - Gold Quartz Cufflinks
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Antique gold quartz cufflinks. As original, except one with cracked stone. 0.41 troy ounce total weight. HKA#62642
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (300.00 + 52.50BP) = 352.50
 
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Gold Quartz Pendants759 - Gold Quartz Pendants
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Lot of 2 antique gold pendants. Total weight of 0.27 troy ounces. Smaller one is 3/8 diameter. The larger one opens and originally held a photograph.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 9***6 for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Gold Quartz Purse Pendant760 - Gold Quartz Purse Pendant
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Gorgeous gold quartz purse shaped pendant .89 troy ounce total weight. Unusual pinkish tones in the background of the stone along with the traditional
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to c********e for (600.00 + 105.00BP) = 705.00
 
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Gold Quartz Ring761 - Gold Quartz Ring
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This is a beautiful gold quartz men’s ring. This ring is heavily used and has small cracks in the stone. There is 0.22 troy oz. of gold in the piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 600.00
Sold to 9****b for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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Gold Rush Era Belt Buckle762 - Gold Rush Era Belt Buckle
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2.25 x 1.25 buckle from days of yesteryear. HKA#62667
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F*******d for (375.00 + 65.63BP) = 440.63
 
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Good Luck Horseshoe Stickpin763 - Good Luck Horseshoe Stickpin
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Antique gold in quartz horseshoe stick pin. Weighs .09 troy ounces, 2.75 inches long. HKA#62641
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to F*******d for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Gorgeous Hammered 23kt Gold Cufflinks and Tie Pin in Original Box764 - Gorgeous Hammered 23kt Gold Cufflinks and Tie Pin in Original Box
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This lot features 3 stunning pieces in a matching set: 1) A pair of gold cufflinks with 18mm x 14mm oval settings containing hammered gold and mining
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to e*****3 for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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Indian Princess Head and Gold Liberty Head Gold Coin Watch Fob765 - Indian Princess Head and Gold Liberty Head Gold Coin Watch Fob
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This 6 long watch fob features a clever arrangement of 5 gold coins in ascending sizes, chained together, and attached to a clip and 6 chain with clas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,300.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to F*******d for (1,800.00 + 315.00BP) = 2,115.00
 
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Indian Princess Head Stickpin and Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Pinback766 - Indian Princess Head Stickpin and Liberty Head Quarter Eagle Pinback
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This lot includes two dainty gold coin jewelry pieces. 1) A 15mm Indian Princess Head gold coin, circa 1954-1956, small size, on a 59mm gold stickpin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to m****s for (180.00 + 31.50BP) = 211.50
 
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LOT WITHDRAWN767 - LOT WITHDRAWN
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Ornate Enameled Gold Rush Belt Buckle768 - Ornate Enameled Gold Rush Belt Buckle
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Gold Rush belt buckle, featuring engraved vignettes of an eagle, flags, Lady Liberty, a shield, a Roman Emperor, and the word Union below the eagle. T
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to F*******d for (700.00 + 122.50BP) = 822.50
 
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Ornate Gold Rush Buckle769 - Ornate Gold Rush Buckle
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Beautifully etched metal buckle with birds in each corner and a swiveling clasp. 2.25x 1.25. HKA#62668
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m****s for (425.00 + 74.38BP) = 499.38
 
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Pair of Opals770 - Pair of Opals
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Lot of 2: black polished opal specimens, multi-colored sparkles on each face. HKA#62293
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Placerville P.P.I.E. Souvenir Lot771 - Placerville P.P.I.E. Souvenir Lot
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Lot of 4: 1)Placerville Pan Pacific International Exposition 1915 elaborate Admission Day Blue and Gold Hanger and Ribbon Native Sons of the Golden We
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to F*******d for (125.00 + 21.88BP) = 146.88
 
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Seth Thomas and New England Company Pocket Watches772 - Seth Thomas and New England Company Pocket Watches
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This lot includes two wonderful antique pocket watches. 1) A Seth Thomas watch in original cloth cover and presentation box. This open face, stem wind
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Slab Quartz Group773 - Slab Quartz Group
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This is a lot of 13 slabs of gold quartz of various shapes and sizes. It’s all California gold and there are flecks and veins in each piece. Nice mine
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to F*******d for (275.00 + 48.13BP) = 323.13
 
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Sterling Matchbox774 - Sterling Matchbox
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This is a sterling silver (marked) matchbox with an Indian Chief face embossed on the front. It measures 2.25"x 1.75" and has a spring top...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********n.. for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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Three Gold in Quartz Stickpins775 - Three Gold in Quartz Stickpins
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This lot features 3 attractive gold stickpins with gold in quartz settings. 1) A 54mm long stickpin with a 10mm x 8mm oval gold in quartz setting. Thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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U. S. Hardrock Gold Specimens776 - U. S. Hardrock Gold Specimens
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Lot of 4. 1) A 2.5 x 1.5 x 1 high-grade gold ore specimen from the Southern Cross mine of Georgetown District, MT. Unusual and rich specimen containin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 6***9 for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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AK, Yukon--Yukon Gold Ring777 - AK, Yukon--Yukon Gold Ring
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a lovely gold ring made from Yukon gold with the word "YUKON" shaped in the band. This ring has no gold mark and appears to be a s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to u******i for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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AZ, La Paz County--Gold Specimen Pair778 - AZ, La Paz County--Gold Specimen Pair
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Gold specimens from the Dutchman Mine. 1) 1 x .75 x .5 native gold with quartz. An acid etch specimen displaying a .75 gold leaf on silicified matrix.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a*****y for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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CAAntique Gold Heart Ring779 - CAAntique Gold Heart Ring
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This 14k gold ring features images of hearts along with wine grapes and leaves. The makers mark spells "California Gold." The ring weighs ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8***2 for (350.00 + 61.25BP) = 411.25
 
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CACal Gold in White Quartz Slabs780 - CACal Gold in White Quartz Slabs
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This is a lot of five pieces of white quartz with flecks and veins of gold. Also included is a United States $20 light canvas bag with the amount $1,0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to 9*********n for (175.00 + 30.63BP) = 205.63
 
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CACalifornia Desert Gold781 - CACalifornia Desert Gold
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Lot of 2: 1) 1.75 x 1 x 1/8. Visible gold ore slab from Death Valley. Rich ribbons of gold in classic epithermal quartz vein. 2) Vial with 2.95g of mi
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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CACalifornia Gold Quartz Slabs782 - CACalifornia Gold Quartz Slabs
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This lot consists of two California gold quartz slabs. One measures 1" x .5", the other 1.5" x .75". The total combined weight o...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
 
 
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CACalifornia Gold Sample783 - CACalifornia Gold Sample
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This is a 0.92 troy ounce or 28.6 gram specimen of California gold. Piece is a little over 1" by 1" and has traces of quartz. Beautiful an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (2,100.00 + 367.50BP) = 2,467.50
 
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CACalifornia Gold Specimen784 - CACalifornia Gold Specimen
Holabird-Kagin Americana
This is a 2.53 troy ounce California gold piece that measures 1.5" x 1". It has small pieces of quartz throughout. This is a beautiful spe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (4,750.00 + 831.25BP) = 5,581.25
 
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CAGold in Quartz Slabs785 - CAGold in Quartz Slabs
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This is a lot of 10 small slabs of gold quartz. Flecks of gold sparkle from each piece. Enough said HKA#62663
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to a*****y for (150.00 + 26.25BP) = 176.25
 
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CAGold Nuggets786 - CAGold Nuggets
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Lot of 3 Northern California gold nuggets, 1.35 troy ounces total. 17.4, 15.2 and 9.2 grams. HKA#62614
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b********1 for (2,000.00 + 350.00BP) = 2,350.00
 
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CAGold Quartz Pendant787 - CAGold Quartz Pendant
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This is a beautiful gold quartz pendant with 0.63 troy oz. of gold in veins and flecks. Piece measures 2"x 1.25" and has, banded in gold a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8***2 for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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CAGold Quartz Pin788 - CAGold Quartz Pin
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This is a gold quarts pin that weighs in at 0.17 troy oz. It measures about 1"x0.5" and is in very nice condition, with gold flakes in a w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c********e for (250.00 + 43.75BP) = 293.75
 
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CAGold Rush Belt Buckle789 - CAGold Rush Belt Buckle
Holabird-Kagin Americana
A true California Gold Rush piece! This lovely belt buckle features a mix of California and American elements. On the left side take from the Californ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m****s for (400.00 + 70.00BP) = 470.00
 
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CAGold-Bearing Quartz Mineral Specimen790 - CAGold-Bearing Quartz Mineral Specimen
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California quartz slab with highly visible gold veining. Polished sides, with what appears to be oxidized silver sulfides around the gold deposits. A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to a*****y for (200.00 + 35.00BP) = 235.00
 
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CAPolished California Gold Gray Quartz791 - CAPolished California Gold Gray Quartz
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Four beautiful pieces that altogether weigh 0.77 troy oz. The pieces measure between 1.25" x 1.25" and .65" x .75." HKA#62739
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to b********1 for (500.00 + 87.50BP) = 587.50
 
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CASacramento River Gold Nuggets792 - CASacramento River Gold Nuggets
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Total weight of 15.4g in this lot of 3 historic gold nuggets measuring .5 x 2/3 each. Weighing 3.5g, 4.3g, and 7.6g. Specimens likely mined in the 19t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8***9 for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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CA, Alleghany-Sierra County-Crystallized Gold from 16-to-1 Mine793 - CA, Alleghany-Sierra County-Crystallized Gold from 16-to-1 Mine
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This fine specimen measures 3 x 2 x 1.5 and weighs 7.4 troy oz with .65oz gold. A very attractive specimen showing unusally well crystallized gold fro
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Start Price : 1,250.00 | Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
 
 
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CA, Cotton Creek-Mariposa County-Gold Quartz Nuggets794 - CA, Cotton Creek-Mariposa County-Gold Quartz Nuggets
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14g total weight. Lot of three .5 nuggets, naturally stream rounded, containing a total approximate gold weight of 10g. From Cotton Creek. HKA#63971
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b********1 for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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CA, Grass Valley-Nevada County-Rich Gold in Quartz - Empire Mine795 - CA, Grass Valley-Nevada County-Rich Gold in Quartz - Empire Mine
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Gold from the Empire Mine, measuring 1.75 x 1 2/3 x .5 weighs 28.3g, estimated to contain 7g gold. Unusually rich and attractive natural gold quartz s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to t********n.. for (800.00 + 140.00BP) = 940.00
 
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