2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

Nyholm 301 Rust 223 A brown denomination intended for ‘meat.’ Apparently issued however the date has faded. Some issues show a stamped date while othe

Nyholm 309 Rust 224 A 10c green example ‘Good for Merchandise and Produce’ and the General Tithing Store House.’ Nicer than average in appearance and

Nyholm 310 Rust 228 This 25c denomination is a bit scarcer than the 5c and 10c examples. A VF example dated Jul 1, 1893 with only one small stain on t

Unlisted in Nyholm Rust 227 A seldom encountered 50c brown example. Good for meat at the General Tithing Store House. The grade is GOOD. There is a sm

Nyholm 311 Rust 228 A green scrip dated Oct. 1, 1893. A VG example with a few pinholes but much better than the preceding brown 50c example. As stated

Nyholm 306 Rust 229 A rarely offered $1 denomination of ‘brown’ colored scrip ‘Good for Meat’ at the General Tithing Store House. Dated Jun. 1, 1889.

Unlisted in Nyholm Rust 231 A 5c ‘Brown’ scrip intended for meat however this specimen has been overprinted or stamped ‘PRODUCE’ on both the front and

Nyholm 304 Rust 232 A 10c ‘brown’ example intended for ‘meat’ which has been over-stamped PRODUCE on both from and back in order to allow its use for

Unlisted in Nyholm Rust 223 A scarce 50c denomination that has been over-printed PRODUCE. This note is GOOD+ in condition with splits along several ol

Nyholm 312 Rust 241 Dated Jul. 1, 1897 this and the following several issues followed the ‘General Tithing Store House’ issues. This issue was more co

Nyholm 313 Rust 242 A 10c example printed black on grey paper. F/VF Similar to the previous example and stamped with the date of Jan. 1, 1896. This ty

Nyholm 315 Rust 243 This 25c specimen is printed on yellow paper with brown ink. This note evidently circulated along side the later ‘Blue and Red’ fi

Nyholm 316 Rust 244 A final offering of the Bishop’s General Storehouse issue. This is a scarce and very attractive VF+ 50c issue with black printing

Nyholm 314 Rust 245 S/n 8001 Any higher denomination of scrip or storehouse is definitely in the scarce or rare category. The vast majority of denomin

Nyholm 295 Rust 248 Although damaged with portions of the note missing and evidence of mounting on the back this is one of the earlier ‘Storehouse’ ty

Nyholm 317 Rust 252-254 A pair of ‘Red’ notes are offered here. The bright red and blue notes were issued until 1906 are the most readily available Mo

Rust 253/255 A mate to the previous lot, here offered are a pair of 5c and 10c blue notes. The 5c is Unc. however the 10c note is XF/AU with evidence

Nyholm 321 Rust 256 A real gem for the astute collector is this 25c issued Red Store House note. The 5c and 10c notes are common however 25c and highe

Nyholm 323/324 Rust 259/260/261 Four cancelled notes, two 5c Blue and a 10c Red and Blue. These cancelled notes were sold and traded by the Church in

Unlisted. It was the practice for business colleges during the early 20th century to print scrip that crudely simulated currency. This scrip was used

A check dated Jan. 12, 1877 most notably imprinted with ‘Walker Brothers, Bankers’ who operated a bank in Salt Lake City and produced scrip during the

$5 1902 Date Back The Utah State National Bank Ch # 4341 Although this note is in two pieces with a major split and repair vertically in the center it

This $10 from Utah bears the signature of Heber J. Grant and is desirable as such. The note is VF however it is trimmed very tightly at the top margin

A second note offered with the signature of Joseph F. Smith. This note is FINE however as is the case with many Nationals the note is trimmed slightly

VF example of this $5 Type 1 note bearing the signature of Heber J. Grant. 21 Known. HKA#63469

FINE example of this $5 Type 2 note bearing the signature of Heber J. Grant. 13 Known. HKA#63470

VF example of this $10 Type 1 note bearing the signature of Heber J. Grant. 28 Known. HKA#63471

FINE example of this $10 Type 2 note bearing the signature of Heber J. Grant. 5 Known. HKA#63472

VF example of this $20 Type 1 note bearing the signature of Heber J. Grant. 14 Known. HKA#63473

EF example of this $20 Type 2 note bearing the signature of Heber J. Grant. Very Scarce with only 3 known. HKA#63474

VF example of this $50 Type 2 note bearing the signature of Heber J. Grant. 15 Known. HKA#63475

A 48 page pamphlet reprinted from the Numismatist 1951. HKA#63476

This 31” long 14k gold Victorian Necklace from the Mid-Victorian Era (c1860-1885) features an ornate cable chain of uniformly sized oval-links at alte

This is a lot of two beautiful cabochons of polished gold quartz discs. One of them measures 1"x1" while the other is slightly smaller. Ea...

Ten brown agates surrounded by little gold nuggets. 6.5 long, dated 9-13-08. 0.58 troy ounce total weight. HKA#62653

Stepped in California history, these lovely cufflinks were produced by one of the most important 19th Century Jewelers; Shreve Company. The cufflinks

This lot includes three beautiful pieces of gold in white quartz. 1) A pair of 20mm x 15mm gold cufflinks with a tiny chip out of one corner. 2) A 20m

This is a lot of three beautiful cabochons of polished gold quartz discs. One of them measures 1"x 1" while the others are slightly smalle...

Box of California gold in quartz slabs and end pieces, total gross weight about 2.75 troy ounces, contains 10 percent or less gold. HKA#62707

California gold token cufflinks. Obverse: Eureka / 1849 / Minerva`s Head; reverse: California Gold 1849. Mounted on the reverse. Total weight: .10 tro

This is 0.28 troy oz. of beautiful crystalline gold. There are about four separate samples and could be used to make some beautiful jewelry. HKA#626

Antique gold in quartz gold bullet. .45 troy ounces. Most likely owned by a gun manufacturer. Engraved, with a loop for a necklace attachment. HKA#626

Fancy and ornate antique gold in quartz single stud. 0.14 troy ounce. HKA#62644

This handsome gold ring features a 19mm square setting of gold in quartz. The inner band is unmarked, and the center of the back of the band appears t

Lot of 6 Northern California gold in quartz specimens totalling 1.81 troy ounces. Each piece weighs: 27, 12.2, 5.0, 7.1, 3.8 and 1.0 grams. HKA#62655

This diamond shaped pendant measures 14mm x 14mm x 5mm and features gold in white quartz on one side, and gold in black quartz on reverse. The stone s

California or Colorado gold match case with inlaid mother of pearl top (which probably replaced broken gold quartz). Engraved C.W. on one side, with m

This 41mm tall gold miner`s pick tie pin is set with a 29mm x 4mm handle of gold in quartz. The stone seems to show faint evidence of a miner repair.

24.92 gram nugget, 30mm x 18mm. HKA#62595

14.6 grams, 16mm x 13mm, but 13mm tall. A three dimentional placer specimen. HKA#62596

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

9.4 gram nugget with loop. 13x20mm. HKA#62593

Lot of 3 antique gold stick pins totalling 0.34 troy ounces. HKA#62670

Lot of 3 stick pins totalling .40 troy ounces. 4.0, 4.3 and 4.0 grams each. HKA#62617

Lot of 2 gold nugget stickpins totalling .45 troy ounces. HKA#62647

Lot of 3 gold nugget stickpins totalling .45 troy ounces. HKA#62646

Lot of 2 gold nugget earrings, 5.09 grams and 2.67 grams. HKA#62594

Antique gold nugget tie clasp or brooch with pin. 0.19 troy ounces, 2 long. HKA#62648

Antique gold nugget tie clasp or brooch. 2.5 long, 0.34 troy ounces. HKA#62669

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

Lot of 6 nuggets total .83 troy ounces. Pieces range from 2.1 to 6.6 grams in weight. HKA#62615

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

Antique gold quartz cufflinks. As original, except one with cracked stone. 0.41 troy ounce total weight. HKA#62642

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.

Gorgeous gold quartz purse shaped pendant .89 troy ounce total weight. Unusual pinkish tones in the background of the stone along with the traditional

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.

2.25 x 1.25 buckle from days of yesteryear. HKA#62667

Antique gold in quartz horseshoe stick pin. Weighs .09 troy ounces, 2.75 inches long. HKA#62641

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

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

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

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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

Beautifully etched metal buckle with birds in each corner and a swiveling clasp. 2.25x 1.25. HKA#62668

Lot of 2: black polished opal specimens, multi-colored sparkles on each face. HKA#62293

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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.

This 14k gold ring features images of hearts along with wine grapes and leaves. The makers mark spells "California Gold." The ring weighs ...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

This is a lot of 10 small slabs of gold quartz. Flecks of gold sparkle from each piece. Enough said HKA#62663

Lot of 3 Northern California gold nuggets, 1.35 troy ounces total. 17.4, 15.2 and 9.2 grams. HKA#62614

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...

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...

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

California quartz slab with highly visible gold veining. Polished sides, with what appears to be oxidized silver sulfides around the gold deposits. A

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

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

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

14g total weight. Lot of three .5 nuggets, naturally stream rounded, containing a total approximate gold weight of 10g. From Cotton Creek. HKA#63971

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