2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

This is a Varney style miner’s candlestick that, save for some rust and dirt, is in very nice condition. It measures a little over 9" long has ...

Two original crevice tools, the rusty one came from the American River. Maker`s name was punched, but can only read eld. HKA#62706

Lot of 3: 1 is a pocket scale, balance type with a stand, and 2 sets of trays. The smaller measures 1.5 in dia. and the larger set measures 2.75. Cons

This is a unique group of five poke bags in various sizes. Three appear to be made from deerskin, while two are out of a heavier gauge skin, perhaps e

This is a nice group of gold prospecting items including a teapot lamp, a gold pan, a mortar for crushing quartz samples, two cup weights, a spike wit

Lot of 3: Varney style sticks, 2 of which are stamped Royal, and near identical. The third is a blacksmith stick, similar in size and style, yet uniqu

Lot of 3: 1 appears to be blacksmith made, but has an articulating thimble. This right-handed model is square steel construction, with good workmanshi

Pocket type folding scale, in wooden box with weight compartment. This box has a full lid with wire hinges, and a locking device to secure it. The top

Three leather gold pokes: 8, 8.5 and 11 inches. The stereocard, copyright 1900, is of 3 prospectors returning to camp in weather 62 degrees below zero

Rare tiny candlestick, just 4.5 long. HKA#62673

This lot consists of an Alaskan gold rush era rough out buckskin leather gold poke. The tie thongs are still attached and the pouch measures about 1...

Lot of 4: 1) An oak-framed 6 x 8 photo (10.5 x 12.5" overall), with mat, showing 4 men seated outside a log cabin doorway. The photo is very fa...

Spectacular Alaskan gold poke, probably moose hide, from Nome circa 1897-1905. 15 inches long, big enough to hold a lot of gold dust. HKA#62609

This is a nice leather gold poke from the Alaskan gold rush period. The rough out leather bag measures about 15" x 4.5" and still has some...

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.