2013 April Treasures & Tribes Auction

This stock is no. 132 was issued to George P. Phyfe Trustee on March 9th 1969 for 300 Shares, at $5.00 each. The stock was signed by both President an

This extensive schoolhouse lithograph wall covering is oil linen backed and mounted to wooden dowels, able to be scrolled out as needed. This item cov

This lot consists of a certificate of affiliation from the American Federation of Labor to the Central Labor Union of Baker City, Oregon. The 15&quo...

This is a 38 x 24 black and white Map/ Of The/ Oregon Territory/ By The/ U.S. E.X. E.X./ Charles Wilkes Esqr./ Commander/ 1841. The printer`s mark on

Issued at Salem, Oregon in 1865 to Lester Huten for 2 shares. Signed by Tm. Y. Patton as Secretary and A.A. McCully as president. Steam powered train

Lot of 12 fully executed certificates, non-sequentially numbered. All feature signatures by H. Earl Furman, president and W.J. Curtis, secretary. Date

Receipt book from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860-1875, including many revenue stamps. About 4 receipts per page, hundreds of different signatures. H

The Midway/ Wright Bros. and Co./ Edgemont--So. Dak. The vignette shows a small girl with long curly hair holding a bouquet of pink flowers. Good For

Incorporated in Virginia 29 November 1834. Certs. 2386 to 2390, five shares, issued to "Bearer." Signed by President Sam G.Moore and Treas...

Issued in 1938 to the Pacific Car Foundry Co. for 200 shares and signed by Emil Sick as president and (?) Allen as secretary. Mount Rainier pictured

This is a cover addressed to a Mrs. Price of Westchester County, New York and postmarked Fort Bridger, Utah Territory. Fort Bridger was originally a 1

This is a silver coated bronze sculpture of the familiar theme of the bull and the bear by artist, Charles W. (Chuck) Miller (1922- 1995). This realis

From Victoria is this rare piece of Australian Gold Rush history. The license is number #38 and dated March 1853. The document states "the Bear...

This is a later London published version. The publisher is Walter Scott and the book sold over 1 million copies in the UK. Harriet Beecher Stowe`s be

The Durango Central Railroad, according to the 1903 Congressional Edition volume 4522, was built from Conejos to Descubridora, in the state of Durango

This is a lot of four souvenirs from the 1915 Pan Pacific Exposition that took place in San Francisco. Included is a pass for Pioneer and Old Settlers

This is a collection of keepsakes from the 1939 Golden gate International Exposition in San Francisco. Items include ticket books, a pennant, souven

This is a lot of five decks of playing cards, souvenirs of the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago. Two of the decks come with leather cases and one comes wi

This is a lot of about seven different items from the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair, whose theme was "A Century of Progress."Included in th...

This lot contains a collection of souvenirs and collectables from the 1933 World’s Fair "A Century of Progress" in Chicago. Included in th...

This lot consists of 10 decks of 1933 World’s Fair Playing cards. These decks are complete with boxes. Although one of the boxes is torn, the rest are

These fired brick pavers are from the promenade walkway of the Columbian Exposition of the Chicago World`s Fair. 1 Is boxed with a carry handle, and i

This is a lot of six decks of playing cards. Five of these were sold as souvenirs at the 1893 in Chicago. Four of the open pack decks were issued by C

This lot consists of 10 decks of 1933 World’s Fair Playing cards. These decks complete with boxes. Although one of the boxes is torn, the rest are int

This is a lot of four decks of playing cards. These were sold as souvenirs at the 1893 in Chicago. Three open pack decks were issued by Columbian Souv

This lot is a very rare advertising piece from the Columbian Exposition of 1904 in St. Louis Mo. The glass axe measures 6" and is inscribed &qu...

This lot contains a small collection of items associated with the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Included is a card game by Parker Brothers that was giv

This is a lot of two pages with entries on both sides from the guest book of the Nevada State Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, MO. The

Lot of 2: 1 is a glass hatchet, with a cast-in bust of Geo. Washington, along with The Father of His Country lettered around the bust. The reverse sid

This lot consists of four decks of playing cards and a souvenir spoon from the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. The fair, held in 1901, w

Lot of 6: Various items of memorabilia from the NY Fair right before WWII. 1 is a framed needle point NY World`s Fair picture. Measures 14x10. 2 is a

Lot of 2: oval shaped crystal mirror/ paper weight of the Agricultural Building from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle. Nice weight and p

Pair of color lithograph paintings. Both depict famous battles of the Civil War. The first is titled Battle of the Wilderness, Desperate Fight on the

This size 18s watch is housed in a standard hunter case, with the lid hinge at the 9 o`clock position, and the stem, crown, and bow at the 3 o`clock p

Issued in 1865 to Benjamin F. Bayley for one share at $100 each. Signed by C.H. Sanborn as president and Bayley as treasurer. Twenty five cent revenue

Lot of two unique items from J.C. Ayer Company of Lowell, Mass. Included is an encased 3 cent postage stamp. In early 1862, just months after the Am

This is a very rare publication showing the silver mines of the Comstock in the last year of the Civil War. The rebound 5.5"x 9.5" book is...

This is the handwritten copy of the account of Joseph Hoag regarding the vision he had in 1803. This is a copy done in the 1840s by Ruth Battey a fr

This is a great candlestick collection starter! The 3 sticks range in size from 9.5" to 11" in length. The sticks have some wear, and ther...

Large single tray scale, with heavy counterweight balance. Balance beam is mounted to a wooden post, 8 long. There is an accessory wooden bar, woth co

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.

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