Best of The West - February 2014

c1850 This is a lot of 3 different British gold coin counterfeit defectors, for gold sovereign and half sovereign. Brass, 19th Century. From the J.J.

1855 A brass rocker scale manufactured and patented on Nov. 27, 1855 by John Allender. It measures 8.5” in length on a brass pivot base. The scale ha

This a lot of 3 brass counterfeit detectors, all are in their original box. The detectors were manufactured by Harrison, Bush’d Smith and T.S. The pie

This is a delightful folding counterfeit detector. Unfolded the piece measures 10.40” x 3” tall. There is no visible maker’s mark on the piece. When u

8 so-called half-dollars in a Capital Plastic holder. All in gem uncirculated condition except the Robert E. Lee replica. Others include Pony Express

Lot of 3 beautiful issues from Medallic Art. Co.: 1959 Alaska Statehood, 1970 South Carolina Tricenntenial, 1965 Centennial of the Statue of Liberty.

A marked studio proof of two Kentucky medallions from H. Alvin Sharpe (1910-1982—see his story in this catalog for the Gold and Ruby Pendant), who was

1851 Lot of two includes 1.) First of Exchange No.73 signed by William H. Chandler payable in Providence, RI for $3475.28. Dated Mar. 20, 1852 Allego

1855 Lot of 2 early and rare pieces in regards to a shipment of items from the Philadelphia Mint to San Francisco. They are dated August 4, 1855 and

c1900 Black bank pouch for the holding and carrying of gold coins, The gold lettering reads "Old Dominion Bank, Globe-Miami-Superior Arizona.&...