Best of The West - February 2014

1847 Silver Medal from the American Institute, New York (by R. Lovett). Awarded to James Lewis for a Pail of Excellent Butter. Dark toned edges of pr

1872 Four page letter in regards to Carson City Mint Memorial to Congress. The author MJ Farrill, carefully details numerically how the US Mint at Ca

1923 A bound volume of the Mint’s Bullion Abstract Register for the above years, stating weight, value, etc. for gold and silver processed. - HKA#6

c1974 This is a collection of gaming chips from the now defunct Shy Clown Casino in Sparks, NV. The collection consists of 100-25c, 100-$5, 100-$25.

1823 This lot consists of two uncut sheets of bank drafts. One is a sheet of six drafts from New York’s Tradesmen’s Bank, ranging in denominations fr

1863 The steamship "Brother Jonathon" was one of the important California shipwrecks that produced gold coins. It was launched in Novembe...

c1900 Original "Fairbanks Scale" sign. Measures44.5" long x 9" wide. The famous Fairbanks Scales Co. was founded in 1830 in Ver...

1900 Original “Fairbanks Scale” sign. Measures44.5” long x 9” wide. The famous Fairbanks Scales Co. was founded in 1830 in Vermont. By the time of the

c1900 This is a Fairbanks grocery store table top scale that has been reconditioned by the Fairbanks family. This 50 pound capacity scale comes with

1912 This is a countertop store scale manufactured by Fairbanks. It measures 18” from beam to pan and stands 8” high. It will weigh up to 4 pounds wi