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

c1900 This is a beautiful re-painted and looking like new physician’s scale. This iconic item stands about 5’6” tall. The platform measures 13.5”x 19

c1900 This a pair grocery scales by the Fairbanks Company. The first is a brass candy model with scoop. It measures 14” x 9”, with an 11”x 8” removab

c1919 This is a great Fairchild Steelyard style counter scale. It measures 18” long and is about 9” tall. The platform and base appear to be made of

c1890 This is a beautifully repainted Fairbanks’ Standard model tip scale. According to the 1912 catalog, this type of scale could be found in bakeri

c1900 This Fairbanks’ counter beam scale comes complete with weights and a “scoop on’ Sscoop off” counter weight. The black base and platform show so

c1830 This gorgeous ebony box, 5.25" x 2.5" x 1.25", features crisp, simple carved details on the exterior, and a metal mechanism. T...

c1920 From William Griffith & Sons. Manufacturing Jewelers. 15-17, Northampton St. Birmingham. The weights come in the original box, complete w...

c1900 This lovely ladies ring features the name "Nome" above an image of two bunches of grapes. There is no carat mark but tested 14k. 20...

c1860 Beautiful 2.75" x 1.5" gold buckle with enameled inlay. Stamped "W. Bohms / Patent / Jan. 27, 1863" on the swiveling clas...

1901 A Seth Thomas watch in original cloth cover and presentation box. This open face, stem wind / stem set, railroad style watch features a single s