Best of The West - February 2014

1850 Edward E. Dunbar arrived in San Francisco February 28, 1849. He became a commission merchant and auctioneer. By Sept. 1850 he opened Dunbars Cal

1858 Original "Golden Songster" book, as published by D.E. Appleton & Co. The cover reads "Containing the largest and most popul...

c1780 Rare and unique "Check" from Connecticut state treasurer "John Lawrance Esq." to citizen "Lt. Joseph Chapman" f...

c1928 Three pieces: 1) HK705, R4, hanger with red, white and blue ribbon, fine condition; 2) HK706, R4, EF, "Reception committee" hanger ...

1898 A brass medal with red, white, and blue enamel work representing American flags, on a brass hanger that is embossed "Camp Haskell". ...

c1867 8 pieces from this firm that is well known because of having issued territorial currency in the 1860s, now very rare. Seven are Red printed bil

c1893 Lot of three: 1) HK231, XF-AU prooflike, blue portrait hanger with ribbon; 2) HK231, different reverse, EF, "New York Anniversay Oct. 12...

c1904 Two pieces: 1) HK302, R3, hanger with blue, red, white and yellow ribbon, AU-UNC; 2) HK352c, R5, XF, gilt, 1908 U.S. Navy World Voyage. - HKA

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