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

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

c1910 This is a 14K gold signet ring with the name Goldfield. It measures about 22mm and weighs 6.3 grams. There is a nugget design on the face. This

1953 Beautiful LeCoultre "Futurematic" wristwatch, given to F.E. Dondero by George Whittell, December 25, 1953, as insribed on the back. ...

1960 Beautiful Longine's men's wristwatch, presented to State Treasurer Dan W. Franks. Solid yellow 14k gold screw-back case, 33.5mm in dia...

Beautiful size 18 Elgin pocket watch with 7-jewel hunter case movement. Key wind and set. Single sunk white "M.M. Fredrick" dial, black ro...

1979 This fabulous lot contains a complete Leica R3 GMBH camera, lens & caps, manual and warranties, and every other item that came with this l...

1950 This is a large pendant measuring about 1.5” in length by approximately 1” in width. It is a ruby stone encased in a cornucopia shaped gold surr

This is an antique gold in quartz horseshoe stick pin. It weighs .09 troy ounces, 2.75 inches long. It`s a very elegant piece that can be put in a saf

c1890 This lot includesa wonderful antique pocket watch. This open face size 16 watch case features a snap back and snap bezel. Flat porcelain enamel

Engraved 14K, 0.37 troy oz. gold medal pendant hanger, issued for "Six Years Service/ Washington Light Infantry Corps/ 1836" to Charles T....

Only a very few select people have received the DeMolay Meritorious Service Award. Given to those who have show exemplary service to the Order of DeMo

Lot of 4. 1) San Francisco. Hartford, Conn. 29th Triennial Washington Commandery No. 1. 1904. From possibly the oldest Knights Templar Commandey in th

1882 The photo shows members of the Golden Anchor Parlor 182, NSGW, in Gibsonville in Sierra County, CA. They are standing in front of the old Gibson

c1891 Obv. So Mas Juris U.S.A. obv. Gr. Comdr. Ad Vitem S.C. 33. rev. Albert Pike 330 obv. 1857. rev. 1809 and 1891. Rare Albert Pike Commemorative M

1927 A 6" red ribbon from the "75th/ Annual Session/ Grand Lodge/ I.O.O.F./ Of California/ Diamond Jubilee/ FLT/ Sacramento/ May 10 1927&...

c1880 Lot of 11: A 34" long triangular felt "I. O. O. F." flag with an eye and three rings containing "F L T" on the right...

c1880 This lot consists of seven calling cards of persons who were members of the Masonic Lodge. Included are cards that once presented L.C Wittenmye

9" tall badge with metal star: "I.O.O.F. Etna Lodge No. 184 Etna, Cal. 9" tall badge: "Lassen Lodge No. 421 / Member / IOOF / La...

1857 This group consists of mopst of the contents of a nineteenth century California Masonic Lodge, possibly from a California Motherlode camp, possi

1907 Lot of 2. 1) Los Angeles. Aleppo Boston. 1907. Very Interesting Commemorative of Paul Reveres ride from Allepo Temple in Boston. May have been a

1907 Dallas, TX/Los Angeles, CA Hella Temple. 1907. Not to be outdone, the Shriners of Hella Temple in Dallas Texas went all out for this special Shr

1906 Lot of 5. 1) Los Angeles, CA. Mecca-New York. 1906. Mecca Temple of New York Shiner Convention of 1906, a great medal that has high detail of an

c1930 California Golden Gate No. 16 K.T. San Francisco. Great Historical Medal from the Knights Templar Commandrey of San Francisco, Golden Gate #16,

1904 Lot of 5. 1) San Francisco, California. Coeur de Lion Commandery Charlestown, Mass KT. 1904. Knight Templar Conclave Commerative Medal made by t

1913 Lot of 5. 1) Pocatello. 46th Annual Session Grand Lodge of Idaho. Sept. 9-11, 1913/ Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Grand Sessions Attendance P

1893 Chicago. Mecca World`s Fair Sept. 13-23. Very Important Chicago Worlds Fair Commemorative Medal given to Members of Mecca Shrine booth attendees

c1911 This is a lot of five fraternal pin backs with hanging ribbons. Towns and states represented include Detroit, Chicago, Missouri, St. Paul and S

Lot of 3. 1) Unknown state or chapter. Anah. No date. Ahah Membership Medal, very interesting and great detail. Anah runs their own Shriner Circus out

1906 Lot of 3. 1) Indianapolis. Jubilee Convocation. March 1906. To commemorate the 100 year of the Scottish Rite in Indianapolis this wonderful meda

c1910 This is a lot of two pinback Masonic medals from the early 1900's. One is representing members from New Orleans, the second, representing...

1910 Lot of 6. 1) New Orleans. Hamas Temple. 1910. Hamas Temple from Mississippi Commemorative Pin for the 1910 Shriner Convention, Nice Enamel work!

c1909 Lot of seven enamel pins, including three with hangers. Cities and regions represented include, Boston, Calgary, St. Louis and the state of Tex

1908 Lot of 5. 1) Toronto /St. Paul Minn. Rameses-Temple. 1908. Shriner convention medal from Ramses Temple in Toronto Ca to St Paul Minnesota for th

1847 Lot of 4. 1) St. Louis Chapter, No. 1 K.T. 1847. From the First Commandery of Missouri founded in 1847 is this a Great Membership Medal and show

Lot of 5. 1) Unknown chapter, Strathglass. No date. Commandery Medal from now defunct Knights Templars in Rumford Maine, worn and used by Members. 2)

c1907 This lot contains five gilt pinbacks with hangers. They represent the regions of Boston, Fargo, ND, Cincinnati and Portland, OR. They are all i

1906 Newark, NJ. Los Angeles, Cal Salaam 1906 Shriner Convention Medal from Newark New Jersey to Los Angeles 1906. The Freemasons are a very serious

c1870 This is a lot of 19 very colorful and hard to finally calling cards from members of the DeWitt Clinton Commandery of the Knights of Templar in

Lot of 4. 1) Brooklyn Chapter, A.A.O.N.M.S. No date. Brooklyn NY Membership pin to Kismet Temple which has a deep and long connection to the Shrine. 2

1905 Lot of 6. 1) Unknown state or chapter. Ismailia / Niagara Falls. 1905. From the Ismalia Temple in Niagara Falls comes this great Classic Shriner

Rochester, NY 37th Annual Session /Damascus Temple July 11th-13th, 1911 Very Fancy and Nice 37th Annual Session (Convention) at Rochester New York 191

1911 Lot of 3. 1) Rochester, Abou Ben-Adhem Temple. July 1911. Anou Ben-Adhem Temple Commemorative pin for the 1911 Rochester NY Shrine Convention, I

1911 Lot of 2. 1) Toronto Rochester, NY. Rameses. July 11-21, 1911. Trekking across the border to visit thier brothers for the 1908 Shriners Conventi

1911 Black River Falls 98th Annual Conclave Grand Commandery Knights Templar June 20-21, 1911 Annual Conclave of Knights Templar, Watertown N Y Black

1898 Lot of 3. 1) Youngstown, O. St. Johns Commandery /20 K.T. 1869. A vert early Commandery Medal from right after the Civil War before Templarism r

c1901 Lot of six pin back fraternal pins. Pins are from early 1900's and represent Masonic Temples from Kansas City, MO, Aberdeen, SD, Fargo, N...

From the Sioux Falls Chapter, Elriad Temple to Louisville. No date. Shriner Convention Attendance Medal from Souix Falls SD to Louisville KY issued by

1913 Lot of 2. 1) Dallas. Souvenir 39th Annual Session AAONMS. 1913. Attendance Souvenir from Dallas Imperial Session given to all Shriners who came

c1900 This is a lot of six fraternal or union ribbons from the state of Washington. Included are badges from the Ancient Order of United Workman, The

Glascow Masonic Burns Club No. 263. From rare Masonic club that states that the Club shall meet to commemorate the genius of Robert Burns, to celebrat