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Canada, British Columbia,Kooteny District,Rossland County - 1897 - Silver King Gold Mining Company S

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 150.00 USD
Canada, British Columbia,Kooteny District,Rossland County - 1897 - Silver King Gold Mining Company S
Session D is a Mail-Bid Only Auction. Absentee bids will be accepted only. No live bidding will be allowed. All winners will be contacted after the auction. BIDDING ENDS MONDAY JUNE 27 AT 5PM PACIFIC TIME!!!
Incorporated in Washington. Cert. #71, issued at Spokane, Washington in 1897 to J.P. Williams for 1,000 shares. Signed by Frank P. Hogan as president and secretary (illegible). Black and gold on crème with gold seal. Allegorical female vignette top left. 10 ¼” x 8”. U/C. We believe this company likely operated in British Columbia as the president, Frank P. Hogan was also involved with the Evening Star Mining Company, that operated at Rossland in 1897. This company possibly operated the Silver King mine, which was British Columbia’s first lode mine circa 1888. The Silver King mine produced 4.4 million ounces of silver. Tiny ink spot on bottom left border. VF