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Diltz Mine Co. Merced, California Artifact [140002]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Mining Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 200.00 USD
Diltz Mine Co. Merced, California Artifact  [140002]
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This wood model stamp is marked "Diltz Mine Merced". It is roughly 7 inches in diameter, 12.5 inches tall overall, with a base at 7.5 inches tall; the stem has a slight taper. The purpose of this model is to demonstrate the size and use of iron stamps to pulverize rock to extract gold. The exterior is laminated in 1/2-inch strips carefully nailed, and a stamp "90" on the top flat. The piece has been lathe turned referenced by centering points. The Diltz Mine is famous for its gold specimens from California.

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State: California
City: Merced
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