Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Calhoun Mine gold, mined by Jesse Austin, c1980's. Austin was also the owner of the Turkey Hill mine near the Calhoun. This is just about 1.5 ou...

The best crystalized specimen to come out of the Monarch Mine about 1989-90. About 1” cubed, weighing 12.8 grams. The Monarch is part of the

2.25 x 1.5 x 1.5" specimen . Most quartz was removed by acid, revealing a very attractive specimen . No location data. The specimen has one cut...

1 x 1.75" x .75" thick. Possibly from Republic, Washington, mined in the 1950s. Perhaps 70% - plus by weight gold content. Date: Count...

Large native gold specimen, the other part of 119015, with a flat cut side exposing a high percentage gold.about 1.5 x 1.5 x 3". This specimen...

Fine native gold in banded quartz, location unknown. 3.86 ttroy, but gold content is very low compared to the other specimens here. This piece is very

A great matched pair of sliced rock from the Goodshaw Vein at Bodie. About 2 x 2 x 2". The gold is concentrated in the darker parts of the ve...

Three hand specimens all cut to show the quartz vein with native gold specks throughout. Weights about 1 pound overall. 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.5" and d...

Geology & Ore Deposits of the Bodie Mining District, Mono Co. Ca. Bulletin 206 California State Division Mines, 8.5" x 11" softbound, ...

Two pieces of high-grade antimony ore from the Antimony King Mine in the Bernice District, Churchill County, Nevada, approx 65 x 43 x 35 mm and 30 x 3

Large, high-grade silver gossan from the gut of the Candelaria, Northern Belle ore zone. Approx 20 lbs. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada

Candelaria, a major silver open pit mine that closed more than a decade ago, not only produced millions of ounces of silver, but there were several sm

Approximately 10 specimens of uncurated, beautiful sky-blue turquoise in rock matrix, 1-inch to 3 x 3-inches, from the Candelaria area. Date: Count

High-grade gold ore specimen from the Hat Lease in Goldfield, Nevada, approx 125 x 100 x 70 mm. Highly brecciated, silica-filled specimen with abundan

High-grade gold-silver ore from the January Mine in Goldfield, Nye County, Nevada, approx 125 x 85 x 60 mm. Highly brecciated, quartz-filled, rhyolite

High-grade silver and gold ore specimen from the Jumbo Extension Mine in Goldfield, Nevada, approx 105 x 85 mm. Original collector identified argentit

High-grade silver ore from the Illinois Mine, near the site of Lodi, north of Gabbs, Nye County, Nevada, approx 90 x 90 x 90 mm. A mass of white quart

Four specimens from the Pershing Quicksilver Mine in the Antelope Springs District east of Lovelock, Nevada, approx 45 x 35 mm to 65 x 45 mm. Each pie

Four separate specimens of mercury ore from the Pershing Quicksilver Mine east of Lovelock, Nevada, each approximately 30 x 30 mm, and each with deep

Two hand hewn bricks made from chert. Approximately 4x9x3" each. These highly unusual and rare stone bricks were made specifically for the boar...

From the Lucky Boy Mine between Hawthorne and Bodie. These specimens contain abundant to massive galena, rich in silver and other sulfides in the quar

Large, high-grade ore specimen from the Lucky Boy Mine, about 14 inches long, 10+ lbs, with three distinct quartz-galena veins/silver throughout. Dat

Large, high-grade ore specimen from the Lucky Boy Mine, about 14 inches long, 10+ lbs, with quartz veins and galena/silver throughout. Date: Countr

High-grade fluorite-gold ore from the 200-foot level of the Thanksgiving Mine near Manhattan, Nye County, Nevada, approx 110 x 85 x 70 mm. Massive qua

This is a piece of refractory material coated with a thin layer of slag in which are incorporated small spherules of metallic gold and silver. The ori

Molybdenite specimen from the Hall Moly Mine in Nye County, Nevada, near Tonopah. Two uncurated specimens, collected from the pit. Size about 3 inches

Four specimens of pyrite (iron sulfide) and chalcopyrite (copper-iron sulfide) about 4 inches each, from the Hall Moly Mine in Nye County, Nevada, nea

Larger specimens of creedeite from the Hall Moly Mine in Nye County, Nevada, near Tonopah. Approximately 20 uncurated specimens, collected from the pi

Another group of creedeite speciments from the Hall Moly Mine in Nye County near Tonopah. Approximately 20 uncurated specimens, collected from the pit

These three specimens are exceptionally large, removed by an engineer during the open pit mining process. They are approx 4x4x10" each and quit...

A variety of banded rock specimens in red, agate, picture rock, gold-colored, travertine, and wonderstone, some with cut surfaces. Here is a 5-gallon

About 20 pieces, 5-gallon bucket, location unknown Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Area Mi

About 15 pieces, reddish color, location unknown. Obsidian is a black volcanic glass that forms when molten rock solidifies quickly before crystals be

Three specimens from the collection of an engineer working at the Candelaria open pit mine c1980-90. These 3 specimens were taken from the gut of the

Four shoeboxes full, every size, shape, and color. A beautiful group to delight your eye. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Proven

5-gallon bucket, multi-colors, approx. 35 pieces Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Area Mini

Over 50 pieces; mostly 6-inch-plus Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Area Mining Collection

This is a delightful display specimen of midnight-blue azurite crystals growing on a heavily oxidized breccia substrate. These sparkling blue crystals

Each bar weighs 3.6 pounds. Pure nickel possesses a useful combination of properties, including corrosion resistance, good strength, and high ductilit

Lot of two. Each bar weighs 3.6 pounds. 1) United American Metals, Government Genuine, Syracuse Babbitt, Made in America." 2) "American Sm...

Classic Yellow fluorite cubes about 3/4" square with coating of reddish barite from Morocco. about 5 x 5 x 4". This piece is not yet cura...

Hardcover reference. 256pp with index, boards have light foxing Date: 1869 Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:

Hardcover ex Harvard library copy. 566pp with index Date: 1873 Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:

This enormous 62"x 32" map on linen, shows the surveyed location of mining operations in Shoshone County, Idaho. The map is dated 1908 and...

Five short lengths of hand riveted water pipe from the LaPorte Area. generally 6" diameter in 8' lengths. Circa 1870-1885 or so, difficult ...

0.75". Black on orange. Would have either been from the Western Federation of Miners or the United Mine Workers of America.Probably c1905. Dat...

*** Water was always a problem for this 1870s Nevada mining camp. Water was originally pumped in from Dead Horse Wells miles away. Other water sources

14 x 17" blueprint, cloth backed map for the gold bug mine in the Alder District. J.H. Winwood, 1913. Heizer Archive. Date: Country if not U...

WOW! Assay. Comstock! Ruhling! More gold than silver! And a 5c Green Revenue Stamp with stamped killer 'Ruhling & Company'!!! Number 89...

One large (13" x 6.5" x 5") and one small (5" by 3" x 2"). Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Prove...

"Hendy, S. F. Cal Iron." 16" in diameter. The Joshua Hendy Iron Works lasted from the 1850s to the 1940s. By the 1890s, the Joshua He...

I/C Eureka County Bank 1897. Unissued Seal of Nevada. Unissued Spanish Belle of Nevada. I/U Curtis Con Mining 1880. I/U State Line Gold Mining 1882 D

C1900-1920 Timber car from a western Nevada mine near Austin. All four wheels present, straight spokes on public display in the Holabird backyard for

Very large incline ore car used at a major Nevada City, Calif. mine. About 9' long, 4' high, 3' wide, with about ten feet of rail. This ...

Very large incline ore car used at a major Nevada City, Calif. mine. About 7' long, 5' high, 4' wide, with about ten feet of rail. Only ...

Large modern Atlas 8450 side dumping ore car, possibly used at the Empire Mine in Nevada City at the end of their reign in 1956. By that time, Newmont

Item #1 of 4 : A whole box( 25 pieces, different sizes ) of Anthracite coal !! Item # 2 of 4: 14 3/4" long small coal shovel, probably used in...

This beautiful piece of fire-fighting history is an original Foamite Fire Extinguisher, Model CA, approx. 24-inches tall and 7-inches in diameter. All

Three miner's tools: A coal shovel labeled "East Street 2 Solid"with a wooden shaft and wooden handle, the business end is 11 x 9 inch...

This is a 12 x 36" black on white Utah mine bell signal sign. The would go well with the Gardner oil painting that shows a Utah mine bell signa...

3.5' wide, 4.5' long, 3' tall with about ten feet of rail. No maker's plate. FOB Strawberry Valley. The wheels are embossed on the ...

A large variety of rusty antique Farm equipment, perfect for a "yard art" grouping or decor at any ranch in America. Consists of: several ...

Time to prime the pump! This "Red Jacket" water pump is a "must-have" yard art piece. Remniscent of the days of old, these pumps...

Incline car with rear wheels with second exterior area for different track and swivel on the headframe for dunping the car. 5.5' long, 3' ta...

Blacksmith grinding wheel with18" stone wheel. "C.S. & Co., Pat Appl For" embossed on the side. (Cleveland Stone Co.) perhaps cir...

A wonderful group of large blacksmith equipment with some tools. A) large stone grinding wheel with ahnd crank, 18"; b) Canedy Otto Mfg Co., Ch...

Cabin Stove by Schrader. 30 x 24 x 24" with stovepipe. Date: Country if not USA: State: City: Provenance:

Two drums, 12" diameter for the cable, 20" wide spools. See photo for name identifiaction. FOB Strawberry Valley. Equipment accessible. D...

End dump ore car with the angled end with swinging door, hand riveted as usual, possibly made at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City, cal. 4.5' l...

Nice varied group of explosive collectibles. a) Trojan explosives cardboard box; b)gold medal gelatin wood box end; c)Danger explosives tin sign; d)dy

Incline ore car with small wheels with track. 5' lonmg, 2.5' wide, 38" tall. Used in small incline, possible an inclined winze. Comes ...

Large electric pump. GE motor, model 5k213AG201, No. TX, 208v-220/240, Amp 9/4.5; Byron Jackson pump, 3 x 4 x 82H, Type SMJ. Has not been turned on in

Rare blasting machine from the Lion Blasting Company. The plunger goes through the middle of the embossed brass name plate as made. Tongue and groove

A large group of varied sized chain parts, from small chain to links of about ten inches. Ther are perhaps 300 pounds-plus of chain, see the photo. FO

Unmarked bras Davey Lamp 9.5" tall, 2.5" diam; brass Wolf with reflector 11.5" tall, 3.5" diam. Date: Country if not USA: S...

Perfect for any mining camp display is this group of fry pans from c1900-1930. Brand names include Western Holly, Cold Handle and several unmarked. Ni

Five mismatched ore car wheels; 20" headframe shieve wheel made by M&G Co., SF Cal; other heavy steel reportedly for the headframe. Date: ...

Group of five old iron pulleys. Two are Skookum, one PAcific, and the other Washington iron Works. Up to 14". FOB Strawberry Valley unless they...

One long side bent, restorable. Brass plaque intact difficult to read. Nice mining artifact/relic for any yard or display Date: Country if not USA:

A nice small pile of rail to use in your ore car displays. This group has about nine pieces of varying length of roughly ten feet each. FOB Strawberry

Group of eight original antique saw blades for the eclectic logging collector or decorator. There are four two-man crosscut saws about 6' each; ...

This Lathe was used at Luning after it was no longer in use at Bodie. Purchased at the Bobby Bell estate. Bobby Bell was born in 1914 in the gold and

Purchased at the Bobby Bell estate. Bobby Bell was born in 1914 in the gold and silver mining camp of Bodie . Bell followed his grandfather and father

Yet another miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Rusty inside and out. See more in Candelaria, Nevada. Date: Country if not USA: ...

Item # 1 of 2: ( 3 pieces ) Identical small brass hooked carbide miners lamps for caps or helmets. 3 1/2" tall, with reflectors. Made by the U...

An assortment of broken box ends from rare powder and candle producers, found underground at Candelaria. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada

Miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Old silver paint on the outside, with some tar residue on the inside. See more in Cerro Gordo, ...

Another miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Old silver paint on the outside, with some tar residue on the inside. See more in Cerro...

Three 5-gallon tins, circa 1900-1915, with names of early fuel producers and used for engines found underground at Candelaria, generally 9 inches squa

Safety Nitro Powder Co., Dynamite, San Francisco, 430 California Street. Square Nail Construction. Original as repaired. Some of these items are heavy

This is a set of three face plates with floral designs from a cast-iron stove, circa 1880, from the Candelaria area. Date: c1880 Country if not USA:

This fuel or oil barrel bears a brass plaque that reads: Cand. Mines Co. / Candelaria / NEB. 50 gallons. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevad

20 sets. 120 candles. 17.5 pounds. Standard Oil. Black print of box end only! End place very fine. Tongue and Groove construction. Early crude round n

Two groups of 6 pieces per group from the Candelaria Area, 12 to 18 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City:

Six pieces of hand drill steel from the Candelaria Area, 18-20 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Cand

Four pieces of hand drill steel from the Candelaria Area, 18-20 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Can

Bodie-Candelaria area, marked Almaden. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Area Min

Fabulous display pieces or for your old mine exhibit! About ten. Some with wooden trucks. Found at the Northern Belle mine at Candelaria. The Candelar

An original miner's hoist rope found in Candelaria, probably used in a winze at Candelaria around 1880-1900. Date: c1890 Country if not USA: ...

Rare original ore bag from the Candelaria Mining and Milling Co. Circa 1880-1900. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Pro