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Lyon County,NV - 1877-78 - Devil's Gate Stock Certificates :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Lyon County,NV - 1877-78 - Devil's Gate Stock Certificates :
Lot of two items: 1) Goodman Gold and Silver Mining Co., incorporated December, 1873. Certificate No. 190, issued for 100 shares to J.H. Hettell (endorsed on reverse). Signed by John H. Mills as President and L.B. Hastings as Secretary. "Devil's Gate Mining District, Nevada." printed at center top. Vignette of miner with pick and rifle on left center and miner working underground at top right. Black border and ink on white paper, with embossed seal at center left. Hand cancelled in red ink on face with assessment stamp no. 4 and 5 on reverse. 2) Industry Gold & Silver Mining Company, incorporated Oct. 2, 1877. Cert. No. 29, issued for 50 shares to Wm. M Laughlin, Trustee, on Oct. 16, 1878. Signed by Chas T. Rehan as President and J.E. Sisson as Secretary. "Devil's Gate Mining Dist., Lyon Co. Nev." printed below company name. Vignette of miner loading ore into cart labeled "industry" at top left while company name ornately printed. Black border and text on white paper. Embossed seal at center bottom. Uncancelled. Lith. Britton, Rey & Co. S.F. No foldlines, both extremely fine pieces.