Mining, Minerals and Mayhem Auction

Obverse: No. 544 / Riehn, Hemme / & CO. / Assayers // $2.40. / SILV. Charles F. Riehn and August Hemme opened an assaying business in late 1862 o

"Copy of San Francisco News Letter 60th Anniversary", California Advertiser. Vol. XCII, No. 4. San Francisco, Cal., July 20, 1916. Cover sho

San Francisco Chronicle Annual Calendar “A Half Century of Progress.” Calendar and black and white lithographs by “Langguth” on obverse. The reverse h

No. 2827 issued to Palmer Coor Meo (sp?) for $1,000 by P. A. Morse, D.J. Tallunt, W. Hooper, John W. Geary, and R Sands as commissioners. O

Lot of 2 Journals. 1) Vol. 1 No. III. The topic of the entire issue is the Gold Rush and the people who were there at the time James Marshall discover

Twenty-two pages. Some foxing around the edges, but bound and otherwise good condition. The oration was given by Col. Chas E. Travers and a poem is i

Broadside advertisement which promotes the Central Short Line from the Pacific Coast to Great Plains states of Kansas and Nebraska stopping along the

Lot of 2. 1) Diary of "The Sierra Division of the Sunset Outing Club." "Memoranda" stamped with fancy ornament on burlap cover. Da

Introduction The William Sharon silver dinner plate ingots were first described by us almost a decade ago. Lost to history for over a hundred yea

Lot of 3 rare blob-top bottles: 1) Fairmount Soda Works, S.F. is embossed on one side. Light aqua in color, 6 ¾” tall. D.J.C. 460 is embossed o...

Rare. Pre-dates the Babbitt Ingot. Weighs 4.0 oz. Has a length of 73.31 mm, width of 21.97 mm, and depth of 10.37 mm. Stamped on the front “Selby

Measures 9 ¼” x 2 ¼”. Made of soft fabric and tassels at the bottom. The tassels at the bottom consist of some sort of medal. The ribbo...

May 4, 1913 time schedule for the Pacific Coast Railway. This schedule details the schedule for 4 types of trains: 1) Passenger, 2) Mail and Express,

Salinas Mining District. Incorporated in 1864. Cert. #109 issued to Charles Fernald for 10 shares. Signed by D. F. Newsom, president and by Walter Mur

A rather mottled photo of the town showing multiple residences and a few commercial buildings. Photographers are Pierce & Cobb (printed on the mat

Incorporated in 1887. No. 355, issued to Ed. E. Trethewaif for 300 shares. Signed by Angle Busch, president, and by J.H. Kruithson, secretary. Vignett

From Q. David Bowers personal collection, purchased in Bowers and Merena's September 2001, this elegant "tree" of native gold sits on ...

Esmeralda District. Incorporated in 1863. Cert. #107 issued to Geo. C. Perkins for 15 shares. Signed by C.C. Kenworth, president and Geo. N. Peck, sec

Lot of four letters and three covers. All letters are addressed to Miss Nellie V. Barnum from a Jim, L, and illegible writer. Two of the three covers

Pennsylvania Lode. Incorporated in 1863. Cert. # 81 issued to Thomas Broun for 10 shares. Signed by S. Davidson, president, and by T.S. Broun, secreta

Very rare Wells Fargo franked cover with the Silveyville hand cancel. Appears to be a type 11 or 12 or Leutzinger. The cover has stains throughout and

A paid check drawn on the First National Bank of Los Angeles from the Skidoo Trading Company General Merchandise, Mining Supplies, Meat Market company

From the historic Gold Rush town. The First National Bank of Sonora was chartered 6 April 1904 and liquidated on 19 December 1932. On the bill is ...

Lot of 32 pieces. Each piece are colored peach, black and white. "Authentic Tahoe Queen Sternwheeler Cruise Currency" This voucher is a two

In all, there are approximately 90 documents in this lot. Collection of papers from the El Dorado Brewing Company. Little is known of this company, b

Red Mountain District. Incorporated in 1863. Cert. #27 issued to H. G. Balinger for 100 shares. Signed by F.J. Higgins, president, and by E.D. Kalishe

A letter written to D.L. Bliss from A.W. Von Schmidt (Stateline surveyor), who worked for James Lick of observatory fame. The letter is written on Tru

Lot of 2 Items. Taylorsville, CA Daily Register . They are 252 and 300 pages respectively, hardcover. As of the 2000 census, Taylorsville has a popula

Black and white RPC of Southern Pacific trestle along the Shasta route. Because it was constructed out of materials from the Dollarhide Mill, it was s

Stereoview has medium contrast and focus is sharp. Measures 7”x 3 ¼” on orange matte. Each picture measures 3”x 3”. Note on reverse, “Views A...

Photograph of Cascade Falls, Emerald Bay, California taken by well-known Truckee photographer, H.K. Gage. Cascade Falls is a site often visited by hik

Lot of 14. These letters discuss the Mineral King Mine and mining life for the women. The main writers were Rebecca Crabtree and Paulina Crabtree.

“Keep alive the Old-Time Spirit of California Hospitality” reads this small little informational booklet. Measures 9”x 6 ¼”. Paperback cove...

Detailed "Map of the/Mother Lode and Principal Quartz Mines/in the Counties of/TUOLUMNE AND CALAVERAS/Compiled By Eugene H. Barton, C.E. & M.

There are 23 letters, 1 post card and 1 cover in this grouping. The postcard is to Louie Earl Williams at 145 Truckee Street in Reno. It is postmarke

A rare piece of postal history. While the U. S. Congress had established the use of postal stamps by law in March of 1847, the rate continued to be f

A busy day at Sentinel Hotel. Groups of people standing under the roof. Horse drawn wagons going and coming from the hotel. A small building can be se

Incorporated May 28th, 1888. It was a short, 7.5, narrow gauge rail line between Yreka and Montague. The line had one locomotive, one passanger car,

Incorporated in New York in 1877. Cert. #1697, issued at New York in 1879 for 100 shares. U/C. Works in Yuba and Nevada Counties, Cal. Printed at the

Incorporated in New York. No. 217 issued to Sarah W. Brinton on 1 March by Justin A. Edwards, Secretary, and W. B. Dickerman, President, for 325 shar

No. 275 issued to Nancy Johnston for 2 shares. This extremely rare stock certificate from the early mining boom has one vertical red R44 R4 stamp tied

Incorporated in New York in 1873. Previously unknown to Holabird-Kagin. No. 2513 issued to Edwin Einstein by Ferdinand V. R. Gandil, Secretary, and

Lot of 3 cabinet cards. 1) Photo measures 3 3/4" x 5 2/8", mounted on a tan scalloped matte that measures 4 1/8" x 6 1/4". A man i

Incorporated in Wisconsin. No. 348 issued to Bertha Heth on November 1, 1899 for 500 shares. Signed by secretary D.G. Otteseu and president Otto Fris

No. 34 for 100 shares issued to Lewis Dodge and signed by Gil M. Barnard, secretary and D. B. Sailly(?), president April 3, 1883, U/C. It is believed

Incorporated in Colorado. Previously unknown to Holabird-Kagin. No. 2 issued to Harvey C. Gibson by Edward C. Lee, Treasurer, and W. W. Gibbs, Vice

Measures 11 ½ ”x 7”. Incorporated in Connecticut. Stock number A 87 for 6 shares issued to Frank S. Lewis on July 5, 1900. Signed by Secreta...

American City was larger than Nugget and File Hill City and a short distance north of Apex. File Hill City was located above timberline on the northea

This company owned the Argentum, M & Y, Juniata, Oriental, Caribou, Golden Fleece, Amazon, Jessie C., Emolite and Cameron mines. It also owned th

Lot of 2. 1. The Little Annie Mining Co. B. Clark Wheeler (1849-1814) grew up in the east, studied law and then followed the Black Hills Gold Rush i

Incorporated in Colorado in 1892. No. 495 issued to Theodore D. Sutton by Ed. S. Robinson, Secretary, and Byron E. Shear, President on February 21 fo

Incorporated in Colorado. No. 311 issued to O. H. Pierson by John H. Russell, Secretary, and Elias H. Ogden, President, on 8 November for 10 shares.

Incorporated in Colorado. No. 2671 issued to Samuel W. Nichols by H. R. Rashoon (?), Secretary, and C. E. Taylor, President, on 5 February, for 100 s

Lot of 3. 1. The Gold Valley Placer Mining Company incorporated in Colorado. No. 645 issued to A. F. Bardwell for 500 shares on May 1, 1895 by Ed.

Incorporated in Colorado. No. 757 issued to D. T. Reynolds, Trustee, by Geo. C. Eaton, Secretary, and B. S. Phillips, President, on February 28 for 5

Incorporated in Colorado in 1880. No. 35 issued to Jno. Dickerson by Jno. St Scott, Secretary, and J. O. Eberhard, President on March 16, 1881 for 1,

Lot of 6: Two panoramic photos that measure 11 1/2" x 3 1/4", and four postcard size photo's that measure 5 2/8" x 3". 1) Pa...

Incorporated in New York in 1867. No. 40 issued to John B. Bacon on May 13, for 200 shares by Quach Armitage, Secretary, and F. E. Tucker, President.

Lot of 9 Items. All of the mining information provided here comes from Carl Swift's research files. 1. The Baron Mining Company, Gold Hill Minin...

Lot of 4. Two are of unknown districts. 1. The Golden Age No. 2 Mining and Milling Company, Central Mining District, Jim Town, Colorado. The 15 st

Lot of 3. 1. The Boston-Colorado Copper Company, no district. Carl Swift wrote F. H. Colvin paid $200 for this property. The company claimed a prepos

No. 1862 issued to Wm. H. Formosa by Jos. L. Fayer, Treasurer, and L. S. Spiogle (?), President, on February 11 for 500 shares. Not listed in the 188

Lot of 4. 1. The Lost Lake Placer Mining and Milling Company. According to Carl Swift Lost Lake Camp was 2.5 miles southwest of Eldora, Boulder Co.,

Lot of 5. 1. The Grand Republic Gold Mining Company. The Grand Republic was one of the most productive in Boulder County from 1934-37, when it was ope

Lot of 3. 1) New Market Gold Mining & Milling Co. bond. Number 73, for $10.00. 27 April 1914. Crème paper with brown border. The bond i...

A rare view of this small Colorado town, this photo is identified as Sunshine, No. 184 in a series of Rocky Mountain Scenery, taken by L. P. Bass of B

Lot of 4. 1. El Dorizpa Mines Company incorporated in Colorado. No. 26 issued to Arthur Taylor by Harold W. Young, Secretary, and James P. Howe, Pr

Incorporated in Maine in 1906. No. 287 issued to Ben Stanley Revett by J. H. Sussman, Treasurer, who a director of several mining companies includin

Breckenridge Mining District. Near Red Cliff Pass. Number 124 issued to C. A. Thompson by D. R. Clay, Secretary, and C. A. Thompson, Vice President o

Lot of 3. 1. Incorporated in Colorado in 1898. The Peabody Gold Mining Company issued no. 50 to J. W. Proudfit, Trustee, on 9 December 1898, for 89

Breckenridge Mining District. Lot of 2. 1. The Dania Gold Mining and Milling Company. Incorporated in Colorado. No. 151 issued to James H. Farrel

Incorporated in Colorado with offices in Denver. No. 2083 issued to J. R. for 25 shares on 2 December by S. S. Griswold, Secretary, and C.

Lot of 4. 1. The Boulder Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company, incorporated in New York 29 July 1879. Edwin Lord was both Treasurer and Pres

Lot of 4. 1. Not issued. Rockdale Gold Mining Company. Incorporated in New York 1860s. John Gregory discovered gold in 1859 in Gregory Gulch, lat

No. 748 issued for 200 shares. This mine operated in Central City. Central City is in Virginia Canyon. One vertical red R44 R4 hand tied perf stamp in

The company had 300 feet east of the Clark-Gardner, one shaft 250 feet deep, one 80 feet deep; a drift 220 feet from the surface, runs 25 feet from th

Russell Mining District, Willis Creek. The 3,000 foot Helmer Lode was located on Willis Creek along with 1,500 feet each of the Decatur, Herschel, a

Unissued. The word tunneling is misspelled on the certificate. Incorporated in Colorado in 1866. In the Nevada Mining District. Fred Holabird wrote

Incorporated in Colorado with offices in Denver. No. 139 issued to Geo. H. Campbell for 50 shares by J. Edgar Black, secretary, and T. E. Watters, pr

Incorporated in Colorado, with offices in Denver. No. 21 issued to Fred Marquis by J. Edgar Black, Secretary and T. E. Watters, President for 100 sha

Incorporated in Colorado on 1 August 1887. North Cottonwood Mining District. We have not seen this stock before. No. 167 issued to Mrs. Helen C. Fl

Lot of 3. 1. The Equity Creede Mining Company. The Equity Mine is on West Willow Creek about 7 miles west of Creede. The rock is primarily rhyolite

Lot of 2. 1. The Equity Creede Mining Company incorporated in 1915 in Colorado. No. 530 issued to Thomas Downer by Bruce E. Wilkins, Secretary, and

Sunnyside Mining District. Incorporated in Colorado, their mines were located near the crest of Bachelor Mountain. No. 368 issued to J. Percy Keating

No. 107 issued to Frank Cotten by Frank Cotten as Secretary and (?) Willard as President on 12 December for 1,000 shares. Signed on reverse by Cotten

Number 23 issued to Samuel Davidson on 2 December by S. H. Davidson, Secretary, and Isidor Fischel, President, for 250 shares. Incorporated in Colora

Number 1735 issued to R. L. Boyer by H. V. Wandell as Secretary and D. Weyand as Vice President and President on 16 December for 500 shares. This sto

No. 796 issued to D. L. Webb, Trustee by C. D. Wood, Secretary, and M. J. McNamara, President on 23 May for 10,000 shares. There is an error on the s

No. 683 issued to Francis X. Deroin by Horace Granfield, Secretary, and Sheldon C. Clark, President, on 2 April for 1,000 shares. The firm's of...

In 1896 J. M. White reported the Blackstone firm owned the “Jamie placer,” consisting of 15 ½ acres, “on the southeast Bull hill, and the Cog R...

Lot of 2. This company owned, in 1900, The Evening Star, The Baby P., The Bessie C., containing 6.5 acres, in the N.E. one-quarter of Sect. 13 on Min

No. 43 issued to S. E. Oberholtzer for 500 shares by J. W. Horner, Secretary, and G. B. , President, on 1 May. Not listed in Hills or Whit

Not listed in Hill or White. No. 379 issued to Chas H. Dickey by Edw. D. Crook, Secretary, and Thos. J. Meehan, Vice-President, on 22 May for 10,000

Incorporated in Colorado with offices in Denver. Not listed in White or Hills. No. 10 issued to M. L. Stanley by A. A. , Secretary, on 15

Lot of 3. 1. The Kansas City Gold M. & M. Co. Number 396 issued to M. C. Lappin by J. L. Rogers, Secretary, and G. Whitelawfield, President on

Crème stock with a black border with vignettes on the bottom corners. Number 234 made out to Howard Slade by L. Q. Jeffries, Secretary, and L....

Not listed in White or Hills. Incorporated in Colorado with offices in Denver. No. 275 issued to Catharine A. Fredericks by H. J. Hendricks, Secreta

Lot of 2. 1. The Golden Dale Mining and Milling Co. In 1900 this company owned the Alsa R., containing 5.082 acres, in the S.W. one-quarter section

Lot of 2. 1. The Matoa Gold Mining Company stock, number 726, issued to Edward Ferris, agent by W. S. Reynolds, Secretary and Harlan P. Lillibridge,

Lot of 2. 1. The Cresson Consolidated God Mining and Milling Company. In the late 1880s Bob Womack, a young cowhand, prospected the Cripple Creek a