Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

The Neumann brothers were the proprietors of the People's Saloon. Bouse was founded in 1908 as a mining camp.

Incorporated in Delaware in 1925. Cert. P200, issued to Ledyard Heckscher for 10 shares in 1928. Signed by president Quincy A. Shaw and treasurer Bran

Measures 10 x 5 1/2". Incorporated New York 1882. Certifies that George W. Girly is entitled to Forty Nine Shares. Signed by the secretary and vi

The title on the reverse reads: Indians of the Colorado Valley. No. 5. Kai-vav-its. A tribe of the Pai Utes, living on the Kai-bab Plateau, near the G

Measures 9 3/4 x 4 1/8". Incorporated August 28, 1886. Entitles Michale Krevss fifty shares. Signed by Geo. L. Bramard as secretary and R. P. Wil

Measures 8 1/2’’x 5 1/4’’ on white matte. In good condition with some wear. Top left corner and bottom right corner of matte have creases from being

With the construction of the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad, lumber became big business. Photograph measures 7 5/8”x6”, no matte, high to medium con

Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1866. A first mortgage bond, No. 379, in the amount of $100. Signed by R.B. Gitts, president, Wm.

The county seat of Gila county, Globe was another Arizona mining boomtown.

Important early water company in a desert mining camp. Measures 10 1/2 x 8 1/4". Incorporated in Connecticut, January 1880. Signed by Staddard W.

A close-up photo of an adobe pueblo, with a young woman standing in front of a doorway on the second level. To the left is a 3-step wooden ladder givi

Captioned: The Kachina dance to the Rain god, Hopi Indian Village, Shonghopavi, Arizona. Copyrighted 1903 by Underwood and Underwood. Works and Stud

Se-rja-bankaa (Desert Blossom) and Ta-bu-hooja (Little Rabbit), two Moki belles at Sichomovi (Mound of Blossoms), Arizona. The photo shows one maiden

Pioneer district. Incorporated in Arizona in 1903. Cert. #603, issued to Mrs. Augusta Fahm, Enterprise, Fla. in 1905 for 100 shares. Signed by Isaac W

This studio photo shows a small Indian child ensconced in a cradleboard, flanked by two large patterned basket ollas, and a large basketry tray. The p

This is an early shot of the railroad station at Kirkland on the Ash Fork & Phoenix Railroad. Cabinet card photograph measures 7”x 4 1/2”, beige

The train “Little Emma” hauls ore down Chase creek. Photograph measures 6 1/2”x4 3/4”, green single matte 9”x7”, medium contrast—tends toward the gra

Lot of 2. Perspectives of men and store interior. Photographs measure 6 1/2”x4 3/4”, dark green single mattes 9”x7”, high to medium contrast—tends to

Great shot of Goodwin Mining Candle box and other early 20th century essentials. Photograph measures 6 1/2”x4 3/4”, dark green single matte 9”x7”, hi

A Moise Company token from the ghost town of Miami, Arizona.

This unusual square token represents the Arizona ghost town of Miami, site of a huge copper boom and bust.

Jas. Hagan was proprietor of this saloon. NCS attributes the piece to Miami, Arizona, but guide books don't have it listed there.

Measures 12 1/4 x 11 1/4." Incorporated in Pennsylvania. Reads, ". . . E. Potter, Trustee or Bearer in the sum of One Hundred Dollars . . .

Lot of 6 ingots marked DM&MCO and measure approximately 3.75" x 1.75" x 1." Average weight: 1 lb. 10 oz. These ingots are possibly

Nice side view shot of an ore mill. Photograph measures 7 3/4”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high to medium contrast—minor yellowing, and the

A fine view looking down on the mine and town of Morenci, AZ. The photograph measures 8 x 5”, with a dark green single matte measuring 12”x9”. The con

This is a great shot of the layout of the city. Photograph measures 8”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high contrast in the middle and faded on

This photo has a nice flow as it depicts the mining town in Gold Gulch. Photograph measures 8”x6”, dark green single matte 12”x10”, high to medium co

Men pose on the with an idle train. Photograph measures 9 3/8"x7 1/4", black single matte 11 3/4", 9 3/4", high contrast, and the

Hopi Pueblos. A young man stands with his hands on his hips in front of an adobe wall. He is barefooted and wears a checked loincloth. The caption rea

Dam workers stand on the cliffs of a narrow gorge. Photograph measures 6 3/4”x4 3/4”, green single matte 9”x7”, high contrast—tends to the grays, and

Men pose in front of the Sultan-Newman and Co., General Merchandiser. Photograph measures 6 3/4”x4 3/4”, green single matte 9"x7", high con

Measures 10 3/8 x 5 1/4". Incorporated in New York. Tombstone Mining District. Entitles J. N. Airkley to fifty shares. Signed by C. A. Shelles as

Measures 13 3/4 x 18 3/4". Incorporated in New York. About 56 miles from Tucson. Bond reads, ". . .For Value Received hereby acknowledge tha

Measures 9 1/8 x 4 1/8." Incorporated just seven days before this certificate(May 5 1884). Amole District. Entitles H. N. Pearson trustee Five Hu

Measures 9 x 5." Incorporated Sept 29, 1876. Cerro-Colorado District. Certifies T. M. McEntee (sp?) "Trustee" is entitled to Five Hund

Pioneer district. Incorporated in New York in 1881. Cert. #609, issued to D.N. Watkins, Trustee in 1881 for 100 shares. Signed by Wm. Williams, presid

Measures 9 1/2 x 5 1/4." Incorporated January 13, 1877. Pioneer District. Entitles P. S. Swain (sp?) trustee to One Hundred shares. Signed by E.

Measures 10 5/8 x 6 7/8". Incorporated in Illinois. San Pedro district. Entitles L. W. Bilcham to Twenty shares. Signed by J. C. McFarland as sec

Crisp shot over the early Arizona town. Photograph measures 6 1/2”x4 1/2”, gray single matte 8 3/4”x7”, high to medium contrast—faded on the peripher

Lot of 6 pieces from Arizona: 4 photos, one wedding announcement, and one high school graduation announcement. The photos are: 1) George Hartmann, min

Incorporated in 1879. Cert. #2179, issued to Geo. H. Wilh in 1882 for 100 shares. Signed by Wm. H. Whipple as president and Wilson Loyd, treasurer. Vi

Measures 12 x 9." Incorporated in Illinois, March 1888. Entitles Mrs. Sarah O. Sudborough (sp?) to One Hundred shares. Signed by Johnson as secre

Note No. 167. This Pinal Gold and Silver Mining Company one-dollar note is probably the only such note extant. Extremely Rare, One Dollar U.S. Currenc

Vulture District. Incorporated in Main in 1895. Cert. #25, issued to J.S. Parsone in 1895 for 1000 shares. Signed by L.L. Whitney, president, and T.J.

Front of ingot reads; OZ 5.66 /S 958 F / G 4.5 F / S $7.02 / G $0.50 / $7.52. Reverse is stamped Chas Pletz Assayer. 2 Sides are stamped Wallapai. One

Measures 19 x 14 3/4." Incorporated in New York. Reads, ". . .William S. Pierson of Windsor, Connecticut, and Bethuel Phelps, of the city of

Measure 9’’x 6’’on black matte. In good condition with little wear. Corners on matte are slightly worn and some small spots appear on the photograph

Wreckage is strewn about in this important Railroad town. Photograph measures 8"x5", black single matte 9 1/2"x6 1/2", medium con

E. F. Sanguinetti displays his goods, perhaps on the Fourth of July. Photograph measures 8 1/4”x6 1/4”, black single matte 9 3/4”x7 3/4”, high to med

City view-looking east with buildings on both sides. The quarters. Indians at station. View of construction of water channel, town in background.

Lot of assorted central California covers and cards. 46 covers, 1883-1947. 4 with contents, some with advertisers. Many with diff. PM. 20 cards,

Lot of assorted southern California covers and cards. 56 covers, 1891-1999. 2 with contents, some with advertisers. Many with diff. PM. 37 cards,

Lot of assorted southern California covers and cards from San Bernadino County. 72 covers, 1889-1976. 6 with contents, some with advertisers. Many

Very Rare. Measures 11 x 6 3/4". Incorporated in New Hampshire, 1885. Certifies that John W. Free is proprietor of Twenty shares. Signed by Andre

Very Early Gold Rush. Measures 7 7/8 x 4 1/4". Entire stock certificate is writing in French. Script writing is illegible. Vignette of working mi

Specimen weight is 3.58 toz with about 80% gold weight. Measures: 1.5" x 2" x 1" approximately. This gorgeous crystalline gold specimen

Dated October 23, Jas. W. Denver writes his wife that it is his birthday, and he is dressed up in full uniform. His “birthday present” was receiving h

Specimen weight is 8.69 toz and is about 70% gold by weight. Measures: 3" x 1.25" x 2.5". Nice gold in quartz specimen profressionally

Lot of 3 includes: 1) A Trip Across The Plains…, by Keller, George. Hardcover, 44 pages. Reproduced form copy in the Henry E. Huntington Library, San

Hand drawn color picture of two 19th century miners washing gold in a stream at the Diggings in California. Picture is drawn on the back of a book pa

Colorful foldable map of California and Nevada. Measures at 44’’x 32½.’’ The map has been through much wear and has several tears. It has been...

Measures 3 1/2" tall x 6" diam. Five distinct polychrome encircling bands interspersed with natural fibers in the "Hat" style. Pro

Picturesque shot of an old mill and water wheel probably in the Mother Lode region. Two people pose in the top story window of the mill. Photograph

Archive collection of 18 pieces includes letters, agreements, memorandums and statements.

Pinkerton National Detective Agency Archive. Residing in leather jewelry-type case with interior green felt lining. 1) Port of San Francisco waterfron

Jeweler made, California Gold Rush period ingot. Obverse reads: XXII / DOLS / DWTS Reverse reads: CAL GOLD / XXI KT. Measures: 1 1/4" x 3/8&am...

Water is pumped from a salt lake (possibly the Salton Sea or Owens Lake) in Southern California until it reaches a foot in depth. Evaporation takes o

Measures 12 1/4 x 8 1/8". Incorporated on July 28, 1899. Entitles Paul R. Lewis to one share. Signed by M. J. Welch as secretary and (illegible)

This small, 3 toz., rectangular, classic presentation silver ingot is similar to many presentation ingots of the 1870’s. It measures 1.75 x 0.5 x 0.3”

The top portion of this document measures 14" x 9.5" and has black print on crème paper with orange under print of "1000" a...

Measures 7 5/8 x 4 1/2" mounted on a dark grey matte that measures 10 x 8". High contrast and focus. Wear on the corners of the matte, and s

A view of the Adams Springs Hotel, with a crowd of approximately 40 people posing on or around a wagon parked in front of the building. The cabinet ca

A loaded stage waits at Adams Springs Resort. Photograph measures 8 1/2”x6 1/2”, black single matte—stains on the upper left and minor wear on corner

This pristine 7" by 5" mounted photo of the horse drawn Palace Bakery delivery wagon and driver shows no wear or tear. The advertising on t

A view of 16 men, 3 women, and 3 children standing around the Farmer's Exchange building in Fruitvale, California. The photograph measures 9 1/2...

Ed R. Price was the proprietor. Altaville is now part of the town of Angels Camp, in the heart of the California gold mining district.

The E. Brunswick Billiard Table Company San Francisco is advertised on the reverse.

Jose Maria Amador, a wealthy rancher, prospected the area of Amador in 1849-1850 era. P.F. Was the proprietor of the Amador Saloon.

The Gallo Brothers dated this token 1910.

The Gallo Brothers ran the Cosmopolitan Saloon in Amador City in the early 20th century. A wealthy rancher, Jose Maria Amador, mined an unknown creek

Lot of twenty-five mining letterheads, two are from Sutter Creek and the remaining are from Amador California. At the top reads, "Amador City, Am

Miners dig into the “open cut.” Photograph measures 6 ½”x4 ½,” gray single matte 7 ¼”x 5 ¼,” low contrast—suffers from fading, ...

A view of a man overlooking the town of Amador City, California. The photograph measures 7 3/4 x 4 1/2", mounted on beige cardstock measuring 8 1

There are eleven different saloon tokens from Angels Camp. Louis Cecconello ran this one.

Lot of one large carton of correspondence (over 1000 pcs.) between the D.D. Demarest Co., Builders of Mining and Milling Machinery in San Francisco, a

Robert Lillie was proprietor of this Angels Camp saloon.

The Calaveras County town of Angels was named for trading post owner Henry Angel.

"The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," by Mark Twain was based on a story overheard at the Angel's Hotel in Angel's Ca...

Utica Mining Company. Dateline Angels Camp, July 3, 1899. A total of 3 bars listed: one from the the cyanide plant (57.5 oz. after melting, Net Value

Lot of 2 specimens. 1) Gold in quartz 4.18 toz and approximately 40% gold by weight. Measures: 2.75" x 2" x .75" One cut surface. 2

Measures 8”x5”, tan single matte 10”x8”, high to medium contrast—tends toward the grays, and the focus is sharp. Angel’s Camp is located 11 miles sou

Edward Angwin built a resort on Howell Mountain. Photograph measures 7”x5”, black single matte—minor wear on corners including a nick out of the uppe

One of four different saloon tokens known from the Humbolt County town of Arcata. Jacobson ran the Opera Saloon.

This 9 3/4" by 8" unmounted photo, by an unknown photographer, shows visitors arriving at the members only Arrowhead Valley Club in the rugg

The story goes that Charles Taylor and T. McCarthy were the first to discover tungsten deposits in this area about 1903. They actually shipped a carlo

This sharply focused mounted photo by an unknown photographer shows an arriving stage coach in Auburn CA. Measures 8" by 6 1/4." Mounting

Measures 8 1/2’’x 5 1/4’’, medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition, with very little wear. The photograph has a few light scratch marks

This Noren F. Swenson gray mounted photo measures 7 3/4" by 4 3/4." Mounting measures 9 3/4" by 6 3/4." The mounting has some fo

The Steamer Hermosa, owned by the Wilmington Transportation Company, built by William Miller and launched out of San Pedro CA in 1902, is docked at th