Mueller ~ Schmidtmann Western Americana BONANZA

Measures 8 1/2’’x 5 1/4’’on white matte. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition, with little wear. Top left edge of matte is worn sl

M. Le Brun and Company took this photo of a San Francisco butcher shop in 1891. This photo measures 9 1/2" by 7 3/4." With the mounting it

Measures 10’’x 7’’ on brown matte, medium contrast, focus is sharp. In fine condition with wear. Matte edges and sides are worn from use, and the ph

Measures 10’’x7’’ on grey matte, contrast is medium and focus is sharp. In good condition with a little wear on the grey matte. Some small yellow ma

This small, approximate one ounce (1.075oz) ingot was made as a souvenir for the Pan-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE). It commemorates the &#...

This large mounted I. W. Tabor cabinet card measures 9 1/2" by 7 1/2." Mounted 9 3/4" by 7 3/4." The matting is worn and the upp

Measures 5 1/4’’x 8 1/2’’, medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition, with some wear. Has freckle spots on the left side, sides are worn

Unissued, possibly Unique, fifty dollar scrip payable in fare, freight or gold. Printed on bond paper with repeated security feature of red “50” in sm

San Francisco “Chinatown” photograph. Measures 12’’x10’’ on large white matte. Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Photograph is in good cond

This is a snapshot of a deserted alley in Chinatown California. The cabinet card measures 4 7/8 x 8” mounted on a black matte that measures 5 1/8 x 8

Choice silver ingot, 2.12 troy ounces. The ingot is marked in all the classic fashion, inclusive of an assayer's chip. It bears the initials &qu...

This photo by an unknown photographer is not mounted. Measures 9 1/2" by 7 1/2." It is starting to blacken on the corners. The upper left

Taken from the Chronicle Building facing north. Measures 10’’x 8’’, low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Photograph is in fine condition, with

A. J. Mac Donald, who photographed San Francisco scenes from 1881 - 1892, captured this view of Cliff House and Seal Rock before its 1887 damage. The

Measures 8 1/2" x 5 1/4"on white matte. Medium contrast and focus is sharp. In good condition, with little wear. The matte has a small te

Man poses on an idle dairy wagon. Measures 12’’x10’’ on black matte, contrast is medium and focus is sharp. In good condition, with very little wear

"An Alphabetical List of Business Firms and Private Citizens; a Directory of the City and County Officers, Churches, Public and Private Schools,

1906 San Francisco Earthquake photograph. Measures 12.5" x 10.5" on grey matte. Medium contrast, focus is sharp. In very good condition,

Three photographs document the San Francisco fire. Photograph one measures 8 ½”x7”, gray single matte 13 ¾”x10 ¾”, high contrast—min...

"John Jenkins, a Sidney man, entered the store of McVonlong Wharf in the evening of 10th of June and carried off a sale after he was captured he

Fort Point was known as the "Gibraltar of the West Coast" according to the Fort Point National History website. It sits at the narrows of t

Freeman & Co. Express, Marysville, October 13. From important gold rush coiners S. Molitor & Co. Assayers 110 Montgomery St., San Francisco. P

From Freeman & Co.'s addressed to Teller, Front St. San Francisco.

Measures 14 ½’’ and 8 ¼’’, in good condition, very little wear. Produced by the Dolman Company of San Francisco, California for the W.M. ...

This J. H. Dall 4 1/2" by 7 1/8" mounted cabinet card commemorates the August 1886 20th GAR Annual National Convention held in San Francisco

A beautiful panoramic view of San Francisco from the top of Telegraph Hill. This cabinet card measures about 8 x 4 ¾” mounted off center onto a...

The Grand Plaza, published by Atwill & Co., San Francisco. Lettersheet entered according to Act of Congres in the year 1850 by Joseph F. Atwill an

This 9 3/4" by 7 1/2' black mounted photo by an unknown photographer shows the devastation the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 ha...

Grocery store photograph measures 11’’x 9 1/4’’ on black matte, contrast is medium and focus is sharp. In fine condition, with wear. The matte has w

Cert # 103. Issued to Moss Abbie A. Churchill. Signed by Thomas B. Lewis as secretary and E. Thomas as president. Incorporated Jan 23, 1867. Vignette

Workers pose on a dredger. Photograph measures 9 1/2”x7 1/2”, gray single matte, high contrast, and the focus is sharp. The Jupiter Dredging Company

Lot of nineteen. Variety of eight envelope covers that go along with eight pictorial billheads or receipts. Two other additional reciepts. And one unu

Lot of six. Two of which are billheads, three different envelope covers and one is a shipping receipt. Five are pictorials and made out to Mr. C. Augo

Lot of two rare Carte De Viste Photographs: 1) Photo of Charles Lux measures 2 1/8" x 3 1/2" mounted on a tan colored matte that measures 2

The M & M was located at 231 Kearney Street.

A late nineteenth century photograph by I. W. Tabor on card stock. The photo measures 5" by 8 1/4." Contrast and focus are good. The bott

The Native Sons of the Golden West was formed in 1875 by Albert Maver Winn. He was a member of the Fourth of July Celebration Committee in San Francis

This photo measures 7 3/4" by 4 1/2." It is matted on gold. With the matting the photo measures 8 1/4" by 5 1/4." The matting has

Lot of 56 Items dating from 1864 until 1993 coming from the Northern California region, the majority of which dates before 1930. Included are several

Lot of 95 pieces including all varieties, some real photo, some chromo litho, color repros, etc. Most cards picture scenes of and around San Francisco

Series A PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated. Northern Electric Company This scrip for the Northern Electric Company was unknown until recently when a small gr

Bird trainer displaying his birds’ talents to onlookers on the promenade. Image w/large white border measures 10" x 8". Bend/crimp at upper

This is a great exterior photograph of the San Francisco Palace Hotel. The cabinet card measures 8 x 4 7/8” mounted on a white matte. Medium contrast

Maverick token. The Palm Saloon was at 154 4th Street in San Francisco.

A night-time view of the Pan Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. Photograph measures 12 x 5", with no matte or backing. The contrast is high, wh

This 7 1/4" by 4 1/4" mounted photo by an unknown photographer gives a sweeping view of the devastation the 1906 earthquake caused. Viewers

A view of the 1906 earthquake’s destruction of Telegraph Hill and the Latin Quarter. People can be seen in the distance amongst the rubble, looking fo

Framed proclamation under the banner of "Warren G. Harding, President of the United States of America," announcing the appointment of John M

Extremely rare lithograph proof printed on heavy proofing paper, Imprint of “T.Wood. N.Y.” Proof is in Very Fine condition with marks on the back wher

A single-page handwritten note by the famous pioneer banker/financier of the Comstock, written on Bank of California letterhead (actually a half-sheet

This 8" by 5 1/4" unmounted photo shows a parking garage where parking is advertised at 25 cents. The garage also advertises Firestone Tire

By Crocker-Langley. This 2011 page directory covers all businesses, person names, banks, and major roadways for the city of San Francisco, California.

this issue was "Forwarded by Wm. T. Coleman & Co." Red oval handstamp struck twice on Friday, October 19, 1855 edition of Prices Current

Trapezoidal ingot stamped SELBY No on top with no other writing. Measures: 5.25" long and 2.5" wide on bottom side and 1.5" thick.

Obverse reads: San Francisco / 1887; Reverse is monogrammed with the initials "H. R. " 1.25 Toz. Measures: 5/8" x 1 1/8" x .25&...

Quarterly licensed #1123 for April, May, and June 1897 slot machine tag. During 1894-1909 slots, which theoretically paid out in cigars or liquor, we

Marshall Fey is the grandson of Charles Fey of San Francisco who invented the three reel Liberty Bell "slot machine" in 1897. Marshall and

White metal, Good for 2 bits in trade. Obverse bear, reverse 2 horse bits. This token was probably used in the Mills 2-bits Dewey slot machines, cir

Two tokens, one white metal, a horseshoe on the obverse, a shamrock on reverse. The other bronzed, holed.

William A. Bradford was a slot machine dealer and manufacturer from 1901 to 1906. Tokens were used for Bradford Lark dice machine, Mills Dewey, Two Bi

The San Francisco office of the Caille-Schiemer Company of Detroit was at 12 Front St. 1899-1901 and 42 Second Street 1901-1905. Puck, Detroit and Bl

Two tokens: 1) obverse: Caille-Schiemer Co. Chicago, Jersey City, SF, Detroit; reverse: "The Lion" pictorial standup slot; 2) same obverse,

Four tokens: 1) obverse "The Puck," pictorial, reverse JBG 5c GIT; 2) "The Puck" pictorial standup slot, reverse good for 5c JDT i

Klumpke, Light and Wilson made slot machines in the late 1890s and was succeeded by CR Light and Co. in 1900. Three tokens: 1) obverse Klumpke Light...

J. H. McDerment was in business during 1901 only. Obverse: J.H. McDerment MFR of Slot Machines 67 & 69 S. Canal St. Chicago. Bronze, rare.

L. H. Moise, who had been employed as salesman and foreman by C.A. Klinkner, went into business for himself upon the latters death in 1893. In 1897 he

Obverse: Nome Novelty Co., Slot Machines Dempsey & Dickey Nome; reverse: good for 25c in cash Wirth & Jachens SF.

Benjamin H. and James M. Patrick founded Patrick & Co. in 1893 at 310 California St. Patrick & Co. bought the Moise-Klinkner Co. in 1930. This

The Royal Novelty Company, 411 Market Street, San Francisco was a slot machine operator and manufactured a few gambling machines such as "The Hyl

Seven tokens attributed by Kappen numbers: 1) K879 obverse: San Francisco Valencia (Saloon), reverse: horseshoe 5c trade; 2) K186 obverse: Barrel Ho

Tom and John Watling bought out D.N. Schall & Company in February 1902 to form the Watling Mfg. Co. of Chicago. Watling was one of the major slot

The Solano Ferry makes its way across the open strait. The photo measures 5 x 7" with a white border mounted on a gray matte that measures 7 x ...

Lot of three. All are different receipts and made out to Mr. C. Augostine. The yellow serrated receipt is stamped "African Bitters". One is

Bob Ewart, Cor. Geary & Grant Ave. counter stamped with an "L", good for a 5c drink

Thomas Price, Assayer, San Francisco, CA, 1862-1912 By Fred N. Holabird Introduction Thomas Price was one of the most educated assayers on

It was against the law in California for slot machine payouts to be made in cash to winners. The accepted way around the law was to make the payout

Coin operated gaming devices enjoyed immense popularity in San Francisco, especially in saloons and cigar stores. By 1890, the city had 3,117 license

A view of eight men and a horse-drawn carriage. Measures 9 3/4 x 7 1/2", mounted on light brown textured backing with a raised chocolate brown bo

Samuel Whittaker and Robert McKenzie rescued from the authorites, and hung by the Vigilance Committee on Sunday August 24th at 3 o'clock p.m. In...

Obverse reads: Mint of the United States / At San Francisco (in oval bullion punch) / 421 / 999.75 / Fine. Reverse reads: 5.64 OZS. Measures: 50mm x

Photograph of the North American Commercial Company’s Chartered Steamer. Measures 10 1/2" x 9" on black matte, contrast is medium and focus

One piece. Round, PONY EXPRESS RACE 1923 / Pic pony and rider / ST. JOSEPH, MO TO SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. / WELLS FARGO / NEVADA / NATIONAL BANK / OF / SA

One piece. Round, PONY EXPRESS RACE 1923 / Pic pony and rider / ST. JOSEPH, MO TO SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. / WELLS FARGO / NEVADA / NATIONAL BANK / OF / SA

By W. F. Rae. Published by D. Appleton & Company, 549 & 551 Broadway, New York, 1871. Softcover, 391 pages including map. Much of the cover of

From the Cinco Senores Gold and Silver Mining Co. Of Copala, Sinaloa, Mexico. The company was incorporated in 1863 in S.F. and as such was part of the

Cigar label measures 4 7/16" x 2 9/16" with a red border and "cropped" corners.

This mounted I.W. Tabor photo measures 7.75" by 4.75." Mounted 8.25" by 5.5." The matting shows foxing and slight corner wear.

The photographer is unknown. Written on the back "Saloon on Union Ave. - s.e. Corner Union and Fremont/ Grandpa Millier - circa 1908/ was cook -

Lot of 50 individual items related to banking in Santa Clara County, mostly from San Jose. Included are: Bank of Gilroy loan agreement, 1908; 2 Bank o

Several tokens are good for 1 drink, this one is 12 1/2 cents.

San Jose was the capitol of California before Sacramento.

The mission was opened in 1772, and the town added the word "Bautista" in 1905.

Frank Thomas was the proprietor of the Peerless saloon.

Taken by the Lorillard (Eva) and Bratt (James Henry) Portrait and View Studio (1898-1900) of the same city (Mautz), this 10" by 7.75" gray m

The photographer, N.H. Reed, was active in Santa Barbara between c1890 and 1900. Photograph measures 6 5/8"x4 1/2", white single matte 8 1/

A very plain certificate, No. 6299, issued to Louisa Maria Hay of Eldon Terrace, Leeds (England). No. of shares not noted. Signed by directors Chas. H

The photo shows a suburban area, full of houses as well as some farming areas on the edge of town in the foreground. The photographer seemed to be in

This mounted photo shows a military camp full of tents and camp buildings in midground. The baseball diamond is in the background. There are untethe

This cabinet card measures 7” X 4 7/16” mounted on a black matte that measures 7 ½” x 5 ¼”. Medium contrast due to yellowing and focus is ...

View of the wine country in its infancy. Cabinet card 7 3/4”x4 3/4”, beige single matte with wear on the upper left corner 9 3/4”x4 3/4”, high to med