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NV - Virginia City,Storey County - Dec. 2, 1863 - Bald Eagle Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Cert

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,200.00 USD
NV - Virginia City,Storey County - Dec. 2, 1863 - Bald Eagle Gold & Silver Mining Company Stock Cert
Session D is a Mail-Bid Only Auction. Absentee bids will be accepted only. No live bidding will be allowed. All winners will be contacted after the auction. BIDDING ENDS MONDAY JUNE 27 AT 5PM PACIFIC TIME!!!
This company was located on the Ophir Hill on the Comstock Lode. Offices were located in Virginia City. The president, D. Lachman, seems to have been involved in many companies on the Lode including the Crown Point (Daily Alta California, Volume 15, Number 4920, 17 August 1863). Certificate No. 214 for 5 shares. Vignette of ore car on mountain side present on left and an eagle with shield and banner in center. The border is black and thin with some decoration. R48-R4 25c revenue stamp located on top of eagle vignette. Small ink bloch is present on bottom and there are creases from folds. An age spot is on the top edge.