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Prospecting the West

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Welcome to our Prospecting the West Sale. This Two Day Sale is filled with over 2500 lots for you to choose from.

Day 1: The Allard Collection, and other Select Consignors and Estates
Jewelry (Gold, Navajo, Turquoise, Mexican)
Musical Instruments (Yamaha, Gibson, High Spirits)
Watches (Rolex, Cartier, Movado)
Bronzes and Paintings (Olaf Seltzer, Ace Powell, Gerard Curtis Delano, Josh Elliott, Cyrus Walker)
Indian Art (Artifacts, Beadwork, Baskets, Dolls, Rugs, Dresses, Pots, Trade Beads)
Eskimo Inuit Art (Baskets, Scrimshaw, Paintings and Drawings)

Day 2: The Paul Mogensen Collection
Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Mining Artifacts, Hand Colored Mining Maps, Leica and Hasselblad Cameras, Mormon History Books, Mining and Western History Books, and an Extensive Firearm Collection.

Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester. This collection is sold in its entirety with copyright privilege's going to the next owner.
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Asbestos South Africa651 - Asbestos South Africa
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Very nice mineral specimen. 24.36 grams, 2 1/8".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Quartz Crystal Iron Pyrite Pave City Utah652 - Quartz Crystal Iron Pyrite Pave City Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 124 grams, 4" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Quartz Crystals Trixie Mine Utah653 - Quartz Crystals Trixie Mine Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 44.3 Grams, 2 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Chrysocolla Paris Valley Utah654 - Chrysocolla Paris Valley Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 180 grams, 3" long.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Gold Quartz Galena New Idarado Mine Colorado655 - Gold Quartz Galena New Idarado Mine Colorado
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Very nice mineral specimen. 10.1 grams, 1 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Jarosite Iron Blossom Mine Utah656 - Jarosite Iron Blossom Mine Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 152 grams, 3 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pyrite Mammoth Mine Utah657 - Pyrite Mammoth Mine Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 379 grams, 2 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Copper Ore Mammoth Mine Eureka Utah658 - Copper Ore Mammoth Mine Eureka Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 292 grams, 3" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Melanterite Bingham Utah659 - Melanterite Bingham Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 25.68 grams, 3" long.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Mottramite Fenite on Matrix Gila Arizona660 - Mottramite Fenite on Matrix Gila Arizona
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Very nice mineral specimen. 286 grams, 3 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native Copper Santa Rita New Mexico661 - Native Copper Santa Rita New Mexico
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Very nice mineral specimen. 60.81 grams, 3 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Quartz Crystal Iron Pyrite Park City Utah662 - Quartz Crystal Iron Pyrite Park City Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 34.5 grams
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Rhodochrosite galena Burgin Mine Utah663 - Rhodochrosite galena Burgin Mine Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 209 grams, 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Galena Sphalerite Consolidated Mine Eureka Utah664 - Galena Sphalerite Consolidated Mine Eureka Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 28lbs 15 1/2 ounces. 11 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Calcite Butterfield Tunnel Bingham Utah665 - Calcite Butterfield Tunnel Bingham Utah
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Very nice mineral specimen. 52 pounds, 4 ounces. 19" long, 12 1/2" wide,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Slice of Fossil Dinosaur Bone665a - Slice of Fossil Dinosaur Bone
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3 3/4" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Paul Mogensen Personal Mineral Collection Manifest665b - Paul Mogensen Personal Mineral Collection Manifest
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Identifies all of his mineral specimens, also comes with a large group of original id tags.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Paul Mogensen Personal Geologist Gold Mining Notes665c - Paul Mogensen Personal Geologist Gold Mining Notes
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Very nice group of his personal field notebooks and research notes on Gold Mining and Geology.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Wilhelm Hester Klondike Gold Rush Photo Negatives666 - Wilhelm Hester Klondike Gold Rush Photo Negatives
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Truly phenomenal grouping of original photo negative plates. This collection documents the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush beginning in Seattle and ending in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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22k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain667 - 22k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch Fob Chain
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Very nice jewelers made 22k Gold custom pocket watch chain. I have tested it electronically, with acid, and a touch stone, it is 22k Gold. 59 Grams to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Welti Welta Zeiss Compur Rapid 24mm 36mm Camera668 - Welti Welta Zeiss Compur Rapid 24mm 36mm Camera
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Very nice camera in case with manual.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Leitz Leica Boowu Copy Stand Attachment669 - Leitz Leica Boowu Copy Stand Attachment
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Nice set in box.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Graflex 2 Cell Lightsaber Camera Handle Star Wars670 - Graflex 2 Cell Lightsaber Camera Handle Star Wars
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Very nice handle, as used in Star Wars.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Kodak Jr 2c Autographic Film Camera671 - Kodak Jr 2c Autographic Film Camera
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Nice old camera.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Nikon Nikkor F FM2 Film Camera Lot672 - Nikon Nikkor F FM2 Film Camera Lot
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Very fine condition with box as shown. Lenses are Nikkor 135mm 2.8 and Nikkor 50mm 1.8. Camera shows very little use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Nikon D3100 Film Camera Lot673 - Nikon D3100 Film Camera Lot
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Very nice lot with Nikon Bag. D3100 body, Lenses are: AF-S DX Nikkor 18 55mm 3.5-5.6g vr and AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 4-5.6g ed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Petri Color 35 Film Camera674 - Petri Color 35 Film Camera
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Has a 2.8 40mm lens. Nice example in original case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Group of Leica Leitz Camera Parts675 - Group of Leica Leitz Camera Parts
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Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Minox B Spy Camera and Accessories676 - Minox B Spy Camera and Accessories
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Very nice set with original boxes and paperwork.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Huge Lot of Film Camera Accessories677 - Huge Lot of Film Camera Accessories
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Very nice grouping, including lenses, cameras, flash meters, and more.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Graphex Speed Graphic Graflex Camera678 - Graphex Speed Graphic Graflex Camera
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2 1/4" by 3 1/4" size. Nice setup with case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Leica DBP M3 Camera Summaron 2.8 35mm Lens679 - Leica DBP M3 Camera Summaron 2.8 35mm Lens
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Very nice camera. Complete with all factory paperwork and registration information as shown. Hang Tags, Case, and Lens box. Made in 1963.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Hasselblad 500 CM Camera680 - Hasselblad 500 CM Camera
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Lenses are Zeiss Planar 2.8 80mm T*, and Zeiss S Planar 5.6 135mm T*. Very nice set in factory case with attachments.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Leica Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Heklor 13.5cm 4.5 Lens681 - Leica Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Heklor 13.5cm 4.5 Lens
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Nice old lens in case. Case has damage as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Leica IIIa DRP Camera Made in 1936682 - Leica IIIa DRP Camera Made in 1936
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Very nice camera. Comes with case and rangefinder. Made in 1936. Summar 5cm 1:2 lens.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Calumet Wood Field XM 4x5 Camera683 - Calumet Wood Field XM 4x5 Camera
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Very nice camera with accessories.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Lifa Colored Camera Filter Set684 - Lifa Colored Camera Filter Set
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Nice grouping in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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95 Reprinted Mining and Western Photos685 - 95 Reprinted Mining and Western Photos
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Very nice group. Some are reprints, some are aerial geology snapshots.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Indian Gambling Game Ely Nevada RPPC Postcard686 - Indian Gambling Game Ely Nevada RPPC Postcard
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Very nice old postcard. By Gallagher 1908 Ely Nevada.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Silver City New Mexico RPPC Postcards687 - Silver City New Mexico RPPC Postcards
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Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Arco American Falls Idaho RPPC Postcards688 - Arco American Falls Idaho RPPC Postcards
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Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Large Group of Risque Whore House Postcards689 - Large Group of Risque Whore House Postcards
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Very nice grouping. Depicting Soiled Doves.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Robinson Eureka Utah Mining RPPC Postcards691 - Robinson Eureka Utah Mining RPPC Postcards
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Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Hug Collection of Ancient Indian Artifacts692 - Hug Collection of Ancient Indian Artifacts
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Very nice grouping. Many are identified. Points and Tools. Most are from Utah.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Dewar Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern693 - Dewar Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern
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Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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19th Century Hanging Mining Oil Lamp694 - 19th Century Hanging Mining Oil Lamp
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Very nice old betty lamp. Most likely French. 19th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Hanging Mining Oil Lamp695 - Antique Hanging Mining Oil Lamp
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Very nice old betty lamp. 19th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Vintage Mining Respirator Belt696 - Vintage Mining Respirator Belt
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Used to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mount Sopris Mining Geiger Counter SC-132697 - Mount Sopris Mining Geiger Counter SC-132
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Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Autolite Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern698 - Antique Autolite Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern
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Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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