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WA - Northport,Stevens County - 1901 - Pierre Lake Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate - Fenske Co

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:20.00 USD Estimated At:40.00 - 50.00 USD
WA - Northport,Stevens County - 1901 - Pierre Lake Gold Mining Company Stock Certificate - Fenske Co
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!!!
Incorporated in Washington. Cert. #453, issued in 1901 to Charles Forney. Signed by H.P.D. Miller as president and H.W. Working as secretary and Manager. Black on crème with gold seal. Three mining vignettes. 10 ¼” x 8 ¼”. Purple revenue stamp affixed at right border. U/C. The Pierre Lake or Orient district, was the largest gold producing district in Washington state, according to Koschmann and Bergendahl, U.S.G.S. 1968. The district was formed in 1902 after significant discoveries were made at the First Thought and Napoleon mines. Total production for the district through 1942 was 45,057 ounces [Ref: westernmininghistory.com]. We have no specific information about this company’s operations. No printer noted. EF