June 2023 Catalog

["99 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Foreign \nLot# 2289 Old Coptic Bibles, 2 \n2 \nold Coptic bibles, likely written in \nEthiopic. Obtained from a family \nof British descent who were \nmissionaries in Ethiopia decades \nago. Hand stitched and stamped \nred leather cover on bible on heavy \npages, probably velum. Red and \nblack letters. Some pages have \nupper red stitch. No illustrations. \nHoused in a 2 compartment skin \ncase with straps. Not a lot of wear. \n7x5.25x2.5\u201d plus case. The other bible is likely much older. Dark \nbrown covers with stamping over brown wood-1 holding by 2 threads, \nno spine, shows hand stitches where spine would be. Probably velum \npages. Red and black letters. Pages have chocolate brown patina \non edges. Light liquid stain on a few back pages. No illustrations. \n7x6x3.25\u201d. Could be c. 1400\u2019s, we are unsure of the age of both bibles, \nboth appear to be hand written. \nEst. $2000-5000 \nHWAC# 167544 \nLot# 2290 Fancy Old Bibles, c. \n1870\u2019s, 2 \n2 fancy New Testament \nbibles, c. 1870\u2019s. One with a color \nlitho, the other a steel engraving. \n11x10\u201d. \nEst. $200-500 \nHWAC# \n167337 \nLot# 2291 Highlands of Ethiopia, Vols. 1-3 \nby Harris and More \nFrom a family whose \ndescendants were from England and serving \nas missionaries in Ethiopia. Highlands of Ethiopia Described, During \nEighteen Months\u2019 Residence of a British Embassy at the Christian Court \nof Shoa. 1844 printing, volumes 1-3 with pullout map of Abyssinia. The \nMission to Menenlik by Count Gleichen, 1898 printing, 363pp with \nfoldout map of Abyssinia-broken spine and both boards detached. \nLight foxing on all volumes. Also 2 commemorative ashtrays from \nCoronation of H M King Edward VIII 1937, by J &G Meakin, England, \nabout 4.5x4.5\u201d. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 167538 \nLot# 2292 \n Paris, \nParis and It\u2019s Environs by \nPugin Vol. 1 \n1831 Paris and It\u2019s Environs in \n200 picturesque views from original drawings. \nTissue paper over steel engraved plates. 198+ \npp. Both covers present but detached. \nEst. \n$150-300 \nHWAC# 167349 \nLot# 2293 World of Courier and Ives, King & \nDavis, 1968 \nLarge format treatise on courier \nand Ives prints \u201cThe World of Courier and Ives\u201d \n140 pages. 19 x 14.5\u201d hardbound with full color \nreproductions of an excellent cross section of \nCourier and Ives prints in their large format. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# \n168011 \nLot# 2294 Western Photo Books, 3 \n3 Western \nphoto books. Lawrence & Houseworth\/Thomas \nHouseworth & Co. by Palmquist with a rare \npublished list of Lawrence and Houseworth \netc. on pp 59-80+. Carelton E Watkins, \nPhotographer of the West by Palmquist. The World of Steerographs by \nWililam C Darrah. \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 166801 \nLot# 2295 Photographers of the West \nReference Books, 2 \nPioneer Photographers \nof the West by Palmquist and Kailbourn and \nBiographies of Western Photographers. 2 \ngreat Western photo references in excellent \ncondition. \nEst. $120-180 \nHWAC# 166802 \nLot# 2296 Wells Fargo Library \nTen volumes. \nTwo Turrentine Jackson articles printed in \n1972 in Journal of the West. Books include \nWells Fargo by Hungerford 1949. Stagecoach, \nBook 1, Wells Fargo by Fradkin 1959. US West \nthe Saga of Wells Fargo by Beebe & Clegg first \nedition. Wells Fargo Book of the Gold Rush \nby Rau, 2001. Wells Fargo by Loomis 1963. Three other booklets: \nincluding Sacramento agents. \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 157125 \nLot# 2297 Big Little Books, 41 \n41 Big Little \nBooks in assorted condition. Many with comic \nstrip themes. Popeye, Moon Mullins, Mutt & Jeff, \nKatzenhammer Kids and more. See photo. \nEst. \n$300-1000 \nHWAC# 162549 \nLot# 2298 Big Little Books, featuring \nTarzan (5) \nFive Little Big Books featuring \nTarzan. 2x The Tarzan Twins, The Return of \nTarzan, Tarzan the Journey of Terror, The Beasts of Tarzan. Fair to \ngood condition. \nEst. $100-150 \nHWAC# 161329 \nLot# 2299 Little Big Books, Pirate Themed \n(6) \nSix Little Big Books on the Pirate theme. \nBlack Pirate and the Pirate Crew, Brick Bradford \nwith Brocco, Captain Easy Soldier of Fortune, Terry and the Pirates in \nthe Mountain Stronghold, The Buccaneer, Terry and the Pirates. Fair to \ngood condition. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 161333 \nLot# 2300 Western Big Little Books, 30 \n30 \nWestern Big Little Books. Zane Grey, Buffalo \nBill, Arizona Kid, Wells Fargo, Plainsman, \nBorder Eagle, Bobby Benson, Boss of the \nChisholm Trail etc. Poor to good condition. See \nphoto. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 162561 \nLot# 2301 Western Stars Big Little Books, \n26 \n26 Western stars Big Little Books. Lone \nRanger, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Buck Jones, \nTom Mix, Red Ryder etc. Poor to good condition. \nSee photo. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 162562 \nLot# 2302 \n 1905-1908 \n Wide Awake Weekly \nMagazines - 10 \n\u201dWide Awake Weekly\u201d, a \nweekly pulp style magazine by Robert Lennix, \nabout the adventures of a boy fireman. \nFascinating stories with colorful covers. 10 \nnumbered issues in very nice condition, 1905- \n1908 (RARE). \nEst. $100-300 \nHWAC# 163511 \nLot# 2303 Fish and Fishing by Frank \nForesters \nRare 1859 Fish and Fishing by Frank \nForesters, related to United States and British \nprovinces of North America fish and of course \nfishing. 512pp with index and fish and gear \nplates. Light staining, some board wear, please \ninspect. \nEst. $500-800 \nHWAC# 167327 \nLot# 2304 Hill\u2019s Manual of Social and Business \nForms \nHardcover 1884 guide to teach how to \nwrite the document correctly. 581 pages, first few \npages detached, but otherwise nice condition. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $130-250 \nHWAC# \n138389","100 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \n General Americana \/ Books-Antiquarian \nLot# 2305 The Manufacture of Pianoforte Action \nby Strauch Bros. 1891 a Book \nThis little book \n\u201cThe Manufacture of Pianoforte Action its Rise \nand Development\u201d defines the \u201cpiano forte\u201d action \nthat we know today as the piano where the action \nwas invented by the Strauch Brothers. The book is \nhardcover, copyrighted in 1891 with illustrations \nby \u201cThe Giles Company Lithographs, Engravers, and \nPrinters\/ 30 and 32 West 13th St. New York\u201d. Red \nleather with Gold gilding 5.75 in. X 8.5 in. Pages with \ngold edging. First edition, not a reprint in good condition with foxing at \nthe round corners, tear at lower binding, and a delicate binding. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 162523 \nLot# 2306 Personal Hand-Written Letter \nby Edwin Markham Poet \nThis is a personal \nletter written on May 31, 1931 by poet Edwin \nMarkham about the authors Demming on their \nbook \u201cIndian Life Series\u201d. Markham is noted for \nhis poem \u201cThe Man With The Hoe\u201d written in \n1898 symbolizing man\u2019s labor but receiving \nlittle reward or rest. Original copy; light foxing, \ntears in folds, and spotting. The lot includes an RPC of the Markham \npersonal library or office. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $300-600 \nHWAC# 132848 \nLot# 2307 American Map, 1821 \nCarte De \nL\u2019Amerique Septentrional. Written in French \nby Ambriose Tardieu. Based on the voyages \nof labargee. It has the California missions, the \ngreat salt lake, it does not have Tahoe, has \nthe Spanish missions. Shows Santa Fe and \nTaos. Does not show Cibola or quevera the \nmystical cities of gold. 23\u201d x 18\u201d Plate 18 from \na publication probably from Labargee folded at center, hand colored \npolitical geographic boundaries. \nEst. $300-600 \nHWAC# 167436 \nLot# 2308 Johnson\u2019s US Map, 1864 \nJohnson\u2019s \nUS map by A J Johnson, New York c. 1864. \nAppears to be hand colored with good color \nborders. Oklahoma shown as Indian Territory. \nNice condition for age. 18x27\u201d. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167744 \nLot# 2309 United States and Territories \nMap, 1866 \n1866 map of United States by Dept. \nof Interior on linen backing. 29x55\u201d, multiple \ntear and tape repairs. Please inspect. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 166823 \nLot# 2310 Fur Country of the Far West Map \nby Hafen \nRed and black Fur Country of the \nFar West map by Leroy Hafen. A great map \nof the early West with historical detail. Hafen \nwas born in Nevada in 1893 and died in 1985 \nin Palm Desert. He was a historian and LDS \nProfessor of History at BYU. 12x22\u201d. Lower right corner crease, some \ntoning. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $120-150 \nHWAC# 161295 \nLot# 2311 Buffalo Bill Original \nBlack and White Photograph \nby JH Taylor \nOriginal Black and \nWhite Photograph by JH Taylor Staff \nPhotographer, Milwaukee . Buffalo \nBill on his White Horse during his \nwild west show. 8 x 10\u201d and original \nprint not a repro. With wear along \nedges. \nEst. $800-2000 \nHWAC# 167502 \nLot# 2312 Cowboy Framed Photograph Lot \nLot of 8 crudely framed cowboy photos mostly \nreproductions. varying size from 9 x 12 to 15 \nx 20. Varying conditions. Please see photo. \nNice lot for restaurant d\u00e9cor. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 167364 \nLot# 2313 Saddlery Ephemera Collection \nLarge lot of c. 1882-1929 billheads, \nstatements, advertisements from saddlery, \nleather tanneries, horse related businesses. \nCompanies from Portland, Oregon; San \nFrancisco, California; Chicago; St. Louis; \nHelena, Cleveland etc. Over 50 pieces including \nnice pictorial billheads. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# \n167548 \nLot# 2314 Schulze Bros. Saddlery Catalog \n1914 Schulze Bros. illustrated saddlery, horse \ntack, chaps etc. catalog. 479pp with index. \n12x9\u201d. Spine detaching, cover stains, first pages \nlower stains. Please inspect. \nEst. $200-500 \nHWAC# 167802 \nLot# 2315 Old West Magazines, 11 \n11 mostly \nolder Old West magazines, c. 1966-91. \nEst. \n$100-200 \nHWAC# 163837 \nLot# 2316 \nWANTED Posters all are \nESCAPEES \nThis collection of escapee wanted \nposters are from the 19-teens; four bad-guys \nin all. It appears that finger-printing became \nstandard operation by 1918. The Bertillon \nmeasurements were used earlier and the \nmost informative would be the tattoo and scar \nidentifications. Find out which relative was \nthe barroom scrapper. Names are: Fay, Carr, \nCairl, and Parker. All are original prints from around the country. \nApparently, \u201cMost Wanted\u201d was hard work. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 162524 \nLot# 2317 Wells Fargo & Co Express Reverse \nGlass Framed Commemorative Mirror \nA \ncommemorative mirror probably made for \ncollectors, possibly in the 1960s. Serial L3310 \non the lower right. U.S. Mail Carriers Overland \nStage Wells Fargo & Co Express since 1852. \nReverse glass. Overall frame measures 18 x 24 \n3\/4\u201d a little bit of damage along the left 2 or \n3\u201d and some spotting here and there but still a really nice piece! \nEst. \n$500-1000 \nHWAC# 167433 \nLot# 2318 Vintage American Express \nMetal Money Order Sign \nNice original \nembossed American Express Money \nOrder\/Foreign \nDrafts\/Travelers \nCheques etc. red metal sign in wood \nframe. Sign 27.25x19\u201d, frame 31.25x23\u201d. \nSome surface rust and a little on \nedges, a good looking sign for display. \nEst. $1000-2000 \nHWAC# 168131","101 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Americana \/ Firefighting Memorabilia \nLot# 2319 \n Glendale, California \nFire Alarm \nStreet Call Box, Gamewell Co. \nVintage Fire \nAlarm Street Box, made by the Gamewell Co., \nNewton, Mass., and is reportedly from the City \nof Glendale, in the Los Angeles area of Calif. It \nis numbered box 855 and retains all of its inner \nworkings, which is rarely the case with retired \nequipment. Measurements are 12-1\/2\u201dw x \n17\u201dh x 7\u201dd. \nEst. $400-600 \nHWAC# 163542 \nLot# 2320 \n Walnut Creek, California \nGold California Fire Department \nBadges, and Firemen\u2019s Archive \nArchive of Walnut Creek firemen guy \nFremont Spencer, circa 1918 to 1950. Fremont graduated from Mount \nDiablo high school in 1915 (diploma present). He participated in \nWorld War I with the aviation section of the signal Corps. In about July \n1918 Spencer put out his first fire using an old Ford truck. Within a \ncouple of years Raymond Spencer was appointed Fire Chief who made \nGuy Spencer and 30 others members of the Walnut Creek volunteer \nfire department. Guy Spencer was elected chief in 1921 and served in \nthat capacity until 1924. That year the central fire protection District \nwas formed, and Spencer was named chief of that district, where he \nremained until his retirement in 1954. This archive includes many \nphotographs of Spencer from a young lad up through his senior \nretirement. There are several photos of Spencer wearing several of \nthese badges if not all of the different badges. Also present are photos \nof Spencer\u2019s wife. Interesting contents include newspaper articles \nwhere Spencer was involved with fires and subsequent investigations \nof murders related to these fires particularly in 1925. The lot also \nincludes his original Social Security card. There are three badges in \nthis collection, all significant and important the first is a 14 karat gold \nengraved Deputy State fire Marshal walnut creek engraved on the back \npresented to Guy F Spencer by his friends 1924 his badge of course \nwould represent his first. As chief from 1921 to 24. This badge is 28.3 \ng of 14 karat gold measuring 2.5\u201d x 1.75\u201d. The second badge is Walnut \nCreek Central fire department, engraved 1921 to 1954 this badge\u2019s \ngold plate, measures 2.5\u201d x 2\u201d. The third badge, the badge worn by \nSpencer in his latest photographs is a gold color badge which appears \nto be gold plate measuring 1.375\u201d x 2\u201d. The group also contains a gold \nMasonic card. This important California fire badge and collectible \narchive is a wonderful addition to any major badge collection. \nSalvatore \nFalcone Collection \nEst. $6000-10000 \nHWAC# 132778 \nLot# 2321 \n New York, New York 1890, 1955 \nNew York Fire Department Photos - 8 \nVintage New York Fire Dept. Major Fire Photo\u2019s \n(8). Includes Boro Calls for Brooklyn 12 \nalarmer on 5\/12\/55, (3 prints), & 9 alarmer \nin Queens on 5\/12\/55, as well as 7 additional \nunidentified multiple alarm fires. Also includes \na rare group photograph of the Chief Officers of \nthe FDNY, dated 1890. All 15 Chief personnel shown are identified by \nname & rank at the bottom of the photo. All photographs in this-are \n14\u201d x 11\u201d. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 163514 \nLot# 2322 \n 1874-1910 \n Early Fire Dept. \nEphemera - 5 \nEarly Fire Department Related \nEphemera (5). 1) Boston Fire Dept. retirement \ncertificate for Wm. Conrick, assigned to Hook & \nLadder Co. No. 10, and discharged November \n20th, 1874. (8-1\/2\u201d x 10-1\/2\u201d in glass frame). \n2) Cabinet card for three posing Philadelphia \nFiremen, one seated and two standing. (Overall \nsize 4\u201d x 6\u201d). 3) Worcester, Mass. Fire Dept. photograph showing \nmembers posing with their famous hand pumper \u201cGeneral Putnam\u201d \nin front of their fire station (10\u201d x 6-1\/2\u201d), good image but damaged \nedges 4) Holstein, Iowa Fire Dept. group photo, Circa 1905. (14\u201d x 12\u201d \noverall with matte). 5) San Jose, Calif. Fire Department photograph \nshowing nine (9) pieces of apparatus staged in front of 3 bay firehouse, \ncirca 1910 (11\u201d h x 14\u201dw glossy) \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 163510 \nLot# 2323 Fire Badges - 3 \nFire Badges (3). \n1) Tonopah F.D., Volunteer. 2) Wythe District, \nNo.1, Virginia City, Nev. 3) Worcester, Mass. \nVeteran Fireman. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 163528 \nLot# 2324 Fire Department Event Programs \n- 5 \nMisc. Fire Department Activity Programs \n(5). 1) Cranston, R.I., Regular Firemen\u2019s Relief \nAssn. 1st Annual Concert & Ball, at Rhodes, \nOctober 15, 1925 (6\u201d x 9\u201d brochure, 12 pages). \n2) White Plains Firemen\u2019s Parade, Official \nSouvenir Program, White Plains, N.Y., September \n12, 1906. (5-1\/2\u201d x 8-1\/2\u201d brochure, 10 pages \n3) Boston Fire & Protective Departments 48th \nAnnual Ball, Mechanics Bldg., Feb. 16, 1927. (4\u201d \nx 6\u201d, 9 pages). 4) Testimonial Dinner Program for Fire Chief Louis C. \nBrookins, Norwich, N.Y. Fire Dept., (40 Yrs. of Service) January 27, \n1938. (5\u201d x 8\u201d brochure, 5 pages). 5) Millers Falls Fire Dept., Mass., \n3rd Annual Concert & Ball, at Amidon Hall, January 19, 1906. (6\u201d x 11\u201d \nflyer). \nEst. $70-140 \nHWAC# 163517 \nLot# 2325 \n 1987-1908 \n Fire Department Medals \n& Ribbons - 14 \nMisc. Fire Department Medals and \nRibbons (14). 1) Exempt Fire Co., San Francisco \nVolunteer Fire Dept., Santa Rosa, Sept. 9, 1897. 2) \nNewburyport Fire Dept. Fair, Dec. 23-26, 1902. 3) \n\u201cUncle Sam\u201d, Manchester, N.H., Nashua & Laconia, \nSept. 5-6, 1901. 4) Canandaigua, N.Y., Fire Dept. Fair, \nOct. 2, 1890. 5) Hudson Valley Vol. Fireman Assn. \nConvention, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. June 20, (year?). 6) \nNY State Firemen\u2019s Assn. 37th Annual Convention, \nPoughkeepsie, N.Y., 1909. 7) Souvenir, Johnstown Fire Dept. Fair, Nov. \n4, 1905. 8) N. F. D. S. B. A. Annual Fair (2), Nov, 26-29 1907 and Nov. \n24-27, 1908. 9) Massachusetts State Firemen\u2019s Assn. 20th Annual \nConvention, Newburyport, Sept. 6-7,1899. 10) Mass. State Fireman\u2019s \nAssn. Convention, 1909 guest ribbon. 11) Celluloid \u201cReception\u201d badge \nwith fire art on chain. 12) Firemen\u2019s Celebration Souvenir Medal on \nchain (2). Note: This is all one lot, but in two display cases. \nEst. $300- \n400 \nHWAC# 163531 \nLot# 2326 \n c1887 \n Fire Extinguisher \nManufacturing Co. Ephemera - 11 \nFire Extinguisher Manufacturing Co., \nChicago (11). Promotional & demonstrational photographs of the use \nof their fire apparatus. Ladder Trucks (6), Water Towers (4), plus a \nlook at a fire drill in Brooklyn on 10\/28\/1951. All prints are 14\u201d x 11\u201d \nglossies on linen, in excellent condition, Circa 1887 (with exception of \nBrooklyn). \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 163513","102 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \n General Americana \/ Firefighting Memorabilia \nLot# \n2327 \nFire \nFighting \nApparatus Books, Old & New - 7 \nBooks on Fire Fighting Apparatus, \nOld & New (7). 1) \u201cThe Fire \nEngine\u201d, An Illustrated History, \nby Simon Goodenough, Cartwell \nBooks, 1987. (Color and B&W, 9\u201d \nx 11-1\/2\u201d HB, 160 pages). 2)\u201dFire \nEngines in North America\u201d, by the \nWellfleet Press, Secaucus, N.J., \n1991. 450 illustrations. (10\u201d x \n13\u201d HB., 256 pages). 3) \u201cFire\u201d, the \nStory of the Fire Engine, by Simon \nGood enough, Cartwell Books, 1978. (9\u201d x 11-1\/2\u201d HB, 160 pgs.). 4) \n\u201cAn Illustrated Handbook of Fire Apparatus\u201d, with emphasis on 19th \nCentury American Pieces, by Daly and Robrecht, publ. by INA Corp., \n1972. (11\u201d x 8-1\/2\u201d oblong HB, 127 pages). 5) \u201cFighting Fire with Fire\u201d, \nby John M. Peckham, 1972. 240 pages of the world\u2019s finest & most \nunusual steam fire-fighting apparatus (8\u201d x 11-1\/2\u201d oblong HB, 231 \npgs.). 6) \u201cAmerican Fire Engine Manufacturers\u201d, Illus. Encyclopedia, by \nWalter M. P. McCall, publ. by Iconografix, Hudson, Wis., 2009. (8-1\/2\u201d \nx 11\u201d SC, 304 pages). 7) \u201cFire Rigs Fighting Fires\u201d, by John F. Sytsma, \n1982. (11\u201d X 9\u201d oblong, HB, 160 pages). \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 163515 \nLot# 2328 \n 1885-1922 \n Fire \nInsurance Policies & Story \nBook - 8 \nVintage Fire Insurance \nPolicies & Story Book (8). 1) \n\u201cOf Men and Fire\u201d, a story of \nFire Insurance in the West, \nby Archibald MacPhail, Fire \nUnderwriters Assn. of the \nPacific, 1948. Rear of book has \nphotos & nice illustrations of \nthe Insurance District and the \nstreets & buildings involved. (5- \n1\/2\u201d x 8-1\/2\u201d HB, 164 pages). \n2) \u201cPhenix Insurance Co.\u201d of \nBrooklyn, N.Y. Sold to Peter Mente, Tuolumne County, Calif., September \n10, 1885. (20\u201dw x 16\u201d h, in poster style frame). 3) \u201cFire Association \nof Philadelphia \u201c, John F. and Amelia Makowski, San Francisco, Ca - \nFebruary 8, 1910 4) \u201cFireman\u2019s Insurance of Newark, N.J., John F. & \nAmelia Makowski, San Francisco, Ca - February 8, 1910 5) \u201cConnecticut \nFire Insurance Co. of Hartford\u201d, Frank P. Hissock, Livermore, Maine \n- February 10, 1891 6) \u201cFireman\u2019s Fund Insurance of San Francisco, \nNora\u2019s Farmer Elevator Co., Wheat Basin, Montana, September \n20,1922. 7) \u201cBadger Mutual Fire Insurance Cop. of Milwaukee\u201d \nHerman Gaulke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - October 30, 1920 8) \u201cSt. Paul \nFire & Marine Insurance Co. of St. Paul J. Cronin, Jr., Marshall, Michigan \n- December 18, 1872. \nEst. $120-250 \nHWAC# 163536 \nLot# 2329 Fire-Related Pinbacks \n& Ribbons - 9 \nFire Related Celluloid \nPins & Ribbon Attachments (9). \nStored in glass display case. \nEst. \n$180-300 \nHWAC# 163529 \nLot# 2330 \n 1871-1886 \n Fire-Related Woodcut \nPrints - 7 \nFire Related Woodcut Prints from \nEarly Journals (7). 1) \u201cA Fire at a New York \nDock - The River Fire Brigade at Work\u201d, \nHarper\u2019s Weekly, November 11, 1882. 2) The \nFireboat \u201cNew Yorker\u201d, Harper\u2019s Weekly, Feb. 2, \n1891. 3) \u201cThe Burning of Chicago - Firemen at \nWork\u201d, The Graphic, October 21, 1871. 4) The \nNew York Fire Ins. Patrol, Harper\u2019s Weekly, \nMarch 4, 1876. 5) \u201cThe Fire Dept. of Chicago, and it\u2019s Methods\u201d, \nFrank Leslie\u2019s Illustrated News, June 26th, 1886. 6) \u201cThe Chicago Fire \nDept. December 19, 1874. 7) \u201cSketches from American Characters \u201c, \nIllustrated Times\u201d, June 1, 1861. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 163534 \nLot# \n2331 \n1884-1887 \nFire-Related \nWoodcuts - 4 \nLeslie\u2019s Illus. & Harpers Weekly \nFire Related Woodcuts (4). 1) \u201cThe Life of a \nFireman\u201d - Scene on the top floor of a tenement \nflat in New York - Rescuing a family overcome \nby smoke (LI), April 26, 1884. 2) The Life of a \nFireman in New York - A Conflagration in the \ntenement dist.-the rescue (LI), April 30, 1887 \n3) The Model New York Fire Dept. - A hook & ladder company on the \nrun (HW). 4) Metropolitan Fire Dept. (HW). (All prints are double- \npaged and measure 21\u201d x 16\u201d - good for framing. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# \n163541 \nLot# \n2332 \n1888-1905 \nFire-Themed \nLithographs & Cutouts - 4 \nFire Themed \nLithographs & Cutouts (4). 1) \u201cThe Rescue\u201d, \nfrom \u201cThe Sunday Magazine\u201d, St. Louis Republic, \nArt by W.R. Leigh, 1905. (10\u201dx 14\u201d). 2) \u201cA Fire \nEngine House of Moderate Cost\u201d~ Supplement \nto the Scientific American Architects & Building \nEdition, August, 1888 3) Colorful unused \nFireman\u2019s membership certificate designed \nby Currier & Ives in 1877 and reprinted by \nHaddad\u2019s Fine Arts in Anaheim, CA in 1986. (19\u201d x 25\u201d on poster \nstock). 4) Set of 18 fun, fire associated embossed cut-outs in color. \nEst. \n$150-250 \nHWAC# 163533 \nLot# 2333 \nFirefighting Books - 8 \nBooks on \nFirefighting in America (8). 1) \u201cFire in America\u201d, \nby Paul R. Lyons, published by National Fire \nProtection Assn., 1st Ed., 1976. The only \ncomprehensive history of America\u2019s greatest \nand most influential fires and their aftermaths. \nOver 300 spectacular photographs and drawings, many in full color. \n(9\u201d x 12\u201d HB, 244 pages). 2) \u201cThe Romance of Firefighting\u201d, by Robert \nS, Holzman, Bonanza Books, 1956. (9\u201d x 12\u201d HB, 209 pages). 3) \u201cFire \nEngines, Firefighters\u201d, The Men, Equipment & Machines from Colonial \nDays to the Present, by Paul C. Ditzel. (9\u201d x 12\u201d HB, color & B&W, 256 \npages). 4) \u201cAll Companies Working\u201d, American Firefighters in Action, \nby Patrick J. Smith, EFB Publishing, Germany, 1986 (text in English& \nGerman). Spectacular fire scenes in color. (8-1\/2\u201d x 11-1\/2\u201d HB, 124 \npages). 5) \u201cAs You Pass By\u201d, Old New York, it\u2019s Citizens, it\u2019s Fire houses \n& Firemen, by Kenneth H. Dunshee, publ. by Hastings House, N.Y.,1952. \nInside back cover of book contains early color map of Manhattan, \nshowing Fire Districts, Fire Hydrants, Cisterns, and Stations of Engines, \nH & L\u2019s, Hose Carts. Back pages also contain an index and an appendix \nwith a directory of forgotten streets. (8\u201d x 11-1\/2\u201d, HB, 178 pages). 6) \n\u201cWhere\u2019s the Fire?\u201d, A Pictorial Rpt. on Firefighting, by Warren Fuchs \nJr., publ. by Quinlan Press, 1984. Contains color & B &W photographs \nof significant fires in N.Y. City & it\u2019s Boroughs, with box number, \ndate, location, and number of alarms. ( 8-1\/2\u201d x 11\u201d SC, 180 pages). \n7) \u201cAmerica Burning\u201d, Report of the National Commission on Fire \nPrevention & Control, 1973. (8\u201d x 10\u201d SC, 177 pages). 8) \u201cFirefighting, \nA New Look in the Old Firehouse\u201d, by Paul C. Ditzel, published by Van \nNostrand Reinhold Co., N.Y., 1969. Illustrated with photographs. (7\u201d x \n9\u201d HB, 192). \nEst. $200-350 \nHWAC# 163516 \nLot# 2334 Firemen\u2019s Buttons \n& Insignia >100 pcs \nFiremen\u2019s \nUniform Buttons & Insignias \nOver 100 pieces in display case, \neither silver or brass, in several \nsizes, and representing many \ndifferent Fire Departments. \nEst. \n$150-250 \nHWAC# 163530","103 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Americana \/ Firefighting Memorabilia \nLot# 2335 U.S. Fire Apparatus Manufacturing \nCo. Catalogs - 4 \nU.S. Fire Apparatus \nManufacturing Catalogs (4). 1) The Seagrave \nCorporation, Columbus, Ohio 6\u201d x 9\u201d multi-fold \nsales brochure opens to 2-sided multi-colored \ndisplay of Circa 1930\u2019s fire trucks 2) Dayton \nFire Equipment Co., Dayton, Ohio. Catalog \nNo. 33. All types of fire department supplies \n& fire protection equipment. (8\u2019 x 10-1\/2\u201d \nSC, 31 pages). 3) W.S. Darley & Co., Chicago, \nmanufacturer of fire apparatus & fire pumps.~ Well illustrated January \n1952 catalog contains 43 pages of their Champion Brand products. \n(11-1\/2\u201d x 8-1\/2\u201d oblong SC.). 4) Boeing Airplane Co., Industrial \nProducts Division, promotional material for its 502 Turbo-Chief gas \nturbine engines for emergency vehicles. (2 sheets, 8-1\/2\u201d x 11\u201d). \nEst. \n$100-200 \nHWAC# 163518 \nLot# 2336 U.S. Fire Dept. Prevention & \nProtection Product Catalogs - 6 \nU.S. Fire \nDept. Prevention & Protection Products (6). 1) \n\u201cFabric Fire Hose Co.\u201d, N.Y., promotional booklet \ndescribing with illustrations just why their \nproduct is superior to others. (3-1\/2\u201d x 6-1\/4\u201d, \n12 pages). 2) \u201cDeluge Chemical Fire Engine\u201d. \nSales brochure shows illus. of 7 different models \nand their specifications (4-fold 3-1\/4 x 6-1\/4\u201d). \n3) \u201cEureka Fire Hose Mfg. Co.\u201d, N.Y. Cleverly \ndesign-ed & illus. catalog displaying advanced fire hose, couplings & \nother fire suppression products. (9 x 5\u201d, 20 pgs.). 4) \u201cFire Prevention & \nProtection\u201d, A.C. Rowe & Son, N.Y. Firefighting & Prevention Appliances \n& Safety Devices Catalog, 1918. Profusely illus. 7-1\/2\u201d x 5-1\/4\u201d SC, \n128 pg.). 5) \u201cThe Invincible Nozzle\u201d, Andrew J. Morse & Son, Inc., \nBoston, Mass., Fire Dept. Supplies & Diving Apparatus, 1930. (5-1\/2\u201d \nx 8-1\/2\u201d SC, 38 pages). 6) \u201cCorrect Protection Against Fire\u201d, Foamite- \nChilds Corp., 1927. Colorful catalog discussing fire suppression and \ndisplaying their equipment to accomplish it. (6\u201d x 9\u201d brochure, 25 \npages). \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 163519 \nLot# 2337 \n 1883-1912 \n U.S. Fire-Related \nEphemera - 10 \nU.S. Fire-Related Ephemera \n(10). (1883-1912). \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# \n163524 \nLot# 2338 \n 1903-1918 \n Early Fire In Progress \nPostcards - 28 \nEarly Miscellaneous State \u201cFire \nin Progress\u201d Postcards (28). All are Black & \nWhite, Non-Real Photos, with no duplicates \n1903-1918. \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 163506 \nLot# 2339 \n 1906-1923 \n Early Fire Response \nPostcards - 30 \nEarly U.S. \u201cResponding to the \nFire\u201d Postcards (30). Color (24), Amber (2), \nRPs (2) B&W (2) (1907-1916). No Duplicates. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 163525 \nLot# 2340 \n 1907-1918 \n Early Fire Scene \nPostcards - 24 \nEarly Misc. Fire Related \nPostcards of Fire Scenes, in Color, either as \nPhotograph or Illustration (24) 1907-1918. No \nduplicates. \nEst. $140-250 \nHWAC# 163507 \nLot# 2341 \n 1907-1915 \n Early Firehouse \nPostcards - 39 \nEarly Misc. States Firehouse \nPostcards with Apparatus and Personnel Out \nFront (39). Black & White (34). Amber (5) \n(1907-1915). No duplicates. \nEst. $250-400 \nHWAC# 163505 \nLot# 2342 \n 1908-1916 \n Early Firehouse \nPostcards, Great Lakes Region - 49 \nEarly \nGreat Lakes Region State Firehouse Postcards \n(49). All are in color and have apparatus and \nhorses on display Illinois (6). Wisconsin (5). \nIndiana (11). Ohio (12). Michigan (15) No \nDuplicates. 1908-1916. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# \n163509 \nLot# 2343 \n 1906-1914 \n Early Firehouse \nPostcards, Northeast States - 34 \nEarly N.E. \nStates Firehouses, w\/o Apparatus on Display \n(34) N.Y. (7). PA (7). NH (3). MA (15). CT (1). RI \n(1) All in Color. No duplicates. 1906-1914. \nEst. \n$160-250 \nHWAC# 163508 \nLot# 2344 \n 1906-1926 \n Early Structure Fire \nPostcards - 30 \nEarly U.S. \u201cStructure Fires\u201d Real \nPhoto Postcards (30). (1906-1923). \nEst. $250- \n350 \nHWAC# 163526 \nLot# 2345 \n 1905-1915 \n Early US Fire \nApparatus Postcards - 30 \nEarly U.S. \u201cFire \nApparatus on Display\u201d Postcards (30). Color \n(23), RP\u2019s (3), B&W (2), Amber (2). No Dup\u2019s \n(1905-1915). \nEst. $250-350 \nHWAC# 163527 \nLot# 2346 Antique Porcelain Doll \nThis antique \ndoll is 18 in. tall with porcelain head-shoulders, \nbisque hands and legs. No visible makings. Believed \nto be in the style of 1895-1930\u2019s. She has a painted \nface, glazed rosy cheeks, painted eyes, eyebrows and \ndark hair. The head does not swivel. The dress may \nno longer be original with a lace-top sewn together, \nthe skirt is hand sewn with fringe and cloth beaded \ntrim. Pantaloons are included, the shoes are painted \nover bisque. Condition is very good. Dress shows \nage. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $160-400 \nHWAC# 138408 \nLot# 2347 Porcelain Doll Made by Ruth \nMcClanahan \nThis beautiful doll stands 16 in. tall \nand wears a porcelain head, arms, and legs. All \nporcelain is in excellent condition and without \nblemishes. The body is stamped \u201cBody Made by \nRuth McClanahan\u201d across the back c. 1880. The \ndress is a dark lavender rose pattern with lace \nand the body is stuffed fabric. The undergarments \ninclude pantaloons, a petticoat, slip, and dress. A \nbeautiful doll to enjoy. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 138404 \nLot# 2348 Two Vintage Dolls \nThe first \ndoll is 12in. tall and marked G DR 170K \n9\/0 by George Borgfeldt of Germany. \nShe has blond hair in long curls a bisque \nhead and arms. It is made with sleep eyes \nthat close and has an open mouth. The \nhead has been damaged and repaired \nvery neatly. The body torso is covered \nin a doe skin leather and the name may \nbe obscured by being clued down at \nthe shoulders. The dress shows wear. \nBirthday unknown. The second doll is 29 \nin. tall, with a bisque head and painted \neyes, human hair, sun faded red velvet \ndress, lace pattern hose and red shoes, \nC.1900-1920\u2019s, maker unknown. Please \nsee photos for details. \nSalvatore Falcone \nCollection \nEst. $160-400 \nHWAC# 138407","104 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \n General Americana \/ Toys \nLot# 2349 \n 1980\u2019-2000\u2019s \n History of Flight \nCreation Station Famous Be\u2019An Collectibles and \nother Dolls \nLot of 5. 1. Famous Be\u2019an Collectibles: \nCharle\u2019s Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. Both \n10\u201d tall, made of polyester created by Creation \nStation, have individual metal stands, attached \ncards w\/their accomplishments. In excellent \ncondition. 2. \u201cSkippy\u201d1998 limited edition #0038 \nof 2000 (number on back of head). Originally \noffered by HSN. Skippy was created as a comic \nstrip in 1923 by Percy L. Crosby (1891-1964) who was an American \nauthor, illustrator and cartoonist. 12\u201d tall posable on metal stand\/ \nfull pilot clothing and \u201cKeep \u2018em Flying\u201d patch. Excellent cond. \n3. Beanie Babies \u201cBearon\u201d pilot plush bear. 9\u201d tall. Chest pin \u201c100 \nyears of Flight\u201d, all tags attached. Exc. Cond. 4. Rare 1980\u2019s Folkmanis \nAstronaut polyester hand puppet w\/orig. card on astronaut info. in \nbackpack. 11\u2019 tall, over very good to exc cond. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n148379 \nLot# \n2350 \nLead \nToy \nSoldiers, \nMedical \nand \nMilitary, 32 \nAbout 32 lead toy \nsoldiers including several on \nstretchers. See photo. About \n3.25x1\u201d. c. 1935-45. \nEst. \n$200-1000 \nHWAC# 162466 \nLot# \n2351 \nMetal \nToy \nSoldiers, 24 \n24 metal, mostly \niron, toy soldiers. About \n2.75x1\u201d. See photo. Vintage \nGrey Iron Toys catalog. \nEst. \n$200-1000 \nHWAC# 162464 \nLot# 2352 Metal Toy Soldiers, 29 \n29 iron \ntoy soldiers, red, white and blue uniforms. See \nphoto. About 3x1\u201d. Some have wear. \nEst. $200- \n1000 \nHWAC# 162465 \nLot# 2353 Metal Toy Soldiers, 8 \n8 metal toy \nsoldiers, mostly WW 1 style. About 4x2.5\u201d. \nEst. \n$100-300 \nHWAC# 162463 \nLot# 2354 Toy Guns Snub-nose Detectives \nand a Water Machinegun \nThis is a collection \nof toy guns with three detective specials, a \nwater Uzi squirt gun, a Super Shot Defender \nstill on the card backing with 110 rounds of \nplastic bbs. A revolver with a five inch barrel; \nderringer. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 162508 \nLot# 2355 \n 1990\u2019s \n Mercury Space GI Joe \nFigures And Shuttles \nLot of 7. All are NIB. 1. \nThree Space Voyagers by Action Products. Two \nMercury 6, Apollo 11 capsules and launch rockets. 2. GI Joe Astronauts. \nCol Buss Aldrin, Robert L. Crippen and Mercury Astronaut. 3. &47 Art \nBank mystery box. Coin drops unseen through empty space into a tiny \nbox. Try and figure out how. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 148435 \nLot# 2356 Wind Up Mechanical Metal \nDolphin \nVintage metal and wood belly \nmechanical wind up dolphin. Articulating \ntail on this cute mammal. No wind up key, 3 \ntop dents, some upper paint loss, 5x16\u201d. \nJim & \nBarbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum \nEst. $150-300 \nHWAC# 165189 \nLot# \n2357 \nAmerican \nCircus Poster Collection \n(4) \n1.) Kelly & Miller \nBros. 2nd circus, folded, \nmeasures 40.5\u201d x 28\u201d full \ncolor. Very attractive! 2.) \nHaag Bros 3 Ring Circus. \n14\u201d wide x 28 tall with \ncolor vignette at top. \nStevenson Afternoon and \nNight Mon Sept 25 (1939). \nHaag worked the southern \nUS. 3.) Mills Bros 3 Ring \nCircus, 28 x 20.5, full color. Another very showy piece! 4.) Unlabeled \ncircus broadside 15.5 x 33.5\u201d printed in Arkansas. Full color, though \noffset colors not quiet perfectly matching. \nEst. $700-1200 \nHWAC# \n167434 \nLot# 2358 Plano Binder Color Litho \nAdvertisement \nNice full color The Light \nRunning Plano Binder advertisement, 13x5.75\u201d. \nAlso b\/w 1887 Ertel Victor hay and straw press \nadvertisement. \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 162211 \nLot# 2359 Nice Hat Broadside, c. 1881 \nc. \n1881 broadside featuring men\u2019s hats. Stovepipe, \nBowlers and more from Raymond & Torwegge, \nSt. Louis, MO. 21x13.5\u201d, light top and bottom \nedge stains, creases. \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# \n164151 \nLot# 2360 Animal and Bird Trap Broadside \nSmall broadside for The Eclipse Animal and Bird \nTrap. Cutaway drawing of the trap in action. \nAgents wanted in every county! 12x6.5\u201d. Corner \nissues, .5\u201d bottom crease tear. Please inspect. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 167824 \nLot# \n2361 \nColorful \nBillheads \nand \nLetterheads \nNice colorful group of about \n15 billheads and letterheads, c. 1875-1910. \nSeveral have 2 or more colors. Bridge and \nBeach, Simple Account File, Fish Bros. Wagon, \nMitchell Wagon, American Steel and Wire etc. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 168144 \nLot# 2362 Drug Store Bill Heads and \nLetterheads, 200 \n200 or perhaps more, \nbillheads and letterheads, c. 1910-12. Includes \nJohnson and Johnson and WC Wilson, a pioneer storekeeper of his \ndistrict in Butte. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400- \n600 \nHWAC# 164861","105 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Americana \/ Ephemera \nLot# 2363 American Hotel Letterhead \nGroup, 200 \nAbout 200 pieces of American \nhotel pictorial letterheads c. 1891-1925. \nMontana, Missouri. Minnesota, North Dakota, \nNew York, Washington etc. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 166734 \nLot# 2364 Grocer Letterhead and Billhead \nCollection \nAbout 80 or more grocers etc. \nmostly letterheads with some billheads. Some \npictorial. c. 1800\u2019s to 1901. Mustard, spices, \nbitters, grains, flour etc. \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 167815 \nLot# 2365Hotel Letterheads, Some Pictorial \n11 hotel letterheads with 5 pictorial. c. 1875- \n97. Lindell Hotel, The Knutsford, The Baldwin, \nHotel Fife, The Nicollet House etc. \nEst. $120- \n200 \nHWAC# 167818 \nLot# 2366 Livestock Pictorial Letterheads \nand Livestock Ephemera \nAbout 40 livestock \nletterheads with livestock in titles, many with \nnice pictorials of livestock c. 1879-1901. Other \nlivestock related ephemera including several \nsheep dipping booklets, pricelist etc. \nEst. \n$200-400 \nHWAC# 167817 \nLot# 2367 Pictorial Letterhead Group, wide \nvariety, quality \nOutstanding group of pictorial \nletterheads from Montana to the East Coast. \nIncludes some multicolor billheads, and letterheads printed in blue, \ngreen, as well as on different kinds of paper. Includes bicycles, cash \nregisters, and almost any kind of business you can think of. Approx. \n100 pieces \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 168012 \nLot# 2368 Pictorial Wagon Letterheads \nand Billheads \nAbout 25 pictorial wagon \nletterheads and billheads c. 1887-1912. \nStudebaker Bros, Staver Carriage, Dodson, \nFisher, Brockmann, Roderick Lean, Mitchell & \nLewis. \nEst. $120-300 \nHWAC# 167803 \nLot# 2369 US Letterheads and Business \nEphemera \nAssortment of about 50 US \nletterheads, billheads, catalogs, gas lamps \ninstructions, Pacific Coast Steamship, nuts, \nhardware etc. Mostly late 1800\u2019s. \nEst. $200- \n400 \nHWAC# 168135 \nLot# 2370 Western Document and Photo \nGroup \nAbout 20 Western documents and \nphotos, Idaho, Utah, California, Washington \nTerritory. Overland Express waybills, billheads, \nletterheads with some pictorial. Photos-staring \nat a water cooler for some reason, Santa Ana, \n8x10\u201d California Highway Patrol on motorcycle. \nEst. $120-250 \nHWAC# 168136 \nLot# 2371 Major RN Check Collection, \n50 \nNice group of about 50 RN checks, c. \n1869-1901. Carson, NV, Helena, MT, NJ, CT, \nWalkerville, MT, Butte, Missoula etc. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $500- \n1000 \nHWAC# 166637 \nLot# 2372 Western RN Check Group, 60 \nAbout 60 Western RN checks, c. 1869-1901. \nVirginia City, MT, Helena, Querida, CO. Some \nwith vignettes. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n166636 \nLot# 2373 American Banking Archive \nAbout \n100 items in this c. 1885-1924 American \nbanking archive. Mostly Montana, also \nChicago, California, Wyoming, New York etc. \nLetterheads, accounts etc. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $260-500 \nHWAC# 166738 \nLot# 2374 Boy Scout Ephemera Collection \n16 Boy and Cub Scout publications, c. 1952- \n60 plus Scouting applications and more. \nEst. \n$300-500 \nHWAC# 163792 \nLot# 2375 Original Brunswick Billiard Table Brass Plate \nNice \noriginal Brunswick Billiard Table brass plate from a billiard table. \n1.75x7.25\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 166575 \nLot# 2376 Brunswick and Roma Early Billiard \nCatalog \nEarly undated Brunswick and Roman \nManufacturing billiard catalog, likely 19th century. \nMostly prices, a few product illustrations. 75x5.25\u201d, \ncover edge toning, upper dogears. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 167806 \nLot# \n2377 \nBrunswick-Balke-Collendor \nCo. Chair Catalog \nRare Brunswick-Balke- \nCollendor Co. special chair catalog, undated. \nThis is the predecessor company to Brunswick \nBilliards. Lots of chair illustrations. 64pp. \n9.5x12.25\u201d. Some cover wear. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 167835 \nLot# 2378 F H Logeman Chair Illustrated \nCatalog, 1896 \n1896 embossed binder, \nillustrated F H Logeman Chair Mfg., St. Louis, \nMO. catalog. 154pp, many pages have adhered \ninvoices etc. 9.5x12.25\u201d. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# \n167833 \nLot# 2379 Tailor Catalogs \nA samples catalog \nfrom the Cornell Tailoring Company of La Salle \nStreet, Chicago for fall-winter 1893-4 with twelve \nswatches of fabrics. And an illustrated catalog \nand store cards from Nicoll The Tailor, 727 \nMarket Street San Francisco, 1880. \nEst. $100- \n200 \nHWAC# 161563","106 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \n General Americana \/ Ephemera \nLot# 2380 Telegraph Catalogs \nLot of \n3 different. Rare. 1) Brunnell Telegraph \nApparatus, New York City. Catalogue No. 28. \n1918. 240 pp. Full of illustrations of devices \nrelated to telegraph industry. 7 x 5\u201d 2) Two \ncopies of a catalog for Paul Seiler Electrical \nWorks, Manufacturers of and Dealers in Electro \nMedical Apparatus and Electro Static Machines, 322-324 Market St., \nSan Francisco. Not dated. 168pp. Full of illustrations. 8.5 x 4.25\u201d \nBusiness dates back to the 1880s. \nEst. $200-500 \nHWAC# 166891 \nLot# 2381 Prison Equipment Catalog \nand Cover \nMesker & Bro. illustrated prison \nequipment catalog and cover, c. 1905 showing \nChinese methods of punishment. 3.75x8.75\u201d \n2.5\u201d chips to both. \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 162233 \nLot# 2382 \n 1891-1974 \n Vintage Merchandise \nCatalogs, 9 \n9 vintage merchandise catalogs and \ninstruction books. A Businessman\u2019s Guide to \nBuying Air Conditioning. Cool 1974 Furry Freak \nBros. like Natural Trading Company catalog. \n1891 Dodd\u2019s Sigmoidal Water Works catalog. \n1925 The Ford Industries-2 punched holes. c. \n1917 Wurlitzer Musical Instruments catalog- \ndetached cover. Original typed manuscript for \nCannon Mills Co. for colored sheets advertising campaign, no date. \nScott stamp catalog 1938. Thompson Lamp Lowering Hanger catalog, \n1936 and more. \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 161893 \nLot# 2383 Vintage Wallpaper\/Lithography \nCatalogs \nTwo catalogs: Gypsine wall paper \nsample catalog. Catalog stock Posters catalog \nfrom the Russell-Morgan Print company of \nCincinnati & New York. \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# \n161573 \nLot# 2384 Business Cards and Small \nPamphlets Group \nAbout 20 vintage business \ncards or advertising postcards with some \npictorials and a few folded cartons and sales \npamphlets. Arbuckle Coffee, Tinker\u2019s Solder, \nMoline Plow, Gypsine, Quarles Shoe etc. \nEst. \n$200-500 \nHWAC# 168134 \nLot# 2385 Eastern Trade Cards, 100+ \n100+ \nmostly Eastern US tradecards, about 1.8 lbs. \nBoston, New York, Rhode Island, Buffalo, \nConnecticut etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# \n164171 \nLot# 2386 Embossed French Family Scrap \nBook \nEmbossed c. 1880\u2019s scrap book from \nthe French Family, location unknown. Cover \nhas very nice embossed bird, peacock and \nhummingbird design. Has cards for Oliver D \nFrench and Ira French as well as trimmed items \nin the style of diecut and some high quality \nitems. This is an above average scrap book! 12.5x10\u201d. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 168060 \nLot# 2387 French & English Interior Design \nScrapbook \nLeather bound scrapbook, 16 x 11 \ninches, about 40 pages with photos of elegantly \nfurnished rooms of English and French design. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $150-300 \nHWAC# \n139019 \nLot# 2388 Original Art Sketch Book & \nSeamstress Archive \nInteresting c. 1920\u2019s \narchive with an original art sketchbook with \ndrawings by M Ballantyne, who was possibly associated with Montana \nState College. There are hand written notes on how to proceed with the \nart work, so perhaps she was an instructor. Also a seamstress archive \nwith a costume design album, fabric album, seamstress patterns and \nmore. 14 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $200- \n500 \nHWAC# 166696 \nLot# \n2389 \nLogging \nand \nLumber \nPublications. - 7 \nMiscellaneous Logging \n& Lumbering Publications (7): 1) \u201cThis \nFascinating Lumber Business\u201d by Stanley \nF. Horn Publ by The Bobbs-Merrill Co., N.Y., \n1943 - (6 x 9\u201d HB, 313 pages). 2) \u201cLumber\u201d, It\u2019s \nManufacture & Distribution, by Ralph C.-Bryant \n- Publ by John Wiley & Sons, London, 1938 (6 \nx 9\u201d HB, 539 pages). 3) \u201cThe Forested Land\u201d, a \nHistory of Lumbering in Western Washington by Robert E. Ficken - \nPubl by University of Washington, 1987 - (6 x 9\u201d HB, 324 pages). 4) \n\u201cSwift Flows the River\u201d, Log Driving in Oregon, by Dow Beckham - Publ \nby Arago Books, Coos Bay, Ore., First Ed., signed, 1990 - (6 x 9\u201d SC, \n207 pages). 5) \u201cGreen Timber\u201d, On the Flood Tide to Fortune in the \nGreat Northwest, by Thomas E. Ripley - American West Publishing \nCo., Palo Alto, CA - (6 x 9\u201d HB, 126 pages). 6) \u201cScotia, Home of the \nPacific Lumber Co., Humboldt County CA, 1964 - Illustrated with many \nphotos including overhead aerials of the entire operation - (6 x 9\u201d SC, \n32 pages). \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 147769 \nLot# 2390 Lumber Articles & Illustrations \n- 5 articles \nEarly Newspaper Articles & \nIllustrations on Lumber: 1) The Youths \nCompanion (cover), February 27, 1913 \u201cA \nVermont Logging Camp\u201d, (6 Illus., 16\u201dh x \n10-1\/2\u201dw). 2) Scientific American, (cover), \nAugust 13, 1881 \u201cJ. A. Fay & Co.\u2019s Band Log \nSaw Mill\u201d (illus. + article, 15-1\/2\u201dh x 10\u201dw). \n3) The Graphic (cover), November 11, 1876 \n\u201cThe Timber Trade\u201d, (3 illus., 15\u201dh x 10\u201dw). 4) The Graphic, January \n31, 1885 \u201cLumbering in California\u201d, (10 Sketches, 16\u201dh x 11\u201dw). 5) \nHarper\u2019s Weekly, 1893 \u201cIn the Minnesota Pines\u201d, (3 pages, article + 8 \nillus., 15-1\/2\u201dh x 10-1\/2\u201d w). \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 147802 \nLot# 2391 Norman Rockwell Ads From 1961 \nThis collection of Norman Rockwell sketches \nare for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. \nprinted in Time Magazine in 1961. Eight printed \npages in all; carefully cut out and saved. Some \nlight yellowing no foxing. All are B&W measuring \n8 in. X 11 depicting family life. One dupe; please \nsee photo for details. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 162525 \nLot# 2392 Ephemera Grab Bag \nAbout 25 \nlbs. of assorted ephemera. Labels, food bags, \nbillheads, checks, letterheads, prints. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 166693 \nLot# 2393 Vintage Diaries, \n2 \nBlue 1943 5 year diary with \nlock, unknown writer, detached \nback board. Brown 5 year diary \nwith lock\/no strap, belonged \nto Carrie Kastner, Sanford, FL, \n1938. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# \n162276","107 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Americana \/ Photographs, Antique \nLot# \n2394 \nAmerican \nAntiquarian \nPhotograph Collection \napprox. 100 photos \nmore than half are mounted pre 1900 \nphotographs. Most are all unidentified includes \ngroups of people inside and out, interiors, \nexteriors, portraits, also included are many \ncabinet cards and tintypes. There are a few \nstereo views including the white house. Falstaff beer advertising RPC. \nIncludes about 30 California pieces including a CPRR. Some of the \nearly photos are identified by the photographer but not many. Also \nincluded are a number of actor\/actress photos from the theatre and \nHollywood, some autographed. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $220- \n400 \nHWAC# 132987 \nLot# 2395 Cabinet Card Assortment, 100+ \nAbout 100+ assorted cabinet card portraits. \nLead SD, Salmon City ID, Hancock MI, Kaufman \nTX, San Francisco etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# \n166688 \nLot# 2396Western Photos and a Lithograph, \n4 \n4 Western photos and a lithograph. 3 photos, \nabout 6.5x8.5\u201d-c. 1905-10 mill workers, c. 1905 \nhorse hauling team on the street-ink writing \non lower left, c. 1900 family portrait in mining \ncamp. Litho-1855 Bear Paw Mts., 8.5x11\u201d, \nsome foxing. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 163790 \nLot# 2397 Ye Olde Smithy \nAmbrotype \nUnknown \nblacksmith swinging a sledge \nat his anvil. Gilt edges frame is \n3 3\/4 x 4 3\/4 inches. Edges of \ncase are rough, there\u2019s a blemish \non his forehead. \nEst. $300-600 \nHWAC# 167711 \nLot# 2398 Circular Hand Painted \nShips on Ceramic, c. 1860\u2019s \nPretty \nhand painted c. 1860\u2019s ocean scene, \nlikely East Coast US, featuring a \nclipper and a steamship with a buoy \nin front. This item got lots of \u201cthat\u2019s \nnice\u201d comments in the office. 9.25\u201d. \n.25\u201d edge chip on left. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 165063 \nLot# 2399 \nOld Carve Wood \nFigurehead \n2 mirror imaged heads \non a carved wood figurehead in the \nstyle of an old sailing vessel. This \nappears to be a wall mount display \npiece for a saloon near a shipping \nport. c. 19th century. 12x18\u201d with left \nupper corner of back cleanly sawn off. \nPlease inspect. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n165070 \nLot# \n2400 \nChristmas \nHigh \nQuality \nCollectible Collection (15) \nVery high quality \nChristmas decor, possibly never used, all in \noriginal boxes. Fifteen pieces (15). Fitz & \nFloyd: large ceramic Santa, 18\u201d tall, 10\u201d diam, \nin original box; Fitz & Floyd Jolly Ol Saint Nick \nwaterglobe in original 8 x 8 x 9\u201d red box (qty \n2); Fitz & Floyd Snowy Woods waterglobe in \noriginal 8 x 8 x 9\u201d red box; Fitz & Floyd Gregorian Collection Santa \nMusical in original 6 x 7 x 10\u201d red box; Fitz & Floyd Pumpkin tureen \nwith ladle in original 12.5 x 12.5 x 13\u201d blue box; Fritz & F Gooseberry \nLane teapot in original 10.5 x 11.5 x 6.5\u201d blue box; Fritz & Fox old \nfashioned Christmas salt & pepper shaker in orig red box 4 x 6 x 6\u201d; \nF&F Enchanted holiday salt & pepper shakers in original red 4 x 6 x \n6\u201d box and three other Christmas ornamental pieces in original boxes; \nHoliday Symphonium, an original classic by Mr. Christmas in original \n12 x 5.5 x 14\u201d; JC penny Home Collection Christmas tray in original 19 \nx 15 x 3.5\u201d green box. \nEst. $300-900 \nHWAC# 165038 \nLot# 2401 \nFenton and \nNorthwood \nVintage \nArt \nGlass Pieces -Lot of 4 \nLot \nincludes: & 2) Turquoise \nOpalescent Cream & Sugar set \nby Northwood Glass Factory \nTOWN PUMP #566 AND \nTROUGH #567. The Pump is \nsigned Northwood in script in \nthe base, but very faint, barely \nlegible. \nCirca \n1900-1919. \nExcellent condition. Pump is \n6.25 inches tall. Trough is 5\u201d \nlong. Frank L. Fenton joined \nthe Northwood Glass factory \nin 1897 and was promoted \nto Foreman of the decorating \ndepartment within a year. \nAfter a few years working for \nother glass companies, Fenton went back to work for the Northwood \nGlass Plant in Wheeling, West Virginia about 1904, before starting \nhis own glass business with his brother. 3)Vintage Fenton Art Glass \nCompany spiral aqua\/white opalescent Swirl Pitcher Circa 1930-40s. \nApprox. 7\u201d tall and 4.5\u201d wide at center, 2.75\u201d at base. Marked Fenton \non base. Traditional ruffled edge. 4) Vintage Art Glass handkerchief \npedestal footed vase, deep teal, very thick glass with 3 feet in classic \npetal shape or handkerchief style popular circa 1950-60. Felt adhered \nto base. Vase may be marked under felt. Style reminiscent of Fenton \nsans the thumb print design or Viking. Beautiful deep teal blue\/green \ncolor. Measures approx. 11\u201d tall x 6\u201d at mouth, base is 4\u201d wide between \nfeet. Flawless. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 156991 \nLot# 2402 Gold-Plated Pen\/Pencils - 10 \nGold-plated pen\/pencil sets, five in typical \nlength and five shorter, probably designed to \nbe hung from a pendant or lanyard. See photo \nfor style details. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. \n$120-300 \nHWAC# 146446 \nLot# 2403 Neon Enjoy Coca Cola Sign \nVintage \nEnjoy Coca Cola Neon sign. Tested and in good \nworking condition. 14x26.5\u201d. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 168129 \nLot# 2404 Remedy Boxes, 1 with Contents \nThe Government Stock Food and Fat Producer \nblue box, 6x3x3\u201d, 1 flap detached, corner chip \nand large side tear. Dr. C N Barber\u2019s Remedy \nfor Spavins, 6.5x2x2.5\u201d. Tears, top flap missing, \noriginal bottle with some contents. \nJim & \nBarbara Sherman Private Western Mining Museum \nEst. $100-150 \nHWAC# 161543","108 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \n General Americana \/ Collectibles \nLot# 2405 \nVintage Creek Chub Bait \nCompany Jerk Bait Lures \nThe first Creek \nChub Bait Company (CCBC) lure is a red\/black \nfat lure with the patent date on the spoon at \n\u201cPAT 9-27-20\/ Garrett\/ IND.\u201d with two sets of \ntreble hooks the rear one has two mother of \npearl spinners on a trailer hitch. Another fat \nlure is the \u201cGolden Shiner Dingbat\u201d same \u201cPAT \n9-27-20\/ Garrett\/ IND.\u201don the spoon with two \nhair tails, two treble hooks and a 4 in. steel \nleader at the nose, painted red\/black\/gold. A fat minnow at 3.5 in. two \ntreble hooks, orange\/black with a black tail and leader eye on the tail \nto be pulled backwards. There is a vintage \u201c Millsite Wig Wag\u201d lure \nat 3.5 in. white\/orange and two treble hooks. A \u201cSinker\u201d lure at 3.5 \nin. red\/orange\/white with two treble hooks wood body. There are \ntwo \u201cHeddon River Runt Spook Floater\u201d lures, clear- silver plastic for \nfloat jerking. All wood body lures have original hardware. All lures \nare in very good condition. The Creek Chub Bait Company (CCBC) \nwas located in Garrett, Indiana, started by three founders: George \nSchultress, Carl Heinzerling and Henry Dills C. 1920. The company \nproduced some of the highest quality lures with the best hardware and \npaint available. These old fishing lures were produced in Garrett until \n1979. (ref. indianafishinglures.com) \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 161278 \nLot# 2406 Walking Cane Collection \nThis lot \ncontains five walking canes. One t-handle wood \ncane with turned shank on patterned wood; a \nblack leucite material cane with a square shank \nfor the man in black; a plain hardwood cane; \na two-piece wood cane with red stripes and \nblack handle; a hardwood cane with artificially \nstriped painted wood. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$120-200 \nHWAC# 162510 \nLot# 2407 Four pieces of Guano Stuff \nIncluding Coon Brands Guano Bag \nFour \nitems in this lot that highlight guano a.k.a. bat \npoop. Used in the manufacture of fertilizer. \nGreat material includes a Coon Brands Guano \nbag with a raccoon pictured (10\u201d x 5\u201d), a stock \ncertificate dated 1872 from the Native Guano \nCompany, a Pacific Guano Company unissued \nstock certificate, and a Clark\u2019s Cove Guano Company billhead dated \n1888, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Everything is in good condition. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 165482 \nLot# 2408 General Store Display Pieces, \n9 \nAssortment of general store display items. \nDoris 10 yards, Robinson\u2019s Patent Barley, \nImperial Granum, Hires Root Beer, Bean-X, \nMt. Hood soap box, sodium benzoate, Star \nmending floss, Vita hair color. Most in original \nboxes. \nGary Bracken Collection \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 167443 \nLot# 2409 Unknown c1900 Sorting \nDevice \nThis is a very unusual metal \nand wood apparent sorting device in a \ncustom tongue and groove wood case \nwith carrying handle. 20\u201d x 11\u201d x 7\u201d \noverall size. There is a 6\u201d long groove in \nthe wood top, a custom fit metal lined \ntray in the bottom, and an unusual \nmetal 3 slot possible sorting device \nthat fits into the tray. We\u2019ve never seen \na device of this nature and don\u2019t know \nwhat it is for. See photographs for this \nunusual piece. \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# \n167353 \nLot# 2410 Vintage Slide Rule in Box \nBefore \ncomputers and calculators slide rules were \nthe standard for mathematical calculations. \nThese mechanical devices functioned as analog \nmechanical computers in their day. Made by \nKeuffel & Esser Co, NY in original leather cases \nand cardboard box. Inside of leather case has \nJim Sherman 1958-1961 in ink. With original \ninstruction manual. Box 11.5\u201d long. \nJim & Barbara \nSherman Private Western Mining Museum \nEst. $100- \n200 \nHWAC# 161549 \nLot# 2411 Decorative Scale, Cast-Iron \nFrame 10 kg Capacity \nDecorative balance \nscale, festively painted in red, green, and gold. \nWith the two 10-inch diameter pans in place, \nit is about 24 inches wide, 10 inches deep, and \n8 inches tall. Weighs about 10 pounds. Central \nemblem says 10 Kg. It is in great condition with no evident rust or \ncorrosion in what appears to be the original paint. Not legal for trade, \nof course, but it will make a beautiful statement on your bookshelf, \nsideboard, sales counter, or credenza decorated with seasonal foliage \nand fruits. \nEst. $160-250 \nHWAC# 140393 \nLot# 2412 Souvenir Spoon Collection (50+) \nA nice collection of souvenir spoons from many \ncountries such as Equator, Tokyo, Bethlehem, \nFiji, Canada, Israel and many others . All \ndifferent styles. These measure about 4.5-5\u201d \nin length Ready for your spoon rack! \nSalvatore \nFalcone Collection \nEst. $160-300 \nHWAC# 145961 \nLot# 2413 Modern Woodman of America \n\u201cMWA\u201d Pur Auitre Vie Broadside \nRed white \nblue and green printed on cloth, probably \noriginally intended as a hanging broadside at \na parade. 45 stars on the flags indicate a date \nof 1896. The motto \u201cPour Autre Vie.\u201d means \n\u2018For the life of another.\u2019 \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# \n167435 \nLot# 2414 Vintage Fraternal Pins \nLot of eight \nvintage fraternal pins: 1916 Knights Templar; \nSenior Mother B.P.O.E.; 1897 Special Service; \nOrder of Rainbow; NCPSC and others. \nEst. $100-300 \nHWAC# 167478 \nLot# 2415 Decorative Woven Wall Hanging \nPretty decorative wall hanging with horizontal \nwood dowel supports. We are unsure of the \norigin. Animal design has a hump, perhaps a \ncamel? 48x28.5\u201d. \nEst. $200-250 \nHWAC# 161652 \nLot# 2416 Shaker Chairs, Set of 5 \nSet of 5 \nc. mid 1700\u2019s original paint and construction \nShaker wood chairs. Mostly green with yellow \nand black accents. Fruit pattern on seating side of backs. 33x16x15\u201d. \nOne chair has a 3\u201d crack on back of seat base. Unrestored, please \ninspect before using as seating. Local pickup preferred. \nEst. $600- \n1000 \nHWAC# 167078 \nLot# 2417 9 Gaming Chips and 2 Decks of \nCards \n9 different 20th century gaming chips \nand tokens with metal and clay like material- \nAtlantic City, Las Vegas etc. Decks of cards in \ncovers-Silver Slipper (c. 1950-88), Las Vegas \nand Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. \nEst. $120- \n200 \nHWAC# 167636","109 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Americana \/ Gaming \nLot# 2418 Bone Playing Card Bracelet \nCute and rare 9 old bone, \ncarved and painted playing cards on a small bracelet. c. 18th or early \n19th century. 7\/8\u201dx 7\u201d. \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 167637 \nLot# 2419 Wood Dice Cup and 3 Old Bone \nDice \nRare 18th or early 19th century wood \nhourglass shaped turned wood dice cup with \ninterior ribbing, 3.25x1.5\u201d. 3 period bone dice \nwith rounded corners, 5\/8\u201d square. A few light \ncracks. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167635 \nLot# 2420 \nFred Waring Jazz Band \nBroadside, 1923-1932 \nDuring this period his \nband was the hottest band in America. Here \nthe broadside is advertising Dick Powell, Ted \nHaley, Priscilla and Rosemary Lane, and others. \n29\u201d x 45\u201d Reasonably good condition, folded, \nvery colorful show piece! \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 167437 \nLot# 2421 Mandolin and Banjo \n1.) Rogue \nMandolin 8 string. 27\u201d long. Fine condition. 2.) \nDearing Banjo with Case, fine. \nEst. $120-250 \nHWAC# 167370 \nLot# 2422 African Style Masks, 2 \n2 modern \nAfrican style masks. Fired from clay with \nfeathers and straw. Mask clay 9x6\u201d. \nEst. $300- \n500 \nHWAC# 167916 \nLot# 2423 African Wood Mask and 2 Wood \nDaggers \n2 ornamental modern wood daggers \nwith African heads and white metal adornment, \n24\u201d, 1 had bottom chip. Modern hand carved black \nand brown face mask, unsigned. Nice wall hanger, \n15x6\u201d. \nEst. $180-300 \nHWAC# 165053 \nLot# 2424 China Photo Archive, c. 1910-40 \nc. 1910-40 China photo archive from multiple \ntrips to China by the Templeton family of \nCalifornia. Displays all walks of life from rural \nto city, and sea to inland. Nearly 1000 4.5x3.25\u201d \nor slightly smaller photos. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 165157 \nLot# 2425Vintage Chinese Small Magazines, \n2 \nChinese Kung Fu magazine with color cover, \nmade in Hong Kong, date unknown, 7.25x5\u201d, \nfront cover stains. 1916 Chinese magazine \npossibly missing covers 7.5x5.75\u201d. \nJim & Barbara \nSherman Private Western Mining Museum \nEst. \n$100-300 \nHWAC# 165052 \nLot# 2426 Ancient Egyptian Amulets, 3 \n3 ancient c. 1500-600 BC \nEgyptian amulets, with COA\u2019s from The Antiquities Gallery, Beverly \nHills, CA. The amulets were worn or carried by the living as post \nmortem aids. Blue stone, 4.25\u201d. \nEst. $1000-1500 \nHWAC# 165158 \nLot# 2427 European Framed Photos by \nDennis Barloga, 2 \n2 framed photos by Dennis \nBarloga. \u201cDennis has made his living making \nphotographs since the early 1970s. He is best \nknown for his unmatched portfolio of color \nphotographs that depict old world Europe.\u201d \nfrom barlogastudios.com. Piazza Venice, 1989, \n#116\/300, frame 11x14\u201d. Rose Cottages II, \nEngland, 1992, #133\/750, frame 16x20\u201d. Both \nsigned by photographer. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# \n164164 \nLot# 2428 European Broadside Reprints, \n13 \n13 mounted European offset broadsides, \npossibly c. 1930\u2019s. 14x4\u201d-2x W W Coles Circus, \nMenagerie, Theatre. 14x9.5\u201d-Germaine-corner \ntack holes, Blackstone-corner tack holes, Das \nFlammende Rathsel, The Triple Alliance, Harry \nHoudini, The Vanishing Whippet, Trapped by \nMagic, Ringling Bros., W C Coup New United Monster Shows-upper \nright damage, Servais??, Sell\u2019s Brothers Shows-corner tack holes. \nEst. \n$150-300 \nHWAC# 164994 \nLot# 2429 Latin Music Velum, Circa 1700 \n14.5 \nx 20\u201d velum page from a Latin probable religious \nsong book. Hand done in watercolor. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 167513 \nLot# 2430 German Hand Painted Porcelain \nDispenser \nChoice c. 1850\u2019s German hand \npainted porcelain spout dispenser with a \nsailing ship and translated text about a rhyme \nwith a sailor having a girl in every port. 5x1.5\u201d \nwith brass hinged flap on bottom. \nEst. $150-200 \nHWAC# 167633 \nLot# 2431 Japanese Decorative Bowl \nBlack \nround Japanese decorative bowl with gold \ncolored highlights. 3 molded feet. 3.5x10\u201d, \nbowl interior has some wear. \nSalvatore Falcone \nCollection \nEst. $120-150 \nHWAC# 161076","110 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \n General Foreign \nLot# 2432 \nMexican Lady \nCarving and 2 Baskets \nCarved \nwood Mexican lady with nice \ncolors, signed Johnson Antonio \n-89- on left foot, 19.5\u201d tall. 2 \nhand woven baskets- twigs \nwith lid 3.75x6.5\u2019, woven leaves \n5.5x9.5\u201d \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n164953 \nLot# 2433 \nNice Mexican \nSombrero \nNice c. 1920\u2019s to \n40\u2019s Mexican sombrero. Made \nin a coiled basketry design and \nwell constructed. Sewn with \nthread, possibly hand formed \nfrom cotton. Leather band with \na plastic decorative wheel. \nProbably a daily wear sombrero \nas there is some edge wear and \na 1.5\u201d edge chip. About 18\u201d diameter. Also includes a 22\u201d ermine pelt \nwith beads and 4 cloth attachment bands at each end. \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 165095 \nLot# 2434 Romanian Art Easter Eggs, 8 \n8 \ncolorful Romanian art Easter eggs as part of \nan old tradition, 1 with beads, other glazed \nor possibly hand painted. About 2.5x1.6\u201d. \nEst. \n$200-600 \nHWAC# 164162 \nLot# 2435 Queen Victoria Signed Decree, \n1890 \n1890 appointment of Byron G Daniels to \nbe US consul at Hull, signed by Queen Victoria \nin upper left. 12x15\u201d. About 50% stain on right side, not on signature. \nPlease inspect. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400- \n800 \nHWAC# 167994 \nLot# 2436 Queen Victoria Porcelain Doll \nThis \nporcelain doll stands 20 in. tall. The head, arms, \nand legs are all porcelain. She has dark hair, blue \neyes and a crown in her hair. The dress is red velvet \nwith a centered silver broach and lace. The under \ngarments are a slip and pantaloons and her body is \nstuffed fabric. No markings have been found as to \nthe maker. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $160-400 \nHWAC# 138405 \nLot# \n2437 \nIvanhoe, \nCalifornia \nLady \nRowena \nCalifornia \nFruits \nCrate \nLabels ~1000 \nPaper labels \nfor Lady Rowena Brand \nCalifornia Fruits, packed and \nshipped by Ivanhoe Fruit \nAssociation of Ivanhoe, California, 28 lbs. Dark blue background with \ntwo battling knights on horseback and Medieval-dressed Lady Rowena \non horseback in the foreground. This is a similar but different design \nto another Lady Rowena label in this sale. Includes Blue Anchor logo \nof the California Fruit Exchange. Label has a blank light blue rectangle \nwhere the actual name of the contents would have been printed. ~13 \nx 4 inches, original bundle of ~1,000 tied with loops of cotton string. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# \n166460 \nLot# 2438 \n Ivanhoe, California \nLady \nRowena \nCalifornia \nFruits Crate Labels ~500 \nPaper labels for Lady Rowena \nBrand \nCalifornia \nFruits, \npacked \nand \nshipped \nby \nIvanhoe Fruit Association \nof Ivanhoe, California. Dark \nblue background with two \nbattling knights on horseback and Medieval-dressed Lady Rowena on \nhorseback in the foreground. Label has a blank green rectangle where \nthe actual name of the crate contents would have been printed. 12- \n7\/8 x 4-1\/8 inches, original paper-wrapped bundle of 500 tied with \nthree loops of cotton string. (paper is torn). \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166453 \nLot# 2439 \n Oxnard, California \nDandyboy \nTomatoes Crate Labels in Bulk \nA file box full \nof Dandyboy Tomatoes labels in bulk, probably \nthousands. Some in original wrapping. 5x13\u201d. 47 \nlbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 168077 \nLot# 2440 \n Reedley, California \nRed Wagon \nFruit Labels ~980 \nPaper labels for fruit from \nRed Wagon Brand of the Royal Valley Fruit \nGrowers Ass\u2019n, of Reedley, California. Purple \nbackground with diagonal white stripe and \nbold red letters with a young boy riding a red wagon with purple \nand green grapes. There is no specific fruit name on this label. 13 x \n4\u201d, ~980 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300- \n400 \nHWAC# 166456 \nLot# 2441 \n Santa Barbara, California \nSanta \nBarbara Area Fruit Crate Labels \nAbout 300 \nSanta Barbara area fruit crate labels. Goleta, \nFillmore and Santa Barbara. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 167984 \nLot# 2442 \n Saticoy, California \nCal Coast \nVegetable Can Bundle, 2\u201d \n2\u201d original bundle \nof Cal Coast vegetable can labels with California \nmap, 5x13\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 166708 \nLot# 2443 \n California \nCalifornia Fruit Can \nand Label Hoard \nThousands of California \nfruit cans and crates label hoard, about 34 lbs. \nSan Jose, Lake County, San Francisco, Ukiah, \nColfax, Watsonville etc. Many in quantity. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $600- \n1500 \nHWAC# 168065 \nLot# 2444 \n California \nCalifornia Fruit Crate \nLabels \nAbout 250 or more California smaller \nstrip style fruit crate labels. Exeter, Stockton, \nFairview, Cutler, Lodi, Acampo, North Dinuba \netc. About 4 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n167747 \nLot# 2445 \n California \nCalifornia Fruit Crate \nLabels in Quantity \nAbout 1500 or more \nCalifornia fruit crate labels, some in quantity. \nCourtland, Los Angeles, Watsonville, San \nFrancisco, Guadalupe, San Jose, Oxnard, \nSanta Maria etc. About 24 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 168068","111 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Americana \/ Ephemera \nLot# 2446 \n California \nCentral \nCalifornia \nFruit Crate Labels, \n100 \nAbout 100 Central \nCalifornia fruit crate \nlabels. Manteca, Visilia, \nExeter etc. 15 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera \nCollection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# \n166781 \nLot# 2447 \n California \nSouthern California \nFruit Box Labels, 300 \nAbout 300 Southern \nCalifornia fruit box labels. Placentia, Fullerton, \nOrange Co., Covina, San Fernando. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $150- \n250 \nHWAC# 166587 \nLot# 2448 \n Essex, Connecticut \nWitchal Brand \nWitch Hazel Labels ~1,000 \nTwo 500-piece factory \nbundles for bottles of Witchal Concentrated Extract \nof Witch Hazel, 15% alcohol, 2-1\/2 time U.S.P. \nstrength! Made by E.E. Dickinson & Co, Essex, \nConnecticut. Die-cut Maltese cross shaped label, \n5 x 3.25\u201d. Still wrapped in cotton string as packed \nby the label manufacturer. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 166472 \nLot# 2449 \n Ellendale, Delaware \nEllendale \nAsparagus Can Labels ~600 \nPaper labels for \ncans of Ellendale All Green Asparagus, 15oz, \npacked by John S. Isaacs of Ellendale, Delaware. \nBackground of pale yellow, green, and dark blue \nwith forest scene and a bowl of cut asparagus. \nLabel makes special note that the Cuts-Tips are \nremoved!. 13.5 x 4.25\u201d, ~600 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166454 \nLot# \n2450 \nElle nd ale , \nD ela w ar e \nEll end a l e \nAspar agus \nSpears \nCan \nLabels \n~750 \nPaper labels for \ncans \nEllendale \nAll \nGreen \nAs par agus \nSpears \npacked \nby John S. Isaacs \nof \nEllendale, \nDelaware. Pale yellow, red, and dark blue background, a forest scene, \nand a bowl of large asparagus spears. 11.125 x 4.25\u201d, ~750 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# \n166457 \nLot# \n2451 \nEllendale, \nDelaware \nEllendale Lima \nBeans Can Labels ~600 \nPaper labels for cans of \nEllendale Fres Lima Bean, \n20 oz, packed by John S. \nIsaacs of Ellendale, Delaware. \nBackground of pale yellow, \ngreen, and dark blue with \na small forest scene and a \ngrouping of lima bean pods. 13.5 x 4.25\u201d, ~600 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166465 \nLot# 2452 \n Ellendale, Delaware WWII \n Isaac\u2019s \nFarm Early June Peas Can Labels ~700 \nPaper \nlabels for Isaac\u2019s Farm Run of Pod Early June \nPeas packed by John S. Isaacs of Ellendale, \nDelaware, 20 oz. Pale yellow background with \nan idyllic woodland scene showing a forest lake \nwith mountains in the background and a small \nsailboat sailing near a white tent in the woods. 11-1\/8 x 4-3\/16 inches, \n~700 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300- \n400 \nHWAC# 166464 \nLot# 2453 \n Ellendale, Delaware WWII \n WWII \nIsaac\u2019s Farm Lima Beans Can Labels ~700 \nPaper labels for Isaac\u2019s Farm Brand of Green \nand White Lima Beans packed by John S. Isaacs \nof Ellendale, Delaware, 20 oz. This is a plain \nwhite label with blue ink in a military style \ndesign on the right side showing a large spread \neagle in front of an airplane and naval ship with U.S.A. in bold letters. \nThe long borders contain a repeated pattern of three dots and a long \ndash (Morse code for the letter V) and two capital V. These were likely \nfor VICTORY, and these labels were used during WWII. These are \nquite bare bones labels compared to other, more colorful Isaacs Brand \nlabels in this sale. 11 x 4-3\/16:, ~700 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166463 \nLot# 2454 \n Jonesport, Maine \nJonesport Fish \nFlakes Can Labels ~360 \nPaper labels for cans \nof Jonesport Brand Fish Flakes (Pollock), 14 \noz., packed by R.B. & C.G Stevens of Jonesport, \nMaine. White background with nautical rope \nthemed yellow and blue border, image of a \nlighthouse on a rocky shoal with a 4-masted \nsailing ship in the background. 9.75 x 4.125\u201d, ~360 pieces. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 166455 \nLot# 2455 \n Preston, Maryland \nPreston White \nLima Beans Can Labels ~500 \nPaper label for \n20oz cans of Preston White Lima Beans, Albert \nW. Sisk & Son, distributors not manufacturers. \nDark purple background with wide red stripe \nand detailed illustration of white lima beans in \nopen pods. 11.125 x 4.25 inches. ~500 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166450 \nLot# 2456 \n New York \nNew York Fruit and \nVegetable Can Label Hoard \nAssorted mostly \nNew York fruit, vegetable, herring, peas, beans \netc. smaller can labels. Many in quantity. \nThousands of labels, about 37 lbs. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400- \n1000 \nHWAC# 168064 \nLot# 2457 \n Cleveland, Ohio \nTea Cup Brand \nEvaporated Milk Can Labels ~380 \nPaper label \nfor 16oz cans of Tea Cup Brand Evaporated \nMilk. Pale yellow background with pretty tea \ncup. 9.75 x 4\u201d, ~380 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 166452 \nLot# 2458 \n Luray, Virginia \nPage Valley Fancy \nApple Sauce Can Labels ~360 \nPaper labels for \ncans of Page Valley Brand Fancy Apple Sauce, \nmade by Luray Orchards of Luray, Virginia, \n20 oz. White and yellow background with \nan orchard scene on the right and a bowl of \napplesauce with two apples on the left. 11-1\/8 \nx 4-1\/4\u201d, ~360 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$150-300 \nHWAC# 166458","112 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \n General Americana \/ Ephemera \nLot# 2459 \n Richmond, Virginia \nMayfield Triple \nSuccotash Can Labels ~100 \nPaper labels \nfor cans of Mayfield Brand Triple Succotash \ndistributed by Gunn-Ellis Co. Inc. of Richmond, \nVirginia, 20 oz. Crisp white background with \ngold and red borders on the long edges, idyllic \nsunrise scene over a blooming field on the right, \nand an illustration of a fresh tomato, white corn on the cob, and white \nbeans with open pods on the left. 11.25 x 4.25\u201d, ~100 pieces. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 166459 \nLot# \n2460 \nSeattle, \nWashington \nExposition \nBrand, Seattle 1909, \nFruit Crate Labels, \n100 \n100 Exposition \nBrand Sunkist lemon \nfruit \ncrate \nlabels. \nDiploma style label for \nGrand Prize lemons, \nAlaska-Yukon \nPacific \nExposition, \nSeattle, \n1909. Nice graphics, \n9x12\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana \nEphemera \nCollection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167690 \nLot# 2461 \n Yakima, Washington \nBig Chief \nTomatoes Labels ~1000 \nPaper labels for \nBig Chief Brand Tomatoes from Yakima Fruit \n& Cold Storage Co. of Yakima, Washington. \nOrange and yellow radiating background with \nNative American in full feathered headdress on \nleft, big red tomato on the right. No weight or volume indicated. 10- \n7\/8 x 3-7\/8 inches, ten packs of ~100 each. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166461 \nLot# 2462 \n Washington \nHy- \nLand Apple Crate Labels, \nThousands \nThousands of \nHy-Land apple crate labels \nin 2 or more styles. About \n42 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# \n168073 \nLot# 2463 Animal Theme \nFruit Crate and Can Labels \n1000 or more bulk and single \nanimal themed fruit crate and \ncan labels. Fish, bison, bear, \nmountain goat, golden eagle, \nbull frog etc. 38 lbs. \nStuart \nMackenzie \nMontana \nEphemera \nCollection \nEst. \n$500-1000 \nHWAC# 167340 \nLot# 2464 Art of the Label Collection \nNice group showcasing the \nart of the label. Mix of US and foreign, bottle size to small box size. A \nfabulous collection of about 100 labels very colorful labels for whisky, \ntonics, liquors, perfume etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $200-500 \nHWAC# 167771 \nLot# 2465 Assorted Fruit Can Labels \nAbout \n7 lbs. of assorted fruit can labels. New Jersey, \nIowa, \nConnecticut, \nDelaware, \nLouisiana, \nCalifornia etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $200- \n300 \nHWAC# 164172 \nLot# \n2466 \nFruit \nCrate Labels, 750 \nGood variety of about \n750 fruit crate labels. \nSweetmex, \nHave \nOne, Golden Eagle, \nCaledonia \netc. \n18 \nlbs. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana \nEphemera \nCollection \nEst. $400- \n1000 \nHWAC# 166706 \nLot# 2467 Fruit and Vegetable Can Labels, \nThousands! \nThousands of fruit and vegetable \ncan labels! Many in quantity. About 35 lbs. \nNew York, Massachusetts, Ohio, Virginia, \nPennsylvania, Florida, California, Idaho etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$1000-1500 \nHWAC# 168069 \nLot# 2468 Fruit Can and Crate Label Group \n1000 or more fruit can and crate labels. Texas, \nWashington, \nMaryland. \nCalifornia-Fresno, \nExeter, Sanger, Watsonville, Victor, Loomis, \nIvanhoe, Placentia etc. About 25 lbs. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300- \n500 \nHWAC# 168067 \nLot# 2469 Fruit Can and Crate Labels in \nQuantity \nThousands of fruit can and crate \nlabels in quantity from Maryland, Virginia, \nNew York, California etc. About 25 lbs. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $500- \n1000 \nHWAC# 168066 \nLot# 2470 Fruit Can and Crate Labels in \nQuantity, 1500 \nAbout 1500 fruit can and \ncrate labels. Delaware, California and many \nWashington Apple crates. About 18 lbs. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300- \n500 \nHWAC# 168061","113 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Americana \/ Ephemera \nLot# 2471 Fruit Can and Crate Labels, 1000+ \nAbout 1000 or more \nfruit and can labels. NY, Seattle, San Francisco, California, Florida, \nVirginia etc. Sorted and in quantity. 30 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 167740 \nLot# 2472 Fruit Can and Crate Labels, \n1500 \nAbout 1500 fruit and can labels. Orange \nCounty, Delaware, Maine, Virginia, Virginia, \nTexas, Washington etc. 15 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167756 \nLot# 2473 Fruit Can Labels \nAbout 12.5 \nlbs. of fruit can labels. PA, Loomis, Parlier, \nSacramento, Exeter, Fresno, CA etc. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $200- \n400 \nHWAC# 164170 \nLot# 2474 Fruit Can \nLabels, 1300 \nAbout 1300 \nsorted fruit can labels. \nPA, IL, NE, MD, RI,NE etc. \n21 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana \nEphemera \nCollection \nEst. $400-700 \nHWAC# 167451 \nLot# 2475 Fruit Crate and Can Labels, 17 \nlbs. \nAbout 1200 fruit crate and can labels \nweighing 17 lbs. Florida, Virginia, Washington, \nCalifornia, Illinois etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# \n166712 \nLot# \n2476 \nFruit \nCrate \nand \nCan \nLabels, 23 lbs. \nA great \nvariety of fruit crate \nand can labels, maybe \n700 and weighing \n23 \nlbs. \nSkookum, \nSunkist \nSebastopol, \nPete\u2019s Best, Ensign, \nSweetmex etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400- \n1000 \nHWAC# 166697 \nLot# 2477 Fruit Crate Label Collection in \nBulk \nThousands of fruit crate labels, many \nin bulk. Washington, Mexico, Maryland. \nCalifornia-Loomis. Oregon, Florida. About 36 \nlbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 168076 \nLot# 2478 Fruit Crate Labels, 35 lbs. \n35 lbs. \nof assorted fruit crate labels. California-Colfax, \nSan Jose, Lodi, Tulare. Florida, Washington, \nPortland, etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 167774 \nLot# 2479 Fruit, Fish Can and Crate Labels \nin Bulk \nThousands of fruit, fish, vegetable can \nand crate labels in bulk, some in original string \nbundles. Florida, New York, Virginia, Canada etc. About 35 lbs. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 168070 \nLot# 2480 Sardine Can Labels, 8 Varieties \n~500 each \nEight different sardine can labels, all \nare 3-7\/8 x2-3\/4\u201d, and each brand is in a factory \nbundle of about 500 labels each, except where \nnoted: 1) PEMCO Maine Norwegian Style Sardines \n(horizontal layout); 2) PEMCO Brand Smoked \nSardines (vertical, fisherman portrait), ~1,000; \n3) PEMCO Brand Smoked Sardines (vertical, \nfisherman silhouette), ~1,000; 4) Martel Smoked \nSardines in Pure Olive Oil; 5) Drummer Boy Smoked \nSardines, ~900; 6) Victor Renee Sardines Norwegian Style Crosspack, \n~1,000; 7) Vikings Choice Sardines Norwegian Style, ~400; 8) Patsy \nBrand Smoked Sardines, ~400. A fishy lot if there ever was one. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 166467 \nLot# 2481 Small Fruit and Fish Crate and \nCan Labels \nProbably thousands of can and \nsmall fruit and fish crate labels. California- \nDelano, Woodlake, Sanger, Visalia, Exeter, Rayo, \nOrosi, etc. Washington, Canada etc. About 26 \nlbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $600-1000 \nHWAC# 168071 \nLot# 2482Small to Medium Size Label Hoard \nAbout 34 lbs. of assorted in quantity small to \nmedium sized fruit can and crate labels, over \n1000 labels. California-Oxnard, Santa Barbara, \nSanta Ana, Oceano, Guadalupe etc. New York, \nBoston etc. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 168062 \nLot# 2483 Birds on Fruit Crate Labels \nHoard, 36 lbs. \nHoard of birds on fruit crate \nlabels. Peacock, penguin, lark, blue heron, \nsnow owl etc. Make this lot fly away! 36 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$400-1000 \nHWAC# 167773 \nLot# 2484 Bulk Common Fruit Crate Labels, \n46 lbs. \nFull file box of sorted common fruit \ncrate labels, Washington, California etc. 46 lbs.! \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$400-1000 \nHWAC# 167450","114 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \n General Americana \/ Ephemera \nLot# 2485 Children Fruit Crate \nand Can Labels, 27 lbs. \nAbout \n1000 or more sorted fruit crate \nand can labels featuring children. \nWashington, Texas, California etc. \n27 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $400- \n1000 \nHWAC# 167448 \nLot# 2486 Children Fruit Crate Labels, \n28lbs \nSorted fruit crate labels with children. \nMostly Washington. 28 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 167449 \nLot# 2487 Defy the World Brand Tomatoes \nLabels ~1000 \nPaper labels for Defy the World \nBrand Choice Cold Packed Tomatoes, packed \nby Sam\u2019l L. Kelly & Son, 2 lbs. 1 oz. Scenic green \nbackground with Victorian style house on the \nright. 14 x 4.5 inches, ~1,000 pieces. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300- \n400 \nHWAC# 166462 \nLot# 2488 Food and Beverage Label Hoard \nHoard of assorted food, beverage and syrup \netc. labels. Many in original bundles. Ginger \nale, grape soda, maple syrup etc. About 32 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 166691 \nLot# 2489 Washington Apple Crate Labels \nin Quantity, 1400 \nAbout 1400 assorted \nfruit crate labels, many in quantity. Mostly \nWashington apples, some Los Angeles, CA. \nAbout 31 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 168063 \nLot# 2490 Western Art on Fruit Labels \nCollection \nNice mix of Western art on fruit \ncrate labels. Classic 1920\u2019s style. Mt. Lassen, \nVentura, Medford, Santa Barbara etc. Quantity \non most. About 15.5 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 167772 \nLot# 2491 \nMayfield Early June Peas Can \nLabels ~500 \nPaper label for 20oz cans \nof Mayfield Brand Early June Peas. White \nbackground with idyllic sunrise scene, shiny \ngold border on long edges. 11.125 x 4.25 inches. \n~500 pieces. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166451 \nLot# 2492 Women on Fruit Crate and Can \nLabels, 1000 \nAbout 1000 or more fruit crate \nand can labels featuring women. California, W \nVirginia, Indiana, Washington. About 15 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$200-500 \nHWAC# 167983 \nLot# 2493Giant Drug Store Label Collection, \nThousands! \nSeveral \nthousand, \nperhaps \n3000++, mostly fancy and artistic French drug \nstore labels. Tonics toilet water, soaps etc. A very large label lot, about \n27 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $900-2500 \nHWAC# 168072 \nLot# \n2494 \nAmer i can \nWhisk e y \nLabels, \nMajor \nC olle c tion \n~ \n500 \npcs \nAn \namazing \ngroup of fifty- \nplus \ndifferent \nvarieties \nof \nAmer ican \nvintage whiskey \nlabels \nin \nquantities from \n1 to 40+ pieces: \nSee our online catalog for a list of what is contained in this lot! \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $1000-1500 \nHWAC# 166469 \nLot# 2495 Whisky Labels, 12 Varieties, \n~3,900 \nFactory overruns of various Whiskey \nlabels: 1) Old 1889 Brand Genuine Sour Mash, \n3.25 x 4\u201d, ~430; 2) Buckeye Bourbon, 3-5\/8 x \n4-1\/2\u201d, ~370; 3) Old Baker Kentucky Straight \nBourbon Whiskey Charcoal Filtered (white \nbackground), 2-5\/8 x 3-1\/2\u201d, ~500; 4) Old \nBaker Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey \nBottled in Bond (gold background), 2-5\/8 x 3-1\/2\u201d, ~500; 5) John P. \nDant 100 Proof Genuine Sour Mash, 2.5 x 3.5\u201d, ~500; 6) Whiskey Rye & \nMalt, Gelagerd Op Gebrande Eiken Vaten, 2-3\/8 x 3-5\/8\u201d, ~500; 7) Old \nDistiller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (parallelogram shape), \n3.25 x 2.5\u201d, ~500; 8) Southern Hills 6 Years Old Kentucky Straight \nBourbon Whiskey Charcoal Filtered, 3-5\/8 x 4-1\/2\u201d, ~500; 9) Stony \nRidge Old Style Sour Mash, 3-5\/8 x 4-1\/2\u201d, ~500; 10) Mills Point Brand \n100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 3-3\/8 x 4.5\u201d ~450; 11) \nLive Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 3.75 x 5.25\u201d, ~30 pieces. \n12) Black Saddle Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 6-1\/8 x 4-1\/2\u201d, \n~460. All of these labels have highlights in gold ink. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $800-1200 \nHWAC# 166468 \nLot# 2496 European Liqueur Labels ~ 111 \nMore \nthan 100 fancy, colorful liqueur labels from Europe. \n70 unique varieties, many with duplicates. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 166473 \nLot# 2497 Alcoholic Spirit Labels, 12 \nVarieties, ~500 each \nFactory packs of labels \nfor various alcoholic spirits from France, \nBelgium, and Switzerland. Many of these bottle \nlabels have gold-ink highlights, and all are in \npristine condition: 1) Anfel-Saft Jus de Pommes \n(apple juice, fermented), 5 x 3.75\u201d, two packs of \n~500 each; 2) Grande Fine St. Jerome, includes bottle front label (3- \n7\/8 x 5-1\/4\u201d) and bottle neck label (4.25 x 1.25\u201d), one pack with both \nlabels of ~500 pieces); 3) Grande Fine Moligne, fabrique en Belgium, \n3-7\/8 x 5-3\/8\u201d, pack of ~500; 4) Genievre pur Grain De Zilvermeeuw, \n3-7\/8 x 5-3\/8\u201d, pack of ~500; 5) Het Syoje Spiritueux, 3-5\/8 x 5-1\/4\u201d, \npack of ~500; 6) Grande Fine Beauvignac, 3-7\/8 x 5-1\/4\u201d, pack of \n~500; 7) NGSF Brugge (blue label), 3-5\/8 x 5-5\/8\u201d, pack of ~500; 8) \nNGSF Brugge 35 degrees (red label), 3-5\/8 x 5-5\/8\u201d, pack of ~500; 9) \nOune Klare Viewx Systeme, 3.5 x 5.5\u201d, pack of ~500; 10) Grande Fine \nSuperieure Domain de Belle-Vue, 4-3\/4 x 3-5\/8\u201d, pack of ~500; 11) \nGrande Fine Extra Qualite, includes bottle front label (4-5\/8 x 3-1\/2)\u201d \nand bottle neck label (3-1\/2\u201d x1-3\/4\u201d); 12) Grand Fine Mont Dore, 4 \nx 6\u201d, pack of ~500 of each piece. About 6,000 labels in all. Pardon my \nFrench. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300-1000 \nHWAC# 166466","115 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 2 \n Fri, June 16 \nGeneral Americana \/ Ephemera \nLot# 2498 \n c1910-40 \n Rum Labels, Vintage \nCollection ~500+ \nMore than 500 paper \nlabels for rum bottles, all highly decorative \nwith exotic Caribbean scenes and very few \nwords. 26 unique varieties in different sizes \nand shapes. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $200-500 \nHWAC# 166470 \nLot# 2499 \n California \nCalifornia Beer Labels, \nSorted by Packet \n18 sorted California beer \nlabel packets, hundreds of labels. Beers by \nMaier Brewing, LA. General Brewing, SF. etc. \nAbout 2.5 lbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167770 \nLot# 2500 US Vintage Beer Label Inventory \nAbout 600 nice vintage beer labels. Cook\u2019s 500 \nAle from Indianapolis with race car, Chief, Butte \nLager, CIO, Lone Star Beer etc. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 166474 \nLot# 2501 Liquor Advertising Ephemera, \n35 \nAbout 35 pieces of nice liquor advertising \nand ephemera. About 30 vintage liquor labels, \n1898 Grommes & Ullrich, Chicago liquor \ncatalog with color embossed covers, Cognac \nSoring folding color advertising fan, Vindor die \ncut and more. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 163767 \nLot# 2502 Advertising Diecuts and Labels \n4 Labour Brand Portland Cement, 1 Liquor de \nl\u2019Abbaye, 2 Dr. Lyna\u2019s Maple O, 2 smaller Mission \nFruit diecuts. 1 Lady Luxury. Heavy cardboard \nmilkshake diecut. Average size about 10x12\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$300-400 \nHWAC# 167988 \nLot# 2503 Advertising Diecuts and Signs \nIce cream lady sign, Mission fruit small diecut, \n2x Washington apple signs, Dr. Lynas\u2019 Hair \nGrower sign, 2x Dr. Lynas\u2019 Flavor Extracts \nsigns, Faires Starch sign-top chip. Average size \nabout 10x12\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $150-300 \nHWAC# 167991 \nLot# 2504 Advertising Diecuts and Signs \nMission fruit diecut, Dr. Lynas\u2019 Hair Grower \nsign, Dr. Lynas\u2019 Flavoring Extract sign, Baker\u2019s \nChocolate heavy diecut. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $150-300 \nHWAC# 167992 \nLot# 2505 Advertising Diecuts and Signs \nMission \nfruits \ndiecut. \nSigns-Washington \napples, Calvados Coulombe, Dr. Lynas\u2019 Hair \nGrower, Fairies Starch with edge stains. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $150- \n300 \nHWAC# 167993 \nLot# 2506 Advertising Labels and Signs \n2x \nClorox, about 100 Sunflower labels, Overland \nTea-edge damage, Dr. Lyna\u2019s Hair Grower \nsign, Liquor de\u2019\u2019Abbaye, Lady Luxury. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300- \n600 \nHWAC# 167989 \nLot# 2507 Advertising \nLabels, \nSigns \nand \nDiecuts \n3x Mission \nfruit diecut, Liquor de \nl\u2019Abbaye, 1913 Flower \nGirl calendar cover only, \nButter Nut Bread diecut, \nDr. Lynar\u2019s Hair Grower \nsign. Average size about \n12x10\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana \nEphemera \nCollection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 167990 \nLot# 2508 Vintage Advertising Diecuts \nand Large Labels \nNice mix of US and foreign \nadvertising. 5 Mission fruit diecuts. 5 Dr. Lyna\u2019s \nHair Grower cardboard signs. 2Liquor de \nl\u2019Abbaye. About 50 Lady Luxury labels. Average \noverall size 11x10\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana \nEphemera Collection \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# \n167987 \nLot# 2509 Vintage \nFood \nWrappings, \n7 \n7 vintage food \nwrappings. \nIndia \nChicoree \nx3, \nRoyal \nBlue Prunes, Kaap\u2019s \nMarigold x3. About \n9x14\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana \nEphemera \nCollection \nEst. $200- \n400 \nHWAC# 167986 \nLot# 2510 Vintage Print and Magazine \nAdvertisement Hoard \nAbout 25 lbs. of vintage \nmagazine ads and covers, various prints and \nsome can labels. Studebaker, Lucky Strike etc. Lots of vintage prints \nand print plates. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $300- \n500 \nHWAC# 166692 \nLot# 2511 Cigar Box Labels and Tobacco \nEphemera \nNice mix of vintage cigar box labels \nand tobacco ephemera included folded unused \nboxes, signs, vintage advertisements and tobacco bags etc. About 8 \nlbs. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $400-1500 \nHWAC# \n166630 \nLot# 2512 Cigar Box Labels, 130 \nAbout \n130 vintage smaller cigar box labels, approx. \n4.5x4.5\u201d. Blue Bird, Ben Franklin, Calvano, Zev, \nRound Up, Seminola, Duo-Art etc. In binder. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$120-300 \nHWAC# 167453 \nLot# 2513 Cigar and Tobacco Ephemera \nAbout 30 pieces of cigar and tobacco ephemera \nc. 1879-1910. Letterheads, some pictorial, \npromo items, price lists, billheads etc. \nEst. \n$200-400 \nHWAC# 168146","116 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Native Americana \/ Basketry \nLot# \n3000 \nNavajo \nReservation, \nArizona \nNavajo \nPolychrome \nTray \nDivisions in the \ndesign- \nnorth, \neast, \nsouth, and west (Four \nDirections: Earth, Air, \nFire, and Water). The \nsymbol of the horizontal \npicture of the world, which is most clearly represented among North \nAmerican Indians: \u201cIn its essence, this symbolism stays for a cycle \nassociated with fertility. 19\u201d diameter x 2.5\u201d high. Unknown artist. \nEst. \n$800-1200 \nHWAC# 167371 \nLot# \n3001 \nNavajo \nPolychrome \nTray \nBasket with Yei and \nHorse \nHead \nMotif \nPolychrome basket by \nSally Black. Horses to \nthe Navajo represent \nfreedom. Basket is a \nrepresentation of a \nrainbow Yei and his \nhorses. 35 rounds, 23\u201d \ndiameter. Purchased by consigner at the Heard Museum show. \nEst. \n$2500-4000 \nHWAC# 167372 \nLot# 3002 Navajo \nButterfly \nBasket \nby R Clark \nButterfly \ndesign depicts the \nclose \nassociation \nNavajo people have \nwith butterflies and \ncreation \nstories. \nButterflies symbolize \na life lived along the \npollen path, upward movement, and personal development. Beautiful \nlarge polychrome basket. 25.5\u201d D x 4.5\u201d h. 25 coils. \nEst. $1800-2300 \nHWAC# 167373 \nLot# 3003 \n Arizona \nApache Conical Basket \nApache hand woven conical basket with red, \nwhite and black beadwork at rim. Cone shaped \nbasket is made of Arizona split yucca and devils \nclaw fiber skillfully hand woven with selected \nlengths of desert grasses that are spliced to \ncreate the pattern. 9.5\u201d x 6.75\u201d at opening. \nEst. \n$100-150 \nHWAC# 167424 \nLot# 3004 \n Arizona \nPapago Woven Basket, 2 \nTone \n2 tone Papago woven basket with tan and \nbrown highlight design. 4x8\u201d. \nEst. $400-500 \nHWAC# 164165 \nLot# 3005 \n Northern CA, \nCalifornia \nTwo \nFeathered \nMiniature \nBaskets \nTwo \nfeathered \nminiature \nPomo \nbaskets by Rosetta Alvina. \n1) \nCoiled \nwillow \nbasket \nfully covered with multi- \ncolored feathers and feathers \nprojecting from rim. 1\u201d x 2.5\u201d. \n2) Coiled willow basket fully covered with multi-colored feathers and \nfeathers in circular design. 1.5\u201d x 3\u201d. Both in excellent condition. \nEst. \n$700-1000 \nHWAC# 167393 \nLot# 3006 \n California \nTwo Hupa Baskets \nTwo Northwest California (Hupa) Baskets: \n1) Basket with layered black sawtooth bands \ncrossed by zigzag striping. 6\u201d. 2) Polychrome \nhat, decorated with two brown and black \nstaggered rows of serrated parallelograms on the sides, a sunburst \nmotif on the top. 7\u201d. Both are in excellent condition. \nEst. $1000-2000 \nHWAC# 167428 \nLot# 3007 \n Paiute Reservation, Nevada \nBeaded Washoe Basket \nFully covered beaded \nWashoe basket, by Ardith Reed. Small willow \nbasket covered with turquoise blue beads, with \ndiamond design on each side in blue, white, \nyellow, red and black beads. Beautiful detail. \n2\u201dx 3.75\u201d \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167392 \nLot# 3008 \n Nevada \nWashoe \nBasket by Tootsie Dick \nWashoe basket made with \nwillow and peeled willow, and \nbroken fern, design of eagles \nand butterflies. Attributed to \nTootsie Dick. She sold most of \nher baskets through the Cohn \nEmporium in Carson City, \nNevada, and was considered \nby the Cohns to be one of the \nthree finest Washoe weavers. \nTootsie Dick likely came \nto the Cohns\u2019 attention through the efforts of her great aunt, Louisa \nKeyser (Dat So La Lee), who may have also helped inspire her superb \nwork. After Keyser\u2019s death, Abe Cohn promoted Tootsie Dick as the \nfinest remaining Washoe weaver, but she died within a few years of her \nmore famous mentor. Basket is in excellent condition. 5.5\u201d x 7.75\u201d. \nEst. $1500-3000 \nHWAC# 167423 \nLot# 3009 \nThree Miniature Baskets \nWashoe-Paiute basketmaker, Audrey Frank: \nTwo Miniature pine needle baskets--1) Woven \npine needle with pink beads woven onto rim, \n1.5\u201d x 3\u201d. 2) Lidded woven pine needle basket \nwith small twigs woven around basket and lid, 2.5\u201d x 3\u201d. 3) Tohono \nO\u2019odham miniature coiled basket --yucca with beargrass, 2\u201d x 3.25\u201d. All \nbasket in excellent condition. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 167394 \nLot# 3010 Hopi Coil Olla Basket \nPolychrome basket by Annette \nNasafotie (member of the Women\u2019s Society at Second Mesa where \nHopi coiled baskets are made exclusively). Cloud designs at the top, \nkachina faces in the middle, bird, deer and mountains at the bottom. \n13\u201d tall 14\u201d diameter \nEst. $4000-6000 \nHWAC# 167369","117 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nNative Americana \/ Basketry \nLot# 3011 Pomo Oval Gift Basket \nThis canoe-shaped container \nis finely woven black areas designs--stepped diamonds, triangles \nand motifs. Rim lined with clamshell discs and glass beads. Bead \nand abalone shell pendants suspended on all sides, red feather tufts \nbetween rows of weaving. This is an amazing piece! 2\u201d x 10.25\u201d x \n5.75\u201d. \nEst. $5000-7000 \nHWAC# 167427 \nLot# 3012 Ronnie Leigh-Goeman Lidded \nBasket \nGasw\u00c8\u00d2dah lidded basket by Onondaga \nbasket maker Ronnie Leigh-Goeman Ronnie- \nLeigh Goeman is a basket maker working in \nthe Iroquois style. Alongside her husband, \nsculptor Stonehorse Goeman, Ronnie creates \nbaskets out of endangered black ash, as well \nas sweet grass, moose hair and quills. 7\u201dx 6\u201d. \nEst. $400-600 \nHWAC# 167426 \nLot# 3013 Paiute Baby Basket \nSouthern \nPaiute baby basket by Everett Pikyavit. \nTraditional reed willow frame covered in softly \ntanned deer hide with woven willow visor and \nbeaded designs, 36 x 17 x12\u201d. \nEst. $800-1200 \nHWAC# 167367 \nLot# 3014 \n British Columbia \nNorthwest Coast Ladle \nNorthwest Coast goat horn ladle: The blond horn scoop \nincised to depict a bird figure, inlaid with abalone shell and \nfastened with copper rivets to the dark horn handle, carved \nin the with hawk below, and eagle, a bear seated at top. 14\u201d. \nEst. $1200-1500 \nHWAC# 167388 \nLot# 3015 Etched Polychrome Mayta Pot \nwith Lid \nDaysis Sauchy pot, deeply etched and \nstippled with wave and mountain designs. 8.5\u201d \nx 8.5\u201d. \nEst. $120-250 \nHWAC# 167381 \nLot# 3016 Mayta Red Clay Pot \nJuan Paulino \nMartinez pot, made of Mayta clay and decorated \nwith black, red, blue and green designs. \nMartinez is from a small pueblo, San Juan de \nOriente, in the shadow of the Masaya volcano, \nwhere Mayta Clay is gathered and used by local \npotters. 5\u201d x 8\u201d. \nEst. $150-200 \nHWAC# 167380 \nLot# 3017 \n Hopi Reservation, Arizona \nAdelle \nL. Nampeyo Seed Pot \nAdelle L. Nampeyo, \nHopi. Signed. Beautiful seed pot. Blackbird \nMigration Pattern. 2.75\u201d x 4.75\u201d. \nEst. $160-260 \nHWAC# 124897 \nLot# 3018 \n Hopi Reservation, Arizona \nFannie \nNampeyo Jar \nSmall jar with feather design by \nFannie Nampeyo (Hopi). Fannie Nampeyo (1900- \n1987) Migration pattern (lines\/roads) on this \njar represent the migration of the Hopi Pueblo \npeople through four worlds. Fannie Nampeyo \nPolacca) was a modern and contemporary Hopi \nfine arts potter, who carried on the traditions of \nher famous mother, Nampeyo of Hano, the grand \nmatriarch of modern Hopi pottery. Incredible \npiece from Hopi! 4.75\u201d x 4.75\u201d \nEst. $200-500 \nHWAC# 167396 \nLot# 3019 \n Navajo Nation, Arizona \nMiniature \nHummingbird Seed Pot \nMiniature sgrafitto \nblack on red seed pot with feather and \nhummingbird design by Bob Lansing (Navajo). \n1.75\u201dx 2.75\u201d. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 167406 \nLot# 3020 \n Navajo Reservation, Arizona \nBob \nLansing Hummingbird Jar \nBob Lansing \n(Navajo), sgrafitto black on red pot with feather \nand hummingbird design. A potter of the Dine \nNation, his pottery is thrown on the wheel and \nthen coated with layers of colored slip. Each \npiece is etched with designs that help express \ntraditional stories with a contemporary flare. \n4\u201d x 5\u201d. \nEst. $600-800 \nHWAC# 167399 \nLot# 3021 \n Navajo Reservation, Arizona \nLansing\/Nelson Seed Pot \nSgrafitto pot \netched with feather and ram design; black \nand turquoise on red clay seed Jar. Signed by \nDoreen Lansing and husband Roger Nelson. \nThis seed pot features a complex feathery \ngeometric design surrounding the ram. 2.75\u201d x \n5\u201d. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 167397 \nLot# 3022 \n Navajo Reservation, Arizona \nNavajo Pot by Teresa Whitegoat \nNavajo jar \nby Theresa Whitegoat. Beautifully etched and \ncolored in deep blue, turquoise, purple and \nblack. Horsehair detail along the rim. 4\u201d x 5.5\u201d \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 167403 \nLot# 3023 \n Arizona c. 1940\u2019s \n Vintage \nMaricopa Pottery \nTwo Maricopa (Tohono \nOʼodham) pottery pieces. Maricopa red \nclay was found on the banks of the Gila River. 1) \nMiniature olla with black swirl designs 3.75\u201dx \n3.25\u201d; 2) Small bowl with swirls and swastikas \non flanges (could have been used as an ashtray?) 1.75\u201d x 4\u201d \nEst. $100- \n200 \nHWAC# 167404 \nLot# \n3024 \nArkansas \nPrehistoric \nMississippian Pottery \nBuff ware pottery jar \nwith bulbous body, straight neck, and rounded \nbase. Intriguing pot is etched with coil design \non body and fingernail markings on neck. \n6.5\u201d x 8\u201d. Great example of this pottery, great \ncondition. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167391","118 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Native Americana \/ Pottery \nLot# 3025 \n Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico \nMarilyn Ray Storyteller \nStoryteller \nwith three children, cat, pot, butterflies \nby Marilyn Ray (Acoma). She one of the \nfinest Storyteller makers of our time. \nHer storytellers are some of the most \ncomplex and innovative styles.4.5\u201d x 3\u201d. \nEst. $400-500 \nHWAC# 167418 \nLot# 3026 \n Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico \nMary Quintana, Cochiti Storyteller \nStoryteller with three children by Mary \nQuintana (Cochiti). Mary continues to \nmake storytellers, clay sculptures and \nnativities in the traditional hand-made \nmethods of her ancestors. In her unique \nstyle, and in exception to tradition, are \nher brilliant colors that are painted with \nacrylic paints. 4.5\u201d x 2.5\u201d. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 167420 \nLot# 3027 \n Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico \nEtched \nand Painted Gourd Pot \nGorgeous gourd pot \netched and painted in black and turquoise \ngeometric designs, from Isleta Pueblo. \nHallmarked \u201cMLET\u201d, 5\u201d x 6.5 \nEst. $240-350 \nHWAC# 167385 \nLot# 3028 \n Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico \nA. Loretto \nstoryteller \nStoryteller with shawl and six children \nby A. Loretto (Jemez). 5.5\u201d x 3\u201d. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n167419 \nLot# 3029 \n Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico \nCorn Maiden \nVase \nCorn Maiden by Emily and Leonard Tsosie. \nBeautifully formed maiden, traditional colors and \nmatte finished designs. Emily Fragua-Tsosie, \u201cCorn \nPollen\u201d was born in 1951 into the Jemez Pueblo. At \nthe age of 12, Emily was inspired by her mother and \ngrandmother to hand coil and pinch clay sculptures. By \nthe late 1960\u2019s she started making her own corn dolls \nand other sculptures. Emily specializes in storytellers \nand corn maidens. She signs her pottery E. Fragua \nTsosie, Jemez. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167390 \nLot# 3030 \n Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico \nJudy Toya \nStoryteller \nStoryteller with six children, by Judy Toya \n(Jemez) Unfortunately, Judy died in February 2023. \nHer work was very well regarded and follows a long \nfamily tradition. 8\u201d x 5\u201d. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 167421 \nLot# 3031 \n Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico \nPair \nof Delia Gachupin Pots \nJemez potter, Delia \nGachupin specializes in redware bowls, \nvases and ornaments. Hand painted red clay \ndepicting a bear fetish cutout and traditional \ndesigns in black white and Turquoise on one \nand Turtle designs on the other. pot 1, 6\u201dx 3.5; \npot 2, 5\u201d x 3\u201d. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 167379 \nLot# 3032 \n Laguna, New Mexico \nNice Native \nAmerican Signed Brown and White Pot by \nLucario \nNice brown and white hand etched \nceramic? pot signed by A & V Lucario, Laguna, \nNM. Arthur Lucario was born in 1942 and is half \nAcoma and half Laguna. He first draws the designs \non the pots then does the etchings. 4 Native \nAmerican men in design. 11x9\u201d. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 164175 \nLot# 3033 \n Navajo Nation, New Mexico \nSunshine Reeves Miniature Seed Pot \nSterling \nsilver etched miniature seed pot by Sunshine \nReeves. This sterling silver seed pot is a revival \nof tradition. By making ornate silver ones, \nSunshine Reeves displays his modern and \nelegant designs in a non-traditional manner. \nHe was born in 1966 into a New Mexico family \nof silversmiths. 1.5\u201d x 2.5\u201d. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 167405 \nLot# 3034 \n San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico \nBlack \non Black Jar by Tonita Roybal (& Juan) \nTonita \nRoybal (1892-1945) has been called, \u201cOne of the finest \npotters of the twentieth century.\u201d This traditional black \non black jar\u2019s design is an Avanyu, the Tewa deity, the \nwater serpent (guardian). Tonita began making pottery \nin 1909. Starting in 1917, Juan started to paint some \nof her pottery, and after 1930 he painted a majority of \nthe pieces. When Tonita made the pottery and did the \npainting, these pieces were signed, \u201cTonita.\u201d When she \nmade the vessel, and Juan painted it, then they were signed \u201cTonita \nand Juan.\u201d 8\u201d x 5.5\u201d \nEst. $800-1200 \nHWAC# 167408 \nLot# 3035 \n San Ildefonso \nPueblo, New Mexico \nBlack \non Black Plate by \u201cSantana \n& Adam\u201d Martinez \n\u201dSantana \n& Adam\u201d Martinez, San \nIldefonso (1940\u2019s). Following \nthe death of Julian, their \nson Adam and his wife \nSantana helped Maria with \nthe design and firing of her \npottery. Occasionally, they \nmade pottery themselves; \nSantana forming the vessel \nand painting the design, and \nAdam assisting in gathering \nclay and firing the wares. \nPieces made between 1943 and 1954 are signed Maria + Santana or \nSantana & Adam. 8.5\u201d \nEst. $800-1200 \nHWAC# 167410","119 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nNative Americana \/ Pottery \nLot# 3036 \n San \nIldefonso Pueblo, \nNew \nMexico \nEarly \nMaria \nMartinez Bowl \nLarge black on \nblack bowl, cloud \nand \nmountain \ndesign by Maria \nMartinez (signed \n\u201cMarie\u201d) \nSan \nIldefonso (1920- \n1925) \nMaria \nPoveka Martinez \n(1884-1980) is probably the most famous of all pueblo potters. She and \nher husband, Julian, discovered in 1918 how to produce the now-famous \nblack-on-black pottery and they spent the remainder of their careers \nperfecting and producing it for museums and collectors worldwide. \nEarly works by Maria and Julian are unsigned (1918-1923). 6\u201d x 10\u201d. \nWhen Maria began signing pottery, she was told, that \u201cMarie\u201d \nwas a more familiar name than \u201cMaria\u201d to the non-Indian public. \nShe therefore signed the name \u201cMarie\u201d for about 30 years. \nFollowing the publication of Alice Marriott\u2019s book, Maria: The \nPotter of San Ildefonso, she began signing her true name, \u201cMaria.\u201d \nMaria often made small pieces of pottery without the assistance of \nher husband, her son, or her daughter-in-law. These are always highly \npolished, un-decorated pieces and are usually quite spectacular and \ngraceful and exhibit the true nature of her genius. They are signed \nMaria Poveka. \nEst. $4000-8000 \nHWAC# 167409 \nLot# 3037 \n Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico \nJoseph Lonewolf Pottery \u201cJewel\u201d \nIncised \npottery \u201cjewel\u201d, intricate cougar design by \nJoseph Lonewolf (Santa Clara). Lonewolf \n(1932 - 2014) was a Native American potter \nfrom Santa Clara. He was known for his use \nof historical methods and his development of \nsgraffito and bas-relief techniques used a nail \nfiled to a point as his main carving tool. His \nworks, have often been referred to as \u201cpottery jewels\u201d, and are notable \nfor the use of Mimbres designs on sienna miniatures. \u201cEach pot had \na meaning but most are about nature\u201d. 1-3\/8\u201d diameter. \nEst. $3000- \n5000 \nHWAC# 167429 \nLot# 3038 \n Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico \nMargaret Garcia Black on Black Pot \nBlack on \nBlack pot signed Margaret Garcia, Santa Clara \nPueblo. Beautifully designed with feathers, \nkiva steps, etc. 4\u201d x 4.75\u201d. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n124898 \nLot# 3039 \n Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico \nNaranjo and Garcia Jar \nMadeline E. Naranjo \nand Adrian Garcia (signed jar) of Santa \nClara Pueblo specialize in hand coiling in the \ntraditional Santa Clara style, but added their \nunique contemporary flare. Their black pottery \nis deeply carved in elegant designs. 3.25\u201dx 4\u201d. \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 124896 \nLot# 3040 \n Cedar Mesa, Utah \nJames Benally \nBowl \nBlack on Black Cedar Mesa bowl by \nNavajo artist James Benally signed B. Dine\u2019. This \nis a more traditional style than most Benally \nwork. 5\u201d x 6\u201d \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 167411 \nLot# 3041 \n Salt Lake City, Utah \nWilliam \nYazzie Seed Jar \nWilliam Yazzie, Navajo artist, \ncurrently lives in Utah. Each piece of pottery \ninvolves many hours of hand carving and is \nunique. Mountain Lion (Cougar) design, deeply \ncarved sgraffito geometric designs inspired by \nnature. 3\u201d x 4\u201d. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 167400 \nLot# 3042 Anasazi Pitcher With Geometric \nDesign \nAnasazi pottery, ornate and highly \nfunctional, often white\/gray with dark \ngeometric designs. This pottery occurs as early \nas A.D. 200 in the Anasazi region, and most \npieces appear to have been made of floodplain \nor soil clays. 6.1 x 6\u201d \nEst. $400-600 \nHWAC# \n167376 \nLot# 3043 Hopi Pottery by Namoki \nLawrence \nNamoki (1949-2020), from Walpi Village, \nbegan making pottery in the 1980\u2019s which was \ndeeply carved with colorful imagery of Katsina \nfigures. Surfaces were slipped and painted to \ngive the look of wood. One of his most masterful \npieces. \nEst. $2500-5000 \nHWAC# 167378 \nLot# 3044 Randy Miller Inlaid Jar \nTurquoise \ninlaid mosaic jar, lidded (bear fetish, 2\u201d x 1.5\u201d). Jar \nmade and signed by Cherokee Artist, Randy Miller. \nHe settled in New Mexico and developed his own \nunique style of completely covering black pottery \nwith high quality Kingman Mine Turquoises and \nrows of fine Antler Horn Heishi beads. 6\u201d x 4.5\u201d. \nEst. \n$400-800 \nHWAC# 167398 \nLot# 3045 Salado Prehistoric Jar \nThe Salado \nculture is a pre-Columbian Southwestern \nculture that flourished from c. 1200-1450 AD in \nthe Tonto Basin, southern parts of the present- \nday US states of Arizona and New Mexico. \nNicely shaped jar, rounded base. Salado pottery \nwas primarily made for utilitarian purposes. \n5.5\u201d x 6\u201d \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# 167375 \nLot# 3046 Redware Vase by Geraldine Sandia \nStunning red clay pot, by G. Sandia. Hand made and \nhand painted two toned polychrome, stone polished \ntraditional Jemez pottery. Traditional designs of \nfeathers and geometric shapes among many other \npatterns. Approx. 9\u201d x 5\u201d. \nEst. $350-450 \nHWAC# 167377 \nLot# 3047 Charoite\/Silver Necklace \nSixty \ndifferent Charoite oval stones set in silver \nform this incredible (varied in purple color) \nnecklace. 18\u201d length. Possibly Native American, \nbut probably Mexican made because of silver \nwork style. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 124892 \nLot# 3048 Cloisonne Floral Hand-knotted \nNecklace \nBeautiful vintage white cloisonne \nfloral enamel hand-knotted beaded necklace. \n24\u201d length. Excellent condition. \nEst. $160-260 \nHWAC# 124887","120 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n General Americana \/ Jewelry \nLot# 3049 Cultured Pearl and Lapis Necklace \nCultured Pearl and Lapis Necklace. Vintage hand \nknotted pearl and lapis necklace, gold vermeil \nclosure, 24\u201d length. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n124894 \nLot# 3050 Lapis Lazuli Necklace \nNatural \nroyal blue lapis lazuli with noticeable pyrite \nsparkle. Graduated round bead necklace, \nstrung and knotted by hand on silk. Largest \nbead 15mm, down to 5mm. Total length\u00f328\u201d, \n14\u201d when worn. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 124886 \nLot# 3051 Jade Jewelry Collection \nFive pieces \nof jade jewelry: 1) lavender bracelet with 14 \ncarat gold clasp, 7 inches; 2) light green round \npendant with 14 carat clasp; 3) 30 inch tan \ncolored necklace; 4) 30 inch pale green necklace; \n5) 28 inch necklace of light green jade with 3 inch \npendant in dark green jade. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# \n166844 \nLot# 3052 Jewelry Collection \nMiscellaneous \nlot of jewelry: 10 carat gold ring with small \nwhite stone, size 6 1\/2; two gold toned belt \nbuckles; two western belt buckles: one Volunteer Fire Department, one \nnatural purple stone; Two stone pendants; Aspen Jewelry Co. sterling \nsilver earrings; silver bracelet with five small turquoise stones. \nEst. \n$150-400 \nHWAC# 167726 \nLot# 3053 Sterling Earrings and 5 Rings \n1) \nSilver cast sterling earrings with silver dangles. \n2) Glendis Tsadiasi Zuni Inlay Ring, size 6. 3) \nMulti stone Zuni inlaid ring, marked \u201cRU\u201d, size 6. 4) Turquoise\/black \ninlaid silver ring, marked \u201cCW\u201d, size 7. 5) Lapis oval stone set in silver, \nsize 6. 6) Amethyst stone ensconced in silver setting, size 7. \nEst. $260- \n360 \nHWAC# 124893 \nLot# 3054 Two Pendants and Belt Buckle \n1) \nLapis, rhodonite, iolite, inlaid pendant (signed, \nbut name not found). 2) Cast sterling silver heart \npendant on silver bead chain. 3) Sterling silver \nwoman\u2019s belt buckle, set with turquoise stone. \nEst. $180-260 \nHWAC# 124891 \nLot# \n3055 \nNative \nAmerican \nSilver \nWatchbands, 2 \n2 Native America watchbands \nwith silver ends. Ladies with glazed butterfly \n4\u201d. Mens with inlaid turquoise and red stones \n6\u201d. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164168 \nLot# 3056 \nWestern Silver \nWatchbands, 4 \n4 Western watch \nbands with silver ends. Buffalo \nglazed 6\u201d, Indian head glazed \n5.25\u201d, glazed turquoise leaf 6.25\u201d, \nsteer head 6\u201d. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164167 \nLot# 3057 Western Silver Watchbands, 4 \n4 \nNative American\/Western link watchbands \nwith silver ends. Bison head 5\u201d. Glazed red \nspider and turquoise 6.5\u201d. Glazed Indian head \nmarked RAM 6\u201d. Glazed buffalo marked RAM 6\u201d. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164169 \nLot# 3058 Zuni Watchbands, 2, and Ladies \nWatch \n2 Zuni inlaid watchbands, unmarked \nbut appear to be Sterling. 5.5\u201d and 9\u201d. Geneva \nladies watch without band, appears to be silver, \nscratched crystal, 4\u201d. \nEst. $300-600 \nHWAC# \n164166 \nLot# 3059 Silver Wrist Cuffs \nStamped \n\u201cindustria Peruana\u201d. Handmade with three \nfigures on each. 4 inches tall, 316 grams silver. \nSalvatore Falcone Collection \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# \n145793 \nLot# 3060 \n Navajo Reservation, Arizona \nNavajo \nWide Sterling Cuff \nNavajo wide sterling silver \ntwisted rope cuff. Six rows of twisted silver \nseven silver bands. 1.5\u201d width x 5\u201d inside \nmeasure, 1.5\u201d opening. Excellent condition \nEst. \n$300-500 \nHWAC# 124885 \nLot# 3061 \n Navajo Reservation, Arizona \nStippled Sterling Sand Cast Cuff \nPrecision \ncarving deep into the casting sand to achieve \na dramatic relief in the design. Smooth, \nyet stippled, surface. Raised setting with \nrectangular turquoise (possibly Landers) \nstone. Maker\u2019s mark unreadable, \u201cSterling\u201d. \nOne of a kind piece. Inside measure, 5.5\u201d \nopening, 1.25\u201d. \nEst. $500-700 \nHWAC# 124889 \nLot# 3062 \n Navajo Reservation, Arizona \nVintage Sterling Silver Sandcast Cuff \nBeautiful vintage cuff signed by the artist \u201cFB.\u201d, \npossibly Fred Baca. Marked \u201cSterling\u201d. Inside \nmeasure, 5\u201d, opening, 1-3\/8\u201d. Great find! \nEst. \n$340-500 \nHWAC# 124888 \nLot# 3063 \n Navajo Reservation, Arizona \nVintage Sterling Silver Bracelets \nThree \nsterling bracelets. 1) Sterling Silver inlaid Lapis \nLazuli Navajo cuff (attributed to Rex Abeita). \n2) Navajo coral (five natural stones) sterling \nbracelet, floral leaf design, no maker\u2019s mark. \n3) Narrow etched silver bracelet, unreadable \nmaker\u2019s mark. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 124890 \nLot# 3064 \n Navajo Reservation, Arizona \n\u201cSunshine\u201d Reeves Silver Wedding Vase \nExquisite sterling silver etched wedding \nvase by Daniel \u201cSunshine\u201d Reeves (Navajo). \nAn accomplished silversmith, additional to \nhis jewelry are other items that display his \namazing skill. This traditional style wedding \nvase is 7\u201d x 3.25\u201d. \nEst. $1800-2500 \nHWAC# \n167401","121 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nNative Americana \/ Artifacts \nLot# 3065 \n Navajo Reservation, \nArizona \n\u201cSunshine\u201d Reeves \nSilver Canteen \nSterling silver \nexquisitely \netched \ncanteen \n(could be used as a flask!) \nset with coral and turquoise \nstones, removable cap and \nchain by Navajo artist Sunshine \nReeves. \nEst. $2500-4500 \nHWAC# 167402 \nLot# 3066 \n Hopi Reservation, \nArizona \nGary Tso Katsina \nSutununu (sp), possibly a Ram \nKachina (Katsina) by Gary Tso \n(Hopi). Katsina is arrayed in \nfeathers and fur with a shell \nnecklace.11.5\u201dT x 6\u201dW (at \nhead) \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# \n167430 \nLot# 3067 \n Hopi Reservation, Arizona \nHopi Dance \nWands \nPair of Hopi Tablita dancer wands; painted \nwillow. Dance wands are customarily carried by \nthe women during some dances. Flat wood panels \nwith a handle at the end.20th Century. \nEst. $150- \n300 \nHWAC# 167422 \nLot# 3068 \n Hopi Reservation, Arizona \nScavenger Kachina \n(Katsina) by Robert Allison \nRobert Alllison\u2019s Katsinas \n(Kachinas) are exquisitely detailed in the carving in every \nway. Notice the amazing dress, head gear, painting, etc. \nRobert (1954- ) was born in Phoenix to the Reed Clan. He \nhas won numerous awards and has exhibited at the Heard \nMuseum. 8.5\u201d x 3\u201d. \nEst. $400-600 \nHWAC# 167425 \nLot# 3069 \n Tucson area, Arizona \nNative \nAmerican Flute with Turtle effigy \nFlute \nmade by and played by Alex Maldonado, Pascua \nYaqui Nation. For the past twenty years, Alex \nhas been balancing his time between his family, \nhis artwork (he also makes drums, masks, etc.) \nand performing his music. ... his third release being nominated for Best \nDuo and Best New Age at the 2003 Native American Music Awards. \nAlex has also conducted flute making classes and lectures. \nEst. $200- \n300 \nHWAC# 167389 \nLot# 3070 \n Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico \nGroup \nof 8 Hand Carved Fetishes \nHand Carved \nFetishes. 1) Mike Tucson, Zuni, hand carved \nand etched crow, 3.5\u201d x1.5\u201d. 2) Frog, signed, 1.25\u201d. 3) Carved and \netched rattlesnake, signed, 2.75\u201d. 4) Light green carved bear, 3.25\u201d x \n2\u201d. 5) Carved and etched beaver, 2\u201d. 6) Pink bear, 1.75\u201d. 7) Deep green \nand mottled brown bear, 2\u201d. 8) Black cat, probably by child\u00f32.5\u201d. \nEst. \n$200-300 \nHWAC# 124895 \nLot# \n3071 \nEastern \nWoodlands Pipe Tomahawk \nWoodlands Pipe Tomahawk \n(Early 20th Century). Likely a \npresentation piece, the wood \nhaft with silver caps framing \nsection heavily decorated with \nbrass and silver colored tacks, \netched rings and more tacks \nbelow the head, the brass \nblade with inset silver heart \nand small cylindrical pipe \nbowl. 18\u201dL \nEst. $1000-2000 \nHWAC# 167387 \nLot# 3072 Small Kalinite \nPipe on Stand \nNice pipe, \nstem wrapped in leather and \ndecorated with beading and \nfeather.7.5\u201d \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 167384 \nLot# 3073 Painted Buffalo Hide of \nBattle in a Shadowbox 2011 \nThis \nshadowbox contains a hair-on brain tan \nbuffalo hide measuring 12 in. X 8 in. The \npainting is titled \u201cyou better run\u201d with \nan Indian warrior giving chase to two US \nCavalry men with one mortally wounded. \nSigned lower right by \u201cBlack Eagle 2011\u201d. \nFramed at 19 in. X 16 in. \nEst. $200-500 \nHWAC# 162518 \nLot# 3074 Gathering of Nations, Painted Elk Robe by Gloria D \nCenter of robe features circles of black and white feather designs of the \nWarrior Society. \nLong red arrow \non each side is \nthe Red Road \n(the good road \nwhich all strive \nto \nachieve) \nat its end is a \nsmall \ntriangle \nrepresenting \nevery individual \npresent \nand \ntheir personal \ngrowth. \nBlue \nr epr es ents \nprayers \nalong \nthe \npath \nof \nthe Red Road. \nMeasures about \n4\u2019 x 6\u2019 6\u201d. A choice wall display item! \nEst. $1600-5000 \nHWAC# 167368","122 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Native Americana \/ Beadwork \nLot# \n3075 \nMontana \nAssiniboine-Sioux \nBeaded \nHide Moccasins \nFully Beaded \nMen\u2019s Fort Peck Moccasins \n(late19th century). Exceptional \nbeadwork on hide, white \nbeads with green, blue and red \ndesigns. Sinew closure under \nflap. Excellent condition. 10\u201d \nEst. $800-1500 \nHWAC# 167386 \nLot# 3076 \nBeaded and \nPainted Knife Sheath with \nKnife \nMost likely Sioux (c.late \n1800\u2019s). Yellow beading on \nsheath with red, blue and \nblack designs. Decorated with \ntin cones. Painted triangle \ndesigns on reverse side. 8\u201d \nx 2.75\u201d. \nEst. $1200-2000 \nHWAC# 167382 \nLot# 3077 Pair of Painted Hide Reservation \nKnife Sheaths with Knives \n1) Hide sheath \npainted with arrow and turtle design, knife has \nbeaded handle with horsehair at end. Sheath \n11\u201dx 2.5\u201d (4.5\u201d at belt loop) Knife is 12\u201d. 2) \nSheath painted with green and orange designs, \nhorsehair lacing, 8.5\u201dx 2.5\u201d, 4\u201dat belt loop; knife \n9.5\u201d with twine and blue beads on handle, \nhorsehair at end. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 167383 \nLot# 3078 Two Pair Handcrafted Arrows \nTwo pair beautiful handcrafted beaded \narrows with flight feathers. Decorative blue \nor yellow bead work, leather lacing and bone \narrowheads. Each Measures 25 inches long. \nEst. $150-300 \nHWAC# 167432 \nLot# 3079 \nCheyenne Parfleche Quiver \nNorthern Cheyenne Parfleche quiver (ca. \n1930\u2019s). Painted geometric design of red, \nyellow, green and blue. Sinew fringe on sides \nand bottom. 14\u201dm x 3\u201d. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n167395 \nLot# 3080 Historic Projectile Points plus bonus \nThree framed items includes 2 Frames of historic \nprojectile points plus bonus frame of artificial \nprojectile points in a fancy frame. 1.) Riker mount \nwith 16 points, 13\u201d x 10\u201d each labelled from \nMidwestern locations 2.) Smaller Riker mount with \n12 points from New Guinea 3.) artistic rendition \nof 21 faux projectile points \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# \n167505 \nLot# 3081 Two Tomahawks \nOne tomahawk \nis 21in. with a copper head and bowl, the shaft \nis straight grained hickory and trimmed with \nlead decorations, a cross, chevron band, and \na lead mouthpiece. The second tomahawk \nis bout 20 in. with a brass head an incise heart on straight grained \nhardwood two decorative bands of metal and a bird\u2019s head coupe \nfinale. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 163150 \nLot# 3082 Steatite Warclub \nInlayed silver \nand black clay. About 24\u201d long with feathers \nand wood handle. With plastic case. \nEst. \n$2000-3000 \nHWAC# 167412 \nLot# 3083 Salish Carved Paddle by E. Tienn \nThis is a Salish carved paddle at 54 inches. \nSigned \u201cE. TIENN\u201d at the top. Construction is \nlikely dark western cedar. A carved pattern of \nan animal or human figure is repeated four \ntimes throughout and likely a family identity. \nInterestingly, when viewed from the opposite \ndirection there appears to be a woman figure. \nNot believed to be a ceremonial object but an art object depicting a \nfamily history. Condition is very good with a minor chip mid-length. \nPlease see photo for details. \nEst. $600-1000 \nHWAC# 162514 \nLot# 3084 Arapaho Teepee Bag \nArapaho Beaded TeePee bag: (Early \n20th Century) A soft hide, sinew sewn, rectangular bag with wide \nbeaded panel on the front, triangles and square designs in red, blue, \ngreen and yellow on white beaded background, box beading on the \nflap and down both sides, horsehair-stuffed tin cone accents. Great \ncondition! 13\u201dx 23\u201d. \nEst. $2000-3000 \nHWAC# 167414 \nLot# 3085 Cheyenne Pipe Bag \nCheyenne pipe bag, green and red on \nwhite animal and geometric beaded designs. Bifurcated hide strips \noutlined with blue beads hang from the bag\u2019s opening and are reflected \nin the rounded tabs and splayed fringe at the bottom of the bag. 32\u201dL \nwith fringe x 6\u201dW, 5\u201d at opening \nEst. $2000-3000 \nHWAC# 167431","123 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nNative Americana \/ Mining \nLot# 3086 Ojibwe Beaded Bandolier Bag \nAn 1880\u2019s Ojibwe bandolier bag with a loom \nbeaded strap and panel, spot stitched panel \nbetween them. Bag\u2019s panel has an abstract \nfloral design and the two panels of the strap \neach have different designs, both elements \ncommonly seen on Ojibwe bags. Worked with \nnaturalistic floral\/leaf sprays on the body, \ntassel suspensions below. 39\u201d long. \nEst. $700- \n1500 \nHWAC# 167415 \nLot# 3087 \nParfleche Bag by Debra Box \nRawhide painted parfleche box by Debra Box \n(Southern Ute) She constructs containers from \nuntanned hides in authentic Southern Plains \nstyle. She takes part in Santa Fe Indian Living \nin Colorado Springs, 49-year-old Box does not \nhave access to buffalo hides. Every aspect of \nher work with cowhide reflects her ancestors\u2019 \nmethods. She soaks the hide, cleans it, lashes \nit to a wooden frame to dry in the sun, and scrapes it. From the \nprepared hide she constructs various-size boxes. Finally, she adorns \nthe containers with paint from ground earth pigments. 8\u201d x 16\u201dx 10\u201d. \nEst. $400-600 \nHWAC# 167416 \nLot# 3088 \nPlains Parfleche Bag \nNorthern \nPlains painted Parfleche Bag. (early 20th \nCentury) Cover flap has sinew ties. Plain on the \nback and painted on the front. Stitching over \nfelt on the sides. Fair condition. 19\u201dx14\u201d. \nEst. \n$200-400 \nHWAC# 167417 \nLot# 3089 Navajo Rug Sampler from 1920\u2019s \nThis Navajo rug sampler is roughly 11 in. X \n9 in. with hardware attached. Made for the \n1920\u2019s-1930\u2019s tourist trade. The pattern and \ncolors depict the colors available at that time. \nPlease see photos for details. \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 162520 \nLot# 3090 E J Curtis Photograph, \nThe Potter, San Ildefonso \nIconic \nimage of a young Tablita Woman \nDancer (believed to be a young Tonita \nRoybal, a well-known potter from \nSan Ildefonso. Photo taken by Curtis \nin 1905. (From Suffolk engineering \ncompany Cambridge Mass.) Full size is \n22.25 x 17.5\u201d Image size is 15 5\/8\u201d x \n11 5\/8\u201d Rag edges as originally made. \nExcellent Condition. \nEst. $1000-2000 \nHWAC# 167374 \nLot# 3091 Ute Chief Sevara \n& Family Chromolitho Print \nNice original chromolitho print, \nChief Sevara & Family. Possibly \nfrom a photo by WH Jackson of \nDetroit Photographic. c. 1900. \nFine condition. 12.25x13.5\u201d. \nStuart \nMackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 166675 \nLot# 3092 Ute Chief Sevara \n& Family Chromolitho Print \nNice original chromolitho print, \nChief Sevara & Family. Possibly \nfrom a photo by WH Jackson of \nDetroit Photographic. c. 1900. \nFine \ncondition. \n12.25x13.5\u201d. \nStuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera \nCollection \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# \n166676 \nLot# \n3093 \nButte, \nMontana \nImproved Order of Red Men \nCertificate \nImproved Order of Red \nMen certificate, Shoshone, Butte, \nMontana tribe, dated GSD 405. \nLists tribal members on petition \nfor membership in Improved \nOrder of Red Men. Nice campfire \nvignette. 24x18\u201d. 3x less than 1\u201d \nupper paper cracks, some foxing. \nPlease inspect. \nStuart Mackenzie \nMontana Ephemera Collection \nEst. \n$300-600 \nHWAC# 167753 \nLot# 3094 American Indians by Time Life \nBooks, 14 vols. \nAmerican Indians by Time Life \nBooks, 1993, 14 volumes. The Spirit World, The \nWoman\u2019s Way, The Indians of California, The Way of the Warrior, War \nfor the Plains, People of the Desert, The European Challenge x2, Indians \nof the Western Range, People of the Lakes, The Mighty Chieftains x2, \nThe First Americans x2. 24 lbs. \nEst. $150-200 \nHWAC# 168128 \nLot# 3095 Native American Art and Kachina \nReferences, 9 \nNative American Indian Art \nDirectory by Painter, Basketmakers by Morphy, \nFour Winds by Miller, Pipes on the Plains, Maria: The Potter of San \nIdlefonso by Marriott, Dancing in the Paths of the Ancestors by Mails, \n2x The Kachina and the White Man by Dockstader, Hopi Kachina Dolls \nby Colton. \nEst. $240-350 \nHWAC# 168127 \nLot# 3096 \n Angels Camp, California 1899- \n1902 \n Angels Camp, California Assay & Ore \nReport Collection \nLot of 12. All appear to be \nfrom the Utica Mining Company. Includes: 1-2) Two memorandums of \ngold bullion, 1899 and 1900. 3) Smaller 1901 receipt for mill tailings \nand mill sulpherets and slimes. 4-5) Two Report of Ores worked at \nthe Utica Reduction Works. One from 1900 and the other unused. 6-9) \nFour Assay Office Reports, 1900-1902. 10-12) Three smaller assay \nforms for three different mills: Stickle Mill, Gold Cliff Mill, and Utica \nMill, 1902. The Utica Mine is one on the best-known gold mines in \nthe Mother Lode, and is the consolidation of the Brown, Confidence, \nDead Horse, Jackson, Little Nugget, Raspberry, Stickle, Utica, and \nWashington claims. The surface of the Utica claim was mined during \nthe early part of the gold rush, but large-scale development was only \nconducted between 1893 and 1915 by the Utica Gold Mining Company. \nDuring the 1890s, the Utica Mine was one of the most productive in \nthe nation. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 166970 \nLot# 3097 \n Bodie, California 1912 \n Standard \nConsolidated \nMining \nCompany \nAssay \nReport, Bodie \nVery rare. Form from the \nStandard Consolidated Mining Company. Dateline Bodie, California, \nOct. 5th, 1912. Two small samples assayed, labelled as \u201cPick\u201d and \n\u201cF.W.\u201d Sample No. 1 analyzed to show $4.55 Gold and $0.42 in silver \nper ton. Sample No.2 showed $10.95 Gold and $0.93 in silver per ton. 6 \nx 8\u201d The Standard was by far the most productive mine in Bodie. At its \npeak, operations included ten mills and up to 162 stamps [Ref: Gudde, \n1975, pp. 41-42]. The reconstructed Standard Mill is still one of the \nmost noticeable landmarks when you visit the ghost town today. \nEst. \n$200-400 \nHWAC# 166964","124 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# 3098 \n Columbia, California 1901-1903 \nDensmore Consolidated Gold Mining Co. \nAssay Ephemera \nLot of 6. The Densmore Mine \ncontains 59 acres extending southeastward from Stanislaus River \nup the steep east slope of the canyon to the Columbia and Parrotts \nFerry road 2 miles from Columbia. The gold is principally associated \nwith pyrite, marcasite, galena, and other sulfides. The first reported \nproduction was in 1899-1900 by William Francis, who shipped rich \nsulfide ore that yielded $26,000. Hayward and Lane and Densmore \nConsolidated Mining Company worked the mine from 1900 to 1906, \nand used a 14-stamp mill, concentrators, and cyanide plant to treat ore \nfrom a shoot about 200 feet long and 400 feet deep, which was found \nin No. 3 adit, connecting with a shaft 500 feet deep. About 19,000 tons \nwas produced during this period. From then until \n1936, the workings were extended but little ore was milled. 1) 1901 \nletterhead for ores worked January 1901. 2-3) Two Reduction Works \nReports, March and April 1901. Lists results for Ore, Sulphurets, and \nTailings. 4-5) Two Memorandums of Gold Bullion, 1902 and 1903. \nResults range in gold fineness from 344-740. 6) 1901 Assay Report for \nMill Sulphurets and Tailings. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 166986 \nLot# 3099 \n Columbia, California c.1858-64 \nCover to Fretz & Ralston from W. O. Sleepers \n& Co., Assayers and Bankers in Columbia \nNo \ncontents. Sent to Fretz & Ralston, Bankers, San Francisco. Wells Faro & \nCo.\u2019s Express Columbia oval cancel over 3 cent imprinted stamp. Oval \ncancel at bottom left for W.O. Sleepers & Co., Bankers, Columbia, Cal. \nDate smudged. The Garrison, Morgan, Fretz & Ralston banking house \nwas formed in 1856 in Panama. Garrison and Morgen withdrew in \n1857 and the firm moved to San Francisco. WC Ralston started the \nBank of California in 1864 and was a major player on the Comstock \nLode in Nevada. W. O. Sleepers & Co. established an Assay Office and \nBank in Columbia in 1857. They sold out to Ralston in 1865. \nEst. \n$200-400 \nHWAC# 166956 \nLot# \n3100 \nMarysville, \nCalifornia 1862 \n Harvey Harris \n& Co. Assay Office Letter, \nMarysville \nVery \nrare. \nH. \nHarris, along with his partner \nD. Marchand, had ingots found \non the SS Central America. This \nletterhead lists his offices at the \ntop: San Francisco, Sacramento, \nMarysville, \nEsmeralda, \nand \nAurora City. Dateline Marysville, \nAug. 28, 1862. Message to \nHenry Mesiander(?) regarding \ndraft for $52.40, a dividend for \nEureka Mining Company. Signed \nMD Howell. Purple print on blue \npaper. Deep folds with some \nseparation. 9.75 x 8\u201d Harvey \nHarris was born in Denmark in \n1814. In the late 1840s, he was working for the US Mint at New Orleans. \nHe came to California in 1852 with his wife and children and started \nworking for the assay firm of Kellogg & Humbert. He also worked for \nthe US Branch Mint in San Francisco in 1854. In 1855, he opened his \nown assay office in Sacramento with partner Desiree Marchand (from \nParis). A year later, they opened an office in Marysville. Both locations \nwere perfect to help process the gold coming out of the Mother Lode, \nespecially the rich Sierra and Butte County mines. Harris established \na presence in Nevada at the start of the Comstock Lode (1859). They \nopened an office in Carson City, then Gold Hill and Silver City. He \neventually focused his interests in the Gold Hill office. He died in 1894 \nand was buried in Carson City. \nEst. $1000-2000 \nHWAC# 158070 \nLot# 3101 \n Marysville, California 1863 \n Theall & Co. Marysville \nAssay Office Pair \nLot of 2. Possibly unique; extremely rare. 1) \nMemorandum of Gold Bullion Deposited in the Assay Office of Theall \n& Co. in Marysville, January 3rd, 1863 by I. Glazier & Bro. Notation at \ntop says \u201cTrittle(?) Ledge No. 1.\u201d Bullion weighed 10.73 Troy oz. after \nmelting and was assayed to be 726 fine in gold valued at $161.03. The \ndepositors, brothers Isaac and Simon Glazier, both born in Austria, \nimmigrated to the United States and settled in Marysville, California \nin 1851. There, they opened the Old Corner Cigar Store, a business \nmade profitable by supplying tobacco to miners. In 1862, the Glaziers \nrelocated to San Francisco, where they joined William Seligsberg in a \npartnership on the San Francisco Stock Exchange. Blue print. 4.5 x 11.5\u201d \n2) Companion piece is a Wells Fargo & Co. Marysville letterhead with \n1863 message from a Mr. Crockett to Alex. M. Hayden in Sacramento. \nMessage discusses two bullion bars for the Glazier Bros.; one in house \nand one in Virginia City that will be brought here. At that point, Hayden \ncan sign for them. 7 x 7.5\u201d While Theall & Co. are perhaps best known \nfor their Comstock office, these are great companion pieces. Theall \nopened a second assay office in Virginia City on the Comstock in 1863 \nand a third in Austin in 1864 to accommodate the Reese River Silver \ndiscovery. Please see our online catalog for a full description of this \npiece. \nEst. $3000-5000 \nHWAC# 164603 \nHigh Resolution \nImages of ALL LOTS \navailable online at \nFHWAC.com","125 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# \n3102 \nNevada \nCity, \nCalifornia \n1860s-1930s \n James G. Ott, Nevada City, \nAssay Ephemera Collection \nLot of 10. James J. \nOtt was the assayer who discovered in 1859 that the ore being mined \non the Comstock Lode was very rich in silver. The first miners on the \nComstock were used to gold placer mining in the California Gold Rush. \nThey didn\u2019t realize the fortune hidden in the \u201cblue stuff\u201d clogging their \nmining devices. John F. Stone, a station-keeper on the Carson River, \nbrought a sample to Ott to assay, the first Comstock ore assayed. When \nit was found to be full of silver, the rush to the Comstock was launched. \nOtt established the office in 1853 and ran his office until his death in \n1907, and his son continued the business until 1955. 1) Wells Fargo \ncover sent to James G. Ott, Assay Office, Nevada City, Cal. No contents \nor date. 2-5) Four unused 1860s receipts for gold dust deposits at Ott\u2019s \nassay office. Pictorial. 6) 1888 assay receipt for a 100 lb. quartz rock \nsubmitted by Mr. Tilton showing trace gold. Signed by Ott. Stamped \n\u201cWilson Collection.\u201d 5 x 8.5\u201d 7) Business card for the Nevada Assay \nOffice, Jas. J. Ott. Reverse has ads and a distance & fare table. 2.25 x \n4\u201d 8-9) Two later assay receipts, 1924 and 1931, with his son Emil \nlisted as the proprietor. Both for deposits by Roy King. 5.5 x 13\u201d 10) \nLetterhead for PF Simonds, Ott & Co.\u2019s Assay Office, 1907. A legal letter \nto Otto Woakle concerning terms of lease\/sale of a copper mine signed \nby three attorneys. P. F. Simonds succeeded James J. Ott before Ott\u2019s \nson Emil J. N. Ott took over his father\u2019s assay office. Nice collection that \nspans the whole history of this important Nevada City assay operation! \nEst. $300-700 \nHWAC# 166980 \nLot# 3103 \n Randsburg, California 1904-1928 \nYellow Aster Mining & Milling Co. Assay & \nSF Mint Ephemera Collection \nLot of 16. The \nYellow Aster was claimed in 1895 (then known as the Rand Mine) \nby Charles Austin Burcham, John Singleton, and Frederic M. Mooers, \nand employed 150 men by 1899. It remained in operation until 1939. \nIt was reopened in 1986 as an open pit mine. Collection includes: 1) \nEight documents (4 pairs) representing assays and deposits at the San \nFrancisco Mint in 1904. One Bullion Assay from the company and one \naccompanying Memorandum of Gold Bullion from the SF Mint. Bars \n393-396, 254-469 ounces. Average 775 gold fineness. Rare pairing of \ncompany assays with Mint assays. 2) Six Assayer\u2019s Reports from 1918 \nand two Daily Labor Reports from 1928. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 166963 \nLot# 3104 \n San Francisco, California 1869 \nAssay Office of Geo. E. Rodgers Memorandum \nof Gold Bullion \nAssay Office of Geo. E. Rogers, \nSuccessor to G.W. Bell. G.W. Bell had an assay office in the Wells Fargo \noffice on California St. On April 16, 1866, a nitroglycerine explosion \nkilled Bell along with 15 others and nearly leveled half a city block. \nA leaking box was brought in on an Eastern steamer and sent to the \nWF office for storage. This disaster swayed public opinion about \nnitroglycerine and caused Wells Fargo to no longer carry it in their \ncoaches. This pictorial memorandum is for gold bullion deposited by \nParrott & Co. on August 5th, 1869. Lists JA Mars and HH Lawrence \nas proprietors (in the corners). One deposit, 84.55 ounces, 903 gold \nfineness. 5.5 x 10.5\u201d Folds, staining. John Parrott built a 3 story brick \nand stone building in Gold Rush era San Francisco with Chinese \nworkers. Adams & Co. moved into the building in 1852. Parrott started \nhis own bank in 1855 in the Parrott Building; he opened this venture \nin the wake of a series of bank failures that occurred in San Francisco \nearlier in 1855 that wiped out Page, Bacon and Company and other \nleading banking houses of the time in the city. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# \n166949 \nLot# 3105 \n San Francisco, California 1871 \nCalifornia Assay Office Memorandum \nPossibly for Comstock Silver \nThis is the rare \nform for this San Francisco assay office. California Assay Office, No. \n512 California Street, J.A. Mars, Assayer (R.H. Lawrence crossed out). \nDated Nov. 21, 1871. Memorandum of Assay of \u201cSample of Ore\u201d No. 2 \ndeposited by W.H. Patterson, Esq. Assayed for silver and gold, but the \nsample contained only silver, 102 oz. per ton. Signed by J.A. Mars. 9.75 \nx 7.75\u201d Folds. Where was this ore from? W.H. Patterson was a lawyer \nin the firm Patterson & Stow, 513 Jackson St. according to the 1871 \nSF directory. W.W. Stow, his partner and brother-in-law, was a very \nprominent railroad lawyer. According to the Annual Mining Review \n& Stock Ledger (1876), Patterson was at one time a trustee for the \nMariposa Land & Mining Co. and both president and trustee for the \nLeviathan Mine in Gold Hill, Nevada. The fact that this ore sample \nis high-grade silver would point to a Nevada source. Therefore, it is \npossible this assay was for a Comstock Lode sample, perhaps even \nfrom the Leviathan. The Leviathan was staked in 1863 on the East \nLedge, 1,000 feet in front and parallel to the Comstock Lode, opposite \nthe Belcher and Crown Point Mines. The East Ledge (and this mine) \nwere actively developed in 1874 when the mine was taken over by \na San Francisco corporation. Perhaps Patterson was testing samples \nof a property he would later run? The address of this assay office is \nthe same as George E. Rogers, successor to G. W. Bell, and must have \npassed to Lawrence and Mars sometime around 1870. The California \nAssay Office at 512 California Street was originally managed by H.H. \nLawrence, with J.A. Mars as the assayer. Mars bought out Lawrence in \nmid-1871 and ran the assay office for a while thereafter. \nEst. $200- \n400 \nHWAC# 166943 \nLot# 3106 \n San Francisco, California 1853- \n1925 \n Henry G. & Abbot Hanks, Pacific \nChemical Works, SF Assayer Archive \nLot of \n12. Fantastic collection. This assayer is known to collectors for his \nunique use of Egyptian assay motifs for his business documents. Henry \nG. Hanks was born in 1826. He worked in India for a year and came \nback to American where he travelled the states. By 1850 (US Census) \nhe was living in Cleveland and working as a sign and house painter \n(probably with his father). From 1852 to 1856 he worked in various \nmines in California and engaged in several businesses in Sacramento. \nAn obvious business would be as a painter as he had experience in \nthis. In the 1860 census he is living in San Francisco and his occupation \nis listed as a paint dealer. In 1866 everything changed for him. He \nopened his own assay company, the Pacific Chemical Works. In 1880 \nhe was appointed California\u2019s State Mineralogist - a position he held \nuntil 1866. Under his guidance a museum and library were created. In \n1878 Hanks was sent as mineral commissioner to the Paris Exposition. \nIn 1885 he went to New Orleans and in 1893 to Chicago in the same \ncapacity. See full description online. \nEst. $500-800 \nHWAC# 166985 \nLot# \n3107 \nSan \nFrancisco, \nCalifornia \n1868 \n Hentsch & Berton Assay Office \nMemorandum of Gold Bullion, S.S. Central \nAmerica Assayer \nExtremely rare; only a few known. Ex. John J. Ford \nCollection. Memorandum of Gold Bullion, San Francisco, April 6th, \n1868. Thirty-one ounces deposited by Cohen & Levy. 934 gold fineness. \nRed print. 6.5 x 10.5\u201d Folds, some small stains. Hentsch & Berton were \nthe successors in 1863 to Henry Hentsch\u2019s banking and assay business \nin San Francisco. Hentsch was born in Geneva in approximately 1830 \nand arrived in California in 1849. After working in Grass Valley and \nSonoma he opened an assay office and bank in San Francisco around \n1856. Hentsch is perhaps best known to numismatists by the rare \nHentsch gold ingots found at the wreck site of the S.S. Central America, \nwhich sank in 1857. Ephemera from Hentsch is even rarer than the \ningots. Cohen & Levy who were a retail dry goods merchant located at \n45 Second St. in San Francisco. \nEst. $600-1000 \nHWAC# 166962","126 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# \n3108 \nSan \nFrancisco, \nCalifornia 1869 \n Hentsch & Berton \nRevenue Check -- Hentsch Gold \nNuggets, SSCA \nHentsch & Berton \nwere the successors in 1863 to \nHenry Hentsch\u2019s banking and \nassay business in San Francisco. \nHentsch was born in Geneva \nin approximately 1830 and arrived in California in 1849. After \nworking in Grass Valley and Sonoma he opened an assay office and \nbank in San Francisco around 1856. Hentsch is perhaps best known \nto numismatists by the rare Hentsch gold ingots found at the wreck \nsite of the S.S. Central America, which sank in 1857. Ephemera from \nHentsch is even rarer than the ingots. The most common collectibles \nare Hentsch & Berton checks, though there are probably less than ten \nknown. Dateline SF May 12th, 1869. Issued to Moreshead Esq. for \n$47. Signed by F. Berton. RN-B imprinted revenue. Printed by Edward \nBosqui & Co. Ex. Ford Collection. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 158072 \nLot# 3109 \n San Francisco, California 1870- \n1898 \n Justinian Caire and John Taylor & Co. \nAssay & Mine Supplies Billhead Group \nLot \nof 5. These two firms were very important suppliers of assay and \nmining supplies for Western mines. 1-2) Justinian Caire Company. Two \ndifferent billheads. 1885 to the Bullion & Exchange Bank in Carson City, \nNevada for weights (probably to measure gold dust). 1898 billhead for \nJH Strachau. Great vignettes of assay equipment including a balance. \n3-5) John Taylor & Company. No. 512 and 514 Washington Street. \nThree billheads, two types. 1870 and 1871 billheads to the Savage \nMine in Virginia City, Nevada for crucibles and ingot moulds! Vignette \nof assay supplies with ship and factory in the background. 1891 to the \nKeystone Consolidated Mining Company for silver brushes, amalgam \nscrapers and more. Vignette of the Donahue Building at 63 First Street. \nEst. $300-600 \nHWAC# 166946 \nLot# 3110 \n San Francisco, California 1862 \nMolitor Gold Receipt; Wells Fargo and \nPalmer \nS. Molitor & Co. Gold Receipt received \nfrom Wells Fargo & Co. c\/o C. T. H. Palmer. 1862 \nSan Francisco, California. Memorandum of Gold \nBullion Deposited at the Assay Office of S. Molitor & Co. Dated March \n18th, 1862 - Printed in violet, shows the address as 418 Montgomery \nStreet. The deposit was from Wells Fargo & Co. in care of CTH (Charles \nTheodore hart) Palmer. The latter was a banker and an agent for Wells \nFargo & Co. in Folsom, California and as such, was a focal point for gold \nshipments to San Francisco assayers and the Mint. Size: 10.625 x 4.875 \ninches. \nEst. $150-200 \nHWAC# 162571 \nLot# 3111 \n San Francisco, California 1892 \nNevada \nMetallurgical \nWorks \nAssay \nEphemera Group \nLot of 5. Nevada Metallurgical \nWorks. CA Luckhardt, manager. No. 23 Stevenson Street. Established \n1869. \u201cAssaying In All Its Branches. Working Tests a Specialty. Silver \nCalculated at Old Standard $1.2929 Per Ounce.\u201d Luckhardt\u2019s company \nwas established in 1869 with successive partners Eugene N. Riotte \nduring the 1870\u2019s, and later Huhn (as indicated on the business \ncard). Prior to 1869, he was in the employ of William Sharon for at \nleast three years on the Comstock privately evaluating mines and \nmills for Sharon and the Bank of California\u2019s loans and investments. \nHe supplied testimony to that role in Sutro\u2019s lawsuit against the \nBank and its supports. He was also involved in a fraudulent mining \nstock concerning The South Pacific Mining Company in 1881-3. (Ref. \nDeath Valley & the Armagosa - Richard E. Ligenfelter). 1-2) Corner ad \ncover and letterhead, 1892, to A. Marks in Roseburg, Oregon. Letter \ndiscusses a miner that Marks\u2019 Brother wants and informs him that \nhe, Luckhardt, cannot accept his invitation to visit up in Oregon. 3) \nBusiness card for the Nevada Metallurgical Works. 2.25 x 3.25\u201d 4) \nLetterhead, 1892, addressing Mr. Coleman. Lists assay results for \nBullion Chips. Testing ingot fineness? 5) 1892 billhead to the Idaho \nMine, an important mining company in Nevada County, California. For \ntwo assays. Stains. \nEst. $400-600 \nHWAC# 166965 \nLot# 3112 \n San Francisco, California 1882- \n1891 \n Pacific Refinery & Assay Office, F. \nReichling & Co., Ephemera Collection \nLot of \n4. Includes 3 different assay memorandums and a modern print of a \n19th-century photo. 1) 1882 receipt for a deposit by the Anglo Cal. \nBank for one gold bar, 99 ounces. Lists office at 400 Montgomery St. 4 \nx 11\u201d 2) 1885 receipt for a deposit by the Bank of California, Gillespy \n& Childs. 3) 1891 deposit by the Bank of California. This form lists F& \nLF Reichling as proprietors. 5 x 11\u201d Folds, stains. L. F. Reichling was F. \nReichling\u2019s son and was listed as the secretary of the Kennedy Mining \nCompany (Amador County) in the 1891 San Francisco Directory. \n4) 5 x 7\u201d modern copy of a photo showing the Assay Office with six \nmen posing. This is a rare group that has receipts for gold, silver, and \namalgam! See full description online. \nEst. $600-1000 \nHWAC# 166951 \nLot# 3113 \n San Francisco, California 1876 \nPacific Refinery & Bullion Exchange Bullion \nMemorandum; Owned by the \u201cBonanza \nKings\u201d \nThis is an exceptionally rare bullion receipt originally sold out \nof the John J. Ford Collection. The officers of the company--listed in the \nupper left corner of this document--are Wm. S. O\u2019Brien as president, \nJohn Hewston Jr. and supt. and assayer, and F.H. Day as Cashier. Yes, \nthis is the same WS O\u2019Brien that was one of the four \u201cBonanza Kings\u201d \nof the Comstock (along with Mackay, Fair, and Flood). O\u2019Brien and \nFlood largely remained in San Francisco while Mackay and Fair ran \noperations on the Comstock Lode. O\u2019Brien\u2019s name does not appear \non many documents we\u2019ve handled. See full description online. \nEst. \n$1000-3000 \nHWAC# 166947 \nLot# 3114 \n San Francisco, California 1890s- \n1915 \n San Francisco Assay Ephemera Group \nLot of 4 different. 1) Business card for F. Davis, \nAssayer & Metallurgist. No. 6 Eddy Street, San Francisco. Reverse \nlists the prices of various assays. c.1890s. 3 x 5\u201d 2) Business card \nfor Miller-Farish Co., Metallurgists and Mining Engineers. c.1915. \nThis rare business card indicates their assay office was part of the \nCalifornia state exhibit in the Palace of Mines at the Pan-Pacific \nInternational Exposition. Reverse lists price of assays and metallic \ncontents of pure ores. 2.5 x 4\u201d 3) Henry Rives Ellis, Mining Engineer \n& Metallurgist, Successor to Kustel & Co. Assay Office & Metallurgical \nWorks, No. 318 Pine Street, SF. 1899 assay results for the famous \nKeystone Consolidated Mining Company. 7 x 9.75\u201d 4) George A. James \nCo., Assayers and Chemists, 28-32 Belden Place, SF. 1915 assay results \nfor the Bear Valley Mining Company. 6.25 x 9.5\u201d \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# \n166974 \nLot# 3115 \n San Francisco, California 1871 \nSan Francisco Assaying & Refining Works \nAssays for Mineral Hill, Nevada Mines \nLot \nof 4 documents, two pairs. Each has a letterhead for the Chemical \nLaboratory of the San Francisco Assaying & Refining Works as well \nas an accompanying letterhead for the Mineral Hill Mining Company. \nAssays completed in 1871 for the Yankee Blade and Great Republic \nmines of the Mineral Hill MC. Both signed by John Hewston Jr., chemist \nand supt. This firm succeeded Kellogg, Hewston & Co., who in turn \nsucceeded Kellogg, Humbert & Co. (of the gold ingots from the S.S. \nCentral America fame), who succeeded Kellogg, Richter, in turn \nsucceeding, Curtis, Perry and Ward. This evolution is interesting as \nit spans more than a quarter of a century of San Francisco assaying \nbusinesses. John Hewston was a well-known metallurgist who had \nworked in the first San Francisco Mint in the mid 1850s. In 1871, the \nMineral Hill Mining Co. had 41 mines\/claims\/ledges at Mineral Hill, \nNevada including the Live Yankee, which was listed as one of its most \nimportant. \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166945","127 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# 3116 \n California \nJohn \nHewston \nLetter 1857 From \n& To Wells Fargo \n& Co \nIn 3 pieces. \nCorrespondence on \nletterhead of John \nHewston, Analytical \nchemist and Metn \ninteresting set in that \nit the first document \nis \ndatelined \nColumbia, \nOctober \n29,1857 from a Mr. \nZander a Wells Fargo \nagent to a miner, \n\u201cYour note of the \n25th together with \nthe sample of ore came duly to hand. To make the test will cost you \n$15. If the piece you sent is a fair sample, it is enough. If it is not a good \nsample, you better send say a pound selected from places and the test \ncan be made from that. The letterhead of the Wells Fargo & Co. reflects \n\u201cNew York, California and European Express and Banking Company of \nWells Fargo & Co., however the words \u201cand European\u201d and \u201cBanking\u201d \nare crossed out and the word \u201cExchange\u201d is substituted for Banking. \nSimilarly, the words \u201cLondon and Paris\u201d are crossed out just below. \nThe next document on the letterhead entitled \u201cLaboratory for Practical \nand Analytical Chemistry\u201d and subtitled \u201cIn conjunction with Kellogg \n& Humbert\u2019s Assay Office, 104 Montgomery Street, San Francisco\u201d is \ndatelined November 9, 1857, and signed by John Hewston. The letter \nis addressed to J. R. Mosely Esq. of San Francisco c\/o Wells Fargo & \nCo., Columbia. Please see online description. \nEst. $2000-4000 \nHWAC# \n160133 \nLot# 3117 \n San Francisco, California 1861-70 \nSan Francisco Mint Assay Collection \nLot of \n4. Memorandum of Gold Bullion Deposited at \nthe Branch Mint of the United States at San Francisco. Issued: 1861 \n(Wells Fargo, CTH Palmer, one bar, 85 ounces, 953 gold fineness); \n1863 (JH Levy, 62 ounces, 944 gold fineness); 1867 (Wells Fargo & Co., \n66 ounces amalgam, Georgetown); and 1870 (Wells Fargo & Co., 12 \nounces, 216 gold fineness). All red print; one on blue paper. 4.25 x 11\u201d \nEst. $400-1000 \nHWAC# 166976 \nLot# 3118 \n San Francisco, California 1861 \nMemorandum of Gold Bullion Deposited \nat the San Francisco Mint \nDeposit no. 428 by \nCTH Palmer for Wells, Fargo & Co. One bar, 42 ounces. Interestingly, \nthis bar has gold silver ratios more like the Comstock: 212 gold \nfineness, 713 silver fineness. Signed by Walton for Treasurer of the \nBranch Mint. Red print on blue paper. Clearly as a result of springing \nup during the California Gold Rush, this mint form has preprinted, \n\u201cGrains, California\u201d under Description of Bullion. 4.25 x 11\u201d Tear on \ntop, two pieces missing along bottom border. Palmer was a banker and \nassayer in Folsom and later Gold Hill, Nevada Territory. \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 166967 \nLot# 3119 \n San Francisco, California 1882 \nSan Francisco Mint Bullion Deposit from \nRoseburg, Oregon \nLot of 3 documents that \ntell a story. 1) Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited at the San \nFrancisco Mint, July 1882 by Chas. F. Vott. 1.96 ounces of grains, 901 \ngold fineness. Signed by Ed Gaver for the supt. 5.75 x 11.25\u201d Folds. \n2-3) Letter and corner ad cover for M. Hyman & Co., Boys\u2019 Clothing, \nSan Francisco, 1882. Sent to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon. Letter \nreferences the bullion receipt: \u201cThe gold dust received from you was \nplaced in mint as such opened. As per enclosed memorandum, such \nrealized $222.37 which has been credited to your account.\u201d So gold \nwas sent from Oregon merchants as payment to a clothing merchant in \nSF, who then deposited the gold at the SF Mint for payment. The whole \ncycle is represented here! Rare group. \nEst. $200-500 \nHWAC# 166961 \nLot# 3120 \n San Francisco, California 1880- \n1891 \n Selby Smelting & Lead Co. Assay \nMemorandum Group \nLot of 3 different. \nSelby took over the Pacific Refinery & Bullion Exchange business in \n1879, which had been owned by the Bonanza Kings (Fair, Flood, and \nO\u2019Brien) and run by Kellogg & Hewston. This business had succeeded \nthe Kellogg & Humbert operation. 1) 1880, blue form, for HG Wetman, \nSonora. 57 ounces, 890 gold fineness. Attached is a Wells Fargo receipt \nfor the bar being shipped from Sonora. 2) Silver Bullion memorandum, \n1886, by the Anglo Cal. bank. 919 ounces, 408 fineness silver. 5.25 x 12\u201d \n3) Pictorial memorandum showing the building at 416 Montgomery \nStreet. 1891 by Utica Mining Company (Angels Camp). 613 ounces, \n519 silver fineness. 5.5 x 12\u201d \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 166977 \nLot# \n3121 \nSan \nFrancisco, \nCalifornia \nSelby Smelting & \nRefining Catalog \nRare American \nSmelting & Refining, No. 25 Catalog \nby Selby Metals, 1925, 208pp. A \nlead reference for ingots, ingot \nmolds etc. Embossed leather cover. \nEst. $120-200 \nHWAC# 168079 \nLot# 3122 \n San Francisco, California 1879- \n1898 \n State Assay Office, Falkenau & Reese, \nEphemera Collection \nLot of 6. The State \nAssay Office in San Francisco was owned by Louis Falkenau and HW \nReese. It was located in the Safe Deposit Building, Room 16, SE Corner \nof California and Montgomery Streets. Falkenau was an assayer in \nSan Francisco starting out at the Pacific Chemical Works with Henry \nHanks in the mid 1860\u2019s. Later in the mid 1870\u2019s he partnered with \nHenry W. Reese. He continued well into the first decade of the 20th \ncentury being the California State Assayer for a number of years. 1) \n1884 State Assay Office letterhead to George Lovelock (namesake of \nLovelock, Nevada). Message is about one sample from the Holder(?), \nconsisting of 40 sacks of soft, light colored ore. Letter also thanks \nLovelock for recommending them to Col. Allen (of Austin, Nevada). \nSigned Falkenau and Reese. 2-3) Two different certificates of assay for \nFalkenau & Reese. 1879 receipt for \u201csulfurets\u201d to be tested for gold \nand silver for WB Jones of Benicia. 1888 receipt for TJ Schakleford to \ntest pyrites for gold and silver. 4) 1898 billhead for the State Assay \nOffice, with only Falkenau as proprietor. Billed to Rudolph Martin \nfor 6 months of tuition (Falkenau was also teaching assaying). 5-6) \n1896 half lettersheet for the State Assay Office, with only Falkenau \nas proprietor, to Walter L. Gibson. And business card for the Falkenau \nAssaying Company in Oakland with Walter L. Gibson stamped as being \nthe successor. Reverse lists the services offered. \nEst. $300-600 \nHWAC# \n166950 \nLot# 3123 \n Shasta, California c.1880s \n Bell \nBrothers\u2019 Assay Office Business Card, Shasta, \nCA \nVery rare. Edmund Bell, M.E. and J.E. Bell, \nAssayer. \u201cOres Bought or Shipped for Owners.--Mines Examined and \nReported On.\u201d Reverse lists the prices for assays of gold, silver, lead, \ncopper, tin, and nickel ($1-$5). 3 x 4.5\u201d on cardstock. Heavy toning and \nstains. According to the Free Press (Nov. 17th, 1888), the Bell Brothers \nhad opened their assay office opposite the Tremont Hotel. A reference \nwas found in 1889 (Free Press, January 26th 1889) that their assay \noffice was in full operation, receiving on average 6 assays a day. \nEst. \n$200-400 \nHWAC# 166958","128 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# 3124 \n Volcano, California 1874 \n Assay \nOffice of L. McLaine Revenue Check, \nVolcano, CA \nNever before seen by FH--possibly \nthe only one known! Volcano is in north-central Amador County, 15 \nmiles northeast of Jackson. During the 1850s, this was one of the \nricher placer-mining districts in the state. Dateline Volcano, Cal., May \n26th, 1874. Pay to S. Cassinelli & Bro. $700. Signed by McLaine. RN-D7 \nimprinted revenue. To be drawn on the London & San Francisco Bank \nin SF. Folds, cut cancelled, some staining. What makes this rare check \neven more special is that the back is endorsed to Levi Strauss & Co. (not \nsigned by Strauss). L. Cassinelli and Brothers are also listed in Volcano \nas General Merchandiser. Laughlin McLaine was a banker and Wells \nFargo agent in Volcano (Langley\u2019s Pacific Coast Directory for 1876-78, \np. 280). He was also involved in mining in Soldiers\u2019 Gulch at Volcano. In \n1871, his office was robbed. \u201cThe office of Mr. L. McLaine, at Volcano, \nwas entered last. Thursday night by burglars who proceeded to force \nthe outer door of the safe. They succeeded in finding and carrying off \njewelry, etc., to the value of about $1,000, but were unable to effect an \nentrance to the inner or burglar-proof part of the safe, where there \nwas $7,000 in gold deposited. The burglars are at large, and no clue \nto their identity has been found.\u201d (Amador Dispatch, Vol. 12, No. 28, \nMarch 25, 1871). \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 166957 \nLot# 3125 \n California 1864-98 \n California \nMotherlode Assay Ephemera Group \nLot \nof 4. 1) Assay Report for HWH Penniman, \nSan Andreas, California, 1898. For deposit from HA Messenger of \nhighly sulphuretted gold (with some silver and copper). 4.5 x 8.5\u201d \nTape repaired. 2) Palmer & Day Assay Office receipt, Folsom, 1864. \nFor deposit by John Evans of 12 ounces of gold dust for assay under \nadvance of $100. Hydraulic mining vignette at left. They also had an \nassay office and bank in Gold Hill, Nevada Territory. 3.5 x 8.5\u201d 3-4) \nTwo assay memorandums for Voorheis & Barney, Sutter Creek, \n1896. Both are deposits of sulphurets by the Keystone Con. Mining \nCompany. 5.5 x 10.75\u201d The Keystone Mine was one of best producing \nmines in the region. The Sutter Reduction Works was established by \nConverse Garland. The operation was taken over by Garland\u2019s nephew, \nE. (Edward) C. Voorheis, after his arrival in Sutter Creek in 1877. By \n1879, Earl S. Barney joined the business, and the operation became \nknown as the Voorheis and Barney Chlorination Works. \nEst. $200- \n400 \nHWAC# 166944 \nLot# 3126 \n California \nc.1867 \n Original CDV \nof the Famous Fricot \nGold Nugget & Three \nCalifornia Gold Ingots \nThis \nphotograph \nis \narguably \none \nof \nthe \nmost \nimportant \nhistorical artifacts for \ningot collectors. It is \nso important for ingot \nresearch because it a period photograph of Western assay ingots. It \nis the only copy to be known in private hands. This CDV was featured \nin an article by Fred Holabird in Coin World in 2006. The view, \ntaken for the 1867 Paris International Exhibition by famed Western \nphotographer Carlton Watkins, shows the Fricot gold nugget balanced \non top of three different California gold assayer ingots: Hentsch & \nBerton, Kellogg & Hewston, and A.P. Molitor. Details on ingots are \ngreat when the photo is blown up, and the ingots shows the exact same \ncharacteristic markings as those found on the SS Central America. \nThe only other known photo of these ingots, taken by Watkins, is in \nthe Hearst Collection. Reverse of this CDV is stamped WA Judson & \nCo., Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. Small stain along top \nborder. The 13.8 lb. Fricot nugget is the largest California gold nugget \nspecimen to have survived 19th century mining. It was discovered on \nthe American River in 1865 by William Davis, who then sold it to Jules \nFricot for $3,500. Fricot sent it to the International Paris Exposition in \n1867, where it was photographed. It was then returned to Fricot, and \nhe put it in a safety deposit box in a bank in Angels Camp. In 1943, a \nresearcher from the State Division of Mines was trying to track down \nthe nugget and contacted Marie Burton, who was related to Fricot and \nhad been paying for the box. When they opened the box for the first \ntime, the nugget was right where Fricot had put it 75 years before. It \nwas then donated to the California State Mining and Mineral Museum \nin Mariposa. \nEst. $2000-5000 \nHWAC# 158074 \nLot# 3127 \n California 1887-1898 \n Rare \nCalifornia Assay Group \nLot of 4. 1) 1887 \nletterhead for CE. De Forest\u2019s Metallurgical \nWorks, Redding, California. \u201cManufacturer of the De Forest Arastra.\u201d \nLetter to Eugene Smith at Fort Maginnis. Discusses Smith\u2019s Mining \n& Scientific Press of Jan. 29, 1887 article looking for a small and \nreliable quartz mill. De Forest is offering up his arastra. 2-3) Billhead \nand Assay Office certificate for WN Jehu, Assayer and Chemist at 628 \nMontgomery Street, San Francisco, 1898. \u201cSuccessor to JT Evans.\u201d For \nassays done for Thos. Wells of the Columbus Mining Company. Free \ngold and sulphurets. A Mariposa County, California mining company. 4) \nAuburn Assay Office Business Card with fees for 32 elements - reverse \nhas a poem on miners. Located at 1296 Lincoln Way (Odd Fellows \nBldg.) in Auburn, CA, the card is 5 \u03a9 X 3\u201d and contains the assay fees \nand sample requirements. The poem on the reverse laments the poor \nresults of eastern educated mining vs. the experienced miners. \nEst. \n$200-400 \nHWAC# 166987 \nLot# 3128 \n Helena, Montana \nUS Assay Office \nReceipt for Gold Dust, 5, and Bank Books \n5 \nHelena, MT US Assay Office receipts. c.1886 for \ngold dust and silver, 2 c. 1885 for gold and silver. \nFrom Alder Gulch Mining. 4 Alder Gulch Mining \nbank books, c. 1883, 1884, 1885, 1899. \nEst. $300- \n500 \nHWAC# 167813 \nLot# 3129 \n Sheridan, Montana \nSheridan \nAssay Office Certificates and Cover \n2 1899 \nSheridan Assay Office certificates of assay for \ngold and silver with cover. \nEst. $100-150 \nHWAC# 167793 \nRegister, Bid, \n& view opening bids at \nFHWAC.com","129 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# 3130 \n Virginia City, Montana \nGold Bullion \nShipments, Elling Banker to Kuntze Bankers, \nNY, 1870s Est. $2500-6000 \nHWAC# 168045 \nVirginia City, Montana Banker Henry Elling Gold Shipment \nRecords, 1873-1881. \nFred N. Holabird, copyright 2023 \nRemarkable archive of original gold bullion shipment and receipt \nrecords from Virginia City, Montana banker Henry Elling to the \nKountze Bank in New York, 1873-1881. \nThe archive contains fully two hundred (200) receipts of gold bullion \nand perhaps another 200 pieces of related correspondence. The \nreceipts come in two forms: a two page package containing a receipt \nfrom the Kountze bank that the gold was received, attached to a \nprinted gold bullion form from the New York Assay Office after the \ngold was melted and assayed. A second form is simply the receipt \nfrom the Kountze bank to Elling acknowledging the receipt of a \nspecific amount of gold and coin. \nHenry Elling and his Bank \nHenry Elling (1842-1900) ventured into Montana in 1864 and \npartnered with S. Buford in a large dry goods and general store \nbusiness. Gold started flowing from the adjacent Alder Creek placer \nmines just after discovery in 1863. Soon lode gold mines were \ndeveloped, and prospectors expanded the mining areas around \nVirginia City, named after the famous Comstock discoveries which \nwere at a temporary height in 1863, catching all the world\u2019s attention. \nVirginia City was a carbon copy of the California Mother Lode region \nin the 1860s, as gold dust, nuggets and assayer ingots (bars) were the \nmoney of trade. \nIn 1873, Elling began a bank, which soon became the major bank \nin Virginia City. He received deposits from merchants and mining \ncompanies alike in placer gold and bullion bars. He also bought gold \nfrom prospectors and merchants. As a merchandising man, Elling \nneeded the backing of a powerful banker, and approached Kountze \nBrothers in New York. Kountze had their tentacles stretched into \nCalifornia and Nevada banks, soon to add Colorado and Montana, \nreaping the rewards of the Western mining regions, as did other New \nYork bankers throughout the California Gold Rush and succeeding \nmining rush periods. \nThe archive tells us much about how the gold business worked in \nthe 1870s from the remote Montana mining region. These mining \nregions lie on the eastern flank of the Rocky Mountains, more easily \naccessible to the Midwest and East than the true western financial \ncenter of San Francisco. Most of the Montana mining regions were \ndeveloped after the completion of the great Central Pacific Railroad in \n1869, allowing easier, faster and more direct access to the New York \nFinancial center of America. \nThe Gold Deposits \n. The gold deposits were of several different \nforms: gold bullion in dore form, gold amalgam, gold \u201cgrains\u201d \n(gold dust and nuggets), and coin. Silver coin was added to most \ndeposits if a specific amount was owed to Elling or to Kountze. The \nform of deposit is noted on the red printed gold bullion receipt of \nthe New York Assay Office. Occasionally the depositor is shown on \nthe receipt. These deposits included merchants for the most part, \nmining companies- including specific tests and recoveries, and from \nthe Elling bank itself. Examples of mining companies or mining \nproperties include the mention of \u201cPine Grove\u201d, John Remy & Co. on \nMoore Creek, and others. Mining company specifics example includes \n\u201cbottom of sluice\u201d, \u201cBattery of Nick Carrey.\u201d Merchants included: E.G. \nHenderson, Coney & O\u2019Brien, Martin Peel, though these names could \nalso be miners. \nIn the early days of the bank, Elling displayed gold bricks, ingots and \nbars, as well as silver bars. He regularly let the Press know about \nthese instances, which ran articles all the time. In an April, 1874 \narticle, Elling announced he had a 38 oz gold bullion bar on display \nfrom Lown & Mallory from the Red Bluff Lode in the Hot Springs \nDistrict. In July of 1873, he announced a 70 ounce silver bar was on \ndisplay from Platner\u2019s Lode at Moose Creek. \nSilver Deposits. \n There are only two silver deposit bullion receipts \nfrom the Ney York Assay Office in this archive. These, in and of \nthemselves are exceptionally rare. \nForms of Gold in the Shipment. \n As mentioned above, the form \nof gold sent to Kountze was in the form of placer gold in dust and \nnugget form, secured in a cloth or leather \u201cgold bag.\u201d At least one \npiece of correspondence complains of \u201cloose gold\u201d from the bags \nin a shipment, thus uncertainty to which deposit to credit the gold. \nMuch gold amalgam was shipped, indicating that many placer gold ","130 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nmining companies, or lode companies that might have garnered \nfinely crushed gold grains via mercury amalgamation, were unable to \nconvert their amalgam into dore bars. In my opinion, this would have \nbeen only true during the very early years of mining at Virginia City, \nwhere the science of smelting was not universally practiced. While \nsimple in concept, it is much more difficult in real life application. \nFirst, special furnaces needed to be purchased that could attain high \ntemperatures for melting \u2013 over 2000 degrees. Certain fluxes must be \nused to remove iron, copper and some other metals from the liquid \nmetal mix, leaving behind a nice clean dore bar of gold and silver. \nGold bars were the most common form of gold shipped to Kountze in \nNew York. These were bars of gold and silver in the natural ratio of \ngold:silver as created by Mama Nature. Those bars would have been \nstamped in the usual cultural accepted standard form by the assayer \nwith the serial number, Assayer name, weight of the bar in troy \nounces, Fineness in gold and silver, and finally the value in the gold \nstandard price of $20.67 per ounce. \nOne exceptional and historically important piece of correspondence \nfrom Elling to Kountze involved Elling asking if the Bank would \naccept Western Assayer bars at par (Nov. 19, 1874 letter). The bank\u2019s \nresponse was that they only accepted bars from the US Mint or its \nbranches, hence all bars melted at the NY Assay office at the cost of \nElling. This important letter marks an important demarcation from \nthe accepted standard practice of western mines, miners, the mining \nbusiness, and the financial world surrounding the mining camps. \nWestern Assayer Ingots and the Financial Business of Mining \nCamps. \nThere is much written on assayer ingots from the Gold \nRush period onward. Until now, however, we haven\u2019t really had the \nopportunity to know how long these precious metal ingots were \naccepted as money. This letter is the first hard evidence from a major \nbank that directly discusses the issue. A quick synopsis: \n1. \n1848-1859. California gold rush. No circulating money. Used \nraw gold. \na. \nAssay houses came immediately, 1848 \nb. \nPrivate coiners followed \nc. \nUS Assay Office formed in San Francisco, 1851 \nd. \nPrivate assay and refining firms developed for \nhuge production that the USAO could not handle \ne. \nThese assay houses created thousands of gold \ningots used as money in California, and were \nshipped to outlier ports as money for payment of \ndebt and for the international money supply. \nf. \nSan Francisco Branch Mint opened in 1854. \ng. \nAssay and refining works remained a necessity in \nthe mining business. \n2. \n1860-1874. Nevada, Colorado, Montana gold and silver \nrushes \na. \nContinued shortage of circulating US coin in the \nfar West \nb. \nAssay houses still a necessity \nc. \nPlacer gold regions continued the age-old practice \nof payment in gold dust \nd. \nContinued use of precious metal ingots as \ncirculating money and payment of debt \ne. \nUS Mint begins creation od US Assay offices \nto receive, assay and make gold payments in \nresponse to inconsistent assays from far too \nmany independent assay houses which had no \ngovernment oversight \nf. \nThe gold and silver bullion business was thus \ndriven directly to the US Assay Offices when they \nwere reasonably nearby, causing a decline in \nprivate assay houses making bullion for monetary \nuse. \ng. \nThe strong need for the assay business continued, \nbut slowly dropped their monetary functions in \nfavor of US Assay Office houses. \nh. \n1854. New York Assay Office formed. At this point, \nthe Philadelphia Mint could not handle the huge \ninflux of gold from California. \ni. \n1850-1860. The Dahlonega and Charlotte Branch \nMints were available to handler gold shipments, \nand did so, but in a small way because they were \nnot in the main transportation corridors of the \nbanking or US Mint system. \nj. \n1863. Denver USAO formed at the old Clark-Gruber \nMint. \nk. \n1868. Charlotte USAO formed at the old Charlotte \nBranch Mint \nl. \n1869. Boise USAO formed. \nm. 1870. Carson City Branch Mint formed. \nn. \n1874. Helena USAO formed \nIn the case of the Elling Bank in Virginia City, Montana, the gold \nshipment was controlled by the Kountze Bank in New York, as well \nevidenced within this archive. Kountze, thus took control of the \nbullion from its origin (Virginia City) and shipped it through their \ncontracted carrier (Express) Wells, Fargo & Co. to New York, rather \nthan down to Helena to the USAO there for processing after 1874. \nOther portions of this archive have surfaced over the years with \nbullion receipts from the Helena Assay Office. It might be postulated \nthat those shipments involved a different bank than the New York \nKountze bank, perhaps one of the San Francisco banks, and were thus \nable to utilize the more local Helena USAO. \nShipment of the Gold \n. Gold was shipped in wood treasure boxes. \nOne letter in the archive is addressed to Elling from Kountze bank \ndescribing a box that had to be torn apart to open, inferring the \nbank was reusing the treasure boxes. Shipments were made through \nthe Kountze bank\u2019s exclusive contracted express agent or company. \nHere, Wells, Fargo Express Co. was used each year, and there is much \ncorrespondence regarding this contract in later years. The gold was \nNOT shipped independently from Elling using an express company of \nhis choice. \nGold was shipped from Elling in Virginia City six days a week, \nincluding Saturday. In some cases, there is direct evidence here \nthat up to three separate shipments were made in a single day. \nThe shipments were It is entirely possible that gold shipments \nwere made daily from Elling to Kountze. It is unknown if other gold \nshipments were made by other bankers or merchants, or if Elling \nacted as the sole regional gold \u201cbuyer\u201d, though I doubt this since we \ndo not see other Virginia City banker\u2019s names on receipts. There does ","131 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nnot appear to be a favored day to ship gold. Secrecy was the standard, \nso it makes sense the gold shipments took place somewhat randomly. \nThe gold shipments of this archive started March 3, which may \ncorrespond with the opening of the bank, though that opening date \ndoes not appear to have made the newspapers. \nIn another correspondence late in the archive about 1880, Kountze \nnotifies Elling they have secured an updated contract with Wells, \nFargo & Co., and were seeking Elling to guarantee at least $200,000 in \ngold coming to them in the coming year. \nThe Gold Specifics \n. The size of the gold ingots shipped varied widely, \nfrom 7 troy ounces to 324 troy ounces. Both of those ingots were \n\u201coutliers\u201d in the overall data as most generally fell in the approximate \n20 to 120 ounce range. Of the ingots present in the 1873 partial \narchive, it appears only three ingots were over 200 troy ounces, and \nonly one under 10 ounces. The fineness also varied widely, with an \napproximate average of about 850 fine, varying from about 713 fine \nto 990 fine. \nReceipt of Gold in New York \n. The gold was received at Kountze \nBank in New York and immediately transferred to the US Assay Office \nin New York, where the gold in all forms: amalgam, dust, grains, \nnuggets and bars were all melted and assayed from which a payment \nwas made to Kountze, and thus subsequently crediting Elling, \ncompleting the circle. Original New York Assay Office gold bullion \nreceipts are present for about 75-80% of the shipments recorded. \nThe Archive. \n This archive is not complete. It apparently had its \noriginal home in Virginia City, from which a portion was purchased \nby dealer Stuart Mackenzie and sold in bits and pieces over several \ndecades. Years later, another segment of the archive was discovered \nand sent to us for processing. Under the heading \u201ctoo good to be \ntrue\u201d, I had to keep the archive together. The story is too good. \nThe 1873 portion of the archive contains records of 53 gold deposits. \nThe 1874 has 38 gold deposit records. 1875 has 29 records, 1876 has \n4 records, 1877 has 16 records, 1878 \u2013 1880 about 20 records each \nand a scad in 1881. \nThis is the best kept, and largest of any western gold\/silver \nproduction record group yet discovered. Perhaps the second best was \nthe Virginia City Van Wyck archive which originally had about 150 \nassay receipts for silver\/gold bullion shipped to various Comstock \nmills in the approximate period 1863-1866. As a single archive, it \ntells us much that we did not know, and if time were not a problem, I \nwould have inventoried every ounce of gold shipped. \nFrom this archive we learned: \n1. \nHow Montana gold was shipped to a funding New York Bank \n2. \nWhy the local USAO (Helena) was not utilized \n3. \nWhat transportation system was used \n4. \nWho paid for the transport \n5. \nHow large the shipments were \n6. \nWhat form the gold was in \n7. \nHow large the ingots were \n8. \nHow frequently shipments were made \n9. \nFineness of the gold bullion \nLot# 3131 \n Carson City, Nevada 1885 \n Carson \nCity Mint Memorandum of Gold Bullion, \n1885 \nMemorandum of Gold Bullion deposited \nat the Mint of the United States at Carson, \nNevada the 18th day of August, 1885, by Chas. \nH. Peters. (Peters was an insurance agent in \nCarson City). Deposit is 51.50 ounces, .697 fineness in gold, valued \nat $746.34. Signed by BH McClure for the Superintendent. Payment \nwas $735 in gold check, $11.34 in silver coin. At this time (1885), the \nCarson City Mint was not producing coins. The mint was shut down in \n1885 for political reasons and remained closed under a Democratic \nadministration led by President Grover Cleveland from the middle of \n1885 until the fall of 1889. In October 1889, coins once again began \nrolling off the mint\u2019s presses and continued to do so until the spring \nof 1893, at which time coinage operations ceased for good. 6 x 11.25\u201d \nFolds. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164609 \nLot# 3132 \n Carson City, Nevada 1885- \n1887 \n Carson City Mint Gold Bullion \nMemorandums Issued During Hiatus \nLot \nof 2 different. The Carson City Mint stopped \nstriking coins in 1885 and didn\u2019t resume \nuntil October 1889. 1) Memorandum of Gold \n(\u201cSilver\u201d crossed out) Bullion, Carson City, Sept. \n14th, 1885. Deposit of 16.95 ounces amalgam \nby CH Peters (Carson City insurance agent who \nwas involved with Comstock mining). .992 \nfineness gold. Signed by BH McClure for superintendent. Blue form \n(colors used to distinguish gold or silver). 5.5 x 11.25\u201d 2) Red Gold \nBullion form. February 1st, 1887. Deposit of a 37.45 ounce bar by \nPeters. .814 fineness gold. Signed by Jerry Schooling for the Supt. 6 x \n11.5\u201d \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164610 \nLot# 3133 \n Carson City, Nevada 1887 \n Carson \nCity Mint Memorandum of Gold Bullion, \n1887 \nMemorandum of Gold Bullion deposited \nat the Mint of the United States at Carson, \nNevada the 21st day of June, 1887, by Chas. \nH. Peters. (Peters was an insurance agent in \nCarson City). Deposit is 15.70 ounces, .640 fineness in gold, valued \nat $209.83. Signed by WR Davis for the Superintendent. Payment \nwas $200 in gold coin, $9.83 in silver coin. At this time (1887), the \nCarson City Mint was not producing coins. The mint was shut down \nin 1885 for political reasons and remained closed under a Democratic \nadministration led by President Grover Cleveland from the middle of \n1885 until the fall of 1889. In October 1889, coins once again began \nrolling off the mint\u2019s presses and continued to do so until the spring \nof 1893, at which time coinage operations ceased for good. 6 x 11.25\u201d \nFolds. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164608 \nLot# 3134 \n Carson City, Nevada 1887-89 \nCarson City Mint Gold & Silver Bullion \nMemorandums incl. Gold Hill Assay \nLot of 2. Forms are printed in different \ncolors, which is something the US Mint \nsystem used to distinguish between gold \nand silver deposits. 1) Memorandum of \nGold Bullion, April 18th, 1887 by Chas. \nH. Peters (insurance agent in Carson who \nalso invested in Comstock mines). One bar, \n74 ounces, .615 fineness gold. Valued at \n$963.32, paid in gold and silver coin. This \nwas during the production hiatus at the CC \nmint (1885-89). Signed by Davis for the \nSupt. Red print. 6 x 11.5\u201d 2) Two pieces \nattached together. Top piece is a Memorandum of Bullion Deposited \nfor Assay at the Gold Hill Assay Office, 1889, by the Justice Mining Co. \nTwo bars, over 3,500 ounces, .942 silver fineness. Signed by WS James, \nassayer. Attached to a Silver Bullion Carson City Mint form for deposit \nof that bullion in Dec. 1889 by Chas. H. Peters. Purple print. 5.5 x 11\u201d \nThis was just at the time when the CC Mint had resumed production \n(on hiatus from 1885-late 1889). \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164618","132 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# 3135 \n Carson City, Nevada 1889 \n Carson \nCity Mint Memorandum of Silver Bullion, \n1889 \nThis is an interesting 1880s use of an \n1870s form. No. 238. Dec. 18th, 1889 (written \nover 187-). Deposit by Chas. H. Peters (Carson \nCity insurance agent also involved in Comstock \nmines) on a\/c of the Bullion & Exchange Bank. One bar, 1,955 ounces, \n.926 fineness silver. Valued at $3,143.50. Signed by LL Elrod for \nSuperintendent. Purple print (colors used to distinguish gold vs. \nsilver). 5.5 x 11\u201d This was at the time the CC Mint resumed production \nafter a hiatus from 1885-late 1889. Great companion piece if you have \nthe rare 1889 CC Morgan. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164619 \nLot# 3136 \n Carson City, Nevada 1889 \n Gold Hill \nAssay Office Deposit at the Carson City Mint, \nJustice Mine \nLot of 2 documents attached \ntogether. Top document is a Memorandum of \nBullion Deposited for Assay at the Gold Hill \nAssay Office by the Justice Mine (Silver City) \nin Dec. 1889. Two bullion bars, over 3,000 \nounces, .949 silver fineness. Signed by assayer \nWS James. This is attached to a Memorandum \nof Silver Bullion Purchased at the Mint of the \nUnited States at Carson, Nevada. On the account of the B&E Bank. \nPurple print, signed by Allen Bragg for superintendent. 5.5 x 11\u201d This \nwas just after the Carson City Mint resumed operations (on hiatus \nfrom 1885-late 1889), which is why 1889 CC Morgans are so sought \nafter. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164617 \nLot# 3137 \n Carson City, Nevada 1889 \n Gold \nHill Assay Office Deposit at the Carson \nCity Mint, Washoe Mill Tailings \nLot of 2 \ndocuments attached. Issued in December \n1889, which was just a couple of months after \nthe CC Mint resumed striking coins. Great \ncompanion piece if you have an 1889 CC \nMorgan. 1) Memorandum of Bullion Deposited \nfor Assay at the Gold Hill Assay Office. \u201cWashoe \nMill Tailings.\u201d One bullion bar produced, 337 \nounces, .927 fineness silver. $711.33. Signed by assayer WS James. \n5.25 x 9.25\u201d 2) Attached to Carson City Mint Memorandum of Silver \nBullion. Purple print form. The same bullion bar was deposited by \nChas. H. Peters. Signed by Allen Bragg for Supt. 5.5 x 11\u201d \nEst. $200- \n400 \nHWAC# 164622 \nLot# 3138 \n Carson City, \nNevada \n1889 \nJustice \nMining \nCo. \nBullion \nDeposit at the Carson \nCity Mint \nTwo documents \nattached to each other. Top \nis a Memorandum of Bullion \nDeposited for Assay at the \nGold Hill Assay Office on \nJune 12, 1889 by the Washoe \nMill for the Justice Co. Two \nbullion \nbars \nproduced, \n1,422 and 1,535 ounces, \n.922 fineness silver. Signed \nby assayer WS James. 5.25 \nx 9.5\u201d Attached to a Carson \nCity Mint Memorandum \nof Silver Bullion. Deposited by Chas. H. Peters for the mine (he was \nalso an insurance agent in Carson). Signed by WG Thompson for Supt. \nPurple print. 5.5 x 11\u201d The Justice Mine was staked in 1859. It was \nlocated near Devils Gate in Silver City. In the 1870s, a shaft was sunk to \nexplore the Comstock Lode at great depth (similar shafts were sunk in \nGold Hill and Virginia City). The Washoe Mill was also near Devils Gate \nand was also known as the Devils Gate Mill. In June 1889, the Carson \nCity Mint was still not producing coins (it had been on hiatus since \n1885). However, just 4 months later, they would begin striking coins \nagain. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164624 \nLot# \n3139 \nCarson \nCity, Nevada 1889 \n Two \nDifferent Carson City \nMint \nSilver \nBullion \nMemorandums \nIssued \nDuring Hiatus \nLot of 2 \ndifferent. The CC Mint was \non a production hiatus \nfrom 1885 to Oct. 1889. \nBoth of these forms were \nissued earlier in 1889 \nwhen no coins were being \nstruck. Silver calculated at \n$1.16 per ounce ($38 in \n2023 money). These would \nmake great companion \npieces if you have the \n1889 CC Morgan. 1) Purple form. April 27th, 1889. Deposit by Chas. H. \nPeters (Carson City insurance agent who invested in Comstock mines). \nOne bullion bar, 1,454 ounces, .895 silver fineness, $2,508.49. Signed \nby WG Thompson for Supt. 5.5 x 11\u201d 2) Black print. Aug. 6th, 1889 \ndeposit by Peters again, on a\/c of the Bullion & Exchange Bank. One \nbar, 1458 ounces, .914 silver fineness, $2,486.56. Signed by LL Elrod \nfor Supt. 6 x 11.5\u201d \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164620 \nLot# 3140 \n Carson City, Nevada 1890 \n Gold \nHill Assay Office Bullion Deposits at the \nCarson City Mint \nLot of 6 documents attached \nto each other. Includes 3 Gold Hill Assay Office \nmemorandums and 3 Carson City Mint Silver \nBullion memorandums. The bullion was \nassayed for the Justice Co. in July 1890. Six \nbullion bars were produced, ranging in size \nfrom 900 to 2,000 ounces each .920-.933 silver \nfineness. Nearly 10,000 ounces total. Corresponding Carson City Mint \nforms are for deposits of this bullion by CH Peters, GC Byron, and \none other--likely the owners of the Justice Mine which was located in \nSilver City one mile NW of Devils Gate, staked in 1859. All CC Mint \nforms signed by LL Elrod for the superintendent. The CC Mint had \nstopped production from 1885-October 1889. In 1890, the CC Mint \nproduced 2,309,041 Morgan dollars. This is a great group highlighting \nthe journey from Comstock mine to Carson City Mint coin press. \nEst. \n$300-600 \nHWAC# 164623 \nLot# 3141 \n Carson City, Nevada 1896 \n Carson \nCity Mint Silver Bullion Memorandum & \nWells Fargo Receipt \nLot of 2 documents \nattached. 1893 was a significant year for the \nCarson City Mint as it was the last year coins \nwere struck! 1) Wells Fargo & Co. Express \nreceipt, Carson office, Dec. 7th, 1893, for shipment of 5 bars of silver \n(344 lbs.) from the Bullion & Exchange Bank\/Savage Mining Co. to \nSan Francisco. Signed by JM Benton Jr. as agent (JM Benton was the \nproprietor of the Lake Tahoe Stage Office). Not listed if they were \ntransported by stagecoach or train. 2) Attached to Memorandum of \nSilver Bullion, Carson City Mint, Dec. 6th, 1893 by Geo. Oliver for the \nSavage Mining Company. 5,479 ounces of amalgam, .945 fineness \nsilver. Blue print. 5.5 x 11.25\u201d \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164621 \nLot# 3142 \n Carson City, Nevada 1897- \n1903 \n Carson City Mint Silver Bullion \nMemorandums, Post-Coin Production \nLot \nof 2. The Carson City Mint was producing coins \nbetween 1870 and 1893. From 1895-1933, \nit served as the US Assay Office. 1) Oct. 15th, \n1897 deposit of \u201cBars & Grains\u201d by CH Peters \n(Carson City insurance agent who was also \nassociated with the Justice Mine). 31.10 ounces, .711 fineness silver, \n.250 gold. Signed by Raycraft for the superintendent. 5.5 x 13.5\u201d 2) \n1903 deposit by JA Ohlander. 28.77 ounces of amalgam, .996 fineness \nsilver. Signed by ED Vanderlieth for the Superintendent. 5.5 x 13.5\u201d \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164625","133 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# 3143 \n Eberhardt City, White Pine, Nevada \nAssay Office Records, Eberhardt & Aurora \nMC, LTD, 1871-2 \nAssay Office Records, \nEberhardt & Aurora MC, Ltd, 1871-8, 384pp, possibly complete, but \nnot checked. 8 x 14\u201d format. Binding gone, string bound, rough. All \ncontent except first page are clear. This book is a formal record of \nall assays at the International Mill at Eberhardt City in White pine, \nnear Treasure Hill and Hamilton. In it are samples from: stamp mill \nbatteries with date; mine samples, mill samples, tailings samples, \nwet and dry pulps from the concentrated ore. The ore concentrates \nare generally running about 60 to 90m ounces per ton silver. The \ntails were rich by todays standard, running ten to twenty ounces per \nton. Assayers were: 1872: W.G. Gallagher; 1873: Sven Gumbinner; \n1874: same; 1875 ; same; June 1876- Frank Hallowell; 1876- same; \n1877- same; 1878- same. Production appears to have been minimal \nin 1875 and greatly picked up in 1876. it was again minimal in 1877 \npicking up in 1878. The Eberhardt an Aurora were the richest mines \nat White Pine, producing over $7 million between them by 1878, the \nfinal year, according to Couch & Carpenter. These two mines accounted \nfor $7 of $9 million produced during that period. The international \nmill was built in 1870. Interestingly, Hose and Blake in Geology and \nMineral Resources of White pine County (1976) differ substantially \nfrom the data Couch & Carpenter presented. These authors discuss the \ndiscovery and progression of production in far better detail (rather \nthan just numbers), discussing how the Eberhardt & Aurora company \nspent $5 million trying to find a larger ore body, and gave up about \n1885 about the time the town of Hamilton was burned down. This is \nan important factual record of mine and mill sampling and thus of ore \nconcentrates and tailings. Individual pages from other volumes have \nsold for as much as $45 each. \nEst. $2000-5000 \nHWAC# 167526 \nLot# 3144 \n Gold Hill, Nevada 1860 \n Gold Hill, \nUtah Territory, Wells Fargo Cover w\/ Assay \nConnection \nWells Fargo & Co. Express, Gold \nHill Utah blue oval handstamp on fresh 1860, 3\u00a2 Star Die entire to San \nFrancisco, Cal., black company frank at top. Addressed to Charles L. \nFarrington at the location of H. Harris, Assayers in San Francisco at 105 \nSacramento St. where he was employed. Farrington was a cofounder \nof Harris & Marchand\u2019s Assay Office in Sacramento. This was the firm \nthat lost gold ingots in the sinking of the S.S. Central America in 1857. \nHe was also a founder of the Alta Express. Small cover tear at top, \notherwise very fine. Ex. Schuyler Rumsey, Sale 41, Lot 809. Nevada \nTerritory would not be formed until March 1861. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 166948 \nLot# 3145 \n Gold Hill, Nevada \nc.1863 \nPalmer \n& \nDay, \nAssayers, Gold Hill, Nevada \nTerritory Wells Fargo Cover \nExtremely rare. \u201cPalmer & \nDay, Assayers of Gold, Silver \n& Ores. Offices: Folsom, Cala. \nGold Hill, N.T.\u201d Cover c.1863 \nsent to AG Stiles in San \nFrancisco. Folsom cancel. No \ncontents. Very little material \nexists from the Palmer & Day Gold Hill assay and banking operation. \nThis cover may be unique. Palmer and Day were first California \nAssayers. The pair began in Folsom in 1860 where Palmer established \nan assay office and Wells Fargo Express office. In 1862, the pair \nexpanded their business by opening an office in Gold Hill, Nevada \nTerritory. The Gold Hill office did not last long and was sold less than \na year later. Charles Theodore Hart Palmer established the first school \nin Sacramento in 1849. In 1860 he made preparations for the Carson \nValley Expedition that went to defend the honor of those lost in the \nIndian massacre near Pyramid Lake. Roger Sherman Day was the son \nof Sherman Day, who was a prominent 49er and mining man. Sherman \nDay was an engineer at New Almaden Mines and Folsom, among other \nplaces. In 1855 he wrote a treatise on the wagon roads that crossed \nCalifornia. In all likelihood, Sherman Day was C.T.H. Palmer\u2019s real \nbusiness partner, and Palmer hired his son through family loyalty to \nassist him learning the business trade. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164604 \nLot# 3146 \n Gold Hill, Nevada \nGold Hill \nEphemera: Assay & Letter \n3 pieces of Gold \nHill ephemera. 1867 letter to A Ellis Esq. 2x \ntailings 1889 Gold Hill Assay receipt for bullion \nwith gold and silver. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# \n166236 \nLot# 3147 \n Gold Hill, Nevada 1885-1900 \n WS \nJames \/ Gold Hill Assay Office Ephemera \nLot \nof 4. The Gold Hill Assay office was founded by \nConrad Wiegand, passed onto Samuel Dowling, \nthen back to Wiegand\u2019s son, and then sold to \nW.S. James. 1) Memorandum of Ore Assay. \nDeposit by the Overman Mining Company. Dec. \n1885. Two assays with pencil notes about the \nlocations (hanging wall). Signed by James. 5.5 x \n8.5\u201d Folds, toning. 2) 1888 letterhead addressed to TR Hofer in Carson. \nMessage about checks for the Centennial Company. Signed by James. \n3-4) Two typed lettersheets, 1900, both to WS Hathaway in Banning, \nCalifornia. Message regarding water stocks. \nEst. $150-300 \nHWAC# \n164664 \nLot# 3148 \n Gold Hill, Nevada 1870 \n E. Ruhling & Co. \nAssay Office Billhead \nExtremely rare. Dateline Gold \nHill, Nev., Sept. 30th, 1870. Billed to Caledonia Silver \nMining Company for several assay fees. Red print, \nlarger format billhead. 8.5 x 14\u201d Deep folds. The \nCaledonia Mine was located south of the Overman \nPit approx. 0.5 mile southwest of Gold Hill. It was \nformed from a consolidation of seven claims in 1861 \nand was 2,188 ft. on the Comstock Lode. In the 1860s, \nJohn Mackay served as one of its superintendents. \n[Ref: Ansari] E. Ruhling was an assayer and banker in San Francisco, \nCalifornia, & Virginia City, Gold Hill and Hamilton, Nevada. Ruhling \nwas born in Hamburg, Germany and began to establish himself in \nSan Francisco around 1858. By 1861, he was working and residing in \nNevada. His business partner in 1862 was H.V.S. McCullough in the firm \nof Ed Ruhling & Co Bankers and Assayers in Virginia, Nevada Territory. \nIn 1869, Ruhling operated an assay office at the new silver mining \ncamp of Hamilton in eastern Nevada. Ruhling\u2019s business was bought \nout by McCullough in March, 1871. He returned to San Francisco \nworking as an assayer and joined the Assay Department at the San \nFrancisco Mint by 1878. Ruhling died in San Francisco at the age of \n66 in 1898. The Ruhling Assay Office was given the order for making \nthe last (gold) spike for the transcontinental railroad; the original is \nlocated at Stanford University. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 164668 \nLot# 3149 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1867 \n E. \nRuhling & Co. Ore Assay Report for the \nMerrimac Mill \nUnique and extremely rare. Ore \nAssay Report for samples from the Merrimac \nMill, Virginia, Nev., Oct. 16th, 1867. One \nsample with approx. .15 ounces of gold\/ton, \nwhich FH notes is very rich for Comstock ore. \nBlue print. Signed by CRE for E. Ruhling & Co. \n(probably Charles Elder). 7 x 8.5\u201d The Merrimac Mill was located on \nthe Carson River about 2 miles below Empire City. It had a large dam \nand 2,000 ft. ditch to carry water to the mill. E. Ruhling was an assayer \nand banker in San Francisco, California, & Virginia City, Gold Hill and \nHamilton, Nevada. Ruhling was born in Hamburg, Germany and began \nto establish himself in San Francisco around 1858. By 1861, he was \nworking and residing in Nevada. His business partner in 1862 was \nH.V.S. McCullough in the firm of Ed Ruhling & Co Bankers and Assayers \nin Virginia, Nevada Territory. In 1869, Ruhling operated an assay \noffice at the new silver mining camp of Hamilton in eastern Nevada. \nRuhling\u2019s business was bought out by McCullough in March, 1871. He \nreturned to San Francisco working as an assayer and joined the Assay \nDepartment at the San Francisco Mint by 1878. Ruhling died in San \nFrancisco at the age of 66 in 1898. The Ruhling Assay Office was given \nthe order for making the last (gold) spike for the transcontinental \nrailroad; the original is located at Stanford University. \nEst. $300-600 \nHWAC# 164677","134 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# 3150 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1869 \n E. Ruhling & Co. Assay Office \nMemorandum for Summit Mill High-Grade Gold Ore \nRare. No. \n8964. Memorandum of Gold & Silver Bullion deposited by the Summit \nMill, Virginia, Nevada, Oct. 20th, 1869. One bullion bar weighing 168.2 \nounces after melting. What makes this assay interesting is that the \ngold content is much higher than silver (653 vs. 325), an anomaly for \nthe Comstock. This was most likely ore being deposited by the Savage \nMine. The Savage Mine could have hit a high-grade gold zone, the kind \nof gold zone only found in 1859-1860. (FH) Signed for Ruhling by CRE \n(probably Charles Elder). Green 5 cent NV adhesive revenue stamp \nattached at left with tied cancel. 6.75 x 14\u201d Folds. The Summit Mill \nwas located in Virginia City. It shut down the following year (1870). \nE. Ruhling was an assayer and banker in San Francisco, CA & Virginia \nCity, Gold Hill and Hamilton, Nevada. Ruhling was born in Hamburg, \nGermany and began to establish himself in San Francisco around 1858. \nBy 1861, Ruhling was working and residing in Nevada. His business \npartner in 1862 was H.V.S. McCullough in the firm of Ed Ruhling & Co \nBankers and Assayers in Virginia, Nevada Territory. In 1869, Ruhling \noperated an assay office at the new silver mining camp of Hamilton in \neastern Nevada. Ruhling\u2019s business was bought out by McCullough in \nMarch, 1871. The Ruhling Assay Office was given the order for making \nthe last (gold) spike for the transcontinental railroad- the original is \nlocated at Stanford University. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 164683 \nLot# 3151 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1870 \n E. Ruhling & Co. Assay Office \nMemorandum for WS Hobart & the Caledonia Mine \nRuhling \nmemorandums are rare, but this one is even more special since it is \nfor a deposit by WS Hobart for the Caledonia Mining Company. Hobart \nwas heavily involved with numerous logging operations at Lake Tahoe \nthat fed the Comstock\u2019s need for lumber, including the Sierra Nevada \nWood & Lumber Co. (which eventually relocated from Crystal Bay at \nTahoe to Hobart Mills near Truckee), the Virginia & Gold Hill Water \nCo., and numerous mining projects. This memorandum, dated Oct. 3rd, \n1870, is for two deposits, 2008 ounces total, .848 fineness silver. Each \nbar valued at a little over $4,000. Signed in the corner E. Ruhling & \nCo. per CRE. 5 cent green Nevada adhesive revenue stamp attached at \nupper left. 6.5 x 14\u201d Deep folds. The Caledonia Mine was located about \n0.5 mile southwest of Gold Hill. It was formed from ca consolidation of \n7 claims in 1861. In the 1860s, John Mackay was superintendent. \nEst. \n$800-1200 \nHWAC# 164628 \nLot# 3152 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1870 \nCDV of Comstock Ingot Made by \nE. Ruhling & Co. Assayers during \nFranco-Prussian War \nUnique. The \ningot pictured is # 9680 weighing \n1630.7 Troy oz. with silver at 962 fine \nand gold at 32.5 fine worth a total of \n$3123.76. The ingot was part of an \nexhibit on September 20, 1870, given \nout as a business card at a symposium \nheld in Werth, Austria. On the back of the \ncard is printed in German (translated): \n\u201cSilver Bullion in Werth (Austria) at \n4320 Thalern From Germans and \nAmericans in the state of Nevada in \nNorth America for the wounded in \nthe current war and the relatives of \nthe fallen Sent to the German Central \nCommittee \u201c On the ingot is punched \nin German and an English translation: \u201cGermany, battling for unity \nand civilization, commands the sympathy of Republican America. We \nmay not draw the sword, but would help to staunch your wounds.\u201d Ed \nRuhling was a native of Hamburg, Germany and schooled in assaying at \nthe University of Freiburg. His sympathies in the Franco-German War \n(July 1870-May 1871) were clearly aligned with Germany. Ruhling was \nan assayer and banker in San Francisco, CA & Virginia City, Gold Hill \nand Hamilton, Nevada. He began to establish himself in San Francisco \naround 1858. By 1861, Ruhling was working and residing in Nevada. \nHis business partner in 1862 was H.V.S. McCullough in the firm of Ed \nRuhling & Co Bankers and Assayers in Virginia, Nevada Territory. In \n1869, Ruhling operated an assay office at the new silver mining camp \nof Hamilton in eastern Nevada. Ruhling\u2019s business was bought out \nby McCullough in March, 1871. The Ruhling Assay Office was given \nthe order for making the last (gold) spike for the transcontinental \nrailroad- the original is located at Stanford University. \nEst. $1000- \n2000 \nHWAC# 164684 \nLot# \n3153 \nGold \nHill, \nNevada \n1865 \nConrad \nWiegand \nBullion Receipt for \nthe Savage Mining \nCompany \nThis \nis \nan incredibly early \npiece \nfor \nassayer \nConrad \nWiegand. \nBullion Receipt No. 373, Gold Hill Assay Office. Received from the \nSavage Mining Co., per Chas. Forman, two packages from the Piute \nMill, 226 lbs.. Signed Conrad Wiegand as Assayer per C. Shane. Two \ncent adhesive revenue stamp attached upper left. Measures 3.75\u201d x \n9.5\u201d Chas. Charles Forman was working as the superintendent of the \nEclipse Mill & Mining Co. in Collins 1864 Directory. He later worked at \nthe Piute Mill and Mining Co. in 1865. The Eclipse Mill was located at \nthe northern section of Gold Hill while the Piute was at the southern \nend. Charles Forman rose to the rank of Colonel during the Civil war \nand was a veteran of the Mexican War. He served as a Major General \nof the Nevada Volunteers under Governor Kinkead. (Ref. A History of \nCalifornia by James Miller Guinn, 1907 Vol. II Biographies, p. 659-60). \nConrad Wiegand founded the Gold Hill Assay Office only five months \nbefore with financing from William Sharon. His life in Gold Hill was \nfull of conflict and tragedy. He was even mentioned by Mark Twain \nin Roughing It. Weigand\u2019s death in 1880 was ruled a suicide, but \nfoul play was suspected. [Read Fred Holabird\u2019s wonderful article on \nWeigand: \u201cA Western Assayer of the Mark Twain Period\u201d http:\/\/www. \nmonacorarecoins.com\/rare-coin-news\/article\/a-western-assayer-of- \nthe-mark-twain-period\/] \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 164612","135 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# 3154 \n Gold Hill, Nevada 1865 \n Yellow \nJacket Silver Mining Co., C. Wiegand, JB \nWinters Assay Report \nThis is a fantastic assay \npiece with great Comstock historical content! \nDeposit receipt for two packages from the \nEureka Mill, 130 pounds. Bars to be delivered to \nthe Bank of California. 7.25 x 9.5\u201d 1) The Yellow \nJacket Mine was one of the biggest producers \non the Comstock. William Sharon (Bank of California crowd) would \neventually gain control. He would manipulate the stock so that his \nfriends and insiders would get rich and the common many would \nlose their money. (There is a longer story about the shenanigans at \nthe Yellow Jacket online!) 2) John Winters was his superintendent \nfrom 1864 to 1870. He was quite famous in his own right as a Washoe \nvalley rancher and race horse owner. Winters would quit in a row with \nSharon in 1870. He complained that, \u201cTo feed his [Sharon\u2019s] mills I\u2019ve \nmixed waste rock with Yellow Jacket ore until it would scarcely pay \nfor crushing.\u201d 3) Conrad Wiegand was the assayer for this ore (signed \nfor by C. Shane). He was one of the Comstock\u2019s premier assayers. 4) \nThe story of Wiegand\u2019s death is directly related to his association with \nJohn Winters. Wiegand hastened his meeting with his maker on May \n31, 1880 by questionably committing suicide in his office by way of \nhanging. Though there were injuries to the body and blood was found \nin unusual places in his office, his death was ruled a suicide by the \nStorey County Coroner. He was suffering serious debt, though his \nwife felt it was under control. He also suffered fits of what he himself \nconsidered insanity, and he feared that mental condition as an ultimate \nfate at old age. Many people thought Wiegand was murdered, and \nthe usual suspect was believed to be John Winters. Even Territorial \nEnterprise Editor Goodman thought there was a bit of possible tom- \nfoolery in the death. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 164611 \nLot# 3155 \n Gold Hill, Nevada 1867 \n C. Wiegand & Co., \nGold Hill, Promotional Letter to HM Yerington \nThis \nis a fascinating piece and is the only one we\u2019ve ever \ncome across. It is a small typed letter addressed to \nHM Yerington--who would later become president of \nthe Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The letter discusses \nthe amount of bullion Wiegand\u2019s office has assayed, \nand how that amount is tied to discounts he can offer. \nWiegand is soliciting Yerington for more business by \npromising an increase from 10% off (with $90,000 \nbullion assayed) to 20% off if the bullion assayed increases to \n$150,000. \u201cThe assaying of such Bullion as you are interested in, or \ncan control, or any portion of it, is respectfully solicited, as well as \nyour influence with others who have such interests...\u201d The bottom \nof the letter mentions various rates: 75 cents per ore test, $1.50 for \nore assays, etc. 8 x 5\u201d Unique. Yerington would become a key Nevada \nrailroad, lumber, and land figure, running the Virginia & Truckee \nRailroad, Carson & Colorado Railroad, and much more. This letter \nhints at his earlier mining ventures.. Please see our online catalog for \na complete description of this piece. \nEst. $1000-2000 \nHWAC# 164627 \nLot# 3156 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1868 \n C. Wiegand \n& Company Assay Certificate for the Summit Mill \nExtremely rare; only known example of this assay \ndocument. Assay certificate dated Sept. 22nd, 1868, \nfor a deposit by OS Carville for the Summit Mill. This \n47 ounce deposit is atypical for the Comstock since \nit is higher in gold content than silver (581 vs 356 \nfineness). This unique form breaks down the assay \nfees and values in extreme detail. The reverse includes \nnotes on the bullion, as well as tips to \u201csecure good \nretorting\u201d and coin rates of charge. The bottom of the form lists Conrad \nWiegand and mentions that he is \u201cFormerly Supervising Assayer of \nU.S. Mint, San Francisco, and Late Sup\u2019t. of Assaying at the Gould & \nCurry Mill, Virginia City, Nev.\u201d Printed in blue ink by Enterprise Print \n(the Territorial Enterprise in Virginia City). 14 x 8.5\u201d The Summit Mill \nwas located at the north end of Virginia City. It had 20 stamps and \na 35-ton-a-day capacity. It was shutdown in 1870 and dismantled in \n1872. [Ansari] Please see our online catalog for a complete description \nof this lot. \nEst. $1000-2000 \nHWAC# 164686 \nLot# \n3157 \nVirginia \nCity, Nevada 1873 \n C. \nWiegand & Co. Ore- \nAssay Report for the \nJustice Mine \nIn addition \nto being extremely rare \n(possibly unique), this \nassay certificate tells an \ninteresting story. It is for \na deposit of low grade \nore from the Justice Co. \non June 18th, 1873 at the Virginia Assay Office branch for C. Wiegand \n& Co., located at No. 38 North C Street. (Wiegand also had an office \nin Gold Hill) This was a \u201cduplicate\u201d sample, used to check the assays \nbeing done and challenge the results. This is made even more evident \ngiven that the back of the form has \u201cExhibit 9\u201d written; this was used \nin a court case! Blue print. Fold with archival tape repair. Missing one \ncorner. 5.25 x 9\u201d The Justice Mine was located in Silver City, one mile \nNW of Devil\u2019s Gate. In the mid 1870s, a vertical shaft was sunk to \nexplore the lode at great depths (similar shafts were sunk at the same \ntime in Virginia City and Gold Hill). Conrad Wiegand was an important \nComstock assayer whose life ended by either suicide or murder in \n1880. See the write-up in the other Wiegand lots. \nEst. $1000-2000 \nHWAC# 164688 \nLot# 3158 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1879 \n Pacific \nMill & Mining Co. Documents for Wiegand \nAssays \nLot of 2. 1) Pacific Mill & Mining \nCo. Memorandum of Bullion, Omega Mill, \n6,080 ounces of \u201csluice bullion\u201d deposited \nby Wiegand on July 5th, 1879. Three bullion \nbars produced: .868 fineness silver with no \ngold, valued at $6,511.23. Signed by assayer \nHenry G. Elder. 7 x 8.5\u201d Wiegand was likely \nusing the Con. Virginia Office as test check \non other assays\/mill results. The Omega \nMill was a tailings facility built in 1876 by \nthe Pacific Mill & Mining Co. at the mouth of \nSevenmile Canyon on the site of the old Gould \n& Curry Mill. 2) Pacific Mill & Mining Co. Trench Mill billhead issued \nto C. Wiegenstein (assumed to be Wiegand) in 1879 for making one \namalgam sack. \nEst. $200-300 \nHWAC# 164614 \nLot# 3159 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1891 \nReport of Assaying Business for Wiegand\u2019s \nAssay Office \nRare! Storey County Report of \nAssaying Business filed by Samuel Dowling \nas owner of the assay business Wiegand\u2019s \nAssay Office for the month of March 1891. \n20 entries. Lists Name of Person Depositing \nor Selling Bullion, Residence of Such Person, \nAmount Deposited, and Name of Mine and \nMill, Blanket Sluice or other source from \nwhich Bullion was obtained. Includes samples \nfrom sluices, mining rock, and tailings. Mills \ninclude: Taylor\u2019s, Bowie\u2019s, Lonkey\u2019s, and \nFisher\u2019s. Most of the residences are listed as \nSilver City or Six Mile Canyon. 17\u201d x 11\u201d Folds, some separation, and \ntoning. Signed by Dowling on reverse. Sam Dowling was a long-term \nassayer on the Comstock. In 1865, he was working at the Ogden Mill at \nthe bottom of the hill below Virginia City. It was owned independently \nby San Francisco banker W. C. Ralston, who incorporated it. Born in \nMaine about 1832, Dowling worked for several mines before settling \nis as the key assistant to an aging Conrad Wiegand. Dowling took over \nor bought Wiegand\u2019s business shortly after Wiegand died in 1880. \nHe continued the Gold Hill Assay Office for a short time, perhaps just \na year, getting contracts with several mining companies free of the \npolitics that bogged down Wiegand. Dowling sold out to Chris James \nlate in 1880, who handed the business off to W. S. James within a few \nyears. Dowling continued as an assayer for various mining companies, \nthough he no longer ran his own company. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# \n164626","136 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# \n3160 \nVirginia \nCity, \nNevada 1867-1891 \n Chollar- \nPotosi \nAssay \nOffice \nOre \nMemorandums \nLot \nof \n3 \ndifferent. 1) Early and rare \nreport from 1867. Two deposits \nfor Mr. Hahn. They yielded $1.87 \nin gold per ton and $3.97 in \nsilver per ton and the second \nsample $1.25 in gold per ton \nand $3.38 in silver per ton. 10 \nx 7.5\u201d 2) 1889 deposit by the \nHale & Norcross Mine. 6.75 x \n8\u201d 3) 1891 deposit by the Savage Mining Company. Signed by Meyers. \n5.25 x 8\u201d The Chollar & Potosi were located in southeast Virginia City \nadjacent to the Hale & Norcross. The two fought in court when the \nChollar claimed the Potosi had staked land on their claim. The lawsuit \nended in a merging of the two companies in 1865. They later split \napart again in the late 1870s. \nEst. $400-700 \nHWAC# 164601 \nLot# 3161 \n Virginia City, \nNevada \n1889 \nComstock \nLode Assay Office Corner \nAdvertising \nCover \nVery \nrare. Corner ad cover for the \nComstock Lode Assay Office, \nVirginia, Nevada, D.W. Balch, \nAssayer. Mailed in 1889 to Mr. J. \nHenry Stracher(?) of Belleville, \nNevada. No contents. Nice \npurple oval stamp. Green 2 cent Washington stamp. Balch worked \nas an assayer for the Savage Mining Company before taking over this \nComstock business in 1872.It was located at the S.E. corner of \u201cC\u201d St. \n& Taylor in Virginia City and formerly owned by W.C. Bousfield who in \nturn had acquired it from Theall & Co. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 164605 \nLot# 3162 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1876 \nComstock Lode Assay Office Memorandum \nof Bullion for the Ophir Mining Co. \nVery \nrare. Memorandum of Bullion deposited at the \nComstock Lode Assay Office at Virginia, Nev., \nMarch 10th, 1876 by Nevada Mill for Ophir \nSilver Mining Company. The fact that this form \nis preprinted for the Ophir Mine shows how big \nBalch\u2019s contract with them must have been. Six bullion bars produced, \n9,123 ounces, .949 silver, valued at $19,524. Signed by DW Balch, \nAssayer. Green print; billhead size (7 x 8.5\u201d). Folds. Balch took over \nthis office in 1872. Before that, he worked for the Savage Mine. He was \nalso appointed as the first assayer for the Carson City Mint, but did \nnot complete any work. The Nevada Mill was located on Mill Street in \nVirginia City. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 164607 \nLot# 3163 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1876 \nComstock Lode Assay Office Memorandum \nof Bullion for the Overman Mining Co. \nRare. Memorandum of Bullion deposited at \nthe Comstock Lode Assay Office at Virginia, \nNev., July 1st, 1876 by the Vivian Mill for the \nOverman Mining Company. Two deposits, \n2,760 ounces, valued at $5,463.20. Form \nbreaks down weights before and after melting, value of gold and silver, \nand fees. D.W. Balch, Assayer. Green print. 7 x 8.5\u201d Balch was appointed \nas the first assayer of the Carson City Mint, but never worked there. \nHe worked as an assayer for the Savage Mine. In May of 1872, Balch \nbecame owner of the Comstock Lode Assay Office on the S.E. corner \nof \u201cC\u201d St. & Taylor in Virginia City formerly owned by W.C. Bousfield \nwho in turn had acquired it from Theall & Co. The Vivian Mill was \nlocated on the Carson River. The Overman Mine was staked in Gold \nHill in 1859 and was adjacent to the Segregated Belcher. \nEst. $400- \n800 \nHWAC# 164685 \nLot# 3164 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1869-76 \n Comstock \nLode Assay Office, DW Balch Ephemera Group \nLot of \n3. 1) Check-sized receipt for the Comstock Lode Assay \nOffice, DW Balch Proprietor and Assayer. Virginia, Nev., \nMarch 10th, 1876. Deposit of 9,300 ounces of bullion \nfrom the Nevada Mill on account of the Ophir Mining \nCompany. Signed for Balch by C. Martin. Blue print, \nLecount Bros. & Mansur, SF. 3.25 x 7.25\u201d 2-3) Two \nitems from Balch\u2019s time working for the Savage Mine. \na) 1869 paystub from TB Shamp for 31 days work as \nassayer ($350). Signed by Balch. b) Savage Assay Office letterhead, \n1869, addressed to Charles Bonner from Balch. Mentions charges for \nassays and bullion bars. Both signed by Balch. D.W. Balch previously \nworked for the Gould & Curry Mill, as well as the Savage Assay Office \nin the 1860s. He also very briefly served as the assayer for the Carson \nCity Mint in 1869. He took over this assay office in 1872. Balch was \npresent at the infamous Nevada & Oregon Railway meeting in Reno in \n1881 where opposing parties of stockholders got into a disagreement \nthat ended with gunfire. Balch was among those shot and injured (the \nbullet went through his wrist and into his lungs). He survived. The \nNevada Mill was located on Mill Street in Virginia City and was built \nin the early 1860s. It was first owned by the Empire Mining Co., then \nworked Chollar-Potosi ore in the early 1870s. [Ansari] \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164606 \nLot# 3165 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1894 \n Cons. \nCalifornia & Virginia Mining Co. Assay \nOffice Report \nAssay Office of the Consolidated \nCalifornia and Virginia Mining Company, \nReport of Ore Assays, Virginia, Nev. Jan. 13th, \n1894. For Savage Mine ore deposited by RP \nKeating. Assay done by FE Fielding. Samples \nare from the Savage Battery and Savage Settler. They were taking \nsamples out of the stamps before mercury (\u201chead assay\u201d) to compare \nwith results later in the process. A useful way to test how the efficiency \nof the mill. 5.5 x 8\u201d The Consolidated Virginia was the largest producer \non the Comstock, being the site of the historic Bonanza discovery. The \nCalifornia mine was adjacent to it and was the second largest producer. \nThe two mines consolidated in the 1880s and mining continued to the \n1940s. \nEst. $100-200 \nHWAC# 164681 \nLot# 3166 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1876 \nConsolidated Virginia Mining Company Report \nof Bullion \nExtremely rare; we\u2019ve only offered \na few of these over the past decade. Report of \nBullion from the Assay Office for the Consolidated \nVirginia Mining Company. November 24, 1876. \nDeposits from six mills\u201d California, Trench, \nMorgan, Consolidated, Sacramento Sluice, and \nMariposa. Interestingly for a Comstock (silver) \noperation, the form only lists gold content. The \nvalue of the deposits is a whopping $112,077. Signed by J.G. Jones for \nassayer Henry Elder. Also signed by DB Lyman as supt. for the Pacific \nMill & Mining Company. 8 x 10.25\u201d Folds, multiple tears, soiling. The \nPacific Mill & Mining Company was a consolidation of the milling and \nmining operations owned by the Bonanza Kings after the Big Bonanza \ndiscovery. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164673 \nLot# 3167 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1877 \nCon. Virginia Mining Co. Assay Office \nMemorandum for Woodworth Mill Sluice \nBullion \nMemorandum of Bullion for the \nWoodworth Sluice (\u201cConsolidated Virginia \nMining\u201d crossed out). Consolidated Virginia \nAssay Office, Virginia, Nev. June 2nd, 1877. \nTwo bars of sluice bullion for the Woodworth \nMill, 1800 and 1600 ounces, .976 fineness in \nsilver. Valued at $5,395.62. Signed by assayer Henry G. Elder. 8 x 7\u201d \nSoiling. The Woodworth Mill was located on the Carson River about \none mile above Dayton. In the early 1870s, it had 24 stamps and a 48- \nton capacity. Rare sluice assay. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164663","137 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# 3168 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1893 \n Consolidated \nVirginia Mining Company Assay Memorandums \nLot \nof 3. All are from the Con. California & Virginia Mining \nCompany. These two mines made up the Big Bonanza \ndiscovery. 1) Memorandum of Bullion, Sept. 1893, for \nthe Savage Mining Company. No mill is listed. Samples \ntested are .961 fineness silver. 7 x 8\u201d 2-3) Two different \nstyle forms, but unused on the front, but the reverses \nhave typed \u201cOdd Notes\u201d about hoist power to hoist a load \nand methods to expel mosquitoes. \nEst. $150-250 \nHWAC# \n164520 \nLot# 3169 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1909 \n Cons. \nVirginia Mine Assayers Notebook, 1909 \nTiny leather-bound book, filled with hand- \nwritten assay information, diagrams, ledger \ncounts, assay amounts and records, plus other \ninscriptions, all in incredibly small writing \nciphers. The author, Henry Patey, Assayer \nConsolidated Virginia Assay Office, wrote \ndetailed accounts of several types. Map drawings of Lone Pine sites. \nFront cover embossed CCD. Copper and galena properties. 6x4\u201d. The \nCon. Virginia was a famous mine owned by the Bonanza Kings and the \nsite of the Big Bonanza discovery. It was the largest producer on the \nComstock. \nEst. $300-1000 \nHWAC# 164155 \nLot# 3170 \n Virginia City, Nevada \n1864-65 \n Gould & Curry Assay \nBook, 1864-65 \nAssay receipt book \nfrom the Gould and Curry Mining \nCompany containing assay receipts \nfrom September 3rd, 1864, through \nJanuary 10th 1865 taken at their \nmill; a total of 329 assay receipts. \nThese assay reports come from \nthree locations; West Battery, Dalls \nMill, and the Tailings Plant. The \nassays include samples from various \nbatteries of stamp, pans and tailings. \nOre samples were furnished by \nthree persons through this period. \nF.A.P. (F.A. Parker, a clerk at the G \n&C Mill - ref. Collins 1864 Directory \np. 179), L.A.P.??? and Louis Janin. \nJanin went to the Comstock mines in \nNevada, where he advanced rapidly \nas a metallurgist at the Mexican Mill, as an assayer at the Silver State \nReduction Works and becoming superintendent of the Gould and \nCurry Company in 1864. 5.5x5\u201d, receipt pad with cover cut to match \nreceipt size. Some receipts FH highlighted: receipt # 2742, 1864, is \nway too high with $13.56 gold and $73.72 silver. Receipt #2741 from \na sample obtained by Bonner, has $70.83 gold and $174.75 silver \nfrom crusher at Dall\u2019s Mill. Receipt 2803 from Janin, tailings from the \nreservoir $15.07 gold and $78.14 silver. Receipt 2806, tailings from \nthe reservoir $15.07 gold and $72.70 silver. This is an exceptional \nrecord of 1864 production with ore running $60-150\/ton. The Gould \n& Curry Mill was built at considerable cost in 1862 and located at the \nconfluence of Sixmile and Sevenmile Canyons. By the end of 1863, \napprox. $900,000 had been spent. Charles Strong was replaced as \nsupt. by Charles Bonner, and the mill was reconstructed for a cost of \n$560,000. It used both stamping mills and a variant of the Washoe Pan \nProcess (Veatch Process) along with Spanish style Patio Process. \nEst. \n$500-2500 \nHWAC# 164160 \nLot# 3171 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1867 \n Gould & Curry Assay Book for \nthe Savage Mining Company, 1867 \nAssay book from Gould & Curry for \nthe Savage Mine, c. 1867. Receipts dated July 8, 1867 through October \n1, 1867. Contains \n191 \nreceipts \nsigned by Savage \nsuperintendent , \nLouis \nJanin \nand \nassayer Gideon E. \nMoore for bullion of \n1-5 bars weighing \nabout 90-400 lbs. \nThese are from a \nlarge variety of mills that refined the Savage ore including the Booth, \nDevils Gate, Savage, Atchison, Island, Central, Empire State, Santiago, \nRigbys, De Lands, Manhattan, Temelec, Rigby, Eclipse, Hoosier State, \nDalls and Daney. 6.5x9\u201d. First part of the book is missing, next 10 pages \nare bound together but detached from spine. This is an exceptionally \nimportant look into assay operations in the mid-1860s on the Comstock. \nThe Gould & Curry had built their incredibly expensive mill in Six Mile \nCanyon a few years before. They were running out of their own ore to \nprocess and keep the mill in operation, hence they were reducing for \nthe Savage Mine. Assayer Gideon E. Moore studied Chemistry at Yale \nand then went to San Francisco setting up his own assay office at 612 \nSacramento Street by 1863. Realizing the experience and opportunity \non the Comstock, he joined as the assayer for the Gould & Curry Assay \nOffice in 1866. Wanting more education in assaying, he went to Europe \nand received his Ph.D. in chemistry in 1869 from the University of \nHeidelberg after which he set up a Chemical Laboratory in New York \nCity. \nEst. $500-2500 \nHWAC# 167688 \nLot# 3172 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1864-67 \nGould & Curry Silver Mining Co. Ore Receipt \nCollection \nLot of 17. This group has a nice \ncoverage of the various mills being used by \nthe Comstock mines in the 1860s. Clearly, the \nGould & Curry was testing these mills to see a) \nif they were cheating them and b) how efficient \nthey were at precious metal extraction. 1) \nThree different territorial receipts, March- \nAugust 1864. For the Santiago and Gould & \nCurry mills. 2) 1865 receipt for ores worked at Dalls Mill. 3) 1866 \nform with three receipts attached to a sheet of two receipts. All for ore \nassayed by the Gould & Curry for the Savage Mining Company. Assays \ndone at the Mariposa Mill, Dalls Mill, Savage Mill, and Pacific Mill. 4) \n12 receipts for Savage MC ore assayed by the Gould & Curry, 1866- \n67. Includes numerous mills: Atchison, Woodworth, Mariposa, Island, \nSavage, Empire State, and Manhattan. Great group that offers a peak at \nthe assaying and smelting of this important Comstock mine during the \n1860s. \nEst. $300-400 \nHWAC# 164353 \nLot# 3173 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1867 \n Gould & \nCurry Assay Office Bullion Memorandum for \nthe Savage Mine, Devils Gate, Woodworth, & \nCentral Mills \nMemorandum of Bullion from \nthe Savage Mining Co. Assayed at the Gould \n& Curry Assay Office. February 1867. At this \npoint, the Gould & Curry Mine had run out of \nenough ore to keep their massive mill in operation and were taking \nin work from other mining companies. This receipt if for six deposits: \none from the Devils Gate Mill, three from the Woodworth Mill, and \ntwo from the Central Mill. Approx. 6,000 ounces total, valued at about \n$12,000. Signed by assayer Gideon E. Moore. Moore studied Chemistry \nat Yale and then went to San Francisco setting up his own assay office \nat 612 Sacramento Street by 1863. Realizing the experience and \nopportunity on the Comstock, he joined as the assayer for the Gould \n& Curry Assay Office in 1866. Wanting more education in assaying, he \nwent to Europe and received his Ph.D. in chemistry in 1869 from the \nUniversity of Heidelberg after which he set up a Chemical Laboratory \nin New York City. 10 x 17\u201d Blue paper, printed by JP LeCount & Co., SF. \nFolds with minor separation. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Very rare. \nEst. \n$400-800 \nHWAC# 164670","138 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# 3174 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1867 \n Gould \n& Curry Assay Office Bullion Memorandum \nfor the Savage Mine, Empire Mill, Booth\u2019s \nMill \nMemorandum of Bullion from the Savage \nMining Co. Assayed at the Gould & Curry Assay \nOffice. February 1867. At this point, the Gould \n& Curry Mine had run out of enough ore to keep \ntheir massive mill in operation and were taking in work from other \nmining companies. This receipt if for five deposits: three from the \nEmpire State Mill, and two from the Booth\u2019s Mill. Over 6,000 ounces \ntotal, valued at about $7,500. Signed by assayer Gideon E. Moore. \nMoore studied Chemistry at Yale and then went to San Francisco \nsetting up his own assay office at 612 Sacramento Street by 1863. \nRealizing the experience and opportunity on the Comstock, he joined \nas the assayer for the Gould & Curry Assay Office in 1866. Wanting \nmore education in assaying, he went to Europe and received his Ph.D. \nin chemistry in 1869 from the University of Heidelberg after which \nhe set up a Chemical Laboratory in New York City. The Empire State \nMill was in Sixmile Canyon at the foot of Sugarloaf. In 1866, it had 15 \nstamps and a 15-ton-a-day capacity. Booths Mill was located midway \ndown Sevenmile Canyon. 10 x 17\u201d Blue paper, printed by JP LeCount \n& Co., SF. Folds with minor separation. Ex. John J. Ford Collection. Very \nrare. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164671 \nLot# 3175 \n Virginia City, Nevada \n1866-67 \n Gould & Curry Mining \nCo. Assays for the Savage Mine, \nSix Pieces \nLot of 6. These are all \nassays done by the Gould & Curry \nMining Co. for the Savage Mine. \nThey come from a period in the \nmid-1860s when the Gould & \nCurry ran out of ore and started \nrunning ore for other mines to keep \ntheir expensive mill in operation. \n1-2) Two manuscript receipts for \nassays done in 1867. They include \na detailed list of the taxes. Both \nsigned for supt. Louis Janin Jr. One \nreceipt has an orange 2 cent NV adhesive revenue stamp with tied \ncancel. 6.25 x 8\u201d 3-6) Four sheets with two assays each, 1866-1867. \nFive assays are from the Savage Mill; one from the Lands Mill; one from \nthe Santiago Mill, and one from the Empire State Mill. Three of the \nforms are from the Superintendent\u2019s Office, with signatures for Janin. \nOne sheet is marked as from the assay office and is signed by assayer \nGideon E. Moore. Moore studied Chemistry at Yale and then went to \nSan Francisco setting up his own assay office at 612 Sacramento Street \nby 1863. Realizing the experience and opportunity on the Comstock, \nhe joined as the assayer for the Gould & Curry Assay Office in 1866. \nWanting more education in assaying, he went to Europe and received \nhis Ph.D. in chemistry in 1869 from the University of Heidelberg after \nwhich he set up a Chemical Laboratory in New York City. 6.25 x 8\u201d \nEst. \n$500-1000 \nHWAC# 164682 \nLot# 3176 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1866 \nGould & Curry Mining Co. Check Issued to \nAssayer Gideon E. Moore \nCheck no. 1002 \nissued to assayer Gideon E. Moore on Dec. \n4, 1866 for $300. Signed by Louis Janin Jr. as \nsuperintendent. Orange 2 cent Nevada adhesive revenue and US IR \nstamp with tied cancel attached in the upper right. Not endorsed on \nback. Moore studied Chemistry at Yale and then went to San Francisco \nsetting up his own assay office at 612 Sacramento Street by 1863. \nRealizing the experience and opportunity on the Comstock, he joined \nas the assayer for the Gould & Curry Assay Office in 1866. Wanting \nmore education in assaying, he went to Europe and received his Ph.D. \nin chemistry in 1869 from the University of Heidelberg after which he \nset up a Chemical Laboratory in New York City. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# \n164600 \nLot# 3177 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1873 \n Hale \n& Norcross Assay Office Memorandum of \nBullion \nExtremely rare, but in poor condition. \nWe have not sold one of these before. \nMemorandum of Bullion from the Hale & \nNorcross Mine, Assayed at the Hale & Norcross \nAssay Office, Virginia, Nev., May 23, 1873. Two \ndeposits, about 3,000 ounces total, from the Woodworth Mill. The \nsilver content is fairly low (about .600 fineness). The sheet has notes \nthat there is 400 ounces \u201cslag bullion.\u201d Signed by assayer Rop. 8.5 x \n14.5\u201d Heavy soiling, staining, water damage, and separation along \nfold. The Woodworth Mill was located on the northwest bank of the \nCarson River about one mile above Dayton. The Hale & Norcross was \nlocated between the Savage and Chollar Mines in Virginia City. It was \nan important mine for the Bonanza Kings (Mackay, Fair, Flood, and \nO\u2019Brien). They realized it was being mismanaged by William Sharon \nand the Bank of California, so they quietly bought up its stock in \n1868\/69 until they had a controlling interest. They took over and Fair \nwas made superintendent. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164687 \nLot# 3178 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1864 \nLeopold Kuh Assay Office Sheet for \nthe Savage Mining Company \nEarly \nassay sheet, just two months after \nNevada achieved statehood. Office \nlocated on \u201cA Street, Near the Ophir \nMine.\u201d One deposit of 50 tons crushed \nore from the Savage Mine with results \nof $87.38 in silver per ton, $29 in gold \nper ton. Signed by Kuh. 10 x 7.75\u201d Kuh \nwas born in Hungary in 1817. He came \nto California during the Gold Rush \nand got his start at the San Francisco \nMint about 1856. By 1859, he had his \nown gold refinery in partnership with \nHenry Fisher, which grew to a three person partnership the next year \nknown as Kuh & Co. Early shipments of Comstock ore were sent to \nSan Francisco in the fall and winter of 1859 and into 1860. The ores \nwere so rich that most mining men fled to the Comstock and created \nthe \u201cRush to Washoe.\u201d Kuh followed suit. He was hired by one of the \nComstock mining companies in 1861, and went to work for the Central \nMining Co. The Central\u2019s two claims were right next to the Ophir claim, \nalong with the Kinney claim. These three claims later became known \nas the California Mine, which went on to be the largest producer on \nthe Comstock, at $64.6 million through 1905. While there, Kuh learned \nand refined milling and metallurgical practices to extract the Comstock \ngold and silver ores. In 1863, Kuh struck out on his own, opening \nan independent assay office and metallurgical consulting firm, and \nlocated his office located near the Ophir Mine\u2019s office. In late 1865, \nhe opened another location at Taylor Street, Corner of \u201cD\u201d Street. Kuh \nkept an active office in Virginia City until 1869, when he returned to \nSan Francisco, where he worked until he died in 1886. \nEst. $300-600 \nHWAC# 164665 \nLot# 3179 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1867 \n Leopold \nKuh Assay Office Sheet for Deposit by James \nG. Fair \nThis is an important Comstock assay \ndocument. FH says this assay sheet shows Fair \nusing Kuh to check for continuity and homogeneity \nin sample results. These samples were likely from \ndifferent mills and Fair was checking to see if they \nproduced the same results. These two deposits of \ncrushed ore from August 15th, 1867 show nearly \nidentical gold and silver results, and would thus be \nconsidered homogenous. This assay sheet shows Kuh\u2019s office at Taylor \nStreet, Corner of D. Street. It is signed by Kuh as assayer. 7.75 x 10\u201d At \nthis time, Fair was superintendent of the Hale & Norcross Mine. The \nBonanza Kings would wrestle away control of this mine from William \nSharon and the Bank of California soon after. Please see full description \nonline. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164666","139 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# 3180 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1876 \n Pacific \nMill & Mining Co.\/ Con. Virginia Assay Office \nMemorandum for Bacon Mill Sluice Bullion \nMemorandum for two bullion bars produced \nfrom sluice bullion (noted on reverse) for the \nBacon Mill. \u201cPacific Mill And\u201d written over \n\u201cConsolidated Virginia.\u201d Consolidated Virginia \nAssay Office, Virginia, Nev. May 24th, 1876. \nEach bar is over 1,100 ounces, .973 fineness \nsilver. Valued at $3,637.92. Signed by assayer W. T. Reilly. 7 x 8\u201d The \nBacon Mill was located in Silver City at the intersection of Gold Canyon \nand American Ravine. It was built in 1862. In 1865, it was processing \nore from the Bacon Mine in Gold Hill. By 1868, it was controlled by \nWilliam Sharon and the Bank of California. In 1869, Fair and Mackay \nbought it to process Hale & Norcross mine ore. In 1871, it was reported \nto have 20 stamps and a 40 ton daily capacity. [Ansari]. The Pacific Mill \n& Mining Company was formed by the Bonanza Kings Mackay, Fair, \nFlood, and O\u2019Brien to consolidate their mining and milling interests on \nthe Comstock after the Big Bonanza discovery. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# \n164662 \nLot# 3181 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1876 \n Pacific \nMill & Mining Co.\/ Con. Virginia Assay \nOffice Memorandum for Occidental Mill \nSluice Bullion \nMemorandum for two bullion \nbars produced from sluice bullion (noted on \nreverse) for the Occidental Mill. \u201cPacific Mill \nAnd\u201d written over \u201cConsolidated Virginia.\u201d \nConsolidated Virginia Assay Office, Virginia, \nNev. April 25, 1876. Two bars, each over 1,000 \nounces, .966 silver, valued at $3,463.79. Signed by assayer Chambers \nDavis. 7 x 8\u201d The Occidental Mill was built in 1870 on Occidental Grade \none fourth of a mile south of the Occidental Shaft. It had 20 stamps \na 50-ton-a-day capacity and operated as a tailings mill (Ref:Ansari). \nThe Pacific Mill & Mining Company was created by the Bonanza Kings \n(Mackay, Fair, Flood, & O\u2019Brien) to consolidate their mine and milling \noperations after the Big Bonanza discovery of 1873. Assayer Chambers \nDavis would not stay on the Comstock for long after this. He then went \nto work for the Denver Mint, and then to Deadwood in 1877. He died \nthere in 1879. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164661 \nLot# 3182 \n Virginia City, \nNevada \n1867 \nOriginal \nPacket of Savage Mining Co. \nAssay Memorandums from \n1867 \nOriginal packet of 9 \nMemorandums of Bullion for \nthe Savage Mining Company \nat the Gould & Curry Assay \nOffice, 1867. Come with \noriginal \nbrown \npaper \nwrapping that they were kept \nin by the company! Each is \n10 x 17\u201d, black print on blue \npaper, printed by JP LeCount \n& Co. All signed by Gideon \nE. Moore, assayer. Deposits \nfrom mills including: Central, Buckeye, Empire State, Mariposa, \nIsland, Daney, Manhattan, Ophir, Temelec, Atchison, Eureka, Savage, \nWoodworth, Devil\u2019s Gate, Booths, Deland\u2019s, and Eastern Slope. Thus, it \nis also a remarkable archive of the output of the Comstock mills in the \n1860s! Assay results are typical for the Comstock (silver fineness .900 \nor above). Fascinating and rare group. We do not believe other such \noriginal packets still exist in private hands. Ex. John J. Ford Collection \nEst. $1500-3000 \nHWAC# 164689 \nLot# 3183 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1867 \n Savage \nMining Company Ore Assay Report Archive \nLot of 32. All are on the same Ore Assay Report \nform. Reports are from April to May 1867. Ore samples coming from a \nhuge number of different mills: Booth, Santiago, Devils Gate, Mariposa, \nCentral, Atchison, Manhattan, DeLands, Empire State, Granite, Bowers, \nEureka, Savage, Merrimac, Temelec, Rigbys, Pioneer, Woodworth, \nDaney, and Island. Some samples marked as \u201cDump.\u201d A few of the \nforms are signed by CJ Robinson as assayer. The silver to gold ration \nis 2-2.5:1. The top of the deposit was gold rich. The ratio dropped \nto 10-20:1 with depth, particularly by the late 1880s (FH). Each is \n9.5 x 7\u201d This is a fantastic archive of this important Comstock mine \nand provides a great cross-section of the milling operations on the \nComstock in the 1860s. \nEst. $400-1200 \nHWAC# 166984 \nLot# 3184 \n Virginia City, Nevada c.1868 \n Savage \nMining Company Assay Office Bullion \nMemorandum \nMemorandum of Bullion from \nthe Savage Mining Co. Assayed at the Savage \n(\u201cGould and Curry\u201d crossed out) Assay Office. \nAssays in March--no date, but c.1868. This is \nfrom when the Savage was just starting their \nown assay office, reusing the G&C form. Eleven bullion bars, almost \n$11,000 in value. Bullion from the Dalls Mill, Nevada Mill, and Empire \nState Mill. Signed by DW Balch as assayer. 10 x 15\u201d Printed on blue \npaper. Deep folds, toning. Balch was an important Comstock assayer \nwho was appointed first assayer for the Carson City Mint. He later ran \nhis own assay operation, the Comstock Lode Assay Office. \nEst. $400- \n800 \nHWAC# 164672 \nLot# 3185 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1869 \n Savage \nAssay Office Memorandum of Bullion for \nAtlantic, Booths, & Empire State Mills \nMemorandum of Bullion from the Savage \nMine, Assayed at the Savage Assay Office. \nVirginia, Nev., April 13, 1869. Deposits from \nthe Atlantic Mill (Sevenmile Canyon), Booths \nMill (Sevenmile Canyon), and Empire State Mill (Sixmile Canyon). \nTotal value of over $20,000. Signed by DW Balch as assayer. Blach \nwas appointed as the first assayer for the Carson City Mint. He later \nopened his own assay business in Virginia City, the Comstock Lode \nAssay Office. 11 x 17\u201d \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164675 \nLot# 3186 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1869 \n Savage \nAssay Office Memorandum of Bullion for \nAtlantic, Empire State, & Nevada Mills \nMemorandum of Bullion from the Savage Mine, \nAssayed at the Savage Assay Office, Virginia, \nNev., April 1, 1869. Nine deposits\/ bullion \nbars from three mills: Empire State (Sixmile \nCanyon), Nevada (Virginia City), and Atlantic Mill (Sevenmile Canyon). \nValued at over $16,000, nearly 9,000 ounces. Signed by DW Balch as \nassayer. Balch was appointed as the first assayer for the Carson City \nMint. He later opened his own assay operation in Virginia City, the \nComstock Lode Assay Office. Folds. 11 x 17\u201d \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# \n164678 \nLot# 3187 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1869 \n Savage \nAssay Office Memorandum of Bullion for \nthe Empire State Mill \nMemorandum of \nBullion from the Savage Mine, Assayed at the \nSavage Assay Office, Virginia, Nev., April 15, \n1869. Four deposits\/ bullion bars from the \nEmpire State Mill. 3,581 ounces valued at \n$6,416.04. Signed by DW Balch as assayer. Balch was appointed as the \nfirst assayer for the Carson City Mint. He later opened his own assay \noperation in Virginia City, the Comstock Lode Assay Office. The Empire \nState Mill was located in Sixmile Canyon at the foot of Sugarloaf. In the \nearly 1870s, it was reported to have a 40-ton-a-day capacity with 15 \nstamps. Folds. 11 x 17\u201d \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164679","140 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# 3188 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1872 \n Savage \nAssay Office Memorandum of Bullion for \nAtlantic, Excelsior, & Woodworth Mills \nMemorandum of Bullion received at the Savage \nCo.\u2019s Assay Office from the Savage Mining \nCompany. Five deposits from three different \nmills: Atlantic (Sevenmile Canyon), Excelsior \n(Johntown), and Woodworth (Carson River). Over 3,300 ounces, .965- \n0.970 fineness silver. Total value over $8,000. Signed by assayer D.W. \nBalch. 7.25 x 11.75\u201d Balch would take over the Comstock Lode Assay \nOffice in Virginia City later that year. This assay receipt highlights \ntwo things the Savage, like other mines, was facing: running the ore \nthrough multiple mills to check them against each other and because \nthe mills were getting overloaded. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164629 \nLot# 3189 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1872 \n Savage \nCo. Assay Office Memorandum of Bullion for \nEvans Mill \nRare. Dateline Virginia, Nev., June \n21st, 1872. Deposit of 870 ounces of bullion \nfrom the Evans Mill. 969 fineness silver, 24.0 \nfineness gold. Valued at $1,467.31. Signed by \nassayer DW Balch. 7.25 x 12\u201d Folds, creases. \nThe Evans Mill, also known as the Berry & Evans Mill, was located \nin Sevenmile Canyon near the Sierra Nevada Mine. In 1870, it was \nworking ore from the Cosmopolitan Mine. In 1871, it was processing \nore from the Sacramento & Meredith Mine. As shown on this receipt, \nby 1872, it was working Savage ore. It had 5 stamps and 13-ton-a-day \ncapacity. [Ansari] DW Balch was an important Comstock assayer who \nalso ran the Comstock Lode Assay Office. He was appointed as the first \nassayer for the new Mint in Carson City. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164669 \nLot# 3190 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1872 \n Savage \nCo. Assay Office Memorandum of Bullion \nfor Evans, Hoosier State, & Gold Hill Mills \nMemorandum of Bullion received at the Savage \nCo\u2019s Assay Office, Virginia, Nev., July 3rd, 1872. \nDeposits from the Hoosier State Mill (located \non Silver St. in Virginia City), Evans Mill \n(Sevenmile Canyon near the Sierra Nevada Mine), and Gold Hill Mill. \nFour bullion bars, nearly $8,000 in value. Not signed by the assayer. \n7.5 x 12\u201d Folds, some discoloration. Rare. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164676 \nLot# 3191 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1872 \n Savage \nCo. Assay Office Memorandum of Bullion \nfor Occidental Mill \nMemorandum of Bullion \nreceived at the Savage Co.\u2019s Assay Office from \nthe Occidental Mill. Virginia, Nev., June 27th, \n1872. Three bullion bars, 965 fineness silver, \nover 3,000 ounces total. Valued at $5,293.74. \nSigned by DW Balch as assayer. Balch was the first assayer appointed \nat the Carson City Mint. He later ran the Comstock Lode Assay Office in \nVirginia City. The Occidental Mill was built in 1870 on the Occidental \nGrade south of the Occidental Shaft. In 1871-72, it had 20 stamps \nand a 50-ton-a-day capacity. The Occidental Mine was located on the \nBrunswick Lode. It was originally staked in the early 1860s for the \npurpose of producing lime. However, good silver-gold ore was located \nin a tunnel in 1863. 7.25 x 12\u201d Missing upper left corner. Folds, toning. \nEst. $400-800 \nHWAC# 164674 \nLot# 3192 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1870 \n United \nStates Internal Revenue Tax Document for \nSavage Mining Co. Assaying \nThis is a great \ncompanion piece for ingot collectors because \nit is for the Savage Mine having to pay tax \non bullion (like the tax stamps on ingots). Dated May 30th, 1870 in \nVirginia, Nevada. The Savage Mining Co. is paying $500 for special \ntax upon the business of \u201cAssayer over $500,000.\u201d Signed by Storey \nCounty tax collector ST Gage. Marked \u201cCoin $450\u201d and \u201cPaid under \nProtest.\u201d 4.5 x 11\u201d \nEst. $500-800 \nHWAC# 164602 \nLot# 3193 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1866 \n Theall & \nCo. Memorandum of Bullion for the Savage \nMining Company \nVery rare; we\u2019ve only offered \none of these over the past 10 years. Bullion \ndeposited with Theall & Co. by the Savage \nMining Company, Marysville Mill. Dated January 16th, 1866. Three \ndeposits, .954-.972 fineness in silver. Printed by Towne & Bacon, San \nFrancisco. Folds, creases, and light wear. 5 x 11.75\u201d The Marysville Mill \nwas built in 1861 about 0.75 miles below Gold Hill. In 1866, it has \nan 18-ton-a-day capacity. Please see our online catalog for a complete \ndescription on this lot. \nEst. $600-1200 \nHWAC# 164615 \nLot# 3194 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1867 \n Theall \n& Co. Important Assays for \u201cBonanza \nKing\u201d James G. Fair as Supt. \nLot of 2. These \nimportant assay documents show James G. \nFair \u201cdoing his job as superintendent,\u201d says \nFH. Fair is taking multiple samples of tailings, \nassigning two different numbers, and having \nthem processed by two different assay methods. These are both from \n1867, when Fair was superintendent of the Hale & Norcross Mine. 1) \nApril 12th, 1867. Two samples, one processed by the Wheeler Pan, \nthe other by the Hepburn Pan. Signed \u201cTheall & Co.\u201d The assay results \nfor the gold & silver content are identical; therefore the tailings are \nhomogeneous, and Fair should be thrilled. 2) April 19th, 1867. Two \nsamples, one processed by the Wheeler Pan, the other by the Hepburn \nPan. Signed T&Co. (for Theall & Company). These results are \u201cwrong.\u201d \nThe gold and silver contents do not match. Something \u201cweird\u201d is going \non with this ore. FH says possible reasons could be the presence of \n\u201cfree gold\u201d or \u201cfree\/high grade silver.\u201d Reverse of sheet says \u201cBoth \nassays same samples.\u201d Please see online catalog for full description. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 164667 \nLot# 3195 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1894 \nMemorandum of Ore Assays for the \nMexican Mill, Union Mill & Mining Co. \nTwo-page report of ore assayed in February \n1894 for deposits by the Mexican Mill. These \nreports came out of the William Sharon \nArchive and were tied to Sharon\u2019s Union Mill \n& Mining Company. Shows the analysis of 27 \nsamples of ore drilled from 6 locations. The \nnotations include depth, which lead us to \nbelieve these were samples of mill tailings. \nThe Mexican Mill was located on the Carson \nRiver, about a half a mile from Empire City. In \n1863, it had the largest water wheel on the \nWest Coast [Ref:Ansari]. It is now the site of \nthe BLM office. Sheets are 8.5 x 9\u201d and 5.5 x \n8.5\u201d. \nEst. $300-500 \nHWAC# 164680 \nLot# 3196 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1864-65 \n Van \nWyck & Co. Assay Office Receipt Collection \nfor Numerous Mills \nLot of 10 receipts. All \nare for bullion deposits by the Savage Mining Company. Almost as \nsoon as the news of a strike in Esmeralda (Aurora) reached the San \nFrancisco newspapers, Van Wyck headed there to open an assay office. \nHe was the principal in the firm of Van Wyck & Winchester and later \nVan Wyck & Sanchez. By the summer of 1864 he was in Virginia City. \nAccording to the Virginia Daily Union of June 3, 1864 he had an office \nin the Taylor Building. By September of 1865 Van Wyck had moved his \nassay office to Gold Hill. 1) Seven receipts issued November-December \n1864, right after Nevada became a state. These forms, Enterprise Print \n(as in Territorial Enterprise), even list the office as being in \u201cN.T.\u201d 2) \nThe other three receipts are a different form and were issued in 1865. \nDeposits are huge, ranging from 1,000-4,000 ounces of bullion. Eight \ndifferent mills are represented: Marysville, Booths, Central, Island, \nSwansea, Buckeye, Mariposa, and Chas. Land. Receipts measure \napprox. 3.5 x 7.75\u201d The Savage MC was probably delivering ingots to \nVan Wyck on a daily basis (FH). A group that is an important record \nof the various mills being employed by the Savage Mine in the early \nyears! \nEst. $300-800 \nHWAC# 166983","141 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# 3197 \n Virginia City, Nevada 1864- \n69 \n Comstock Assayers Van Wyck & \nCo. Ephemera Group \nLot of 3. Moving \nfrom his assay office in Aurora at the \nencouragement of his father-in-law \n(Alexander Parker Crittenden), Sidney \nVan Wyck set up his new office on the \nComstock in Virginia City. Van Wyck & \nCo. (partner was his brother -in-law \nSanchez) held the contract for the all- \nimportant Savage Mine during late \n1864 through 1865 (as evidenced by \ntwo of the items in this lot). Their firm \nwas in fierce competition with Conrad \nWiegand. 1) Check-sized assay form, Virginia, Dec. 31st, 1864 (two \nmonths after statehood). The Savage has deposited 1,541 ounces \nfrom the Franklin Mill. Left side of the form still states the territorial \ndesignation. 2) Memorandum of Assay of Bullion deposited at the \nAssay office of Van Wyck & Co. by the Savage Mining Co. from the \nIsland Mill, May 25th, 1865. Three deposits, .968 fineness silver, worth \n$6,736.20. 5 x 13.5\u201d 3) Wells Fargo Cover addressed to Mrs. S. M. \nVan Wyck, S.F. from Hamilton, NV. The cover was from her husband \nSidney Van Wyck, assayer now in Hamilton, White Pine Mining District \nin Nevada. His wife Nannie (Crittenden) stayed with family while \nher husband was in the wilds of Nevada. After setting up successful \nassay offices in Virginia City and Gold Hill, he set up a third office in \nHamilton to service the mines in and around Treasure Hill in another \nof Nevada\u2019s mining booms, this in 1869 in the White Pine District. Nice \ncancel strike. \nEst. $500-800 \nHWAC# 164616 \nLot# 3198 \n Virginia City, Nevada \nVan Wyck Assayer Archive, Savage \nMC Ores, 1865 \nTwelve original assay certificates for Comstock Assayer \nVan Wyck representing \nores sent to eleven different \nmills for reduction to \nbullion. This group is a very \ninteresting study group \nshowing exactly how the \nlarger Comstock mining \ncompanies processed their \nores at various \u201ccustom\u201d \nmills. In this manner, \nthey could submit ores \nof a specific silver-gold \ncontent to multiple mills \nabout the same time and \nclosely watch the recovery \nthrough the fineness of the \nbullion, all in May, 1865. \nThe mills used here by the \nSavage MC: Ophir, Swansey, \nTemelec, Central, Union, \nDelands, Marysville, Buckeye, Mariposa, Bassett, Minnesota. Most of \nthe bullion bars ran about 030 fine gold or higher, while the silver \nwas generally about 965 fine. In looking at these bullion assays, it is \nimmediately clear that the Ophir Mill was a severe problem, which \nwould have led to the immediate dismissal of use of this mill, and \npossibly a suit. While all other ten mills roughly averaged as stated, \nthe Ophir mill rendered 007 fine gold and about 690 fine silver. Either \nthey were incompetent (very possible) or stealing gold and silver. This \nis an excellent record of silver-gold bullion milled by Comstock custom \nmills. In later years, large scale mills were built by William Sharon, \nfunded by the Bank of California, which much better controlled bullion \nproduction. \nEst. $1200-2500 \nHWAC# 167528 \nLot# 3199 \n Virginia City, Nevada c.1880s \nMelville Attwood, Assayer of First \nComstock Ores, Signed Cabinet Card \nby Watkins \nKey Comstock autograph. \nMelville Attwood was the assayer in \nGrass Valley who was the first to discover \nthat the Comstock Lode ores were \nrich in silver in 1859; this discovery is \nwhat truly started the rush to Washoe! \nCabinet card portrait by C.E. Watkins, Art \nGallery, 22 and 26 Montgomery Street, \nSan Francisco. Signed on the reverse, \n\u201cMelville Attwood Esq.\u201d From De Quille\u2019s \nBig Bonanza: \u201cTowards the latter part of \nJune, 1859, B. A. Harrison, then keeping \ncattle on the Truckee Meadows, brought \nsome pieces of the rich Comstock ore over \nthe mountains to Grass Valley, where the Judge (Walsh) was engaged \nin quartz mining. This ore had been given to Harrison while on his way \nto California by a man named Stone, with directions to take it over to \nGrass Valley and have it tested, its weight leading him to believe that \nit contained a good deal of metal of some kind or another.\u201d Attwood \nmade two assays from the same piece of ore and found it to contain \n$3,000 in silver and $876 in gold -- a total of $3,876 to the ton! These \nassays, undoubtedly the first ever had of the Comstock ore, were made \non the 27th day of June, 1859. The two buttons obtained and the \npieces of ore from which the assay samples were taken, handsomely \nmounted and enclosed under glass, were to be seen in the office of \nAlmarin B. Paul, of San Francisco, with the certificates of Atwood and \nHarrison, attesting their genuineness appended thereto\u201d. A few days \nlater the ore was given to J.J. Ott an assayer in nearby Nevada City who \nconfirmed the richness of the samples. alsh immediately went over the \nSierras to the Washoe and promptly purchased Henry P. Comstock\u2019s \none sixth share in the Ophir claim. \nEst. $500-1000 \nHWAC# 164580 \nLot# 3200 \n Nevada 1863 \n Nevada and California \nProcesses of Silver and Gold Extraction by Kustell, \n1863, Signed \nFirst Edition. Nevada and California \nProcesses of Gold and Silver Extraction by Guido Kustel, \n1863. Signed by the author to J. (John) Young 1863 (year \nof publication) who was the former Superintendent of \nthe New Almaden Quicksilver Mine. Kustel was an early \nmining engineer who developed methods to process \ngold and silver ores of the Comstock Lode. Preliminary \nexamination of operations from mining gold and silver to \nthe final casting of the ingot. Illustrations of furnaces, assay gear and \nmore. 327pp with index and 11 plates. PAHER 1059: \u201cThis rare volume \ndescribes gold and silver ore as they are found in California and Nevada \nTerritory and gives details about different mining methods and milling \nprocesses. The author wrote the book at Dayton, the gateway to the \nsilver excitement of the Comstock, in the spring of 1863.\u201d Inner front \nspine splitting, dog ears on first few pages. \nEst. $600-1000 \nHWAC# \n164157 \nLot# 3201 \n New York, New York c.1885 \n Eimer \n& Amend Assay Circular \n\u201dAssay Circular, \nComprising the Most Necessary and Most \nModern Apparatus for Fire and Chemical Assay.\u201d Eimer & Amend, \nManufacturers and Importers of Acids, Chemicals, Chemical Apparatus, \nBalances, Etc. 205, 207, 209, 211 Third Avenue, New York. 16pp. with \nnumerous illustrations of assay equipment for sale including balances, \ncrucibles, furnaces, ore crusher, and more. 10 x 6.5\u201d Founded by \nBernard G. Amend in 1851. Later Carl (Charles) Eimer a school friend \nfrom Germany joined him. The firm was an important importer of \nEuropean laboratory supplies, reagents, scales and custom glassware. \nThe firm furnished equipment to Thomas Edison, E. R. Squibb, Charles \nSteinmetz, Henry Ford and many other American manufacturers. \nBernard Amend was later involved in the establishment of the \nAmerican Chemical Society. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 166952","142 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Mining & Assay \nLot# 3202 \n New York, New York 1856 \n Freeman \n& Co. Receipt from US Mint, Philadelphia, to \nUS Assay Office, SF \nFreeman & Co\u2019s New York \n& California Package Express, Successors to Adams & Co. Dateline \nNew York, May 1st, 1856. Two cases sent from US Mint at Philadelphia \nto U.S. Assay Office in San Francisco on the Steamer Baltic. CE Burns \nJr. for the proprietors. 5 x 8\u201d Folds, toning, staining. The U.S. Assay \nOffice operated in 1852 and 1853 to help standardize coinage for the \nCalifornia Gold Rush camps. The Assay department continued under \nthe direction of the San Francisco Mint when it opened in 1854. In \n1856, two soon-to-be famous Comstock assayers were working at the \nUS Mint in their assay department, Conrad Wiegand and Leopold Kuh. \nFreeman & Co. succeeded Adams & Co. Express and bankers after the \npanic of 1855 forced it to cease operations. Freeman & Co. had gold on \nthe SS Central America. \nEst. $200-400 \nHWAC# 166975 \nLot# 3203 \n 1868 \n Concentration \nand Chlorination of Ores by \nKustel, 1868 \nA Treatise on \nConcentration of All Kinds of \nOres: including the Chlorination \nProcess \nfor \nGold-Bearing \nSulphurets, Arseniurets, and \nGold and Silver Ores Generally. \nBy Guido Kustel - San Francisco: \nOffice of the Mining & Scientific \nPress, 1868. First edition. 259 \npp. Seven large folding plates \n(18\u201d x 16 1\/2\u201d) detailing the \nscaled construction of all the \nmining equipment (stamp mills, \nbatteries, rolling mills etc.) \nin use from the Union and Miners\u2019 Foundries in San Francisco; 120 \ndiagrams. Original brown cloth. Kustel covers ore dressing, separation \nof the ore from the Gangue, sizing, reduction worn, concentration, and \nthe Chlorination process for Gold and Silver. This is the first English \ndiscussion of the Chlorination process by one of the most respected \nMining Engineers and Assayers in the early Western Gold Rush and \nauthor of the previous widely respected volume, PROCESSES OF \nSILVER AND GOLD EXTRACTION, FOR GENERAL USE AND FOR THE \nMINING PUBLIC OF CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA 1863. Rubbed at \nedges, covers darkened, with a few ink dots at spine, a few of the plates \nhave short, closed tears with no loss but all need careful opening; \nprevious owner\u2019s signature (dated 1883) and old price inked to front \npaste down; overall near very good. \nEst. $500-800 \nHWAC# 164159 \nLot# 3204 \n New York 1880 \n Silver \nand Gold Tables by Munroe, \nPresented by Mathey, Kustel & \nRiotte, 1880 \n40 pp. in stiff brown \nwrappers with gilt-lettered title. \nAssaying and mining apparatus \nadvertisements 11 pp. front and \nback. A rare promotional for the \nMining Engineering and Metallurgy \nfirm of Mathey, Kustel & Riotte. \nThe firm had an office in New York \nCity at 104 & 106 Washington \nSt. and on the West Coast in San \nFrancisco at 318 Pine Street, corner \nof Leidesdorff. Kustel, who was a \nwell-known mining engineer and \nassayer on the Comstock in Nevada, \nran the San Francisco office and \nEugene Riotte the New York office. The Tables provide the value of \nGold and Silver per troy ounce, at different degrees of fineness which \nwould be useful to bankers, assayers, chemists, merchants, dealers \nin bullion and ores. In addition, assay tables and additional notes on \nsilver and gold are listed. OCLC locates only four copies. \nEst. $500- \n1500 \nHWAC# 166795 \nLot# 3205 \n 1880 \n Roasting \nof Gold and Silver Ores \nby Kustel, 1880, Signed \nRoasting of Gold and Silver \nOres \nby \nGuido \nKustel. \nAutographed by author, San \nFrancisco 1880. Discusses \nroasting, \ngold, \nsilver, \ncopper, iron, furnaces etc. \nIllustrations \nof \nroasting \napparatus. 156pp with index \nplus advertisements. Gilded \ncover. Guido Kustel was a \nprominent and influential mining engineer and metallurgist, active in \nthe Comstock and other regions of the west. After the success of his \nfirst edition of this book published in 1870 by Dewey & Co., Kustel \nrevised and enlarged the new edition to reflect the many innovations \nin furnace design and roasting techniques. A full-page advertisement \nfor the Metallurgical Works, Kustel & Riotte No. 318 Pine Street, \ncorner of Leidesdorff in San Francisco appears in the back with other \nadvertisements. Presented and signed by the author to W. H. Liete \non November 29th, 1880. He also lists his address as 318 Pine St. \n(basement) San Francisco Cal. This was the location of his and partner \nRiotte\u2019s assay office as advertised in the last page of the book. Slightly \nworn, else a fine copy of a scarce title scarce in this condition. \nEst. \n$500-1500 \nHWAC# 164153 \nLot# \n3206 \n1868 \nBodemann and Kerl\u2019s \nAssaying \nby \nW \nA \nGoodyear \nBodemann and \nKerl\u2019s Assaying by W A \nGoodyear, 1868 second \nedition. Imprint from G \nW Melone, Big Pine, Cal., \nwho worked in White \nMountains in Inyo County. \n4 foldouts with assay \ngear, 214pp. Boards are \ndetaching, sold as is. \nEst. \n$200-400 \nHWAC# 168121 \nLot# 3207 \n 1876 \n Notes \non Assaying and Assay \nSchemes by Ricketts \nNotes \non Assaying and Assay \nSchemes by Ricketts. Sold \nfrom D Van Nostrand, NY and \nJ I Williams Worcester, Mass. \n1876, 169pp plus index. \nHas foldouts with Zettnow\u2019s \nScheme and another with \nequipment. \nSpine \nand \ncorners have wear. \nEst. \n$150-200 \nHWAC# 168122 \nLot# 3208 Assay Guide \nBooks, 3 \n3 assay guide \nbooks. Bodemann and Kerl\u2019s \nAssaying by Goodyear, 1878, \n214pp with 4 equipment \nfoldouts with some tears. \nspine \nand \nrear \nboard \ndetaching. Assayer\u2019s Guide \nby Leiber, 1882, 133pp with \nindex, \nequipment \nplates \nand advertisements. Board \ncorners are curved. The \nPractical Assayer by North, \nimpressed cover, 1874 first \nedition, 256pp plus advertisements. Spine and cover corners have \nwear. Please inspect. \nEst. $400-600 \nHWAC# 168123","143 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nMining & Assay \nLot# 3209 Assay \nTexts, 5 \n5 assay \ntexts. Manual of \nAssaying by Miller, \n1900 91pp with \nindex. \nAssaying \nby C H Aaron, part \n1, \n1906 \n139pp. \nThe Miners\u2019 and \nAssayers\u2019 Text Book \nby J H Fisk, gilded \ncover and spine, \n1904 233pp. Fire \nAssaying by Shepard and Dietrich, 1940 277pp with index. Notes on \nAssaying by Ricketts and Miller. Gilded cover and spine. 1908 third \nedition, 311pp with index plus advertisements. All covers have some \nwear, please inspect. \nEst. $200-350 \nHWAC# 168124 \nLot# \n3210 \n1889 \nKerl\u2019s \nAssayer\u2019s \nManual by Garrison \nKerl\u2019s \nAssayer\u2019s \nManual by Garrison, \n1889, 354pp with \nindex, 32pp catalogue \nin back with some X \nmarks. \nEst. $80-120 \nHWAC# 163306 \nLot# 3211 W. Hosch Giessen \nScale Weight Set \nWalnut wood \ncase W. Hosch Giessen scale \nweight set. Recesses for 50, 20, \n10, 5, 2, 1, 1, 1-gram weights and \nfractional weights under a plastic \ntray. Receptacle with tweezer. \nWeights and tweezer all present. \n1.5x4.5x3\u201d. 3 horizontal wood \ncracks, please inspect. \nEst. $200- \n400 \nHWAC# 166782 \nLot# 3212 Cupel Assay Tray \nCast iron cupel assay tray c. \n1910-30, by Cal Kins Co\/Los \nAngles. 8x7.25\u201d \nEst. $80-100 \nHWAC# 166786 \nConsign your items to the experts and let us \nhelp you realize the most for your collections. \nWe\u2019ve sold many fantastic collections over the \nyears and we\u2019re always excited for more great \nmaterial! Consign with us and enter into a \nlasting and beneficial partnership. \nHolabird\u2019s \nWestern Americana Collections \nEmail us at [email protected] \nCall us toll free 844-HWAC-RNO (4922-766) \n Historically Researched Descriptions \nProfessional Photography \nWorldwide Audience \nExtensive Marketing \nSuperior Customer Service \nPREMIER \nAUCTIONS \nStrong Prices \nP \nP \nCONSIGNING WITH \nHolabird Western Americana Collections","144 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Ingots \nLot# 3213 \n Prescott, Arizona \nPeck Mine Ingot, George E Ralph \nAssayer, 5.91oz, Oct 1, 1883 \nEst. $20,000-30,000 \nHWAC# 168014 \nThe George Ralph Assayer, Peck Mine Silver \nIngot, 1883 \nFred N. Holabird, copyright 2023 \nSilver ingot, 2 1\/8 x 15\/16 x 7\/16 thick. Trapezoidal. Top: Prescott \nA. T. \/ LHS (order uncertain)\/ Oct. 1, 1883. Reverse: Geo. E. Ralph\/ \nAssayer\/ No. 491\/ Ozs 4.52\/ Silver Fine 990\/ Silver $5.91\/ Peck Mine \nClassic Silver Assayer\u2019s Ingot with silver from the Peck Mine in \nPrescott, Arizona from 1883. \nPeck Mine History \nThe Peck mine was discovered by Ed Peck in 1875. He and a group of \npartners found very rich silver ore at the foot of a prominent outcrop \nwhich had never been prospected. Peck brought in a sack of the ore \nto be tested in nearby Prescott (about 20 miles away to the NNW). \nThe ore was taken to Prescott assayer A.T. Rosenthal about June 30, \n1875, and told his rocks were worth about $6,000 to $7,000 per ton. \nPeck and partners brought in about ten tons and sold the lot on the \nopen market in Prescott at a great discount, raising needed cash to \nbegin mining operations. Within a month, the mine was in full swing. \nL. B. Jewell was the first mine assayer hired. The group incorporated \nin Arizona, then in 1878 reincorporated in California in an attempt \nto raise more money through the very active San Francisco stock \nmarket. Mining historian James Tenney called the Peck one of three \n\u201cBonanza\u201d silver deposits found near Prescott in the early 1870s \n(History of Mining in Arizona, 1929). Within a month of discovery, \nthe Peck had become a mining sensation. Colonel August V. Kautz, \nCommander of the Military Department of Arizona, visited the Peck \nand nearby mines, writing a report dated July 14, 1875 in high praise \nfor the mine. C. C. Bean of Prescott did the same on July 8. Both \nletters were published in part in Ross Raymond\u2019s Mines and Mining \nWest of the Rocky Mountains, 1877 (compiled in 1875), p347. Bean \nreported \u201cI lifted out myself chunks of pure grey sulfide of silver that \nwould weigh from four to ten pounds, and that would yield at least \n84 percent of silver.\u201d \nSoon a mining camp emerged at the mine, called Alexandra, named \nafter Peck\u2019s wife, who unfortunately died. (Henderson, Patrick C.; \nPeck Mine, in Arizona and the West, v4, #3, Autumn 1962). Alexandra \nsupported the Tip Top, Black Warrior and other mines. The ores \nwere so rich that they attracted the Janin brothers (louis, henry and \nAlex), whom had become important consulting mining engineers \naround the west, having gained exceptional experience on the \nComstock and other major mines. The Janins were hired by the Peck \nMC and designed a mill for extraction of silver from Peck ore. The \nfamily archive today rests with the Huntington Library in San Marino, \nCalifornia, and has apparently not yet been utilized much by mining \nhistorians for its wealth in Arizona material. (Spude, Robert; Arizona \nSilver Mining, from Tubac to tombstone, 1999, p213 in v3,History of \nMining in Arizona). \nWhile much has been written by historians on the Peck, few have \nventured into the facts concerning actual production. While that \ncomplete story is beyond the scope of this paper, a few notes are in \norder, particularly because casual historians have missed the mark \nabout production. The mine produced regularly from at least 1875 to \n1885. Reporting after that period became difficult, as the reporting \nmechanisms changed radically, with the cessation of the Bureau of \nthe Mint\u2019s cessation of mine reports after 1885 as Congress handed \noff that duty to the new USGS. Esling and Heinman (Arizona Metal \nProduction, 1936, p102) report total production at $1 million, though \nthe figures in this reference are all clearly rounded. This figure differs \nfrom others, and one is left to wonder about the actual production, \nwhich was probably significantly higher. \nWhile the Peck was producing high grade silver, so too were \ndeveloping \u201chigh grade\u201d lawsuits over ownership in the mine. \nBurchard reported in 1882 for the year 1881 (p259): \u201cthe prosperity \nof the district has been severely retarded since 1878, by continuous \nlitigation in respect to the legal ownership of certain mines. This is \nespecially the case in regard to the Peck, the most valuable mine yet \ndeveloped. It was discovered in 1875 and worked with great success \nuntil 1878 when operations ceased owing to legal controversies. Its \nproduction during the three years was about $1.2 million.\u201d Reports of \nproduction continued in annual volumes of Burchard through 1885. \nThe Peck Mine remained a staple of excitement regardless of the \nlawsuits. It was a popular place to visit, a half days stage ride from \nPrescott. Local assayers found themselves making silver ingots from ","145 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Ingots \npeck bullion for visitors. News of some made the newspapers. In \n1876, mine assayer Charles Pletz \u201cjust finished up six silver bricks \n\u2026 from the Peck Mine,\u201d as reported in the Arizona Weekly Citizen in \nTucson (July 8, 1876). Two Pletz ingots are known today, perhaps \nfrom this very group. \nF. Blake was one of many assayers working in Prescott. His assay \noffices throughout California, Nevada and Idaho since the Gold Rush \ndays have been well documented. In 1881, Blake hired a young \nassayer who had been working for the Branch Mint at San Francisco, \nGeorge Ralph. \nThe Murder of George Ralph, Prescott Assayer \nRalph was a popular young man in Prescott, and a prominent \nmember of Prescott Military Company. Unfortunately for Mr. Ralph, \nhe was murdered nine days after he made this ingot which bears \nthe date October 1, 1883, shot and killed in cold blood by George \nW. Walker, a jealous local constable. Walker snuck into the back \nof Ralph\u2019s assay furnace room at 7pm on October 10 and put five \nbullets in Ralph. While other workers were present, Walker snuck \nin without a sound and assassinated Ralph. After the shots had been \nheard, Walker had disappeared. He was found nearby by Indian \ntrackers who followed his trail and was also accused of robbing the \nWickenburg stage the night before, though that news disappeared \nas soon as it was reported. There was quite a commotion in Prescott \nbecause of the killing. Walker was extremely jealous of Ralph\u2019s \n\u201cattention\u201d paid to Mrs. Walker, a very attractive young blond lady \nfull of life who liked to socialize with men. (See \u201cTerrible Tragedy\u201d, \nWeekly Arizona Miner, Oct. 12, 1883.) In December, 1883 Walker \nwas found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 9 years and 9 \nmonths in the State Prison at Yuma through a jury trial under Judge \nC.D.W. French. (Weekly Republican, Dec. 20, 1883.) In May 1885 he \nand a large group of friends petitioned the prison commissioners \nfor a pardon and release. Roughly 10 days later, the pardon was \nsoundly rejected. (Weekly Arizona Miner May 15, 1885 and Arizona \nChampion May 23, 1885.) There is another George Walker active \nin Tombstone around the same time period, although this is not the \nsame man. \nSummary \nThis historic silver ingot tells many stories about the West. It is from \na \u201cbonanza\u201d silver mine, replete with ownership lawsuits, widely \nvarying reports of production, attendant mining camps, stories of \nassayers, famous mining engineers, and murder. I can think of no \nother ingot so involved in every aspect of the \u201cWild West.\u201d \nGold Presentation Medallion, Cripple Creek, \n1896 \nFred N. Holabird, copyright 2023 \nChoice gold presentation medallion \u201cTo my first\/ teacher\/ in\/ \nColorado\/ 1878\/\/ 1896\/ From\/ Philip Schuch\/ Assayer\/ Cripple \nCreek\u201d. 0.1 troy ounces gold, 23 x 27mm. \nIntroduction \nCripple Creek was one of the greatest gold discoveries in American \nhistory. Minor occurrences of placer gold were discovered in the \nstream beds on the ranch owned by Robert Womack, who had been \nactively prospecting the entire area from about 1880-1890. He \nworked a small claim in \u201cPoverty Gulch\u201d by himself, with so little gold \nfound that no one paid him any attention. It was no wonder, since \nit was ranchland with cattle, and cowboys were after the beef, and \ndidn\u2019t know enough about gold to bother with it. One day, perhaps \nin the late 1880s, he found native gold in a chunk of rock. A couple \nof other prospectors showed up in 1890 and found some gold (De \nla Vergne and Frisbee). By the time they came back in February of \nLot# 3214 \n Cripple Creek, Colorado \nPhilip Schuch Jr Assayer Gold \nPresentation Ingot \nEst. $5,000-8,000 \nHWAC# 168017","146 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Ingots \n1891, they found Womack had sunk a shaft about 45 feet on a claim \nhe had staked in 1885. Within two short years, all hell broke loose. \nSince then, Cripple Creek has produced well over 15 million ounces \nof gold, and today boasts Colorado\u2019s largest open pit gold mine. (Hills, \nOfficial Manual of the Cripple Creek District, 1900, pp15-16) \nFew solid gold artifacts remain from the Cripple Creek days of the \n1890s. Certainly the best known is a gold ingot that belonged to \nWilliam Stratton, owner of the famous Portland mine, which is on \ndisplay in the Pioneer Museum in Colorado Springs today. This piece \nmay be the sole gold piece from that era in private hands today. \nEarly Assayers of Cripple Creek \nWith gold discoveries at Cripple Creek taking off in 1891, the \nneed for a local assayer became important. Stratton was using \nassayer Burlingame & Co. of Denver in October, 1891 (EE and WE \nBurlingame.) The Colorado Springs newspaper (Weekly Gazette) \nreported an assayer in Cripple Creek in June of 1892, but did not \nname him. By September 1892, \u201cMr. Nichols\u201d had set up an assay \noffice. Many more would follow. By 1898, mines were pouring out \ngold, and most mines had their own assayers. The Denver Branch \nMint was in full swing that year, with chief assayer L. Hodges noting \nin December that the Mint would buy $20 million in gold that year, \nan increase of $8 million over 1897. With the Branch Mint buying \nso much gold, the need for the private assay office was dwindling, \nthough still exceptionally useful for the prospectors. \nIn 1895, Philip Schuch Jr. had his own assay office in Cripple Creek. \nSchuch had worked for several mining companies as assayer in \nLeadville and Aspen. His office was one block north of the Florence \nand Cripple Creek Railroad, which had been laid in 1893. Schuch \nsoon became known as one of Cripple Creek\u2019s dominant assayers. In \n1900 he caused to be built a new mill using the cyanide process, a \nrelatively new idea at the time that allowed for economic extraction \nof gold from low grade oxidized ores. By 1902, he was actively \ninvolved in several mining companies, especially the Triumph Mining \nCompany on Bull Mountain, which was unrelated to the Triumph on \nBattle Mountain. \nStill on the hot market idea of cyanide mills, Schuch erected a cyanide \nmill at Summitville in 1903 near Del Norte in Rio Grande County. \nKnown as the \u201cReynolds Mill\u201d, it was another breakthrough mill made \nfor economically processing low grade gold oxidized ores. Schuch \nhad purchased 174 acres of patented mining claims from a Colorado \nSenator. Whether the mill was ever in production is worthy of \nfurther research. \nBy 1894, Schuch was back in Denver for good, residing at the famous \nBrown Hotel, listed as a chemist in the local Directory. In 1906 he \nheld the position of Chemist with the Radio Sulpha Company, and by \nthis time had married and had a daughter, which may have explained \nwhy his days in remote Colorado mining camps had come to an end. \nThis gold medallion is an excellent representative piece of mining \nand assaying in early Cripple Creek. It is from one of the very early \nCripple Creek assayers, and one of the few independent assay offices \nof the early 1890s period. \nLot# 3215 \n Silverton, Colorado \nN. S. S. M. (North Star Sultan \nMining) Silver Ingot, Silverton, (Colorado), c1937 \nEst. $4,000-8,000 \nHWAC# 168015 \n\u201cSilverton\/ N.S.S. M. \u201c 28 x 15 x 10mm, 38.3 grams. This ingot is \nx-Heritage 1\/06\/2005, and x-ANA, Boston, 1973, lot 1079. In 2005 it \nsold for $6,900. \nThere are several different ingots from this company that have \nsurfaced over the years. I had previously written a story for a similar \nsilver ingot in 2002 (lot 1003, Deccember 14, 2002 sale), noting that \ndating the piece was difficult. At the time, I had not seen a listing for \nthis specific ingot in an ANA sale, Boston, 1973, lot 1049, in which \nsome information was given by the consignor. \nToday, with the huge advances in digitization and thus public access \nnot available in 2002, we now can not only specifically date this ingot, \nbut tell the full story. \nThe North Star Sultan Mining Co. \nThe North Star Sultan Mining Company was formed in December, \n1929 as a consolidation of several key properties on Sultan Mountain \nnear Silverton. The new company put together the properties of the \nfamous North Star mine, the Sultan mine, the Eunice, Crown Point \nand Wheal Alfred mines. Together, these mines had produced over \n$8.5 million in silver. \nThe North Star #1 was discovered in 1876, and the North Star #2 \nfollowed shortly after. The North Star #1, the better mine of the \ntwo, was owned by the Sultan Mining Co. The North Star #2 was \nowned by the Silverton Mining Company of New York. The two \nremained separate companies for years, probably through about \n1900. Vanderwilt, Henderson and Burchard reported the galena rich \nveins carried 70-80 ounces of silver per ton and 35% lead in quartz ","147 \nView complete catalog, Register, and Bid online at \n FHWAC.com \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \nIngots \nveins cutting quartz monzonite. Gold was infrequently found in \nchalcopyrite, and added a \u201cplus\u201d to the smelter reports from time to \ntime. \nWhile the North Star was the key mine on Sultan Mountain, the \nothers soon grew in production. \nAfter 1896, silver was depressed. It dropped below 60 cents per \nounce, and once the mining industry entered the post-1910 period, \nsilver was in a slump, as inflation rose, causing most silver mines to \nbe unprofitable. \nWhen the mines at Sultan Mountain became inactive, an opportunity \narose for consolidation, and the possible new production by \ncombining this group of mines, operating a new mine as one \ncomposed of all the good silver producers. The same concept had \nbeen successful with the new rich silver discoveries at the Tonopah \nDivide in the late teens, still producing silver in 1929. \nThe Company built a new mill (200 ton flotation) and production \nappears to have continued through about 1935, though we do not \nhave the proper references for the 1931-1934 period available. \nThat year they broke up the group, leased out the mine to the \nMystery Gold Mining Co., and in 1936 leased the Wheal Alfred to the \nSpeculators Club of Denver. The mine ceased production by World \nWar 2. (Mines Handbook, 1937, p667) \nWith this new knowledge of this ingot, it can be surmised that \nthe ingots were possibly made for the Speculators Club of Denver \nin 1937. There are at least two of these small silver ingots left in \nexistence, as the one mentioned sold by our company in 2002 is not \nthe same as this ingot, which is the one sold in the 1973 ANA sale. \nJ. T. Kennedy; Hamilton, Nevada Portrait \nPresentation Silver Ingot, 1870 \nFred N. Holabird \n\u201cJoseph T. Kennedy\/\/Hamilton\/\/ White Pine\/\/ Nevada\/\/1870\/\/ \ntintype portrait of a man 15 x 21.5mm surrounded by 2.5mm, 14kt \ngold border, framing the man. Ornately engraved patterns around \nthe portrait. Trapezoidal. Silver. This is one of two surviving special \nhigh-quality \u201cpresentation\u201d style silver ingots with emplaced original \nportrait photography made by jeweler William Manning of Hamilton, \nNevada, the same man that made a similar ingot in Virginia City in \n1876. \nThis is an unusual silver ingot with an original photograph framed \nin the obverse. It is marked on all 6 sides from Hamilton, White Pine, \nNevada, 1870, Joseph T. Kennedy. It must be assumed the photograph \nis of Kennedy. This very special silver ingot may have been made as a \nkeepsake for his wife. \nLot# 3216 \n Hamilton, Nevada \nJ. T. Kennedy; Hamilton, Nevada \nPortrait Presentation Silver Ingot, 1870 \nEst. $12,000-18,000 \nHWAC# 168016","148 \nJune 2023 \nDAY 3 \n Sat, June 17 \n Ingots \nBackground and History \n The White Pine silver rush at Hamilton and Treasure Hill was \nin full swing by 1870, barely 2 years old. It attracted miners and \nprospectors from all over America, particularly the African American \ncommunity from the California bay area as evidenced in the Elevator \nnewspaper which promoted black business. \nThere is no Joseph T. Kennedy in the census of 1870. There were \nseveral Joseph Kennedy\u2019s in Nevada during this period as well as \nvirtually dozens more with different first names, all Irish immigrants. \nThe inference here is that Joseph T. Kennedy was traveling to \nHamilton and acquired the ingot as a personal souvenir. It would have \nbeen a high-priced souvenir, perhaps given to his wife. The photo is \nof a young man perhaps 30-35 years of age and where he went after \nHamilton is a mystery. One clue was found in the 1871 Langley Pacific \nCoast Directory listing J. M. Kennedy and F. H. Kennedy as attorneys \nin Hamilton, with their office at the White Pine County courthouse. \nNeither of these two men are listed in the 1870 US Census, a possible \nindication that parts of this remote area in eastern Nevada were \nmissed by the census takers, which was not uncommon at the time. \nJames Kennedy was an attorney in Pioche that year, also shown \nin the 1871 Directory. The possibility exists that the well dressed \ngentleman subject this ingot was a relative of the three Kennedy\u2019s \n(or two, if J.M. and James are the same person) from Hamilton and \nPioche. The possible coincidence of names is impossible to ignore, as \nis the expense of this ingot in its construction. We thus assume our \nKennedy here is a relative of the attorneys at Hamilton. \nThis ingot from 1870 was made the same year the great Eberhardt \nand Aurora Mining Company was formed in London, headed by an \nassayer from the Royal Mint, E. W. J. Ridsale. Production that year \nwas more than $2.2 million in silver. The year prior, the \u201cRush to \nWhite Pine\u201d was estimated to have brought in 25,000 people, several \ntimes more than the great Comstock in the first years there. The \nhuge influx of prospectors was greatly aided by the completion of the \nCentral Pacific Railroad in 1869. \nWho made the Ingot? \nThis is an expensively prepared silver ingot. It must have been made \nby an experienced hand, probably an assayer in conjunction with \na jeweler who came up with the idea of a portrait permanently \nemplaced upon the top surface of a silver ingot. This piece has a gold \nframed \u201cborder\u201d around the glass covered tin type portrait, as well as \nfancy engraving around the portrait that has a rather specific pattern \nand style. \nThe question arises with the Kennedy ingot, \u201cWho made the ingot?\u201d \nThe silver ingot itself was probably made by an assayer in Hamilton \nunder agreement with a jeweler. Here, as in most western mining \ncamps of the period, there were two basic (specific) types of assayers. \nOne was a public assayer \u2013 a person or firm that performed third \nparty, independent assays for all aspects of the mining business, \nfrom prospecting to production. A second class of assayer was the \nmine assayer \u2013 the assayer or assayers that worked only for a specific \nmining company. These assayers were in charge of production related \naspects of the mining business and were essential to the success of a \nproducing mining company. They tested head grades of ores coming \nin to the company\u2019s mill, tested the tails of the coming out of the \nmills (\u201cwaste\u201d,) and also importantly tested the purity of the bullion \nproduced which allowed for monetization of the ingot before it was \nsent to a Branch Mint, US Assay Office, or bank. One such important \nmine assayer in Hamilton was Sven Gumbinner, the assayer for the \nEberhardt & Aurora company. \nIn the summer of 1870, there were three public assay firms in \nHamilton and one in Shermantown, a few miles away. Van Wyck & \nCo., who also had offices at Virginia City and Aurora over the last few \nyears was the most prominent of the White Pine assayers at the time, \nthough the company had closed all of their other offices by 1870. \nWith the Bank of California there to help fund mining companies \nand handle bullion accounts, it makes sense that Van Wyck worked \nwith the Bank of California. Bradshaw & Co. were also in Hamilton, \nand sold assay supplies as well. T. Cahill & Brothers also ran an \nindependent assay house. Down the road in nearby Shermantown \nwere Leibenau and Janin. This was one of the three Janin brothers, of \nwhich two were well known mining engineers on the Comstock and \nelsewhere. \nBy the end of 1870, moving into 1871, the Eberhardt and Aurora \nmine had mined over $2 million, and things at Hamilton exploded, at \nleast temporarily. The assay houses of Meyer & Wertheimer and Moss \n& Taft were added to the competing assay houses in Hamilton, as \nwere A. Schmolz in Treasure City. Cahill had moved to Treasure City. \nWith the explosion of people to 25,000 in Hamilton and surrounding \nmining camps, there was plenty of work for all of the assay firms. \nThe questions of the identity of the jeweler and photographer are \nalso difficult. Three jewelers appear in the 1871 Langley Directory: L. \nLebeyrie, William Manning, and A. Strauss. None of these advertised \nin the local newspaper, the White Pine News. The only photographer \nto advertise in the White Pine News was Herman Krause, \u201cthe old \npioneer photographer.\u201d The tax records of that year, however, show \nthree photographers \u2013 two of which are neither in the directory or \nadvertised in the newspaper. \nWhile we may never know the true identity of the photographer, \nsome will assume it was Krause. Did Krause come up with the idea of \na photograph on an ingot? Or was it a jeweler? I doubt the idea came \nfrom an assayer- the concept was new, different, and the last stages of \nconstruction of this ingot were too far advanced for either the assayer \nor the photographer. "]