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Con. Virginia Pan Mill Stereoview Trio, Virginia City, Nevada [164589]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Mining Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Con. Virginia Pan Mill Stereoview Trio, Virginia City, Nevada [164589]
SOLD
1,000.00USDto B**********s+ buyer's premium (250.00)
This item SOLD at 2023 Jun 17 @ 15:29UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Lot of 3 different. All are Carleton Watkins, part of the Watkins' New Series, Yosemite & Pacific Coast. The Con. Virginia Pan Mill was owned by the Pacific Mill & Mining Company, controlled by the Bonanza Firm (Mackay, Fair, Flood, and O'Brien). It was located near the Virginia and Truckee Railroad yard in Virginia City. It was destroyed by the 1875 fire, but rebuilt. It had 60 stamps, 40 pans, 20 settlers, and 4 agitators. The Con. Virginia Mine was the site of the Big Bonanza discovery in 1873. [Ansari] 1) "Con. Virginia Pan Mill and Retort House, Virginia City. 4142" Nice exterior view with pans in the foreground. Okay contrast and focus. Stamped on the reverse from VC bookseller F. Boegle. 2-3) Two interior views. 4145 and 4146. Great views of the mill machinery and pans. One is a little light.

Date: c.1876-79
Country (if not USA):
State: Nevada
City: Virginia City
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