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Consolidated Virginia Mine Stereoview Group, Virginia City, Nevada [164633]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Mining Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Consolidated Virginia Mine Stereoview Group, Virginia City, Nevada [164633]
SOLD
800.00USDto 2*****l+ buyer's premium (176.00)
This item SOLD at 2023 Jun 29 @ 15:04UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Lot of 4 different for the largest producing mine on the Comstock, the site of the Big Bonanza ore discovery in 1873. Located between the California and Best & Belcher Mines. The Bonanza firm quietly bought up its stock in the early 1870s (like they did with the Hale & Norcross) and their gamble paid off big with the Bonanza discovery. The Con. Virginia produced 809,000 tons. 1) Pacific Coast Views, C.E. Watkins, San Francisco. "Consolidated Virginia Hoisting Works, Virginia City. 4141." Great view looking up towards the town (International Hotel in view) with large stacks of lumber in front. Medium contrast, sharp focus. 2) Noe's Views, South C Street, Virginia, Nevada. "Consolidated Virginia Mine--Hoisting Works." Name visible on sign. View even more special because there is a Virginia & Truckee Railroad train in front (name visible on side of car). Good contrast, medium focus. 3) Noe's Views, South C Street, Virginia, Nevada. "Interior of Hoisting Works." Shows belt driven reduction pulleys that were in turn driven by a steam engine. Eight men in view. Stamped on the reverse "F. Boegle, Books & Stationery, 44 C. St. Virginia City, Nevada." 4) Continent Stereoscopic Company, New York. "Mining Works at Virginia City, Nevada" Photo matches views in other photos. Horse with wagon in foreground. Light contrast, medium focus.

Date: 1870s-80s
Country (if not USA):
State: Nevada
City: Virginia City
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