Great Americana Pow-Wow Auction (August 2020)

Miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Old silver paint on the outside, with some tar residue on the inside. See more in Cerro Gordo, ...

Another miner's tram bucket, approx 24 x 36 x 24 inches. Old silver paint on the outside, with some tar residue on the inside. See more in Cerro...

Three 5-gallon tins, circa 1900-1915, with names of early fuel producers and used for engines found underground at Candelaria, generally 9 inches squa

Safety Nitro Powder Co., Dynamite, San Francisco, 430 California Street. Square Nail Construction. Original as repaired. Some of these items are heavy

This is a set of three face plates with floral designs from a cast-iron stove, circa 1880, from the Candelaria area. Date: c1880 Country if not USA:

This fuel or oil barrel bears a brass plaque that reads: Cand. Mines Co. / Candelaria / NEB. 50 gallons. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevad

20 sets. 120 candles. 17.5 pounds. Standard Oil. Black print of box end only! End place very fine. Tongue and Groove construction. Early crude round n

Two groups of 6 pieces per group from the Candelaria Area, 12 to 18 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City:

Six pieces of hand drill steel from the Candelaria Area, 18-20 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Cand

Four pieces of hand drill steel from the Candelaria Area, 18-20 inches, circa 1880-1910. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Can

Bodie-Candelaria area, marked Almaden. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Area Min

Fabulous display pieces or for your old mine exhibit! About ten. Some with wooden trucks. Found at the Northern Belle mine at Candelaria. The Candelar

An original miner's hoist rope found in Candelaria, probably used in a winze at Candelaria around 1880-1900. Date: c1890 Country if not USA: ...

Rare original ore bag from the Candelaria Mining and Milling Co. Circa 1880-1900. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Pro

This wooden ore car with a hinged end plate was found underground at Candelaria. Circa 1880. Date: c1880 Country if not USA: State: Nevada City:

Lot of two. Although not used in the Comstock, they were named this as this style was commonly used by Comstock miners. Handles are broken. These were

Stamped N. B. M. These are the first Northern Belle mining picks we have offered for sale. This pick was found on the magnet reject pile on the convey

Two different. Stamped N. B. M. These are the first Northern Belle mining picks we have offered for sale. These picks were found on the magnet reject

Found at Candelaria. The Candelaria boom began in 1879 and by 1880 it was the largest city in Esmeralda County. The biggest producer was the Northern

An assortment of powder box ends and side planks from various producers. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Provenance:

Another assortment of powder box ends and side planks from various producers. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Candelaria Provenan

Found at Candelaria. Stearic Acid candles. Square nail construction. Condition issue: half of one side plank missing. Some of these items are heavy or

Group of three rusty cans from the Candelaria Mine site including: 1) Milk tin, unmarked 18 inches tall. 2) Large milk tin with top blown up. This ti

Rusty ore wheelbarrow used underground for hauling high grade ore from the Candelaria area. Metal wheel, circa 1900-1910, not perfect. Date: c1900 C

Rare miner's sinking bucket from Candelaria Area that was used to remove water from underground stope. Date: Country if not USA: State:...

Small underground windlass with cable still attached, from the Candelaria area. 24 inches across, circa 1900. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: Stat

Two surface windlasses from the Candelaria Area. Approx 40-inch and 48-inch sizes. Circa 1890-1910. Some of these items are heavy or large and will re

Found in Candelaria. We can never know who T. Wright was. But the Untied States Census gives us two possibilities. One is Timothy Wright who was liste

Candelaria / Cerro Gordo Tram Bucket #4. This buckets were originally used on the iconic Cerro Gordo tramway. They would find their way to Candelaria

1) Largest is 13" x 9" x 7". Reads: 3/4 , # 2, 40%, N. G. (nitroglycerin). Printed on end plate only. Old crude round nail constructi...

Approximately 14" x 10" x 7". Both are Tongue and Groove construction.1) 40%. 1915. 2) Giant extra low freezing. 25%. Some of these i...

Seven, count 'em, seven different Union Carbide cans from 6-inch to 14-inch, with various dates, all found underground at Candelaria, none perfe...

Old windlass from the Candelaria Area, approx. 40 inches long, with two handles, circa 1880. Assembled with square nails. Date: c1880 Country if not

Wooden incline bucket, very rare, from the General Thomas Mine. Candelaria Region. Constructed with both round and square nails. Extremely rare mining

Old flasks for storing liquid mercury, all different, and all from the Candelaria / Bodie area. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: C

Albert C. Calkins patent assigned to F. W. Braun. Los Angeles. Patent number 675,264. Calkins also patented a gyratory muller, automatic blowpipe, etc

The Braun Flotation Machine was touted as having a "capacity of one to two pounds of dry product, is very simple in operation and produces accu...

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Complete and in good condition. A perfect size for a smaller yard or display! Some of these items are heavy or large and will require additional cost

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Great piece! See photo. Many of the items from this collection are large and/or heavy and could require extra shipping if they can’t be picke

Bottom rusted out, approximately 18" x 28" x 14" and 60 lbs. From the desert outside of Hawthorne. Date: Country if not USA: S...

12" x 6" by 4" deep. Found in the Lodi area which is in the northwest corner of Nye County . The nearest city was Gabbs. The Lodi Min...

Wooden incline bucket from a winze at the General Thomas Mine, Lone Mountain Region. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Lone Mountai

We have sold Pelton Wheels before, but this one is a beauty! And it comes with a slew of accessories. Patented in 1903. The wheel has a five foot diam

Fuse cutter bench found in tunnel of the Corona Mine, near Luning. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Luning Provenance: Candelaria

Lot of two. The main difference between single- and two-stage compressors is the number of times that air gets compressed between the inlet valve and

Manufactured by the F.M. Davis Iron Works Company located at 8th & Larimer Streets in Denver, Colorado. The main difference between single- and ...

In their catalog, Ingersoll-Rand proclaimed this was the greatest sinking pump ever created. FOB Hawthorne (At the time the catalog went to press the

The main difference between single and two stage compressors is the number of times that air gets compressed between the inlet valve and the tool nozz

This Ellis Mill was patented in 1924 at San Francisco. It works much like a Huntington Mill. The Ellis Mill attempted to solve the problem of power ne

Found in the Mason area. Mason was located in Mason Valley. The town was platted in 1908. This was a copper mining area. Probably used to drain water

Manufacturers included Ingersoll-Rand, Gardner-Denver and Thor. Found at Mina and Luning. These were two stops on the Carson and Colorado Railroad Roa

Lot of three! Found at Rawhide, Nevada. Rawhide was a famous Nevada mining camp in 1907 and 1908. The hype around it was huge. The town quickly had 12

A drifter drill is a hydraulic or pneumatic rock or ground drill used to make horizontal holes in tunnel construction and mining. Found at Rawhide, Ne

Lot of four jack hammers and one carriage drill that could have been used for a jack hammer. Used at Rawhide, Nevada. Rawhide was a famous Nevada mini

Lot of eight! 4' x 3", one 5' by 3" and two 6' x 3", etc. Used at Rawhide, Nevada. Purchased from a son of a miner that w...

A newer drifter drill and an air motor drive carriage. Found at Rawhide, Nevada. Rawhide was a famous Nevada mining camp in 1907 and 1908. The hype ar

These heavy duty little machines were used to pull ore from the face of the rock after it was dynamited. One of these was in used in Candelaria and tw

A nice display piece. Rockland is a rare Nevada location! "The little town of Rockland, about twenty-five miles from Greenfield, Mason Valley, ...

1) Tonopah Mining District Map on Linen. Compiled and Published by Bradford and Bradford. Scale 1 inch = 1000 feet. Litho by Britton and Rey. Approx.

Full original handle. Marked "T. M. Co." Jim Butler had sold out his claims, which were all consolidated and gave birth to a new company, ...

One large mercury flask from the Nevada Desert. 12 1/2 inches tall. The name refers to the New Almaden Quicksilver Mine in Santa Clara County, Califor

Four bags labeled Gabbs Exploration Co., two in good shape, two ratty. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Candelaria/R

Part of a system to haul buckets in an underground mine. Includes the heavy links and attachments. FOB Hawthorne (At the time the catalog went to pres

One stands 20" tall and the other 17.5" tall. FOB Hawthorne (At the time the catalog went to press the item was still in Hawthorne. It is...

Two pieces of C. P. Rail, 1881 clearly marked. Found at the Liberty Mine approximately 45 miles northeast of Tonopah. FOB Hawthorne (At the time the c

This Drifter Drill is on a swivel stand and ready to attach to its 7' x 4" column. A drifter drill or drifter is a hydraulic or pneumatic r...

Includes Red Cross Extra Dynamite, Gelex No. 3, and a Special Gelex - all tongue in groove construction. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada

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Four wooden Giant Powder boxes with tongue-and-groove construction and one cardboard box. 1920, 1922, 1926, 1956 Date: 1920 - 1956 Country if not U

Twelve partial explosive boxes, good California Powder Works box. Labels pieces include Hercules, Apache, Giant, and Atlas. Some box ends marked with

This two handed windlass was most likely used in a small mine. It could be used to take people and ore into and out of the mine shaft. Barrel is about

This two handed windlass was most likely used in a small mine. It could be used to take people and ore into and out of the mine shaft. Barrel is about

50-pound Hercules Gelatin Extra LE 40%, with dovetailed corners; 50-pound Hercules Gelatin 40%, with dovetail corners; Hercules Gelamite XX 45%, with

Two mercury flasks, each different and more modern than the three-flask lot. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Candel

Four 10-foot lengths of mine car rails and no ties. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Area M

Two 20-foot lengths of mine car rail and 6 cross ties. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Are

Two 20-foot lengths of mine car rail and 6 cross ties. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Candelaria/Rawhide/Bodie Are

Used for cleaning out drill hole, prior to placing powder. Commonly referred to as powder spoons, even though they did not have any powder directly as

Two wood mule pack saddle frames and one pair of metal equipment hangers. Used to place over mules to carry supplies and ore. Rare Nevada mining arti

Miners would sometimes convert these large barrels to buckets to carry ore. Clearly listed as 1902. Some of these items are heavy or large and will r

See photos for description. Some of these items are heavy or large and will require addition cost to mail if not picked up. Date: Country if not US

This has a 1 cubic foot capacity or 125 pounds. "Haward Buckets are available in so many sizes and types that it can truthfully be said that th...

A piece of rusty gold. No bottom, but no one will notice when displayed with contents! Some of these items are heavy or large and will require additio

Rocking board is 29" by 35". Pulverizing Plate for Assay Lab. This is a great conversation piece for non-mining people. Just let them try...

A Sheave Wheel was used in a Drum Hoist. Drum hoists are mounted on concrete slabs within a hoistroom, the hoisting ropes run from the drum, up to the

This small mold clearly states J. T. & Co. / S. F. Cal. Cast-iron. One handle is broken. This is the type of silver mold that would have been us...

Lot of six. Includes a cam, shoes, stamps, etc. Some of these items are heavy or large and will require addition cost to mail if not picked up. Date:

Stamp mill feed box for high-grade ore, approx. 12 x 12 inches, overall size about 35 inches square. Date: c1900 Country if not USA: State: Nevad

1-3) Two Underground mining wood pieces with notches for tracks. 4-5) The movable track pieces are rather unique. If the ore cart had the need to cha

Four Trojan powder boxes, one tongue-in-groove wooden box and 3 cardboard boxes. Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance: Ca

One large(12" inches tall) and one smaller (which says New Almaden product of Spain, 10"). From Nevada mining camps. The name refers to t...

One is an early individually punched version and the other is a more traditional gang punched version. One has a broken handle. Washoe refers to the W

Date: Country if not USA: State: Nevada City: Provenance:

Pre-1900 bucket attested by the square nails use in construction. FOB Hawthorne (At the time the catalog went to press the item was still in Hawthorne

Three wooden rods, approx. 3 to 5 feet long, used to tamp dynamite into a drill hole. Circa 1880-1990. Date: c1890 Country if not USA: State: Nev

Here is a nice collection of swing handled, belt hooked, and beam hooked combination lamps. Item # 1 of 3: Embossed on the top: " Big Boy"...

Item # 1 of 3: 10 1/4" long, miners candlestick . Repaired at the base of the hook, great job. Item # 2 of 3: 9 1/2" long, miners candlest...

Here is a great grouping, of miners lunch boxes. Item # 1 of 3: It is made of aluminum, with a swing arm, and a wooden handle. Plus a smaller handle o