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J. G. Kellogg Assay Receipt 1854 [173246]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
J. G. Kellogg Assay Receipt  1854  [173246]

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This rare bullion receipt is from the outstanding collection of John J. Ford. To our knowledge, there are only three such examples extant. They are exceptionally important because they undoubtedly involve gold used in the making of Kellogg's private gold coins in 1854 & 1855.
No. 3608 Memoranda of gold Bullion deposited with J. G. Kellogg by Adams & Co, 28th Oct. 1854. Measure 8 3/8 x 5 inches and was printed with black ink on thin light blue paper by La Count & Strong. Lithographer is Britton & Rey. Weight above melting 6603 dwt, loss in melting 311 dwt, Net 6292 dwt, Fineness .922. Net proceeds $5,936.12 less 1% commission and costs. Typical folds and foxing and several small staple holes and a large hole near the left side. Not signed San Francisco California Franklin Collection