"Marvels of the West" 2024 January Auction

Rectangular ingot inscribed: Zinc/99.999 / Electro / AZ / SA / Asturiana De Zinc. 76 x 40 x 6 mm; `124.9 grams. Asturiana de Zinc, was established a

A mercury flask from the quicksilver mines of New Almaden (Near San Jose, California) Flask measures 6"x 16" and has the appropriate amou...

Rare, 3 different bottles as would be used for assay chemicals. Incorporated 1882/The/Arkansas Valley Smelting Co./Leadville Col. Arkansas Valley/Smel

Jar of mercury (Hg) from the Mc Dermitt Mine. Two inches tall, 1 1/2 inches wide; 324.7 grams. The McDermitt mine in Humboldt County, Nevada was acti

Hardcover Volumes 21-26. The Salt Lake Mining Review, also known as "The Mining Review" was begun in 1899 by Will C. Higgins, formerly the...

A petrified turtle shell fossil from the Green River area of Wyoming. This very impressive specimen measures 5"x 4" and is about 1" h...

Gold plated Stanley prospector hammer. Inscribed A C Richardson on wood handle, we could not find any info on him. This hammer did get a lot of attent

Pillow shaped hematite ingot.40 x 30 x 18 mm; 44.2 grams.

Portable assay kit with several compartments containing sample flasks, beakers, tweezers and several other items. There's even a listing of cost...

Three pieces: 1) Tadanac zinc ingot; 51 x 90 x 8 mm; 310.3 grams. 2) tiny jar from Quebec Cartier Mining Company of iron ore granules. 3) iron spike,

Beautiful hardwood cased balance scale. Measures 2.5"x 9"x 9" and has some slight blemishes on wood. A very elegant piece. Please see...

Two mint state $25 gold eagles, each one half ounce of fine gold.

Stamped in the field of an 1806 Draped Bust half dollar, in front of Liberty's face: Houck's / Panacea / Baltimore. Overall VG-F condition. ...

Items# 1& #2 of 7: 2 Large coin bags, from the Denver mint ( 1974 & 1975). Items # 3 & #4 of 7:2 Medium Federal Reserve coin bags, from...

Everything from off center Lincoln Pennies, to commemorative presidential tokens to state quarters are included in this large grab bag (Or box). Most

Mercury dimes minted 1928-1929: 1928 (13: 10 F, 3 EF); 1928-D (21: 11 G, 7 VG, 3 F); 1928-S (33: 31 G, 2 F); 1929 (19: 3 VG, 8 F, 7 VF, 1 EF); 1929-D

Missed it by THAT much! 1921-S Morgan dollar, slightly off center. F-EF condition overall.

Plastic case with 17 partitions with U. S. coins. Two Morgan dollars: 1891-O, AG; 1921 VG-F. Seven Susan B. Anthony dollars. 19 Indian Head pennies, i

Miscellaneous box of U.S. coins. 1964 proof set in hard plastic case with three $1 silver certificates; 50 state commemorative quarter set; 100 years

1917 Liberty Loan certificate for $1000. Provenance: Ken Prag Collection Ken Prag Collection

Issued by Preferred Customer Service in 1999, this brown velour box contains three pieces commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the California Gold R

Two medals celebrating the founding fathers of Argentina. 1) White metal 46 x 66 mm. Obv.: Belgrano / Creador De La Bandera / Vencedor En Tucuman; re

Silver 1770 conventionsthaler - Maximilian III Joseph on a hanging chain with four baubles: three hearts and a cross. Bavaria

Four coin silver coin fob: 1888 2000 Reis; 1856 1000 Reis; 1858 500 Reis; 200 reis (date unreadable). Country: Brazil Brazil

Four silver coin fob with coins from Chile: 1895 one peso; 1895 veinte centavos; 1904 diez centavos; 1901 cinco centavos. 4 1/2 inches long. Country

Hoard of 108 bakelite tokens from the nitrate consortium of Chile. Various sizes and denominations. Obv: COMPANIA SALITRERA "EL LOA" / O...

Six pieces of foreign silver coins fashioned into jewelry: 1) cutout Mexican coin made into a button; 2) 1768 Joseph II of Austria in a bezel; 3) 1918

Four foreign coins linked in a fob: 1902 Canada five cents; 1904 Republic of Panama; one and two Lira Italian coins. Foreign

Nine coin fob ( 15 inches long) featuring silver coins from around the world: Philippines: 1885 Alfonso XII 50 centimos; 1885 Alfonso XII 20 centimos;

1882 cutout one peso silver coin surrounded by 14 1/4 real silver coins, hanging from a pin fashioned out of four more 1/4 real coins. 39.4 grams tota

Twelve coin necklace made of coins of Guatamala. Five of the coins are cut out. 1/4 real, 1/2 real, and larger coins. Country: Guatemala Guatemala

Made from Guatemala 1/4 real silver coins, this 27 inch long, 1 1/2 inch wide belt. Three coins wide, ninety coins long (270 1/4 real pieces!). The bu

Twenty silver India 1/4 rupee (KM#490) and Straits Settlements ten cent coins (KM#11) linked as an 18 inch necklace. Coins dated 1880s-90s. India

Lot of 57 tokens coffee plantation tokens from Mexico. Four varieties: 1) Canast / 1 / Cafe / Triunfo / 1899; Br., Sq., center hole, 24 mm (26). 2) Ca

Nineteen cutout five centavo Mexican silver coins. Three of the eagles are missing. These coins were minted from 1898-1905. Country: Mexico Mexic

Nine ten cent silver coins from the 1940s with Queen Wilhelmina's portrait linked in a bracelet. Country: Netherlands Netherlands

Four coin fob of silver coins from Panama: 1904 veinticinco centesimos; 1904 diez centesimos; 1904 cinco centesimos; 1904 dos centesimos. 9 1/2 inches

Seven silver Peruvian coins linked in a bracelet. 1/2 sol; 1/5 sol and smaller 1/2 dinero coins. Dated 1867-1916. Country: Peru Peru

1798 eight reales of Carlos IV anchors a chain of 26 Mexican Republic and Spanish one real coins (Ferdinand VII) dating from the 1770s-1840s. The othe

Fourteen coin bracelet of silver English coins: thirteen three pence (Victoria, Edward VII, George V) and one 1911 George V six pence. Coins dated 189

Five silver coins linked as a bracelet. George V shillings (2); Queen Victoria shillings (2) and a Victoria Florin as a centerpiece. 7 inches long; 38

Nine silver British coins linked in a necklace: two three pence; two six pence; two one shilling; two one florin; one 1890 Victoria double florin. C

Nine coin bracelet made of Venezuelan silver coins: eight are 25 centimos, one 50 centimos. Country: Venezuela Venezuela

Four cutout silver dollars, two Peace and two Morgan linked together in a bracelet. A 1946 Portugal 2.50 escudo coin is on the keeper chain.

Historic Franklin Mint ingot. Obverse: 10,000 Grains Sterling / Weight and content certified by / The Franklin Mint, Franklin Center, Penna. Reverse:

"National Railway 50th Anniversary" Medal 1857-1907. By J. Gottuzzo. Br., rd., 61mm, AU condition. Date: 1907, Country: Argentina A...

Four medals from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition: 1) Made by Boldenweck & Co. of silvered pewter, 58 mm, 61.5 grams; Obv.: Declaration...

In original wooden case: Obv.: World's Columbian Exposition Chicago / (pictorial Administration Building) / 1893; Rev.: (pictorial landing of Co...

Tiffany & Company bronze medal. Obv.: St. Nicholas Society Founded Feb. 28 1835 / New York City / 1903; Rev.: New Amsterdam Municipal Government...

Lot of two pieces: 1) Capt. O. C. Applegate / Veteran of the Indian Wars // 1933 American Legion Convention Klamath Falls GF 25 cents; wood, round, 30

Obv.: Franklin Delano Roosevelt President of the United States / (high relief portrait); Rev.": Inaugurated March 4, 1933 / (spread eagle on sh...

Obv.: General Washington / Inscribed To His Memory By D. Eccleston / Lancaster / MDCCCV. / high relief portrait. Rev.: He Laid The Foundation Of Ameri

Two tributes to JFK: 1) Bronze inauguration medal, January 20, 1961; 76 mm, BU in original plastic. 2) 2003 Ghana 200 Sika 2 troy ounce .999 silver, w

In original leather case, a gold metal pin on a pink ribbon. The case has 1620 at top, a picture of the ship, and Mayflower at bottom, (slight stains

Over 40 miscellaneous tokens and medals in a wooden cigar box that originally housed Santa Fe High Grade Corona Grande cigars. Encased penny (1950-D)

Miscellaneous grab bag of medals: FUNF Million Volkswagon 1945-1961; Spanish Pillar dollar replica; Naval medal: Monitor; 1883 Pilgramage of San Franc

By Ernest Paulin Tasset (1839-1921). Obv: Statue of Liberty on distinctive straight-sided pedestal on Beloe's Island, Fort Wood around base (pla...

High relief U. S. Grant medal, mounted in a 4 x 6 inch cardboard frame with plastic covering the medal. Obv.: Soldier - President - Citizen / In Memor

Ten 1883 Hawaiian dimes linked in a bracelet. Two of the ten cent pieces hang down. Featuring King Kalakaua I, the coin was designed by Charles Barber

Three 1883 Hawaiian silver coins linked together as a fob: dime, quarter and a half dollar. Featuring a portrait of King Kalakaua I, the coins were de

Commemorative half dollar from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in a silver bezel with a bow pinback. Date: 1893 Chicago Il...

Two examples of political satire: 1) Bullion Value / Liberty Head / 1896 // Sixteen to One / eagle / We Don't Think; pot metal, rd., 64 mm. 2) F...

25 coins on an 18 inch necklace with an engraved name plate "Charles Sauerzoph". Coins include three 1893 Columbian Exposition half dollar...

Lot of five counter stamped coins: 1) 1820 Liberty Head large cent, with radiant wheel punched over Liberty's head; the force of the punch blotc...

George T. Morgan's proposed design of the $100 Union 1876, struck as a private issue in 2008. Certified by NGC as gem proof, 1.5 ounces pure sil...

Seven Queen Victoria five cent coins linked in a bracelet. Coins are dated 1891-1900 and in fine to very fine condition.

Bracelet with ten Seated Liberty dimes with engraved reverses. Two have both sides engraved. Dates range from 1845 through the 1870s.

Four tokens from the ocean front San Luis Obispo County town of Cambria: 1) A. CAMOZZI / CAMBRIA, / CALIF. // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN MERCHANDISE; A...

Obv.: pictorial Fort Point; Rev.: Presidio Post Exchange / 10; Br., octagonal, 26 mm. City: San Francisco, State: California San Francisco Cali

Lot of about 30 tokens from San Luis Obispo. Stearns & Newell; 1972 Bicentennial medals (4); 1995 Elks Lodge Centennial; German Bakery; Grutli...

Lot of nine Santa Barbara tokens: Rancheros Visitores (2: GF 5 & 50 cents); American Film Company (2 different sizes); Frank Loustalot, GF 25c;...

Very rare and unlisted in Dunn in any form. Good for 12 1/2 in trade at/George Rasmussen's Central City. 2.2". Nice condition. Reed Collect...

Four tokens by Denver fellows named Otto: 1) OTTO BROHM JR. / 1005-15TH ST. DENVER // GOOD FOR 5¢ IN TRADE (6-point star cutout); Br., rd., 21...

BBC pictorial billiard tables on these EF-AU 1907-1908 Leadville saloon tokens: 1) GOOD FOR / 5¢ / IN TRADE / JOHN BOWE'S / SALOON // THE B...

Rare pictorial token from Leadville's Bank Saloon: PETER / (sheep) / SCHNIDERS // GOOD FOR / 5¢ / BRINK (sic); Al, sq., 24 mm. City: Lead...

8 items from Montana post traders who often issued tokens. c. 1879-87. J N McKnight, Charles W Hoffman-stained, Wm. Gaddis, Marqueen & Young. 4x...

Lot of 13 medals and tokens from Big Sky Country: Gardiner: George Welcome, GF 12 1/2 cts; Br., Sc 4, R 6. Montana Rifle Association medals 1951 Women

The number one New Mexico token! I AM NOTED / FOR THE / LONGEST / (rooster) / IN TOWN / C.B. RUGGLES / TAOS, N.M. // GIRLS / IF I CANT / SATISFY YOU

Lot of six store cards from the City of Brotherly Love: 1) John G. Schmidt; 2) Parkers Landing Bridge Company; 3) Henry B. Fussell; 4) James Harmstead

Attention Pennsylvanians!! About 4000 plastic tokens from Pennsylvania, in approximate alphabetical order by town. Fourteen double row 15 inch long bo

Lot of three from the Lone Star State: 1) El Paso Texas May 14, 1905 pick and shovel medal made by Mermod, Jaccard & King of St. Louis, on pin b...

Rare attached imperforate pair of 25c Adams and Co's Express stamps. Ex John Ford Collections, sold by Stacks 10/16/23007. Hinged.

Lot of eleven ten dollar gaming tokens: bronze around .999 silver. 1997 Desert Inn; 1993 Sam's Town (2); 1998 Silver Legacy 3rd Anniversary; 200...

Miscellaneous lot of about twenty medals and tokens: Remember the Maine / Cuba Must Be Free; Chas. A. Schieren Co. Boston; Bisbee, Arizona Moose Money

Lot of store cards from around the country: Gem City Stove, Quincy Ill.; Parry M'F'G Co. high grade buggies, Indianapolis (2); Robert Ritter...

Obv.: Sutler Check / Redeemed / In / Goods To / Soldiers / Only / By / Wm. H. Jones; Rev.: 11 stars / 5 / Cents; Br., rd., 19 mm. R - 7. A VF 35 examp

1903 advertising cover and contents from Whitehead & Hoag-Advertising, Novelties, Badges and Buttons. Garry Iron and Steel 1903 letterhead and 1...

Lot of 19. 1. Three Military cartoon WWII era envelopes-unused. 2. Ten generic covers imprinted with 2 and 3 cent Washington embossed stamps and the

Nice sealer! Unscrew the wood top to change the date and time. c. 1900. It is currently set at Jun 6 at 12 pm. Cute, interesting and rare! 4.25x1.6...

A cigar box of U. S. revenue stamps, Great Britain revenue stamps; Indiana intangible tax stamps; President Coolidge imported cigar stamps; Michigan d

1887 Banning, CA to Carson City, NV cover with 3pp contents including 2x Banning Water Co Letterheads. City: Banning, State: California Banning

About 100 Montana postcards with some RPC's. Hamilton, Ravalli, Virginia City, Kailspell, Butte, Anaconda, Helena, Billings etc. State: Monta...

10 Hindenburg pre crash postcards, some with rare shots of the luxury interior. Country: Germany, Provenance: Ken Prag Collection Germany Ken

About 60 Texas postcards. Mostly Galveston, Houston etc. State: Texas, Provenance: Ken Prag Collection Texas Ken Prag Collection

Lot of 10. 1. Two embossed Carte Postale w/images of possibly Swedish costumes and bagpipe player ( or Irish???). 2. Post card of the crew of the C

About 75 aviation postcards including Pan Am, El Paso, Kansas City, Tulsa, Cleveland, South Bend etc. Provenance: Ken Prag Collection Ken Prag

4 Charles Lindbergh RPC's. 3 with planes. "We Did It" motto. Provenance: Ken Prag Collection Ken Prag Collection

About 35 rare music box postcards. The Mummy and the Humming Bird, monkies, A Musical Turn, Home Sweet Home, etc. Provenance: Ken Prag Collection

Lot of 45. Mostly linen cards. Postmarks : Oak Ridge Tenn., Columbus Oh., Laguna Beach Ca., Northrop N. Dak., Santa Barbara Ca. Vineyard Haven Ma.

Lot of 11. Some rare and not so rare postcards. Rare: One Pioneer postcard postmarked Pueblo Col 1895 and Seattle Wash, hand drawn map of senders t