Montana "Big Sky 2" Auction

Lot of 6, five different mining companies. Includes: two for Ideal Mining Company (1925 & 1928, both issued, not cancelled); Anna-Butte Mines Co...

Four issued: 3 Basin Montana Tunnel Co., no. 20750, 100 shares, 1936, no. 10860, 100 shares, 1934, and no. 269 06, 20 shares, 1949; Basin Gold and Sil

Lot of five different. 1) Three different for Basin Montana Tunnel Company. 1928, 1934, and 1942. Two with eagle vignettes and one with mining vignett

Lot of fifteen. 1) Butte-Jardine Metals Mines Company, 1901, 750 shares to JE Oppenheimer. 2) JE Oppenheimer Company, 1909. Number 8 from Oppenheimer

Lot of seven stocks issued 1881-1906. Six are signed by William A. Clark as president ("Copper King" and U.S. Senator). Six are of the sa...

Lot of 2. Both are issued to Child by Child. 1) Original Butte Mining Co. No. 161. May 23rd, 1881. Inc. in NY. Punch and stamp cancel. 2) Vulcan Minin

Three distinctively different colors: black, blue and green. All cancelled and with the same vignettes (underground miners and surveyor). Walter Andre

Parrot Silver and Copper Company. Dates range from 1886-1911. The earliest stock, no. 116 (125), 7200 shares, 1886. All are cancelled except this one.

Issued stocks: two Moulton Mining Company, no. A1035, 100 shares, 1886, cancelled; no. 42, 400 shares, 1905 and two The Nelson Mining Company, no. 28

Eleven issued stocks: Butte Copper Mining & Smelting Co., no. 46, 5000 shares, 1905; Butte Copper Consolidated Mines, no. 27642, 500 shares, 192...

Includes: Butte and Yerington Copper Company, no. 527, 1000 shares, 1916; Montana Copper Mining Company, no. 659, 200 shares, 1900; Reins Copper Compa

Lot includes 10 The Anaconda Company stocks: Amaconda Copper Mining Company, 2-1934, both stamped in orange from Amsterdam; 1 from 1958, punch cancell

Hercules Mining Company, no. 127, 100 shares, 1907; Glengarry Mining Company, no. 334, 100 shares, 1891. City: Butte State: Montana Date: ID: 3

34 pieces include: Cleveland Mining Co., no. 5, 25,000 shares, 1888, cancelled; Timber Butte Milling Co., no. 3, 1 share, 1912, cancelled; Bullwhacker

14 stocks: two Butte Ramsdell Copper Mining Co., no. 12, 2500 shares, 1919, cancelled and no. 420, 1000 shares, 1920, cancelled; Butte Independent Min

Original Butte Mining Company, no. 26, 10,000 shares to Geo. B. Child, Trustee. Signed by Child, Charles Miller, and E. F. Child, 1881. Punch cancelle

31 stocks: North Butte Mining Company. 1905-1937. Good variety of colors and denominations and signatures. City: North Butte State: Montana Date:

Discovery piece! J. E. Oppenheimer Co., no 1, 6000 shares, issued to founder and president, J. E. Oppenheimer, 1909. City: Butte State: Montana Dat

Two stocks: J. E. Oppenheimer Co., no. 6, 9990 shares and no. 7, 8 shares. Signed by J. E. Oppenheimer, president and issued to him, 1909. Great condi

Original Butte Mining Company, no. 420, 10,000 shares. Signed: T. M. Durfer, president, Charles Miller, treasurer (issued to Miller), and Geo. B. Chil

Rare. Inc. Montana. No. 15, issued for 5,000 shares to R. Ashworth on Jan. 20th, 1891. Signed by Henry W. Rowley (president) and Henry Burton (secreta

Mines & works located in Deer Lodge County. No. 287, issued for 1,500 shares on May 17th, 1889. Not cancelled. Signed by John Noyes (president) ...

No. 204, issued for 100 shares to Christopher Magee on Oct. 3, 1881. Signed by H.A. Stiles as president and F.H. Williams as secretary. Not cancelled.

Lot of five. Frohner Patented Mine in Jefferson County. Secured by Real Estate. This style of bond is unusual for mining companies, rather more used b

Includes certificate Number 1. Lot of three. Frohner Patented Mine in Jefferson County. Secured by Real Estate. This style of bond is unusual for mini

10 issued stocks: Treasure Hill MIning Co., no. 31, 4000 shares, 1891; Ajax Mining Company, no.16, 16400 shares, 1897, cancelled; The Homestake Mining

Helena, Montana Territory. No. 22, issued for 15 shares to F.H. Kleinschmidt on Dec. 26th, 1885. Not cancelled. Signed by Moses Morris as president a

Lot of 13 documents that detail how mining companies worked to sell their shares and keep their shareholders aware. Includes two stock certificates: 1

No. 2232, issued for 100 shares to Clinton Field on March 15, 1881. Signed by Wicks (president) and Brooks (secretary). Not cancelled. Vignette of min

Organized under the laws of Montana Territory in January 1886. No. 18, issued to W.B. Reed for 2,000 shares on Jan. 15, 1886. Signed by Gillette (pres

Inc. in Montana. Low No. 8, issued to Geo. H. Hill, company secretary for 3,125 shares on March 23rd, 1886. Signed by B.H. Tatem as president and Hill

Inc. in South Dakota. Mines in Cataract Mining District, Jefferson County, Montana. No. 367, issued for 100 shares to Irene Allison on Jan. 22, 1904.

Inc. in Washington. Organized in 1880 by Clark. No. 551, issued to W.A. Clark for 1,000 shares on July 29th, 1910. Signed by W.A. Clark as president a

Number 394 for 3,500 shares to JKP Price. Outstanding vignette of gold placer operation. Minor soiling damage along top edge. Signed by president Prou

Inc. in Montana. No. 385, issued for 100 shares to P.E. Poindexter on March 21, 1891 in Philipsburg. Signed by the vice president (Severson) and secre

Inc. in 1880 on NY. Location: Gloster Mine, Silver Creek Mining District, Lewis & Clarke County, Montana. No. 2133. Issued for 100 shares to Eme...

Stemple District, located 20 miles from Helena. No. 1256, issued for 25 shares to NS Alexander on Nov. 4th, 1879. Signed by Spencer Trask (president)

Very early Montana mining! Inc. in 1865 in Pennsylvania. No. 347, issued to Thomas A. Scott for 200 shares on Aug. 14, 1867. Signed by Wm. McLellan as

Rare Virginia City mining stock. Low No. 8, issued for 1,600 shares to Francis Redforn on March 16, 1891. Signed by J.R. Muffly (president) and C.S. B

Inc. in the territory of Montana. No. 2556, issued for 100 shares to W.H. Barbour on Feb. 8th, 1882. Signed by Michael Snow (vice president) and the s

Inc. in Montana. No. 12, issued for 500 shares to Knight on Oct. 20, 1887. Signed by Henry Hill as president and Geo. Hill as secretary. Pen cancelled

Stocks include: Beatrice Mining and Milling Co., no. 477, 1000 shares, 1903; Cleveland Mining Co., no. 203, 100 shares, 1889; Montana Mineral Land Dev

Included are: Pennmont Gold Mining Co., no. 41, 1000 shares, 1903, cancelled; Milwaukee-Montana Natural Bridge Gold & Copper Mining Co., no. 981...

30 stocks include: The Gilchrist Coal Co., no. 7, 10,500 shares, 1894; Salmon River Mining Co., no. 71, 800 shares, 1898; Big Ox Mining Co., no. 124,

Dates from 1870's-1920's. Stocks include: Flint Creek Power Co., no. 10; Chicago-Montana Development Co., no. 10; Billy Maddox Gold Mining C...

Pioneer Cattle, 188-, great cattle round-up vignette. Montana Photograph, 18--, phonograph vignettes, #37 St. Helena Gold & Silver, 189-. Americ...

Eight stocks: Ophir Gold and Copper Mining Co., no. 94. 50,000 shares, M. A. Mitchell, president, issued to self, 1904; Dailey Copper Mining & S...

1800's stock certificates include: Jay Gould Helena, Legal Tender #44, Luxembourg Mill & Mining Maginnis, Middle Fork Helena, Indian style M...

15 issued stocks: Bornite Copper Mining Co., no.38, 48 shares, 1903; Copper Dome Mining Co., no. 239, 1000 shares, 1907; Copperfield Mining Co., no. 7

17 stocks: two The Clark's Fork Gold Mining Co., no.19, 1000 shares, 1901 and no, 68, 2500 shares, 1903, both cancelled; The Damours Gold Mining...

Lot of four pieces from two different companies. 1) Two gorgeous certificates for The Arizona, Eastern & Montana Smelting, Ore Purchasing & ...

16 issued stocks: Two Cascade Silver, no. A381, 200 shares, 1920 and no. C3733, 100 shares, 1921; Ruby Valley Mining Co., no. 117, 200 shares, 1918; T

18 stocks: 2 National Boston Montana Mines Corp., no. 87, $1040.00, 1933, no. 243, $1219.00, 1933; two Jardine Mining Co., no. 11239, 100 shares, 1945

Group of 7. Includes: Bannock Ditch & Mining Co. (unused, 18--, vignette); Montana Fire-Clay Co. (unused 188-, but signed by president, colorful...

13 Moulton Mining Company stocks. William Andrews Clark, president. Collection assembled when the stocks were first released--almost impossible to do

Very early Montana mining piece. Inc. 1866. No. 425, issued in Philadelphia, where much of the early Montana financing was coming from. 100 shares to

1) The Merced Gold Mining Co. of Montana. No. 1365, issued for 25 shares to George Baker on May 29, 1896. Corporate signatures. Stamp cancelled. Gilt

Lot of 2. Both signed by U.S. Senator and mining millionarie William A. Clark. 1) Butte Electric Railway Company. Inc. in West Virginia. Low No. 12, i

5 stocks: Pike National Dredging & Amalgamating Co., no. 289, 100 shares, 1895; Western Montana Placer Mining Co., no. 229, 300 shares, 1900, ca...

Lot of 3. 1) The Monroe Silver Mining Company. Inc. in New York. Mines and Works in Montana Territrory. Preferred Scrip No. 129, issued for $100 on No

Lot of 3. 1) The Algonquin Company. Montana Territory. No. 197, issued for 100 shares to Christopher Magee on Oct. 3, 1881. Signed by HA Stiles (presi

Three in nice condition. 1) Montana Fire-Clay Company. Butte City. No. 34, issued 1889. Stamp cancelled. Colorful stock with eagle vignette. 7.75&qu...

1) Fair Play Mining Company. Inc. in Montana. Certificate No. 1 issued for 10, 833 shares to the company president, James Neihart on May 3, 1902. Pen

1) The Lord Nelson Mining Company. Inc. in Montana. No. 645, issued for 100 shares in Granite on Oct. 9, 1890. Signed by the president (Meyer) and sec

1) The Ruby Consolidated Mining Company. Inc. in Montana. No. 145, issued for 500 shares to Charles Rappes on Feb. 2, 1891. Signed by the vice preside

1) The Eldorado Gold & Gem Company of Montana, Limited. Inc. in Michigan. No. 565 issued for 20 shares to a reverend on April 2, 1897. Signed by...

Lot of 3. 1) Bell Silver & Copper Mining Company. Inc. in Montana. No. 1089, issued for 100 shares to F. Lennon on March 14th, 1882. Signed by t...

1) East Granite Company. Philipsburg, Montana. Mines located on Granite Mountain. No. 591, issued for 200 shares on May 7, 1891. Signed by Pardee (pre

Two different. 1) Gorgeous certificate for The Great Falls Improvement Company of Montana Territory. Offices in Helena. Low No. 7, issued for 1 share

Lot of five. 1) A Brief Description, 1919. 46 pages. 10 x 7". 16 full page black and white illustration. 2-3) Report, 1920. 10.25 x 6.75"....

Bargain & Sale Deed dated January 9th, 1891. Marcus Daly and his wife Maggie (of Butte) are selling (for $10) property in the Anaconda Cemetery....

15 different photographs of high quality: 2 birdseye view exteriors, 3 building exteriors, and 10 mill interiors. Unfortunately, none are labeled exce

Lot of sixteen items. The premier piece is an 1897 report from an engineer to superintendent Marcus Daly on the feasibility of developing the Rock Cre

Lot of eight. 1) 1913 report (11 x 8.5"). 18 pages. Colored plat map. Two full page black and white photographs. 2) 1918. 18 pages. No photogra...

Lot of five fabulous photos. 1) St. Lawrence Mine. Photograph of mining crew with buildings in the background. 2) Leonard Mine. Members of the Eagle L

Lot of over sixty-five, all on letterhead, mostly Montana. Great connection between the School of Mines and the state of Montana. Most all requesting

Lot of forty. Annual reports from 1908 to 1922 (missing 1921). All are roughly 12 pages. 9 x 6". Good to excellent condition. Report on the Eas...

Powell County. Letter dated Carpenter Bar, July 4th, 1916. Three page letter, fairly easy to read, addressed to W.A. Mitchell in Wallace, Idaho. Discu

This massive archive is broken into three parts. PART 1 includes what seems to be the official documents for the company from articles of incorporatio

Lot of three. 1) 1897 Annual report. 24 pages (7.75 x 5.75") with fancy red borders. The Alice Gold and Silver Mining Company was a mining oper...

Lot of six. 1) Garney & Hand Assay Certificate, Butte, 1887. For Jams B Leahy. 2) Butte Sampling Works, 1903. For the Minnie Jane. Poor conditio...

Lot includes: Washington Bar Placer Gold Mine, The Garrison Mining Co., Butte & Colorado Mining Co., General Mines Corp., Mineral Hill Uranium M...

You have to see this lot to appreciate its amazing content. Over 100 items of mining interest. Includes 1892 US Patent for the Diamond Lode, Boulder M

Lot of four. 1) Bannock Gold Mining Company. 1917. Amazing hand-written note, "Started abut May 15th and by June 15th the farmers were suing al...

Lot of 56. Mostly mining. Two cabinet cards, Beautiful farming scene, Two Fred Bell: one of mine and another at an outing at mine entrance. Nice Frank

1) 10". Labor Temple Association. Red Lodge. Very fancy lion scroll work. Fancy Handle. Membership was mostly Irish and Finish. 2) 10". Ce...

1) 4" Montexo Holding and Royalty Corporation. Incorporated in 1927. Stuck in locked position. 2) 6.5". Ticon Copper Mining Company. Chrom...

1) 11.5". Colusa Parrot Mining & Smelting Company. Anaconda. Beautiful red star. Tan trim. 2) 11.5". Tuttle Manufacturing and Supply C...

1) 11.5' Consolidated Morning Star Mining Company. Chrome like handle and gold star on base. Incorporated October 7, 1891. 2) 8.5". Parrot ...

Number 4266. Excellent condition with a nice red star on the sealer and golden highlights. City: Deer Lodge State: Montana Date: ID: 37214

1866 Vigilante Silver Medallion By December of 1863 citizens of Virginia City, Bannock, and Nevada City had enough with undesirable characters. They

Rosebud Saloon, Bon Ton, Chrome Bar (encased penny), Yellowstone Bank (2). City: Absarokee State: Montana Date: ID: 37108

Lot of 3 tokens with Anaconda mispelled and Mike Donicich mispelled. City: Anaconda State: Montana Date: ID: 37077

Lot of 3 pins and 1 token from the 1894 campaign to make Anaconda the state capital. City: Anaconda State: Montana Date: ID: 37107

1) Good For / a / Flynn's / T.D. Cigar; 2) C.T. McLean; 3) J.J.W.; 4) Chavrak & Kombol. City: Anaconda State: Montana Date: ID: 36929

L. F. / Verberckmoes / Optician & Watchmaker / 208 East Park Ave. / Anaconda / Mont. // mirror, 55 mm City: Anaconda State: Montana Date: I...

Lot of 11 tokens, either oval or cutouts. City: Anaconda State: Montana Date: ID: 37079

Lot of 12 tokens from Roach & Smith, 201 Main. City: Anaconda State: Montana Date: ID: 37109

Lot of 4 different tokens from this Anaconda group. City: Anaconda State: Montana Date: ID: 37076

Lot of 20 tokens from Anaconda: The Montana, The Turf Saloon, The Paradise (4), 211 Main St., The Panama, Minor's, Pop's Place, and others....