SS Central America Shipwreck Artifacts Auction, Part I (December 2022)

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The S.S. Central America Artifacts Auction catalog has 268 pages of detailed treasure stories about the people, jewelry, gold, and goods onboard the famous "Ship of Gold" that sank off the North Carolina coast in 1857 with tons of gold on board. While the coins and nuggets have already been sold and are in thousands of collections around the world, the artifacts are only just now being released, and are presented for the first time in a two-part sale in December 2022 and February 2023. Online auction platforms do not carry the wealth of information found in our printed catalog, inclusive of three-dimensional photographs of the items on the seafloor and a map where many artifacts were discovered. Order your limited-edition printed catalogs today and enjoy the fascinating world of the S.S. Central America treasure.

Part A of this December auction includes artifacts recovered from the actual shipwreck of the S.S. Central America.
Part B, starting with Lot 2000, offered the same day, presents some of the best California and Alaska Gold Rush material ever assembled for auction.

Fred Holabird
Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC

AUCTION SCHEDULE

Part A  - S.S.Central America Artifacts
(Lots 1000-1271)

Ships Provisions (Lots 1000-1080)
Passenger Possessions (Lots 1081-1249)
The Business of Gold (Lots 1250-1271)

Part B -  Gold Rush Era Collectibles
(Lots 2000-2276)

Gold Specimens (Lots 2000-2069)
Mining Ephemera; Jewelry; Rare Books & More (Lots 2079-2276)
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Men's Handkerchief, Easton Trunk [157062]1230 - Men's Handkerchief, Easton Trunk [157062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Handkerchief recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 16 x 16", stained but material appears sound. No mono...
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Estimate : 200.00 and UP
Sold to b******a for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Men's Heavy Undershirt, Easton Trunk [158805]1231 - Men's Heavy Undershirt, Easton Trunk [158805]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy undershirt recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. A very fine example of a men's undershirt for cold...
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Estimate : 200.00 and UP
Sold to T********n.. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Men's Lightweight Long pants, Easton Trunk [156861]1232 - Men's Lightweight Long pants, Easton Trunk [156861]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's lightweight long pants recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. This pair of pants is lightweight clot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 and UP
Sold to 8********l.. for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Men's Night Pants, Easton Trunk [158759]1233 - Men's Night Pants, Easton Trunk [158759]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's night pants found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. One hole, one-button at fly. Open V at ankle. Inseam length 26", waist 32&qu...
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Estimate : 500.00 and UP
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Men's Nightshirt, Easton Trunk [158718]1234 - Men's Nightshirt, Easton Trunk [158718]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's nightshirt recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Men's nightshirt. Two-hole collar with no butt...
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Estimate : 200.00 and UP
Sold to S**********d for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Men's Nightshirt, Easton Trunk [158721]1235 - Men's Nightshirt, Easton Trunk [158721]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Men's nightshirt recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Men's nightshirt with two buttonholes and no b...
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Estimate : 200.00 and UP
Sold to 8********l.. for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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Men's Shirt, Easton Trunk [158820]1236 - Men's Shirt, Easton Trunk [158820]
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Men's dress shirt recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Pleated front, cuffs folded, indicating possible ...
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Estimate : 200.00 and UP
Sold to S**********d for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Men's Shirt, White Dress, Easton Trunk [158801]1237 - Men's Shirt, White Dress, Easton Trunk [158801]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Fine men's dress white shirt recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck., generally excellent condition with no...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 and UP
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Men's Socks Marked AIE, Ansel I. Easton [159451]1238 - Men's Socks Marked AIE, Ansel I. Easton [159451]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A pair of socks recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Form-fitting expansion throughout. Heel to top 9",...
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Estimate : 200.00 and UP
Sold to R*******8 for (140.00 + 28.00BP) = 168.00
 
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Men's Socks, Choice Condition, Easton Trunk [156751]1239 - Men's Socks, Choice Condition, Easton Trunk [156751]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pair of cotton socks recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Very little discoloring and excellent condition. 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 and UP
Sold to R*******8 for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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