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

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from a trench between Coin Pile #2 and Coin Pile #9 in the port-side debris field of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. I

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin Pile in the port-side debris field of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is size 7, with two

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #23, of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is size 8, with two horizontally

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin Pile in the port-side debris field of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is size 4.25, with a

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin Pile in the port-side debris field of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is size 5.25, with a

This tiny gold ring recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #2. It features two, overlapp

This small gold ring recovered in 2014 from the portside debris field, Coin Pile #5, of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It features two, overlappe

This small gold ring recovered in 2014 from the portside debris field, Coin Pile #5, of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It features two, overlappe

Gold ring with a 10 x 8 mm oval of gold-bearing white quartz, total weight is 3.69 grams (0.12 ozt), size 6-1/4. Intricate swirled engraving on the sh

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #2, of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is size 3, with two overlapping h

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin Pile in the port-side debris field of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is size 8.75, with t

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #4, of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is size 8.0, with an open bezel f

Small gold ring recovered in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #23, of the S.S. Central America shipwreck, size 2.0, with a single, cent

Gold ring recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #2. It is size 6.5, with a large, three

Gold ring recovered in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #10, of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is size 6.5, with the word GIFT

Gold ring recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #2. It is size 6.25, with a Christian c

Gold ring recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #20. It is size 7.75, with a flat centr

This gold signet ring, size 8.5, weighs 6.58 grams (0.211 ozt) and bears the initial SS on the small shield-shaped cartouche. Oddly, the initials are

Dome-shaped gold pinback with 15 irregularly shaped, clear diamonds (generally round). Largest central diamond is surrounded by seven slightly smaller

Stickpin made from a Type II $1 gold coin in beautiful condition, total weight 2.31 grams (0.074 ozt) with a firmly attached stickpin. Total length is

Brooch made of gold leaf with white quartz inclusions, 18 x 14 mm, 5.22 grams (0.17 ozt). C ring and hinge on reverse. Displayed horizontally. Recover

Made of a single gold nugget, 20 x 13 mm, 4.1 grams (0.13 ozt). Complete and working pin clasp on the back. Recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin

Pinback recovered in 2014 from an unspecified coin pile in the port-side debris field of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is made of a single go

Pinback made of a single gold nugget, 27 x 18 mm, 6.16 grams (0.198 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin Pile in the port-side debris fiel

Stickpin made of a single large gold nugget, 20 x 12 mm, 5.98 grams (0.192 ozt). A hinged stickpin was originally attached to a gold hinge onto the ba

Two gold nuggets originally fashioned into a stickpin and a brooch joined by a gold chain recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin Pile in the port-

Stickpin made of crystalline Gold. 12 x 12 mm, 1.38 grams (0.04 ozt). Pin is firmly attached, and the overall length is 39 mm. Pin shaft has spiral se

Stickpin made of a single gold nugget, 14 x 10 mm, 2.84 grams (0.09 ozt). Pin is firmly attached, and the overall length is 68 mm. Pin shaft has spira

Stickpin made of a single gold nugget, 21 x 14 mm, 3.93 grams (0.126 ozt). Pin is firmly attached, and the overall length is 57 mm. Pin shaft has spir

Stickpin made of a single gold nugget, 19 x 13 mm, 5.14 grams (0.17 ozt). Pin is firmly attached, and the overall length is 48 mm. Pin shaft has spira

Stickpin made of a single gold nugget, 22 x 17 mm, 9.29 grams (0.298 ozt). Pin is firmly attached, and the overall length is 83 mm. Pin shaft has spir

Stickpin brooch made with a single gold nugget, 4.03 grams (0.130 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #26, of the S.S.

Gold stickpin made of a single, natural gold nugget soldered onto a 1.5-inch gold needle. The needle is twisted to have a texture making it more likel

Two gold nuggets, each soldered to a 1.5-inch stick pin, then joined by a four-inch, gold curb chain. Recovered in 2014 from the port-side debris fiel

A gold decorative item resembling a strawberry (?) recovered by a sediment trap of a dredge used at the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014. It wei

Gold Square-and-Compass Masonic symbol recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014 from an unspecified coin pile in the port-side debris

Gold pen nib recovered from the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #10, at the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014. Labeled // Smith & Todd / ...

Small gold-toned cable chain, approx 44cm in length recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014. There is no clasp or hook on either end

Four native gold-in-quartz specimens from one of the gold pokes found in the port-side debris field, Coin Pile #23, of the S.S. Central America shipwr

One cufflink (1/2 of a set) recovered from port-side debris field, Coin Pile #6, of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is made with two gold-beari

These cufflinks recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014 from Coin Pile #6 are made with four 15 x 12 mm oval slabs of gold-bearing w

Gold-in-quartz gold stud recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. These used in place of buttons on men's shirts as a fancy token from...

One gold earring in two pieces with a small wire loop, 3.7 grams (0.119 ozt). Recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014 from an unspec

Component of a gold earring recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014 from an unspecified coin pile in the port-side debris field. It

Gold pendant recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 1990. It is made from a 25 x 22 x 4 mm piece of gold-beari

Among the interesting and enigmatic artifacts recovered from the S.S. Central America is a medal of the Knight's Order of Saint Maurice and Sain...

Gold hunter's watch pieces recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. The main body case (53mm, 44.92 grams) is engraved with a forest s...

Gold watch covers with California Gold Miner at Yerba Buena c1851, recovered from Coin Pile #10 at the S.S. Central America shipwreck debris field. Tw

Stickpin brooch made with a single gold nugget, 3.49 grams (0.112 ozt). Imitates the shape of a wolf or dog's head. Recovered in 2014 from the p...

Small gold buckle recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck debris field. Ornate engraving on the front, no maker mark on reverse, 28 x 21 mm.

Men's scarf recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Diagonal line and two-tone + design, 0.5" line spa...

Men's scarf recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Size is 5x47". Degradation along center fold. Dat...

Bow tie and collar recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 2 x 23", Bow tie attached to collar with rear t...

Collar recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1 buttonhole, no buttons. No apparent degradation, just stained, 3

Collar recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 3 buttonholes, no buttons. No apparent degradation, just stained.

Collar recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 3 buttonholes, no buttons. 3 x 14". No apparent degradation...

Collar recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Collar with 1 buttonhole and no buttons. 3 x 13". No appare...

Collar recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Collar with 1 center hole, no buttons. 3 x 14". No apparent...

Three Hole Men's Collar recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck, good condition, 3 x 15". Date: 1857 ...

Men's dress shirt recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. This is the finest shirt from the Dement trunk. V...

Plain, men's dress shirt recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Pleated front for studs only. Sleeve from ...

Fancy patterned dress shirt recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 36" overall length, 19" from the ...

Men's handkerchief recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. About 20 x 22", stained, no markings, cotto...

Light men's jacket recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Conserved in 1991. Two lower big pockets and a l...

Long undershirt recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck in 2014. Fairly large men's "underwear" sh...

Long undershirt recovered from Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Long undershirt, probably wool, with 3 buttonholes, 3 buttons

Long undershirt recovered from Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Long underwear shirt, probably wool, with 3 buttonholes, 3 bu

Men's Night Shirt Socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Light patterned cotton with 1" cloth c...

Fine dress overcoat recovered from the trunk of John Dement recovered from the S.S. Central America Shipwreck. Overcoat has a velveteen collar and bru

Men's fancy cloth vest recovered from the John Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. The material is a dark cotton woven fab...

One of three woolen work shirts found inside the Dement trunk recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Brooks Brothers logo showing a sheep

Pair of men's work pants recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. The five-button fly strongly suggests thes...

Pair of men's socks recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck, possibly linen, form-fitting ankle. heel to top is 10", heel to toe ...

Men's socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Form-fitting ankle, 10" heel to toe, 10" heel...

Form-fitting socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 9" heel to toe, 9" heel to top. no holes. ...

Socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Pair of socks, 10.5" cuff to heel, 9.5" heel to toe, 3&...

Socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Marked British 10 1/2on toe. Cuff to heel 10.5", heel to toe...

Socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Marked British 10 1/2 near toe. Form-fitting cuff. Cuff to toe 11...

Socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Pair of socks, dark heavy wool, different than others so far. 1.5...

Socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 2.25" form-fitting cuff, 14.5" overall length. 1 sock s...

Thick wool socks recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Showing significant wear through stretching of the upper

Men's undershirt recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Thick, possibly wool, undershirt, additional cloth...

Merino wool undershirt recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Identified by conservators as Merino wool, this un

Cotton twill vest recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Seven-button front, six present. Several buttons show b

Unusual pair of pants recovered from the Dement truck found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. White, twill weave, wide waistband, drooping at the

One of three woolen work shirts found inside the Dement trunk recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Brooks Brothers logo showing a sheep

Silk scarf recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Patterned silk scarf, about 22 x 26" beige with oval wh...

Triangular silk scarf recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Diagonal cross-pattern construction, 17 x 48"...

A pair of spats recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. A pair of fine, thick cloth and leather gaiters with unde

Brass luggage tag recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is #3686, // San Fo to N.Y. via Panama //, heart shaped, 1.75 x 1.75 inches. C

Brass luggage tag recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck, approx 2 x 1-5/8 inches, embossed // N.Y. TO SAN Fo / 5291 / VIA PANAMA //. The n

Brass luggage tag recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck, approx 2 x 1-5/8 inches, embossed // N.Y. TO SAN Fo / 5725 / VIA PANAMA //. Date

Brass luggage tag recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck, approx 2 x 1-5/8 inches, embossed // N.Y. TO SAN Fo / 601 / VIA PANAMA //. The na

A pair of matched, brass luggage tags with original leather fob, #2342 "N.Y. to San Fo via Panama." It is a matched pair such that one pie...

Lot includes 3 pairs of matched, brass luggage tags, two with original leather fobs: #1270, #1502, and #1746. "San Fo to NY via Panama." M...

Handkerchief recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 18 x 18 inches. Stained, but the material appears to be soun

Handkerchief recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 18 x 18 inches. Stained, but the material appears to be soun

Handkerchief recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Size is 20 x 20 inches. Stained, but the material appears so

Handkerchief recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 19x19", large and small repeating dot pattern on edge...

Ladies' chemise recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck Ladies chemise, 1 x 28" lace collar with lace 1...