SS Central America Shipwreck Artifacts Auction, Part II (March 2023)

Auction Details

Welcome to Part II of the SS Central America Shipwreck Artifacts Auctions!

After breaking world records in the Part I, December 2022 auction, we now present the second and final auction of unique treasure items from this world-famous 1857 Gold Rush treasure ship.

The 420 lots in this sale are split into five sections hosted over two days. Sections 1, 2, & 3 will take place on Saturday, March 4th, 2023. Sections 4 & 5 will take place on Sunday, March 5th, 2023.

The catalog organization is a journey of exploration for our collectors and bidders through this epic treasure ship! Each of five evenly divided sections has a nice cross-section of the various types of items found, such as jewelry, passenger items, ship hardware, brass tags of a varying nature, clothes, and, of course, items from the Gold Room. Each section includes a focus on a specific room/area of the ship, such as the Saloon, Wine Room, Dining Room, Purser's Safe and Gold Room. Each of the five different sections also features two of what we consider to be the ten "key items" in the sale, such as the Sam Brannan gold brooch, Kellogg & Humbert ingot, "Mona Lisa of the Deep" photograph, contemporary counterfeit 8 escudo gold coin, and much more.

The print catalog itself is a “must-have” for every SS Central America collector and historian. In a very special first for any auction catalog, it contains QR codes that will lead you to videos showing recovery of select items by the Nemo ROV! Every section of the catalog contains detailed stories and essays of the people and items. Also included for the first time is a detailed floor plan of every level of the ship with notes by Bob and Fred based on actual experience and archival information, inclusive of the original passenger receipts. These long stories cannot be transferred to the internet bidding sites, nor can the three-dimensional photographs. Virtually none of the information has been previously published. We know you’ll love what you see and read!

This print catalog is available for $100, refunded by a purchase from the sale of $500 or more. The printed quantity is limited. We also have perhaps a dozen catalogs left of the first SS Central America sale in December, also available at $100. (Please see more details about the print catalog at holabirdamericana.com)

We invite collectors to join us in-person at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, where you can meet and ask questions of chief scientist Bob Evans, the “main man” on all four of the recovery expeditions, and Fred Holabird. These two spent 35 and 25 years respectively working on various aspects of this incredible treasure. You can also bid on the phone with one of our agents; or bid online with one of four auction platforms: iCollector, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, or AuctionZip. The latter three sites may have an additional Buyer’s Premium.

Our friendly staff is ready to help you participate; whether it be to assist in registration, placing an absentee bid, or answering an expert question. Absentee bidding begins Saturday, February 11th. Questions are welcome!
Please call our office at (775) 851-1859.

So now, fellow treasure hunters, please join us on this second and final adventure to the Deep. From the California goldfields to the Atlantic Ocean floor to the Holabird auction showroom, we're thrilled and honored to bring you with us on this journey exploring the recovered stories, secrets, and treasures of the "Ship of Gold."

Happy bidding!

~The Holabird Team & Other Members of the SSCA Project~


Auction Schedule & Table of Contents

Saturday, March 4th, 2023, Sections 1-3
     Section 1: Lots 1000-1088
          Treasures from the Wrong Ship, Site 87
          Easton Trunk Part I feat. the Easton Trunk
          Saloon feat. the Easton Smoking Jacket
          Jewelry Part I feat. The Sam Brannan Brooch
          Gold Room Part I
          Dement Trunk Part I
          Passenger Items Part I
          Ship Hardware Part I: Topside feat. the Ship Porthole

     Section 2: Lots 2000-2079
          Dement Trunk Part II feat. the Dement Trunk
          Gold Room Part II
          Jewelry Part II
          Firearms feat. the Colt 1851 Pistol
          Easton Trunk Part II
          Water Closet
          Medical & Ladies Items
          Passenger Items Part II feat. “Mona Lisa of the Deep”
    
     Section 3: Lots 3000-3086
          Wine Room
          Easton Trunk Part III
          Purser Hull's Safe
          Dement Trunk Part III
          Ship Hardware Part II: Wood & Decorative
          Passenger Items Part III
          Jewelry Part III
          Gold Room Part III feat. Alsop Treasure Box & PMSS Tag

Sunday, March 5th, 2023, Sections 4 & 5   
     Section 4: Lots 4000-4080
          Dining Room
          Jewelry Part IV
          Easton Trunk Part IV feat. the Easton Complete Outfit
          Dement Trunk Part IV
          Passenger Items Part IV
          Gold Room Part IV feat. Gold Mexican 8 Escudo
    
     Section 5: Lots 5000-5082
          Easton Trunk Part V
          Gold Room Part V feat. the Kellogg & Humbert Gold Ingot
          US Mail Steamship
          Passenger Items Part V
          Ship Hardware Part III: Metallic
          Dement Trunk Part V
          Jewelry Part V
          Finale feat. the Ship’s Model and Nemo ROV
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Small Porthole with Metal Frame, plus 3 copper nails, SS Central America treasure project [161044]1000 - Small Porthole with Metal Frame, plus 3 copper nails, SS Central America treasure project [161044]
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Small porthole with glass in metal frame. Recovered by the project in 1987 from Site 87, not the SS Central America. The artifacts from this shipwre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Ironwood Stoneware Saucer, SS Central America Treasure Project [161017]1001 - Ironwood Stoneware Saucer, SS Central America Treasure Project [161017]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This appears to be an Ironwood Stoneware Saucer. It measures 6.25 in diameter. There are no chips or cracks, with a small stain on the front. ThTh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to F********e.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Anthracite Coal, 3 Pieces, SS Central America Treasure Project [161040]1002 - Anthracite Coal, 3 Pieces, SS Central America Treasure Project [161040]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 pieces of anthracite coal which would have been supplied to ships needing coal at sea. 1.25x1". 2.5x2". 3x4". Provenance: SS Cent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to g******n for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Bird Pattern Stoneware Pot, SS Central America Treasure Project [161041]1003 - Bird Pattern Stoneware Pot, SS Central America Treasure Project [161041]
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Stoneware pot with a bluebird side pattern typical of the North East US. 3 gallon size. 1.5î and .5î lip chips, a few small lip dings. 1.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to R********3 for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Oval White Serving Platter, SS Central America Treasure Project [161016]1004 - Oval White Serving Platter, SS Central America Treasure Project [161016]
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Oval White 13.5 inch Serving Platter. Approximate measurements 10.75 inches x 13.5 inches. Two small dings on front of platter and one small ding on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to A****e for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161610]1005 - Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161610]
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Anthracite coal. 2 enormous chunks of anthracite coal, recovered in 1987 from Site 87, not the SS Central America. This shipwreck, from a similar era,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to a********1 for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Yellow Ceramic Serving Dish, SS Central America Treasure Project [161606]1006 - Yellow Ceramic Serving Dish, SS Central America Treasure Project [161606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Yellow ceramic oval serving dish, 11 3/4 inches long, 9 1/4 inches wide, 2 3/4 inches deep. A couple tiny deep-sea worm casts on the bottom inside sur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to k********a.. for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Lump of Boiler Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161064]1007 - Lump of Boiler Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161064]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A lump of coal from the coal tender ship which was originally discovered in 1987, before the Central America was discovered in 1988. 7x4x3". P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to b*****1 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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White Ceramic Mugs, SS Central America Treasure Project [159087]1008 - White Ceramic Mugs, SS Central America Treasure Project [159087]
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A matched pair of white ceramic coffee mugs recovered by the project in 1987 from Site 87, not the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Each is 3.25 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*****0 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161607]1009 - Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161607]
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Anthracite coal. 7 labeled pieces of anthracite coal, plus 10 smaller gravel-size pieces, recovered in 1987 from Site 87, not the SS Central America.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to a********1 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Jug with Flower Pattern, 2 Gallon, SS Central America Treasure Project [161042]1010 - Jug with Flower Pattern, 2 Gallon, SS Central America Treasure Project [161042]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 gallon jug with a floral side pattern. The jug is oval shaped. Lip is canted down when viewed from floral pattern side. Some unknown white residue
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to r********2 for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161609]1011 - Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161609]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Anthracite coal. 3 labeled pieces of anthracite coal, recovered in 1987 from Site 87, not the SS Central America. This shipwreck, from a similar era,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to b******s for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Slope Shoulder Jug, 2 Gallon, SS Central America Treasure Project [161043]1012 - Slope Shoulder Jug, 2 Gallon, SS Central America Treasure Project [161043]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 gallon slope shoulder jug with blue floral pattern. Lip is canted toward the left when viewed from floral pattern. 1.5îlip chip, 1î side...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to R********3 for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161608]1013 - Coal from Site 87, SS Central America Treasure Project [161608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Anthracite coal. 4 large, labeled chunks of anthracite coal, recovered in 1987 from Site 87, not the SS Central America. This shipwreck, from a simila
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to u******i for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Chinese Carving, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161004]1014 - Chinese Carving, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161004]
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Chinese Carving from the Easton Trunk, possibly a toothpick holder. This item is in two pieces. The top piece measures 1 inch x 1.75 inches. Bottom p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g******n for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Ivory Hairbrush, SS Central America Treasure [160899]1015 - Ivory Hairbrush, SS Central America Treasure [160899]
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Hairbrush found in the Easton trunk. Ivory with flower design on the back and design on handle. Higher quality woman's brush. Most of the bristl...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to o********c.. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Ladies' Ornate Jacket, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [158752]1016 - Ladies' Ornate Jacket, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [158752]
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Ornate ladies' jacket found in the Easton trunk recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. What a beauty! Pretty and ornate lady's j...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Book Fragments, SS Central America Treasure [160811]1017 - Book Fragments, SS Central America Treasure [160811]
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Book Fragments found on the SS Central America. There is some Spanish text in the pieces. Approximate measurements 3.5 x 2 inches. Two red, possibl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to d*******f for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Men's Outfit, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161741]1018 - Men's Outfit, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161741]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 pieces of clothing recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Ansel Easton's necktie, classic triangle w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to r**g for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161678]1019 - Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161678]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 cigars with partial wrappers, about 4.5x.5". Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to F********e.. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Men's Clothing, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161748]1020 - Men's Clothing, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161748]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
5 articles recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Ansel Easton's Undershirt. Heavy stain, silk reinfor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (250.00 + 0.00BP) = 250.00
 
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The Easton Trunk from the S.S. Central America Treasure [159098]1021 - The Easton Trunk from the S.S. Central America Treasure [159098]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather trunk recovered in two pieces from the debris field of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. The trunk was owned by Ansel & Adeline Easton...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (500.00 + 0.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Smoking Jacket, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [159093]1022 - Smoking Jacket, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [159093]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Smoking jacket or robe recovered from the Easton trunk found at the shipwreck of the S.S. Central America. This item was found inside a trunk known to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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Clay Pipe Collection, SS Central America Treasure [161944]1023 - Clay Pipe Collection, SS Central America Treasure [161944]
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Lot of 3. All found on the ocean floor. 1) Small two-part molded pipe bowl, possible ceramic in origin. Repeating circle dot design around top of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g******n for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Entire Clay Pipe, SS Central America Treasure [160958]1024 - Entire Clay Pipe, SS Central America Treasure [160958]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Entire clay pipe and bowl. Bowl has ribbed and star design with T W? O inside of bowl backside star field. Bowl 1.75x.75", overall length 6&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to v********s.. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161677]1025 - Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161677]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 cigars, wrappers mostly intact. 4.5x.5". Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D********n for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Saloon Sign from the SS Central America [151583]1026 - Saloon Sign from the SS Central America [151583]
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Metal saloon sign original marking the location of the Saloon aboard the S.S. Central America. It is approx. 2 x 6 inches, made of brass, and it has t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to E********s for (11,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 13,200.00
 
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Tall Green Applied Top Whiskey Bottle from the S.S. Central America [159062]1027 - Tall Green Applied Top Whiskey Bottle from the S.S. Central America [159062]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tall, dark green applied top whiskey bottle recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. This is the only intact whiskey bottle recovered from t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******h for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Gambling Leather Dice Cup, SS Central America Treasure [160567]1028 - Gambling Leather Dice Cup, SS Central America Treasure [160567]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather gambling dice cup. Possibly used for dominoes, which was very popular aboard ship. Very degraded. Measurements are 3.25 inches x 3.25 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to l*******h for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Matched Pair of Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [162229]1029 - Matched Pair of Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [162229]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A matched pair of luggage tags, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #1784. 1 has a 6 point star. The route started on the SS Sonora to Panama, then via Pa
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g******n for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Three Dominoes From Debris Field, SS Central America Treasure [158839]1030 - Three Dominoes From Debris Field, SS Central America Treasure [158839]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Three dominoes from the debris field. These dominoes differ from the other pair by a different construction. Each of these had a square cover piece wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to J*****6 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Pawn Chess Piece, SS Central America Treasure [160865]1031 - Pawn Chess Piece, SS Central America Treasure [160865]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Pawn chess piece, likely wood in origin. About .75x.75". Slight degradation to top horizontal ring. Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********-.. for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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"Patent" Whiskey Bottle, SS Central America Treasure [161056]1032 - "Patent" Whiskey Bottle, SS Central America Treasure [161056]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 piece whiskey bottle, originally green in color, it has been darkened after being submerged in the ocean and appears as almost black in color. This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g******n for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Checkerboard Squares and 1 Checker, SS Central America Treasure [160867]1033 - Checkerboard Squares and 1 Checker, SS Central America Treasure [160867]
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8 wood checkerboard squares in various states of degradation, largest about 7/8x1 1/8". Wood checker with partial split, 1/8 x1". Checkers...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 1******t for (55.00 + 11.00BP) = 66.00
 
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Applied Top Beer Bottle w/ Original Contents, SS Central America Treasure [161061]1034 - Applied Top Beer Bottle w/ Original Contents, SS Central America Treasure [161061]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With original contents, as found! We have poured out material from one of the bottles to evaluate, and it smells like dark amber beer! 3 part green be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (1,000.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Champagne Bottle, SS Central America Treasure [159075]1035 - Champagne Bottle, SS Central America Treasure [159075]
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Applied top green bottle made from thick glass, likely a Champagne bottle which has thick glass to withstand high internal pressure. High bottom punt
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to G*******s for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Applied Top Beer Bottle, SS Central America Treasure [161059]1036 - Applied Top Beer Bottle, SS Central America Treasure [161059]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
With half original contents, as found! We have poured out material from one of the bottles to evaluate, and it smells like dark amber beer! 2 part gre
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********1 for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Checkerboard Squares, 10, and a Checker, SS Central America Treasure [160930]1037 - Checkerboard Squares, 10, and a Checker, SS Central America Treasure [160930]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
10 wood checker board squares, about 1x1". Round dished wood checker .25x1". Chess and checkers were popular games of this era. Provenanc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********-.. for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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Luggage Tag, SS Central America Treasure [162228]1038 - Luggage Tag, SS Central America Treasure [162228]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Luggage tag, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #1968. The route started on the SS Sonora to Panama, then via Panama Railroad and ultimately onto the SS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b******a for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Glass Decanter from the S.S. Central America [159082]1039 - Glass Decanter from the S.S. Central America [159082]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Heavy, possibly leaded, cut glass decanter recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is 10 inches tall and 4.25 inches in diameter at the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********l.. for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Gold Buckle, Large, S.S. Central America treasure [146636]1040 - Gold Buckle, Large, S.S. Central America treasure [146636]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large gold buckle with simple engraved design on one side, 57 x 35 mm, 17.02 grams (0.547 ozt). The buckle bar has come loose from its pivots because
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to R********3 for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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Gold Earring(?) Component, Lace-Like, S.S. Central America treasure [152394]1041 - Gold Earring(?) Component, Lace-Like, S.S. Central America treasure [152394]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold filigree ornament, possibly part of a dangle earring or brooch. Tiny coils of very thin, textured gold wire are mounted in a flat, curved pattern
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to J***r for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Gold Ring - Engraved JM, S.S. Central America treasure [152361]1042 - Gold Ring - Engraved JM, S.S. Central America treasure [152361]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold ring with a heart-shaped panel engraved with // JM // (first letter is uncertain), 7.46 grams (0.240 ozt). Size 5 1/2 Recovered in 2014 from
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (2,800.00 + 560.00BP) = 3,360.00
 
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Gold Nugget Stickpin, S.S. Central America treasure [152382]1043 - Gold Nugget Stickpin, S.S. Central America treasure [152382]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stickpin brooch made with a single gold nugget, 2.48 grams (0.080 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from an unspecified part of the debris field. Provenance:
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to J******r for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Gold Signet Ring, No Engraving, Size 11, S.S. Central America treasure [146646]1044 - Gold Signet Ring, No Engraving, Size 11, S.S. Central America treasure [146646]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold signet ring, not engraved, size 11, 12.52 grams (0.403 ozt). This ring has the same nugget-like texture on the shoulders as seen on other rings.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to g******n for (3,300.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,960.00
 
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Gold Nugget Stickpin, S.S. Central America treasure [146631]1045 - Gold Nugget Stickpin, S.S. Central America treasure [146631]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Stickpin made of a single gold nugget, 13 x 8 mm,3.3 grams (0.106 ozt). Pin is firmly attached, and the overall length is 39 mm. Pin shaft has spiral
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to B*****n for (3,900.00 + 780.00BP) = 4,680.00
 
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Gold Ring, Single-Heart Design, S.S. Central America treasure [152396]1046 - Gold Ring, Single-Heart Design, S.S. Central America treasure [152396]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Gold ring, size 4.5, with a single heart at the center and nugget-like texture on the shoulders, 1.74 grams (0.056 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from an un
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to c**a for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Brass Dog's Head Brooch. S.S. Central America treasure [146651]1047 - Brass Dog's Head Brooch. S.S. Central America treasure [146651]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass brooch in the form of a buckle with a pendant in the shape of a dog's or wolf's head with a thin agate oval at the base of the neck. E...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to A****e for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Gold Ring, Interlocking Hearts, S.S. Central America treasure [152398]1048 - Gold Ring, Interlocking Hearts, S.S. Central America treasure [152398]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large gold ring, size 9.25, with two overlapped hearts added to the center, their points aligned somewhat like an infinity symbol. The shoulders are o
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to m********H for (3,600.00 + 720.00BP) = 4,320.00
 
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Thin Gold Covers from a Small Pocket Watch, S.S. Central America treasure [149455]1049 - Thin Gold Covers from a Small Pocket Watch, S.S. Central America treasure [149455]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two, very thin (~0.1mm), very light (~0.65 grams each) gold circles, each 37mm in diameter, one engraved with a bowl of fruit, and the other engraved
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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