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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Bank of Hallowell (Maine) $10 Bank Note, SS Central America Treasure [150885]1050 - Bank of Hallowell (Maine) $10 Bank Note, SS Central America Treasure [150885]
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Bank of Hallowell (Maine) $10 bank note, Haxby G10. Printed by New England Bank Note Co. This is the only Hallowell bank note found among the eleven b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to c****1 for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Treasure Box Parts with Stippled Seal, SS Central America Treasure [160784]1051 - Treasure Box Parts with Stippled Seal, SS Central America Treasure [160784]
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Treasure Box Parts with Stippled Seal from the SS Central America Treasure. Numerous wood parts from one of the dozens of wood treasure boxes from th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to m******r for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Red Wax Seals w/ Coin Impressions Plus Unused Sealing Wax, SS Central America Treasure [161929]1052 - Red Wax Seals w/ Coin Impressions Plus Unused Sealing Wax, SS Central America Treasure [161929]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Small red wax seal as would be used on a letter or document. Seal image is like a 1853 US $1 gold coin. .75x 5/8". 2) Red wax seal from the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r**g for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Small Coin Bag with Coin Impressions, Purser's Safe, SS Central America Treasure [143193]1053 - Small Coin Bag with Coin Impressions, Purser's Safe, SS Central America Treasure [143193]
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Small Coin Bag with Coin Impressions, 3" x 6.5", about the size of a small hide gold bag. Conserved by the Northeast Document Conservation...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to i*****2 for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Large Poke,  SS Central America Treasure [160990]1054 - Large Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160990]
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Large leather bag used by miners to store gold dust or nuggets. 7.50 inches x 5 inches Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to M*****l for (2,400.00 + 480.00BP) = 2,880.00
 
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Canvas Wrapped Around Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160786]1055 - Canvas Wrapped Around Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160786]
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Canvas Wrapped Around Poke that was found in the safe on the SS Central America. Measurement approximately 10 x 4.75 inches. Highly stained and degr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g******n for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York Baggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [161619]1056 - Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York Baggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [161619]
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Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, #1454 with partial leather strap. These took the trip from California to New York via the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g******n for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Letter of Introduction for John Dement, SS Central America Treasure [159452]1057 - Letter of Introduction for John Dement, SS Central America Treasure [159452]
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Two-page introduction letter for John Dement with another letter addressed to Dement recovered from the Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to m******r for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Cigars from the Dement Trunk, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161667]1058 - Cigars from the Dement Trunk, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161667]
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2 cigars from the Dement Trunk. Appears to have wrappers intact with some degradation. 4.50 inches x 5 inches Provenance: SS Central America Colle
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to G*******8 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Men's Pants, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [159113]1059 - Men's Pants, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [159113]
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To be described when returned from Photography Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (400.00 + 0.00BP) = 400.00
 
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Pin Cushion, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161010]1060 - Pin Cushion, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161010]
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Pin Cushion found in the Dement Trunk. Measures approximately 3 inches x 3 inches, six sided. Made out of some type of material. On the top, two si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********1 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Brush Parts, 2, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [160862]1061 - Brush Parts, 2, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [160862]
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2 brush parts. Partial bone handle 1x3.25". Wood brush head with 7 row holes and some small original brush material present, 3.5x.75". Pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 0.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Partial Comb, SS Central America Treasure [160868]1062 - Partial Comb, SS Central America Treasure [160868]
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A partial comb with a crescent moon cutout on 1 side and a broken point on the other. 1x3.25". Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to s********e for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Porcelain Cosmetic Container, SS Central America Treasure [160863]1063 - Porcelain Cosmetic Container, SS Central America Treasure [160863]
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White/blue porcelain cosmetic container with lid. Lid cow design with Veritable Noelle De Bouef/L T Piver/155Eue St Martin 155/Paris/455 160 Regent St
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Hair Comb, Unusual, Horn or Turtle Shell, SS Central America Treasure [158841]1064 - Hair Comb, Unusual, Horn or Turtle Shell, SS Central America Treasure [158841]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small hair comb with curved handle. 3.25" long, about 0.75" handle. Probably made of horn (California horn?). 2014 recovery from debris f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Brass Rivet Closure Pins from a Leather Bag, SS Central America Treasure [160894]1065 - Brass Rivet Closure Pins from a Leather Bag, SS Central America Treasure [160894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This lot has seven brass pins that were used to hold together a thick leather bag. It is thought that the bag would have held something heavy and of v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to c*******u for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Daguerreotype Photos, SS Central America Treasure [160884]1066 - Daguerreotype Photos, SS Central America Treasure [160884]
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There are two daguerreotype circular type photos with a clear glass of the same dimensions. At 1-1/8 in. diameter. One photo is of a man that is not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m******r for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Ivory Brush, SS Central America Treasure [160843]1067 - Ivory Brush, SS Central America Treasure [160843]
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2 pieces of an ivory brush of unknown purpose. Handle is 3.5x1" with 2 broken ends and 2" chip on reverse. Bristle section has rows of bri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********6 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Printed Perfume Advertising Lead Type, SS Central America Treasure [160976]1068 - Printed Perfume Advertising Lead Type, SS Central America Treasure [160976]
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Lead type for newspaper/print advertising. Type is reversed. Piesse & Lubin/Frangipanni, An Eternal Perfume./The Scent is 2s.6d., The Sachet is ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (130.00 + 0.00BP) = 130.00
 
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Belt Buckle and Leather Belt Remnants, SS Central America Treasure [160967]1069 - Belt Buckle and Leather Belt Remnants, SS Central America Treasure [160967]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal square belt buckle. 1 7/8 x 2", no buckle pin present. 4 leather belt pieces, .5x.5" to 1x2". Provenance: SS Central America...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Unidentified Shipwreck Daguerreotype Group, SS Central America Treasure [161921]1070 - Unidentified Shipwreck Daguerreotype Group, SS Central America Treasure [161921]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 3. 1) Unidentified photo, probably Daguerreotype-an early photographic process. Conserved between 2 glass plates. 3.25x2.75". 2) Unident...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 1******t for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Steerage Ticket, Havana to Aspinwall, SSCA Treasure [150890]1071 - Steerage Ticket, Havana to Aspinwall, SSCA Treasure [150890]
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Steerage ticket, Havana to Aspinwall, on the trip of the SSCA from New York to Aspinwall before the return journey in which the ship sank. The passen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to l*******h for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, [161617]1072 - Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, [161617]
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Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, #712. California to New York, The Sonora on the Pacific Side and the SS Central America o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to H********2 for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Survivor Passenger Receipt, SSCA Treasure [150896]1073 - Survivor Passenger Receipt, SSCA Treasure [150896]
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Passenger receipt for forward cabin, San Francisco to New York for H. Kimball. While Bowers lists Kimball as from New York, we can find no record of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********-.. for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Matched NY to SF Luggage Tags, 2 [160941]1074 - Matched NY to SF Luggage Tags, 2 [160941]
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Matched pair of metal, likely brass, luggage tags on a leather fob. NY To San Fo/1462/Via Panama. Tags 1.5x2"(1 has some degradation), fob abou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to R********3 for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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New York to Aspinwall Passenger Receipt, SSCA Printed Form, SSCA treasure [150897]1075 - New York to Aspinwall Passenger Receipt, SSCA Printed Form, SSCA treasure [150897]
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Passenger receipt on preprinted, self identified SS Central America US Mail Steamship Co. form. Datelined New York for passenger Mr. Burfient (sp?) wh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to R********3 for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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SSCA, New York to San Francisco via Panama Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [159471]1076 - SSCA, New York to San Francisco via Panama Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [159471]
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A pair of matched luggage tags with original leather fob. #4936 "N.Y. to San Fo via Panama" It is a matched pair such that one piece went...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g******n for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Leather Fob Strap for Luggage, SS Central America Treasure [160825]1077 - Leather Fob Strap for Luggage, SS Central America Treasure [160825]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather Fob Strap for Luggage found on the SS Central America. Measures approximately 2.25 x .75 inches. Highly degraded. Provenance: SS Central A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to l*******h for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Ambrotype and AP Critchlow Case, SS Central America Treasure [160970]1078 - Ambrotype and AP Critchlow Case, SS Central America Treasure [160970]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unidentified ambrotype, about 2.5x2". Case frame, glass and identifying paper by AP Critchlow. Frame and glass 3x2.5". Conserved by Paul M...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to c********e for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Key with Tag labeled Steward on the Fob, S.S. Central America treasure [153308]1079 - Key with Tag labeled Steward on the Fob, S.S. Central America treasure [153308]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Key from the SS Central America with an attached engraved with Steward. Key is 3-3/8 x 1-1/4 inches, tag is 1-3/4 x 1/2 inches. Good condition with s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (4,200.00 + 840.00BP) = 5,040.00
 
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Daguerreotype with Malachite, SS Central America Treasure [161066]1080 - Daguerreotype with Malachite, SS Central America Treasure [161066]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This Daguerreotype is lacking a visible image. Both sides have accumulation of malachite due to the copper in the metal plate. 3.25x7.25". P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to E********s for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Worm Carved Ship's Timber, SS Central America Treasure [160807]1081 - Worm Carved Ship's Timber, SS Central America Treasure [160807]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A piece of the ship's timber that has been uniquely shaped by undersea worms. Mostly in 2 pieces, 8x1.25x1" and about 18x5.5x4.5". Pr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********l.. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Worm Sculpted Ship's Timber, SS Central America Treasure [161054]1082 - Worm Sculpted Ship's Timber, SS Central America Treasure [161054]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sea worms have partially eaten these pieces of ship's timber in an artistic manner, with lots of round holes. This would make a nice centerpiece...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r**g for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Worm Carved Ship's Timber, SS Central America Treasure [160809]1083 - Worm Carved Ship's Timber, SS Central America Treasure [160809]
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A piece of the ship's timber with unique worm carving. 4x15x4". Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g******n for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Cast Iron (Degraded) Tie Point, SS Central America Treasure [160781]1084 - Cast Iron (Degraded) Tie Point, SS Central America Treasure [160781]
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Cast Iron Tie Point. 2" long from wall or attachment point, 1.5" wide with a half inch hole for the rope. Dark black, iron degraded but ge...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to d*******f for (200.00 + 0.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Dead Eye Rigging Part, SS Central America Treasure [156846]1085 - Dead Eye Rigging Part, SS Central America Treasure [156846]
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Wood Dead Eye. Used to secure sails, this wood part was made of a very dense wood to prevent wear. Center depression that would have had a rigging ey
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g******n for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Rigging Eye & Chafing Gear, SS Central America Treasure [161048]1086 - Rigging Eye & Chafing Gear, SS Central America Treasure [161048]
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Leather covered rigging eye and chafing gear, Chafing gear is a guard of canvas or rope put around spars, mooring lines, or rigging to prevent them fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b******s for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Ship's Gimbal, SS Central America Treasure [161047]1087 - Ship's Gimbal, SS Central America Treasure [161047]
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A gimbal is a pivoted support that permits rotation of an object about an axis. A set of three gimbals, one mounted on the other with orthogonal pivot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********-.. for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Porthole, S.S. Central America [159111]1088 - Porthole, S.S. Central America [159111]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Large porthole recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck debris field. This porthole was found intact on the seafloor about 15 to 20 meters of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 150,000.00
Sold to G*******s for (18,500.00 + 3,700.00BP) = 22,200.00
 
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The Dement Trunk Plus Other Trunk Items, SS Central America Treasure [161950]2000 - The Dement Trunk Plus Other Trunk Items, SS Central America Treasure [161950]
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1) Leather trunk recovered in one piece from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. The trunk was owned by Lieutenant John D. Dement, who had left the go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (500.00 + 0.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Dement Letter Re Jacksonville Mining Region, 1857, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasur [161595]2001 - Dement Letter Re Jacksonville Mining Region, 1857, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasur [161595]
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July 5, 1857 letter datelined at Oregon City where John Dement lived. Oregon City was the center of Oregon and the terminus of the Oregon Trail, and t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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18k Gold Sash or Breast Badge Buckle [161767]2002 - 18k Gold Sash or Breast Badge Buckle [161767]
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Measures 1.125 x 1î with engraved scrolls and artistic patterns. The piece tests at 18k gold, unconserved original black oxide coating places f...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (1,450.00 + 290.00BP) = 1,740.00
 
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Men's Clothing, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161753]2003 - Men's Clothing, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161753]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
4 articles recovered from the John Dement trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Three Hole Men's Collar 3" x 15", fro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to C*********m for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Wrentham, Mass. Bank $2, Haxby G22. SSCA Treasure. [158900]2004 - Wrentham, Mass. Bank $2, Haxby G22. SSCA Treasure. [158900]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wrentham Bank $2, Haxby G22. Several small holes. Haxby notes importantly: Surviving example not confirmed." Another rare note from Purser Hull...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to R********h for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Shipwreck Treasure Box Parts, SS Central America Treasure [161948]2005 - Shipwreck Treasure Box Parts, SS Central America Treasure [161948]
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1) Three pieces of a gold treasure box from thee SS Central America "Ship of Gold," "Garden of Gold." Dozens of wood treasure bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to R*******8 for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Gold Coin Vest, 2014 Recovery, SS Central America Treasure [159466]2006 - Gold Coin Vest, 2014 Recovery, SS Central America Treasure [159466]
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Handmade gold coin vest, sealed in two places with red sealing wax recovered from the Purser's safe found in the S.S. Central America shipwreck ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to f*****E for (1,000.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Canvas Coin or Gold Bag, SSCA Treasure [143194]2007 - Canvas Coin or Gold Bag, SSCA Treasure [143194]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Medium coin or gold canvas bag from Purser Hull's safe, recovered in 2014. On one side in the lower right is an impression of what may be a $50 ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to H********2 for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Small Saddlebag, SS Central America Treasure [160972]2008 - Small Saddlebag, SS Central America Treasure [160972]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small leather saddlebag. Stitch work visible on perimeter of one side. 7.5x5.5x2". 1" buckle strap attachment point remains. Degradation t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g******n for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Leather Gold Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160948]2009 - Leather Gold Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160948]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather gold poke as would be used for gold dust or nuggets. 5.25x2.25". Degradation hole and 2" missing top on 1 side. Provenance: SS C...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to W****l for (1,250.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,500.00
 
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Small Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160889]2010 - Small Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a small leather poke at 3 in. in length. There was black ink writing on it at one time but no longer visible. Provenance: SS Central America
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Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g******n for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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