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

Three partial Adams Express shipping receipts plus partial of another, as conserved by the Northeast Document Conservation Service in Andover, Mass. T

A group of four invoices (billheads) found in the purser's safe in 2014, restored by the Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover. All...

Four different food invoices for food products purchased by purser Hull for the SSCA, 1856-7. Found in the purser's safe in 2014, conserved by t...

Five food invoices for food products purchased by purser Hull for the SSCA, 1857. Found in the purser's safe in 2014, conserved by the Northeast...

Three different clothing related invoices of goods purchased by purser Hull for the SSCA, 1856-7. Found in the purser's safe in 2014, conserved ...

Small collection of personal papers from the John Dement trunk, conserved by the Northeast Document Conservation Service in Andover. This collection

Porcelain creme cosmetic jar base without lid. No maker mark. 1x3.25". Small hairline lower glaze crack, base and lip dings, otherwise no appar...

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...

Plug Chewing Tobacco found in the Dement Trunk (2 pieces). One-piece measures approximately 3 inches x 3 inches, the other piece measures 5 inches x

A matched pair of luggage tags, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #933 with 4.5" leather strap. 1 has a 6 point star. The route started on the SS...

Lot of 5. 1) Two Wood Dowels, Unusual Function. These are two wooden dowels at 3.625 in. and the other 3.375 in. in length and 7/16 in. in diameter. T

Wood tool that fits into a square hole. Small.25 inch hole on the end, carved handle all one piece. It was not known what it was used for. 11.50 inc

Lot of 2. 1) Ornate lathe turned wood handle. Resembles a decanter stopper in shape. Purpose unknown. 1 1/8x3.75" with .25" threaded end. ...

Lot of 3. 1) Two rectangular "finish work" wood timbers with small horizontal slots that may have held glass panes. Possibly part of inte...

2 pieces of ship's timber. Larger piece has a beveled side cut and appears to be part of a staircase, some worm holes. Smaller piece has similar...

A piece of the ship's wood cut by an underwater saw on Nemo, the ROV that made the recovery possible. This underwater saw was specially develope...

Piece of ship's timber, 2x13x3" and a few smaller pieces. Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Two larger pieces of ship's timber and about 9 small pieces. 13x1.25x2" and 11x2x1". Provenance: SS Central America Collection

An organic fiber mass that was used for protective packing material, with a fabric pattern impression on the otherwise smooth bottom. 5x3.25x2.5&quo...

Lot of 3 pieces. 1) Brass Decorative Spiral Trim: rectangular brass decorative trim in a spiral pattern. 4.5x 5/8". One end is straight, other ...

Three non-gold decorative artifacts. 1) a brass suspender or belt clasp, marked "PARIS/1852" on one side and "SOLIDE" on the o...

Passenger receipt for a passenger embarking at Aspinwall headed to New York. This is not a California to New York ticket, as were many of the passenge

A matched pair of luggage tags, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #1753 with 3" leather strap. 1 has a 6 point star. The route started on the SS ...

Leather photo case, possibly from Easton cabin. Case 3.5x3.25" with center floral edged design and 2 glass panes. Hinge and photo not present. ...

Passenger Receipt for Lima Passenger Ensign Ayulo, First Cabin. Ayulo was part of the Richon party from Lima. Richon was the Belgian Consul from Lima.

A matched pair of luggage tags with full 9î original leather fob. #492 ìSan Fo to N.Y. via Panamaî Ovoid, rounded diamond shaped, 2&#...

This is one of several Steerage tickets, Havana to Aspinwall, on the trip of the SSCA from New York to Aspinwall before the return journey in which th

1) Heavily degraded photo or ambrotype with no image present. Partial case with degradation. Glass 2.75x3.25". 2) Heavily degraded photo with n...

Brass luggage tag, approx 2 x 1-5/8 inches, embossed // N.Y. TO SAN Fo / 4881 / VIA PANAMA //. This one has a small six-rayed sun symbol at the bottom

2 cigars from the Dement Trunk. Wrappers intact with some degradation. 4.50 inches x 5 inches Provenance: SS Central America Collection

San Francisco to New York passenger receipt for Van Hagen and wife. Van Hagen's wife and daughter "California" were saved on the Marin...

About 15 pieces from a hand held fan. Appears to be carved wood in origin with a floral pattern. 1 fan blade is nicely intact and measures 6.5x1&quo...

1) This is a degraded and decomposed photograph possibly a daguerreotype, frame is oval shaped 2.75 in. X 3 in. Rectangular glass 1.75 in. 2.75 in. 2)

This small bottle is 2-3/4 in. long with an open pontil, aqua in color now filled with ocean sediment. Batchelor's Liquid Hair Dye No. 2. Prove...

Locking brass buckle with some leather attached and additional leather pieces that have detached. This type of buckle would be used on a valise, perha

Possible valise or carpet bag part with leather belt like closure and fragments. About 6x3" and 6x3.5". Provenance: SS Central America C...

2 cigars from the Dement Trunk. Wrappers intact with some degradation. 4.50 inches x 5 inch Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Unidentified ambrotype in conserved glass plates, 3.25x2 5/8". Conserved frame, 2.5x3.25", is possibly gold plate with 1.5x2" corner ...

Component of a gold earring in the shape of a dangling star, 0.51 grams (0.016 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin Pile in the port side

Finely braided, gold-toned cord, 1/16 inch thick and 68 inches long in a continuous loop with a 5/8-inch diameter, gold-toned ring and a knotted slide

Gold ring, size 6, with a plain polished band, 3.79 grams (0.122 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from an unspecified Coin Pile in the port side debris field.

Pinback Horizontal brooch made with a single gold nugget. C ring on the back. The pin missing, 1.85 grams (0.059 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from the por

This gold signet ring, size 7-3/4, weighs 8.4 grams (0.269 ozt) and bears the initial JFE on central cartouche. No other engravings on the inside circ

Large pinback made with a 34 x 24 mm flat cabochon of white, gold-bearing quartz in an oval gold bezel. Bezel electronically tests as 18K gold. A hing

Two heavy gold rings recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. One ring is size 8.75, weighs 14.8 grams (0.47 ozt), with engraving // C R //

Pinback made of a single gold nugget, 24 x 12 mm, 4.1 grams (0.15 ozt). The 31 mm pin was originally attached to a gold hinge onto the back, but the h

Gold ring, size 6.25, with a plain band, engraved along the inside circumference with // Anne //, 6.31 grams (0.203 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from an

Complete wooden treasure box with embossed red seal from Alsop & Co. recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is 13 x 7 x 5.5 inche...

Wonderful Pacific Mail Steamship Company, N.Y. brass tag probably used for a mail bag. Oblong, 5" x 2.5", with individual letters punched ...

28 x 19", lighter cloth than the coin bags, illegible black print in the middle of one side. Significant degradation. Provenance: SS Central ...

Paper wrapper 3 x 4.5" from Easton's trunk. "Found on I Street Sacramento, June 23rd /57", with the impression of the coin, an 18...

Small leather poke, likely for gold dust or nuggets. 2 small leather cords present and pressed into poke surface. 5.25x2.25" with heavy degrada...

Heavy brass lock with a key that will fit into the keyhole, but the lock will not open. The mechanism is probably seized. There is a functional, piv

Possible suspenders with a small leather poke, 22.5 inches x 1.5 inches. Separate large coin bag with tie and seal near the top. Measures approximat

North River Bank $5 bank note from the purser's safe of the SSCA. Stains and hole, conserved by the Northeast Document Conservation Center of An...

Manufacturers & Traders Bank, Buffalo, NY $1 Bank Note, Haxby G2a. All of the manuscript written in pen ink has been "washed" out. Pri...

Condiment Bowl found on the SS Central America. Measures approximately 3.5 x 2.25 x 1.5 inches. Eight-sided bowl possible used for holding various c

Silverplated spoon found on the SS Central America. Measures approximately 5.5 x 1 inch. There is some writing on the handle of the spoon, but it is

2 cigars with wrappers intact with some degradation. Approx. 4.5" x 1/2" wide. Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Fork (7.5" plain handle, hallmarked on the back), large spoon (Patterned handle, no engraving, 8"), teaspoon (plain, 6.25"), knife ha...

Collection of Three Different Dining Room Plates found on the SS Central America. Plate number one measures approximately 9.5 inches in diameter. Pla

Glass octagonal shaped condiment dish. Bottom indentation with ridged pattern. About 1.5x2.5x3.5". This must have gotten into galley storage as...

Small porcelain saucer, cream in color, very small chip on rim. Some staining, cracks in glazing, no hallmark 4.25 in diameter. Provenance: SS Ce

Coal was used to feed the all-important boilers which powered the twin piston engines on the SSCA, . The ship carried tons of coal, which under good c

2.75" round hot chocolate or tea saucer. Hot chocolate was a popular drink in this era, similar to what a shot of expresso is like today. No ap...

With 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 green be

1) Glass Bottle Stoppers. This group has four glass bottle stoppers. The large clear one has a leaf and fern style; a smaller aqua stopper was made fo

2 cigars, wrappers mostly intact, about 4.5x.5". Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Large Serving Bowl found on the SS Central America. Measures approximately 12.75 inches in diameter and 4.25 inches tall. This is a twelve-sided ser

This bowl is 3-1/2 in. in diameter and 2-1/4 in. high from the 1st cabin or dining room. The cut glass bowl was used as an ashtray. Provenance: SS C

This teacup is made of white porcelain and is quite small, at 1-1/8 in. in diameter. Clearly from a child's tea set. Provenance: SS Central Am...

Glass octagonal shaped condiment dish. Bottom indentation with ridged pattern. About 1.5x2.5x3.5". Several small dings/chips along top and bott...

Fork (makers mark on reverse) 7.5", pointed (fruit?) spoon 6", t-spoon 6". All silver plate Provenance: SS Central America Collection

This seashell shaped dish was made by Charles Meigh & Son of Hanley, England. The signature on the dish indicates a manufacture of 1851 or later...

White rectangular bowl lid with four 45 degree angled corners. Lid has 4.25x5.25" lower level and 2.5x3.5" upper level. Lid top handle not...

A matched pair of luggage tags, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #529 with 2" leather strap. 1 has a 6 point star with a bend and degradation. T...

Brown ceramic teapot lid, oriental in style. 2.6 inches in diameter, with the typical vent hole on one side. A few edge chips, and the very tip of the

A broken glass decanter without top portion. Significant chipping and wear to exterior. 2" bottom light crack. Dried ocean silt inside decanter...

Glass Cruet. Measures approximately 4.5 inches x 2 inches, stem measures 1.5 inches .5 inches in diameter in the lip opening. Repeating square design

Small white ceramic saucer, possibly for hot chocolate, a specialty drink in the mid 1800's, much like espresso today. 2.75" diameter. Very...

Glass Cruet Measures approximately 5 inches x 2.25 inches, neck is 2.50 inches, diameter is 2.25 inches. Clear with some staining. Repeating oval des

Small Ironstone Pitcher from the SS Central America. Approximate measurements 5.5 x 3.75 inches. The handle is 3.5 x 1.5 inches. Handle has a plant s

A matched pair of luggage tags, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #936 with stub leather strap. 1 has a 6 point star. The route started on the SS Sonora

A fantastic white ironstone 2 spouted pitcher in very fine condition. The design is a 10-sided body. Hallmark on the base shows the British royal seal

Broken Potters Shards found on the SS Central America (5) These appear to be stained ironwood pottery evidenced by iron stain on the fractured surface

Lot of 2. 1) Metal salt shaker bottom piece, possibly copper. Hat shaped with knurled bottom and upper fine thread to screw into salt shaker. .25x 1/8

A nut, appears to being an almond, .75 3/8". Peach stone(pit) .75x1". Unknown variety fruit stone, .75x1". Provenance: SS Central A...

Coal was used to feed the all-important boilers which powered the twin piston engines on the SSCA. The ship carried tons of coal, which under good con

A leather jewelers card with 8 hooks(3x2.25"), as would be used as proof of a dealers resale. Includes 12 studs or cufflinks, about 3/8" e...

Cloth string with 4 well defined hollow 2 piece gold balls. About 7 other balls are encrusted, unable to verify material. 5" end to end. Prove...

Stickpin made of a single large gold nugget, 38 x 18 mm, 10.28 grams (0.33 ozt). Complete and working pin clasp on the back. Large flat crystalline go

Gold ring, size 5.75, designed with three flat panels, possibly intended for engraving, 3.41 grams (0.110 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from the port side

Small gold-toned cable chain, approx. 37mm in length, made of 2mm circular links. There is no clasp or hook on either end. Does not test as gold., 3 g

Brooch made of a single gold nugget, 22 x 13 mm, 4.0 grams (0.13 ozt). The 30 mm pin was originally attached to a gold hinge onto the back, but the hi

Gold ring intended for six stones, five of which are present, whose initials spell the word REGARD: uby (missing), merald, arnet, methyst,

Gold crown-shaped ornament, like a tiny tiara, only 10mm across. See photos for details, 0.36 grams (0.012 ozt). Recovered in 2014 from an unspecifie

Gold signet ring with the initials EB engraved in the center. This ring has the same nugget-like texture on the shoulders as seen on other rings. Size

5 articles of clothing recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) One of Ansel Easton's vests. 5 button ho...

A matched pair of luggage tags, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #206 with 2" leather strap. 1 has a 6 point star. The route started on the SS S...

3 articles recovered from the Ansel Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Handkerchief. Possibly silk, and about 18 x 20 inch