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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Matched Pair of Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [162224]2061 - Matched Pair of Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [162224]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A matched pair of luggage tags, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #1796 with leather strap stub. 1 has a 6 point star. The route started on the SS Sonor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to c**a for (3,300.00 + 660.00BP) = 3,960.00
 
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Miner's Daughter Passenger Receipt, SS Central America Treasure. [143191]2062 - Miner's Daughter Passenger Receipt, SS Central America Treasure. [143191]
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Passenger receipt for Elizabeth M. Smith, daughter of a miner at Don Pedro's Bar in Tuolumne County. First cabin, thus her father may have done ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Brass Luggage Tag NY to SAN Fo  #4314, SS Central America Treasure [153314]2063 - Brass Luggage Tag NY to SAN Fo #4314, SS Central America Treasure [153314]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass luggage tag, approx 2 x 1-5/8 inches, embossed // N.Y. TO SAN Fo / 4314 / VIA PANAMA //. The name of the tag manufacturer is visible in very fin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (600.00 + 0.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Ambrotype and Partial Frame, SS Central America Treasure [160947]2064 - Ambrotype and Partial Frame, SS Central America Treasure [160947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unknown Ambrotype, 3x2.75". Produced as a positive photograph on glass made by a variant of the wet plate collodion process. Frame edge3x2.75&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (120.00 + 0.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Eliza Carothers Passenger Receipt, SSCA Treasure [150898]2065 - Eliza Carothers Passenger Receipt, SSCA Treasure [150898]
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Passenger receipt for Eliza Carothers, rescued by the brig Marine, along with dozens of others. Carothers. First cabin. Bowers stated she was "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to r*******0 for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, [161618]2066 - Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, [161618]
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Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, #1636. California on board the Sonora, and onboard the SS Central America at Aspinwall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to l*******h for (2,600.00 + 520.00BP) = 3,120.00
 
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Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161663]2067 - Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161663]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 cigars. Wrappers partially intact with some degradation. 5 inches x 1/2 inch Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (140.00 + 0.00BP) = 140.00
 
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Passenger Receipt for Mr. Esquado, First Cabin, SSCA Treasure [150895]2068 - Passenger Receipt for Mr. Esquado, First Cabin, SSCA Treasure [150895]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Passenger receipt for the US Mail Steamship line, datelined Aspinwall, for Mr. Esquado to New York, first cabin, signed by the agent in Aspinwall. Her
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (1,150.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,380.00
 
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Luggage Tag, SS Central America Treasure [161032]2069 - Luggage Tag, SS Central America Treasure [161032]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A heart shaped brass luggage tag. The baggage aboard the ship used 1 tag and the other was retained by the passenger as a claim check to retrieve the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*******N for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Bennington Style Ceramic Dresser Knob, SS Central America Treasure [160890]2070 - Bennington Style Ceramic Dresser Knob, SS Central America Treasure [160890]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a ceramic dresser knob in the Bennington style about 1-3/4 in. in diameter. Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********-.. for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Daguerreotype Picture Cases & Photograph, SS Central America Treasure [161923]2071 - Daguerreotype Picture Cases & Photograph, SS Central America Treasure [161923]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1) Daguerreotype Picture Cases from the SS Central America. There are numerous cases. They measure approximately 4 x 8.5 inches. These are very frag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to m******r for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Ship's Anthracite Coal for Cabin Heater, SS Central America Treasure [160804]2072 - Ship's Anthracite Coal for Cabin Heater, SS Central America Treasure [160804]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Steam powered ships used coal fired boilers to generate steam. This is a lump of anthracite coal which would have been burned on the voyage. 5x4.25x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to N*****l for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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Clothing Accessories, recovered from the SS Central America Shipwreck [161762]2073 - Clothing Accessories, recovered from the SS Central America Shipwreck [161762]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
1.) Simple handkerchief. 16 x 16", no degradation other than stain. No monogram. Thin, no significant patterns. 2.) Small silk fragment. Possi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b******G for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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Leather Straps for Trunk (2) with a Piece of Wood, SS Central America Treasure [160831]2074 - Leather Straps for Trunk (2) with a Piece of Wood, SS Central America Treasure [160831]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather Straps for Trunk (2) with a Piece of Wood found on the SS Central America. Strap one measures approximately 5.75 x 1,25 inches. This strap ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********1 for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Brass Valise Closing Device, SS Central America Treasure [160979]2075 - Brass Valise Closing Device, SS Central America Treasure [160979]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brass valise closing device. Recovered from the coin piles that yielded gold. Rectangular brass on 1 side. About 2.5x2.5". Provenance: SS Cen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (80.00 + 16.00BP) = 96.00
 
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Straight Razor Handle, SS Central America Treasure [160859]2076 - Straight Razor Handle, SS Central America Treasure [160859]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Straight razor handle without blade. 2 sections of handle present, polished bone or horn likely. Metal rivet at far end. Center pivot hardware present
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********-.. for (85.00 + 17.00BP) = 102.00
 
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Coal from the Boiler Room, SSCA Treasure [162391]2077 - Coal from the Boiler Room, SSCA Treasure [162391]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g******n for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161662]2078 - Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161662]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 cigars. Wrappers partially intact with some degradation. 5 inches x 1/2 inch Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to G*******s for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Daguerreotype: "Mona Lisa of the Deep," S.S. Central America Treasure, 1857 [146604]2079 - Daguerreotype: "Mona Lisa of the Deep," S.S. Central America Treasure, 1857 [146604]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Daguerreotype recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Shows a young woman, hands in her lap, with curling tresses falling past her shoulder
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 100,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (61,000.00 + 12,200.00BP) = 73,200.00
 
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Key to the S.S. Central America Wine Room, S.S. Central America treasure [153304]3000 - Key to the S.S. Central America Wine Room, S.S. Central America treasure [153304]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Key with attached label indicating it is the key to the Wine Room on the S.S. Central America. Key is 3 x 1-3/16 inches, tag is 3 x 1 inches. Letterin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to E********s for (7,750.00 + 1,550.00BP) = 9,300.00
 
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Wine Goblet, SS Central America [160820]3001 - Wine Goblet, SS Central America [160820]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wine Goblet and Broken Wine Goblet found on the SS Central America. Wine goblet possibly from the Wine Room. Measures approximately 3 x 2.5 x 2.25 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********l.. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Tall Brown Riesling Wine Bottle, S.S. Central America [159076]3002 - Tall Brown Riesling Wine Bottle, S.S. Central America [159076]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Tall, brown glass wine bottle recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is 14 inches tall, 3 inches in diameter at the base, and 6 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to a********1 for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161670]3003 - Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161670]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 cigars, wrappers intact with some degradation. Approx. 4.5" x 1/2" wide. Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to D********n for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Wine Glass, SS Central America Treasure [161046]3004 - Wine Glass, SS Central America Treasure [161046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small clear wineglass with repeating circular design on the side. 4.25x2", foot is missing about 40% of glass. Provenance: SS Central America...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b**********e for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Coaster from the 1st Cabin, SS Central America Treasure [160882]3005 - Coaster from the 1st Cabin, SS Central America Treasure [160882]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This coaster is from the 1st cabin, at 3 in. in diameter. Made of wood and turned on a wood lathe. An elaborate design pattern on the top. Provenance
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********l.. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Small Wine Glass, SS Central America Treasure [160998]3006 - Small Wine Glass, SS Central America Treasure [160998]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small Wine or Aperitif Glass from the Wine Room. Approximately 4.25 inches x 2.25 inches x 2.25 inches in diameter. 1.50 inch stem. Appears to be he
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********l.. for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Wicker Covered Wine Bottle, SS Central America Treasure [160802]3007 - Wicker Covered Wine Bottle, SS Central America Treasure [160802]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A fantastic small green German Riesling wine bottle with applied top, wrapped in a nearly perfect wicker outer. 8.5x2.5." No apparent chips or ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********l.. for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Small Wicker Bottle Wrapping, SS Central America Treasure [160836]3008 - Small Wicker Bottle Wrapping, SS Central America Treasure [160836]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Small wicker bottle wrapping remnant found on the SS Central America. Wicker wrapped bottles are a European tradition of encasing different types of b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to f*****E for (100.00 + 0.00BP) = 100.00
 
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Applied Top Beer Bottle w/ Original Contents, SS Central America Treasure [161058]3009 - Applied Top Beer Bottle w/ Original Contents, SS Central America Treasure [161058]
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 F********e.. for (950.00 + 190.00BP) = 1,140.00
 
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Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161671]3010 - Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161671]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 cigars. Wrappers intact with some degradation. 4.5 Inches x 1/2 inch wide Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********l.. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Beer Bottle from the S.S. Central America [159065]3011 - Beer Bottle from the S.S. Central America [159065]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Brown beer bottle recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. It is 8 inches tall, 3-inch diameter, 4 inches from the base to the bottom of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g******n for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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Ansel Easton Henry Deringer Pocket Pistol, SS Central America Treasure [160047]3012 - Ansel Easton Henry Deringer Pocket Pistol, SS Central America Treasure [160047]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is a Henry Deringer pocket pistol found in the Easton family trunk. The frame and architecture is the same as another derringer found in the Anse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g******n for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Henry Deringer Stock with Trigger Guard, SS Central America Treasure [160046]3013 - Henry Deringer Stock with Trigger Guard, SS Central America Treasure [160046]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This is the stock from a second Henry Deringer pocket pistol found in the Easton Family trunk. The name ìDeringerî became synonymous with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to g******n for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Easton Letter From the Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161594]3014 - Easton Letter From the Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161594]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
July 16, 1857 letter datelined Wilson (Niagara County, NY) and addressed to Mr. Easton. Three page letter conserved at the Ohio State University Libra
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S********e.. for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Ladies Clothing, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161752]3015 - Ladies Clothing, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161752]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ladies clothing recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) A woman's large dressing gown with two differen...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to d*******f for (700.00 + 0.00BP) = 700.00
 
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Brush with Wood Handle, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasures [160996]3016 - Brush with Wood Handle, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasures [160996]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Wood handled brush from the Easton trunk. Oval brush with handle. Scalloped design on back of brush. Bristles are all intact in the brush. Brush i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********-.. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Men's Clothing Trio, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161755]3017 - Men's Clothing Trio, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161755]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 articles recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Men's cravat. Gold metallic threads in vertical patt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 9,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (700.00 + 0.00BP) = 700.00
 
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Glove Stretcher, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161006]3018 - Glove Stretcher, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161006]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Glove Stretcher from the Easton Trunk. Appears to be wooden, two pieces with a dowel in the middle. Measures approximately 12 inches by 1 inch with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********-.. for (110.00 + 22.00BP) = 132.00
 
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SS George Law (SS Central America)  1856 Invoices from Hull's Safe [143198]3019 - SS George Law (SS Central America) 1856 Invoices from Hull's Safe [143198]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Group of eleven manuscript invoices from the Purser's safe dated April to August, 1856 that as a group, tell an important story. This is an impo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to S********o.. for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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SS George Law (Central America) Document Mentioning Capt. Herndon [143199]3020 - SS George Law (Central America) Document Mentioning Capt. Herndon [143199]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
A one page document, apparently a manuscript invoice, dated 1857 that mentions "Herndon". The is the only document found in purser Hull...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to j*********1 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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SS George Law Business Documents, SSCA Treasure from Purser's Safe [143196]3021 - SS George Law Business Documents, SSCA Treasure from Purser's Safe [143196]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
In 2014 the SSCA treasure recovery crew discovered the safe in the debris field. In previous years, it was thought the large square cornered item was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S********o.. for (130.00 + 26.00BP) = 156.00
 
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Luggage Tag Pair, SF to NY Via Panama, SS Central America Treasure [161941]3022 - Luggage Tag Pair, SF to NY Via Panama, SS Central America Treasure [161941]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of 2. 1) A heart shaped brass luggage tag. San Fo to NY/1506/Via Panama. 1.75x1.75". Brass is lightly degraded. 2) San Fo to N.Y./1110/Via ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g*******N for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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New York Associated Press Letter & Cover to Hull, George Law, SSCA Treasure [143188]3023 - New York Associated Press Letter & Cover to Hull, George Law, SSCA Treasure [143188]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
April 20, 1857 letter on NY Associated Press on 4pp folded pre-printed masthead lettersheet. This is a very fascinating letter describing how pursers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to l*******h for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Associated Press Letter, May 20, 1857, SS Central America Treasure [143190]3024 - Associated Press Letter, May 20, 1857, SS Central America Treasure [143190]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four page folded letter, not on pre-printed stationery. "From the office of the Associated Press", May 20, 1857, to "the Purser of th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (160.00 + 0.00BP) = 160.00
 
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Storekeeper Edward Hull Purchase of goods Letter 1857, SSCA Treasure [143189]3025 - Storekeeper Edward Hull Purchase of goods Letter 1857, SSCA Treasure [143189]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Sept. 20, 1857 letter to storekeeper Hull about the purchase of goods. The letter is dated when the ship was at Aspinwall.. It has been professionally
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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E.W. Hull Letters and Papers, Purser's Safe, SS Central America [161592]3026 - E.W. Hull Letters and Papers, Purser's Safe, SS Central America [161592]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Storekeeper Ed Hull acted as purser on several prior voyages of the SS Central America when it was known as the SS George Law. This group includes a o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S********o.. for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Purser Edward Hull Letter Pair, SS Illinois [143200]3027 - Purser Edward Hull Letter Pair, SS Illinois [143200]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two letters with covers addressed to Purser Edward Hull. The first, dated June 20, 1857 addresses Hull as Purser of the USMSS Illinois, one of the US
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Matched Pair of Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [160949]3028 - Matched Pair of Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [160949]
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Matched pair of metal luggage tags with 2 leather fobs. NY To San Fo./3698/Via Panama. Tag 1.5x2", 1 more heavily degraded. Fobs about 7"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
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SS Central America Document/Paper group from Purser Hull's Safe [143197]3029 - SS Central America Document/Paper group from Purser Hull's Safe [143197]
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Group of approximately five different documents or paper wrappings from Purser Hull's safe. All restored by the Northeast Documents Conservatio...
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Personal Papers Pouch, SS Central America Treasure [161019]3030 - Personal Papers Pouch, SS Central America Treasure [161019]
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Personal Papers Pouch from the SS Central America. Measures approximately 7 x 4.5 inches. Bottom measures approximately 3.5 x 1 inches. Probably mad
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