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

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

2 articles recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Handkerchief. 19 x 19", horizontal line pattern 3&q...

William H. Keith was a San Francisco Gold Rush apothecary. Very busy during the 1856-1858 period. Previously, I had written that there are no known em

Grooming Brush from the Easton Trunk, Measures approximately 4.5 inches x .75 inches x .75 inches, Handle measures 4 inches, brush head .5 inch x .5 i

4 articles recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Women's leather gloves 8.25" long, 2" wide...

Comb from the Easton Trunk. 1 3/8-inchs x 1.5 inches, 11 teeth, one of which is detached but included in the box. Comb looks like it has been broken

5 articles of clothing recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Pair of expensive men's pants. The watch...

Two Ivory Handled Brushes found in the Dement Trunk, these brushes are possibly toothbrushes. Brush number one measures approximately 4.25 inches x .

Men's Corset Stay found amidst debris within the interior of the shipwreck near the stern, consistent with the First and Second Cabin area. This...

Group of 4 clothing items recovered from the John Dement Trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Pair of socks marker British 10 1/2. F

2 cigars. Wrappers intact with some degradation. 4.5 Inches x 1/2 inch. Provenance: SS Central America Collection

The only Second Cabin ticket, Havana to Aspinwall, on the trip of the SSCA from New York to Aspinwall before the return journey in which the ship sank

Lot of 2. These tags would have originated with the S.S. Sonora in San Francisco. The luggage would have been transferred to the S.S. Central America

Degraded portrait photo of a person and degraded case. 3.25x2.75" Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Passenger receipt written at San Francisco for D. McDaniel in steerage. It appears this ticket that McDaniel went from San Francisco to Aspinwall, the

Ceramic Soap Dish Strainer and Base found on the SS Central America. Strainer measures approximately 4.25 x 3 x 1.25 inches, Base measures approximat

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. Included is

A matched pair of luggage tags, San Francisco to NY Via Panama, #1570 with 7.5" leather strap. The route started on the SS Sonora to Panama, th...

Passenger receipt for G.W. Eastley for passage from New York to Aspinwall (and probably through to California) on the SS Central America, departing Au

Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, #931. Colorful, mineralized brass with original leather strap. Good condition. These were

Nice metal Daguerreotype frame without an image. Traces of gold trim remain. Frame has been conserved, 4.25x3.25". Provenance: SS Central Ame...

This is a bone or horn handled straight razor with numerous metal parts. Please see photo for details. 5 in. in length. Provenance: SS Central Ameri

A brass balance beam and five (5) weights from a portable miner's scale. The beam measures 4 1/2 inches across. The weights are square, and tr...

Four different commercial items recovered by the SS Central America project. A) newspaper scraps from various newspapers used as wrappings B) two post

Metal trunk corner about 2x2x2", leather strap fragment 1.5x.75" Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Ambrotype Photograph of a man. Conserved by Paul Messier. Photograph is 5 inches x 4 inches, Frame has oval center. R V Vance/San Francisco//Cutti

Collection of Luggage Pieces found on the SS Central America. Leather Luggage Handle that measures approximately 1.25 x 3.5 inches. The handle is int

8 wood parts and pieces of a trunk, possibly pine, from 1991 recovery. Plank 7.25x27.25x.25" with 6.25x1.75" fabric shard. Strips 1x26.75x...

2 cigars, binder partially intact. About 4.5x.5". Provenance: SS Central America Collection

These are two daguerreotype photos about 1.25 in. in diameter: one man and a woman soft details. Provenance: SS Central America Collection

North River Bank $20 bank note from the purser's safe of the SSCA. Stains and hole, conserved by the Northeast Document Conservation Center of A...

3 cloth coin bags. About 15x5" each. Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Several wood treasure box parts, possibly made by Sather and Church, San Francisco. Largest piece 8x2 3/8". Provenance: SS Central America Co...

Cloth Bag, possibly canvas found on the SS Central America. This was wrapped around a bag of gold or gold coins. It was cut to identify the contents

Leather bag used by miners to store gold dust or gold nuggets. Very degraded. 4 inches x 4 inches Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Unusually large, heavy lock, cemented shut by a century underwater. Manufactured by T. SLAIGHT of Newark, New Jersey (see advert in images). Could thi

Leather bag used by miners to store gold dust or nuggets, 5.50 inches x 2.50 inches Provenance: SS Central America Collection

Contemporary counterfeit of a Mexican gold 8 escudo coin recovered from the purser's safe of the S.S. Central America shipwreck. Certified and e...

Lot of 3. All found on the ocean floor. 1) Clay pipe with bowl. Ribbed design on bowl base and start of stem. Stem is broken at end. Bowl 1.5x7/8&qu...

Grooming Aid Brush, possibly a toothbrush or mustache brush from the Easton Trunk. Curved handle measures approximately 5.75 inches x .25 inch made o

3 articles recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.)Mrs. Easton's night time dressing gown. Significant d...

Men's dress frock coat recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. A beautiful double-breasted frock coat in th...

3 articles recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Ornate men's necktie. This is a highly unusual tie f...

Tortoise Shell Comb (?) from the Easton Trunk. Approximate measurements 7 inches x 1.5 inches. Comb area 3.5 inches. All teeth are attached. Comb has

3 articles recovered from the Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Sash (?) Possibly a woman's silk sash, 50 x 2 inches...

2 articles of clothing recovered from the Ansel Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Men's Undershirt, Gold Silk Closu...

2 articles of clothing recovered from the Ansel Easton trunk found at the S.S. Central America shipwreck. 1.) Pair of Ansel Easton's socks. No m...

10î long, 3.5î wide. Heavy canvas, hand sewn along bottom and one vertical edge (folded piece of canvas sewn into a bag). Brown in appeara...

Lee Bank $5, July 1, 1857, printed by Danforth, Wright & Co., NY and Phila. Pieces missing. Of the eleven bank notes in the purser's safe, t...

Ship's small gold bag with $400 in quarters and halves. bag unmarked, 8.75" x 5" Degradation to upper corner. Provenance: SS Central...

A small leather gold bag which would hold less than 25 ounces. It is hand made with a rounded bottom with x stitching, typical of the style of bag tha

This is a Wells Fargo Treasure Box parts group. 1) Wells, Fargo Treasure Box Parts with WF Red Wax Seal. Three parts to a Wells Fargo treasure box. 4

Leather poke as would be used to hold gold dust, nuggets or coins. 5x3x3". Original twine tie present. Degraded hole about 1x2". Provenan...

Massive Gold Bullion Bar recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck. OBV: // No. 708 / 32.15 Oz / 882 FINE / $586.17 //. REV: // 708 //. R

Metal serving spoon marked Ohio on back handle top. Steamship Ohio was owned by George Law of US Mail Steamship Co. which also owned the Central Amer

Brass luggage tag, approx. 2 x 1-5/8 inches, embossed // N.Y. TO SAN Fo / 4000 / VIA PANAMA //. This one has a small six-rayed sun symbol at the botto

This is a single sheet, 2 sided, 8 page total, edition of New York News, dated July 20, 1857, Vol. 1 #27. Framed in plexiglass. The SS Central Ame