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

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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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Two Ivory Handled Brushes, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161011]4050 - Two Ivory Handled Brushes, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161011]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Two Ivory Handled Brushes found in the Dement Trunk, these brushes are possibly toothbrushes. Brush number one measures approximately 4.25 inches x .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (180.00 + 36.00BP) = 216.00
 
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Men's Corset Stay, SS Central America Treasure [161009]4051 - Men's Corset Stay, SS Central America Treasure [161009]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*****6 for (120.00 + 24.00BP) = 144.00
 
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Men's Clothing Accessories, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161742]4052 - Men's Clothing Accessories, Dement Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161742]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to S********o.. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Cigars from the Dement Trunk, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161668]4053 - Cigars from the Dement Trunk, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161668]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 cigars. Wrappers intact with some degradation. 4.5 Inches x 1/2 inch. Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Second Cabin Passenger Ticket plus Passenger Receipt, NY to Asp, SSCA Treasure [150886]4054 - Second Cabin Passenger Ticket plus Passenger Receipt, NY to Asp, SSCA Treasure [150886]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to t********l.. for (2,300.00 + 460.00BP) = 2,760.00
 
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Luggage Tag Pair, SF to NY Via Panama, SS Central America Treasure [161943]4055 - Luggage Tag Pair, SF to NY Via Panama, SS Central America Treasure [161943]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 900.00
Sold to R********3 for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Portrait Photo and Case, SS Central America Collection [161070]4056 - Portrait Photo and Case, SS Central America Collection [161070]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Degraded portrait photo of a person and degraded case. 3.25x2.75" Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to E********s for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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Passenger Receipt, Aspinwall to New Orleans, SSCA Treasure [150894]4057 - Passenger Receipt, Aspinwall to New Orleans, SSCA Treasure [150894]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Passenger receipt written at San Francisco for D. McDaniel in steerage. It appears this ticket that McDaniel went from San Francisco to Aspinwall, the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to c*******u for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Soap Dish Strainer and Base, SS Central America Treasure [160815]4058 - Soap Dish Strainer and Base, SS Central America Treasure [160815]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to t****r for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Steerage Ticket, Havana to Aspinwall, plus Passenger receipt, SSCA Treasure [150889]4059 - Steerage Ticket, Havana to Aspinwall, plus Passenger receipt, SSCA Treasure [150889]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to w********a.. for (1,050.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,260.00
 
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Matched Pair of Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [162220]4060 - Matched Pair of Luggage Tags, SS Central America Treasure [162220]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to R********3 for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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G.W. Eastley Passenger receipt, SS Central America Treasure [161591]4061 - G.W. Eastley Passenger receipt, SS Central America Treasure [161591]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to c********e for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags [161599]4062 - Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags [161599]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Matched Pair, San Francisco To New York, SSCA Baggage Tags, #931. Colorful, mineralized brass with original leather strap. Good condition. These were
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to j*********1 for (1,350.00 + 270.00BP) = 1,620.00
 
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Metal Daguerreotype Frame with Gold Trim, SS Central America Treasure [146605]4063 - Metal Daguerreotype Frame with Gold Trim, SS Central America Treasure [146605]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Nice metal Daguerreotype frame without an image. Traces of gold trim remain. Frame has been conserved, 4.25x3.25". Provenance: SS Central Ame...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to E********s for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Straight Razor, SS Central America Treasure [160871]4064 - Straight Razor, SS Central America Treasure [160871]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****t for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Portable Miner's Scale Balance Beam and Weights, S.S. Central America treasure [161600]4065 - Portable Miner's Scale Balance Beam and Weights, S.S. Central America treasure [161600]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (2,200.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,640.00
 
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Commercial Retail Items or Packing, SS Central America Treasure [161597]4066 - Commercial Retail Items or Packing, SS Central America Treasure [161597]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Four different commercial items recovered by the SS Central America project. A) newspaper scraps from various newspapers used as wrappings B) two post
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Trunk Hardware, SS Central America Treasure [160823]4067 - Trunk Hardware, SS Central America Treasure [160823]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Metal trunk corner about 2x2x2", leather strap fragment 1.5x.75" Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (75.00 + 0.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Ambrotype Photograph, Robert H. Vance, SS Central America Treasure [160993]4068 - Ambrotype Photograph, Robert H. Vance, SS Central America Treasure [160993]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 8*****L for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Collection of Luggage Pieces, SS Central America Treasure [160835]4069 - Collection of Luggage Pieces, SS Central America Treasure [160835]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (160.00 + 32.00BP) = 192.00
 
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Wood Trunk Parts, 8, SS Central America Treasure [161053]4070 - Wood Trunk Parts, 8, SS Central America Treasure [161053]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161673]4071 - Cigars, 2, SS Central America Treasure [161673]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
2 cigars, binder partially intact. About 4.5x.5". Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Circular Daguerreotypes a Man and Woman, SS Central America Treasure [160870]4072 - Circular Daguerreotypes a Man and Woman, SS Central America Treasure [160870]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
These are two daguerreotype photos about 1.25 in. in diameter: one man and a woman soft details. Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to E********s for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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North River Bank (NY) $20 Bank Note, M.O. Roberts President, SSCA Treasure [150884]4073 - North River Bank (NY) $20 Bank Note, M.O. Roberts President, SSCA Treasure [150884]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to S********o.. for (3,700.00 + 740.00BP) = 4,440.00
 
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Coin Bag Remnants, SS Central America Treasure [160797]4074 - Coin Bag Remnants, SS Central America Treasure [160797]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
3 cloth coin bags. About 15x5" each. Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Wood Treasure Box Parts, SS Central America Treasure [160969]4075 - Wood Treasure Box Parts, SS Central America Treasure [160969]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Several wood treasure box parts, possibly made by Sather and Church, San Francisco. Largest piece 8x2 3/8". Provenance: SS Central America Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S******3 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Cloth Bag (?), SS Central America Treasure [160787]4076 - Cloth Bag (?), SS Central America Treasure [160787]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to W****l for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Leather Gold Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160897]4077 - Leather Gold Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160897]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather bag used by miners to store gold dust or gold nuggets. Very degraded. 4 inches x 4 inches Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********o.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Big Lock, Possibly from Gold Room, S.S. Central America Treasure [153323]4078 - Big Lock, Possibly from Gold Room, S.S. Central America Treasure [153323]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Unusually large, heavy lock, cemented shut by a century underwater. Manufactured by T. SLAIGHT of Newark, New Jersey (see advert in images). Could thi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to G*******s for (15,500.00 + 3,100.00BP) = 18,600.00
 
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Gold Poke,  SS Central America Treasure [160898]4079 - Gold Poke, SS Central America Treasure [160898]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather bag used by miners to store gold dust or nuggets, 5.50 inches x 2.50 inches Provenance: SS Central America Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to E********s for (2,000.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,400.00
 
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Gold Mexican 8 Escudo Contemporary Counterfeit, S.S. Central America Treasure [146608]4080 - Gold Mexican 8 Escudo Contemporary Counterfeit, S.S. Central America Treasure [146608]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 150,000.00
Sold to r*******0 for (31,000.00 + 6,200.00BP) = 37,200.00
 
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Clay Pipe Collection, SS Central America Treasure [161945]4081 - Clay Pipe Collection, SS Central America Treasure [161945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Grooming Aid Brush, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161007]5000 - Grooming Aid Brush, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161007]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****t for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Woman's Clothing, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161746]5001 - Woman's Clothing, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161746]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (400.00 + 0.00BP) = 400.00
 
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Men's Dress Frock Coat, Ansel Easton, SS Central America Treasure [158793]5002 - Men's Dress Frock Coat, Ansel Easton, SS Central America Treasure [158793]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (1,000.00 + 0.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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Men's Clothing Trio, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161754]5003 - Men's Clothing Trio, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161754]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (300.00 + 0.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Tortoise Shell Comb (?), Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161008]5004 - Tortoise Shell Comb (?), Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161008]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to C*****t for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Clothing Trio,  Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161756]5005 - Clothing Trio, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161756]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to b******G for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Men's Outfit, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161760]5006 - Men's Outfit, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161760]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (650.00 + 0.00BP) = 650.00
 
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Men's Clothing Items, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161763]5007 - Men's Clothing Items, Easton Trunk, SS Central America Treasure [161763]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to b******G for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Hand Sewn Coin/Gold Bag, Thick Canvas, SS Central America Treasure [143192]5008 - Hand Sewn Coin/Gold Bag, Thick Canvas, SS Central America Treasure [143192]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to E********s for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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Lee (Mass) Bank $5 Bank Note, SSCA Treasure [150881]5009 - Lee (Mass) Bank $5 Bank Note, SSCA Treasure [150881]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to d*******f for (2,600.00 + 0.00BP) = 2,600.00
 
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Small Coin Bag, SS Central America Treasure [159464]5010 - Small Coin Bag, SS Central America Treasure [159464]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Ship's small gold bag with $400 in quarters and halves. bag unmarked, 8.75" x 5" Degradation to upper corner. Provenance: SS Central...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to j*********1 for (1,450.00 + 290.00BP) = 1,740.00
 
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Small Leather Gold Bag, SS Central America Treasure [160791]5011 - Small Leather Gold Bag, SS Central America Treasure [160791]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to g******n for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Wells Fargo Treasure Box Parts & WF Red Wax Seals, SS Central America Treasure [161947]5012 - Wells Fargo Treasure Box Parts & WF Red Wax Seals, SS Central America Treasure [161947]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to E********s for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Leather Poke, SS Central America Treasure [161049]5013 - Leather Poke, SS Central America Treasure [161049]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather poke as would be used to hold gold dust, nuggets or coins. 5x3x3". Original twine tie present. Degraded hole about 1x2". Provenan...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to b**********e for (2,100.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,520.00
 
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Kellogg & Humbert Gold Bullion Bar No. 708, S.S. Central America treasure [146606]5014 - Kellogg & Humbert Gold Bullion Bar No. 708, S.S. Central America treasure [146606]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
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Estimate : 150,000.00 - 250,000.00
Sold to R********h for (115,000.00 + 23,000.00BP) = 138,000.00
 
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SS Ohio Spoon, SS Central America Treasure [160945]5015 - SS Ohio Spoon, SS Central America Treasure [160945]
Holabird Western Americana Collections
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
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Brass Luggage Tag NY to SAN Fo  #4000, SS Central America Treasure [153312]5016 - Brass Luggage Tag NY to SAN Fo #4000, SS Central America Treasure [153312]
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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
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to F********e.. for (1,150.00 + 230.00BP) = 1,380.00
 
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New York News, Steamer Edition, SS Central America Treasure [161062]5017 - New York News, Steamer Edition, SS Central America Treasure [161062]
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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
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to F********e.. for (2,700.00 + 540.00BP) = 3,240.00
 
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