"Timeless Treasures" Auction July 2024

1) Annual Report of the Director of the Mint 1872. 2)Transaction of Business of the Mint and Assay Offices,1874. 3) Report of the Commission of Charge

This ingot came from a joint venture of Freeport Gold Company and FMC Gold Corporation, the Jerritt Canyon Project in Elko County, Nevada is dated 198

Rectangular brass ingot stamped "F R" not a current corporate symbol, probably a pharmacological company with "pharm "ounce"...

Lot of two silver ingots: 1) International Trade Unit, one troy ounce, 999 fine silver; 50 x 30 mm; 2) A Mark one troy ounce; 30 x 20 mm.

Pillow shaped hematite ingot.40 x 30 x 18 mm; 44.2 grams.

Made by Engelhard in 1982. One troy ounce, 999+ fine silver with an iconic miner panning on the obverse. A bit of toning at the bottom.

Assortment of silver bullion coins: two 1987 BU American Eagle silver dollars; three 1989 Canadian five dollar silver maple leafs, in original Royal C

Belt buckle 3 x 2 inches, made with 18 Mercury dimes and a 1939 Walking Liberty half dollar as a centerpiece. Will hold up to 1 3/4 inch belt.

Vintage ladies' sterling silver belt buckle from Mexico with decorative copper embellishments. Measures 1.5" x 1.5" with a matching .7...

Pair of vintage ladies belts with conchos. 33" with braid on back, 41" with broken leather buckle end, please inspect.

Woven leather belt with sliver plate hardware and 5 conchos. Belt is 32" long, stamped 28 which is likely the waist size.

2 Helbros ladies 21 jewel watches.1 white metal which need band repair and 1 brass finish.

Two rings and a 12 inch gold chain that test 10 carat. One ring with a red stone is size 11 and weighs 7.2 grams. The ring with a white stone is size

Lot of two 14 carat gold rings: 1) gold band size 10 1/2; 2.8 grams. 2) five prongs holding a small diamond; size 9; 3.5 grams.

Gorgeous petite ruby ring. Tests 14 carat gold; size 6 1/2; 2.3 grams. Oval ruby and two small white stones.

Interesting art deco design, size 7 ring: gold (tests 18 carat, unmarked) with eight tiny white stones on two features. 5.5 grams.

Unmarked filagree gold ring, size 9, 6.4 grams. Tests 18 carat.

Matched pair of 14 carat white gold rings: the engagement band (size 9; 2.5 grams) has four small diamonds; the wedding band (size 9; 2.6 grams) has o

Oval cabochon with a carved lady, 2x 1 3/8". Frame 10x9" with 4 corner dings.

Four gold colored rings that do not test gold: 1) size 5 with two black and two white stones; weighs 2.1 grams. 2) size 8 with about 20 tiny white sto

Three pieces: 1) an owl pendant, 5 inches long with two chains; 2) happiness bracelet: each section celebrating: serenity, health, memories, spiritual

Lot of 30 sets of earrings. Metal, stone, colorful!

Five pieces of modern style jewelry: 1) Giraffe & baby gold with black stone pin; 2) gold toned teardrop earrings; 3) silver toned dangle earrin...

Large assortment of jewelry: She Shells earrings; butterfly pins; shell full of pearls pin; silver chain purse; unicorn pin; 1968 Lincoln penny earrin

Two shell necklaces. One measures about 32", the other, about 40". Please see photos for more details.

Shell necklaces. each measuring about 40". In nice condition. Please see photos for more details.

Crafters, get ready for your next project. Three jute strands of vintage one-quarter inch red colored glass beads. Each cord holds approximately 20 in

Fur Shawl, Short Nap, Medium Brown Fur. Approx 43" length, 5.5" wide. 3 pieces are sewn together and has a soft lining of velvet. Hook &am...

Beautifully made sash with fringe & detail. Geometric designs in bright colors. Approx. 50 x 4.5". Russia 1900s Ben-Tcahvtchavadze c...

Old African necklace made from twisted material with 10 open ended hangings. Weave is separating on bottom. Unknown origin or purpose. Approx 30&qu...

7" Argentina metal engraved plate, 2.5" Virgin Mary hinged box, small Asian plastic bowl in case, Asian drink coasters in hinged case, 10&...

Cut oval sapphire, .69 carat.

Three pieces of native gold from the Royal Mine in Calaveras County, California. They weigh: 1.5, 1.9 and 2.4 grams. 5.8 grams total.

Calcite blade w/mass crack. 9x8x12. [Chunlin Zhu Collection]

Gobi stone w/base 12 x 3 x 10” [Chunlin Zhu Collection]

Rare 1959 Minerals of New Mexico autographed by Stuart Northrup. Worn and front torn dustjacket, 665pp and removeable map in back pocket.

A pair of books about minerals and gemstones. Includes: "Gemstones." G. F. Herbert Smith, C.B.E., D.Sc., M.A., late president of the Gemmo...

1899 Copper Manual Volume 2, second edition. Gilt cover and spine. Important reference on all things copper related. Front hinge separating.

The Genesis of Petroleum and Asphaltum in California by AS Cooper, 1899, 89pp. 2 volumes of Oil, gas and petroleum by WL Watts in Central Valley of Ca

American Assoc. of Petroleum. 1932 Petroleum World article about 2 day program in Los Angeles, and 2 8x10" group photos. Look at those short...

"Coronado's Children, Tales of Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the Southwest." J. Frank Dobie. 1930. "... true story of those ...

Canadian & American Mines Handbooks, 2005-06 and 2010-11. Extensive mine details.

Contains a number of correspondence and covers from the Hermosillo Copper Company in Hermosillo, Mexico. This typed correspondence includes letters

1903 Mining Prospectus for a Mexican mine "Playa de Oro". 9pp, toning Mexico

"Arizona Lode Gold Mines & Gold Mining", Bulletin 137, Vol. 5, No. 6, August 15, 1934, Publ. by University of Arizona Geologic map of ...

Undated report on Merrimac Mine in the Central Hill Mining District in Calaveras County. Consists of 3 patented mining claims-Merrimac, Fine Gold and

Various letters from Pacific Coast Gold Mines to Angels Iron Works regarding equipment. Company owned mines at Quartz, south of Jamestown in Tuolumne

1964 USGS Geology and Quicksilver Deposits of the New Almaden District, Santa Clara County, California. Report and lots of maps in jacket. [Santa Clar

4 California mining checks. 2 different 1916 New Almaden(Quicksilver). Grass Valley-Idaho Quartz, rare North Star Quartz-2 left chips.

Mineral production of California from 1887-1910 with 54 different minerals. Fine condition, 44x22".