A census of ultra rare ingots and 19th century bars
Through our journey in collecting increasingly rare vintage poured historical silver and gold bars, we quickly realized there is a deep need for accurate and up-to-date information to lean on. Many surviving bars are one-of-a-kind and rarely seen, if ever. Our goal is to arm the astute collector with more knowledge around these precious pieces, their origins, their makers, and their history in order to make collecting more enjoyable.
These pieces play and important role in our history and demand a dedicated and studied approach. Rare collectible ingots go far beyond bullion.
RareIngot.com is a museum, a library, and a digital encyclopedia on 19th century ingots and ultra rare poured bars rolled into one.
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A reference for rare ingot collectors
Our ingot research archive is an ongoing effort towards documenting assayers, rare poured bars, their history, their origins and more. We aim to provide a useful resource for newcomers and seasoned collectors alike.
Assayers and Makers
Get to know the history behind various Assayers, Mines, and Ingot makers – their origins, and ties to each bar as it relates to a specific region or moment in history.
Functional and Presentation
Navigate the various types of bars that make up the 19th century ecosphere including functional ingots made to circulate as money, presentation ingots made for investors and occasions, as well as other sub-types.
Auction Appearances
Research the public auctions that a bar may have appeared in by narrowing down to a specific piece. We document the most recent sales history where the information is available.
Precious Metals: Gold and Silver
We largely focus on poured ingots made of precious metals including gold and/or silver. In some rare cases, they may contain other notable materials as well!
Further Categories: Ford, Fobs, and Fabulous
Other types of ingots that are included consist of watch fobs, notable rare gold Ford fantasy pieces, and interesting silver presentation pieces and slabs.
Additional Resources
Where possible, we highlight further resources for reading and with ties to specific vintage poured bars listed on this website.
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