Bagley & Sons, Assayers

6.22 oz Undated Bagley & Sons Golden, Colorado Running Lode Silver Ingot. No. 25.

73 mm x 24.5 mm x 12 mm, approximate dimensions (for one, this piece is thicker at right than at left). Unmarked as to fineness. The front marked BAGLEY & SONS / GOLDEN COL. / NO. 25 6.22 OZ., top face marked RUNNING LODE, all other faces blank. A crude piece with numerous casting imperfections, especially on the top face and back, yet pleasingly original with handsome pewter-gray patina throughout. Rare.

Provenance: Acquired from Goldsmith Rare Coins, October 20, 1988. Original purchase invoice included.

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