Tag: presentation
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Goldfield Consolidated Mines
Read more: Goldfield Consolidated MinesA gift from The Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company. This amazing “Loving Cup” was specially commissioned for John H. Mackenzie, a well liked and loyal manager of the Goldfield Consolidated Mines Company. Mackenzie was respected not only by the companies owners, but by the men that were employed under him. In 1910, Mackenzie wanted to go…
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JD Runkle From FW Crosby Presentation Silver Ingot
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in FW CrosbyRead more: JD Runkle From FW Crosby Presentation Silver IngotA 19th century old pour silver bar. 20 ounces / 630 grams Size: 1 3/8″ x 2 5/8″ x 1″ high Engraved with old script: J.D. Runkle from F.W. Crosby (Possibly the mathematician and MIT president John Daniel Runkle b.1822-d.1902 ?) The bottom of the bar is unassuming with no markings. Marked on ends: S…
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Bulwer Mine
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Read more: Bulwer Mine1879 4.75 oz $47.5 Mixed Metal Ingot from Bulwer Mine Bulwer Mine: Souvenir Silver and Gold Ingot with a Storied Past 2.25″ x .75″ x .5″ [56mm x 18mm x 14mm] solid silver/gold ingot. It is inscribed on the top: “Bulwer Mine 4 3/4 Ounces Value $47.50”. The front & back sloping sides are inscribed:…
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Alaska Railroad
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Read more: Alaska RailroadTHE ALASKA RAILROAD: AN AMERICAN PRESENTATION 14K GOLD RAILROAD SPIKEMARK OF MAYER BROTHERS, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, CIRCA 1923Of typical form, engraved to one side with a presentation inscription, in a fitted leather case, marked on side5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long14 oz. 18 dwt. (463.4 gr.)The presentation inscription reads,Presented toCOL. FREDERICK MEARSBY THECITY OF ANCHORAGEin commemoration of…
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Democratic and Republican Convention
Read more: Democratic and Republican ConventionTerritorial Arizona was not an easy place to live, but it was full of both locals and newcomers hoping for riches and an exciting future. The Arizona Territory joined the Union and became a US state in 1912. Years prior, this 252g copper ingot was produced to celebrate the Sept. 6, 1906 Democratic and Republican…
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Alaska Gold Mines Co
Read more: Alaska Gold Mines CoAlaska Gold Mines Co. Gold Presentation PieceHand Engraved, Dated March 1, 1915 0.851 oz 1915-Dated Hand-Engraved Gold Presentation Piece for Alaska Gold Mines Co., Thane, Alaska 30 mm, 0.851 troy ounces of gold (fineness unknown). An engraved presentation piece commemorating the first mill run of gold ore at the prominent Alaska-Gastineau Mining Co. mill at…
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Leopard Mining Co
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Read more: Leopard Mining CoOnly one of its kind know to exist, mining presentation ingot dated September 30, 1879 From Leopard Mining Company out of Cornucopia Nevada. According to Thompson and West (1881, p. 393), silver ores were discovered and the district was organized in 1872. “The excitement incident to the discovery of the district caused the building of…
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Rochester
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Read more: Rochester2.43oz Rochester, NV ingot (96+% silver, 1.21% gold, 1.32% lead) Rochester is a well-known ghost town in Nevada. Rochester (which was originally 3 towns that melded together) and the surrounding Rochester Mining District was one of the most successful in North Central Nevada, producing more than $6 million in silver, gold, copper, and lead. In…