Feb. 16, 2001, The Benson Collection Part 1, Sale 8
Lot 4228
1859 E. Justh Memorandum
of Gold Bullion deposited. Very Fine. This memorandum is dated
September 28, 1859 for the benefit of Wells Fargo & Co. and Palmer with a value
of $1,206.16. On white paper with black ink and fancy scroll work. This is a
better item from on the principals of the famous Justh & Hunter partnership. A
territorial gold specialist's delight.
Estimated Value $100-200.
Lot 4229
1860 S. Molitor & Co.,
Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited. Very Fine. This memorandum is
dated May 25, 1860, and is for the benefit of Wells Fargo & Co., & Palmer for
gold bullion deposited at the Assay Office OF S. Molitor & Co., 110 Montgomery
Street, at San Francisco. White paper with red ink, inscribed in black ink. The
deposit is for 99.71 ounces at a value of $1,774.51. A splendid piece of Gold
Rush history! Perfect for the advanced Territorial specialist.
Estimated
Value $75-150.
Lot 4230
1860 Memorandum of Gold
Bullion deposited at San Francisco Branch Mint. Very Fine. The
memorandum is for a gold bar deposited at the San Francisco Branch Mint,
weighing 49.10 ounces or $966.97. The deposit was made by Wells Fargo & Co. and
Palmer. The memorandum is in blue paper with red ink, and inscribed in dark ink
with excellent penmanship. Signed by Zeke (?) Walton, for Treasurer of the
Branch Mint. A fascinating piece of Gold Rush era history.
Estimated Value
$50-100.
Lot 4231
1871 Blake & Co.
Memorandum of Gold Bullion deposited. Very Fine. This memorandum was
issued by Assay Office of Blake & Co., Silver City, Idaho Territory on December
3, 1871. On white paper with red ink lines and black ink lettering. The deposit
is for 791.00 ounces of crude bullion, both gold and silver, which were refined
with a value of $1,410.64. Boldly signed "Blake & Co." at the bottom, and
inscribed to Owyhee M. Co./Pourman Dump. A better item from the Idaho
Territory.
Estimated Value $100-200.
Lot 4232
A rare Sight Draft from
the Real del Monte Consolidated Gold and Silver Mining Company. Good or
better. This one was not used, and has some water staining on the lower
margins. There is a pretty vignette on the left of Liberty. On light brown
paper with black ink.
Estimated Value $50-100.