FOBS FOR ROAD MACHINERY, SURVEYING, MINING TOOLS, AND MONTANA GOLD.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #213 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1062 in auction 213
Value Code:
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Item Description
First is 2" enamel and silvered brass oval that once had a bar pin on the reverse. Anchors have been neatly trimmed off and a rectangular plate was neatly welded at top center with a loop to hold the strap. Front of the piece names specific individual with text reading "Qualified/Badger Shovel/Operator/J.H. Cumby/The Austin-Western Road Machinery Co." Little loss of silver luster on a few of the letters and numerous but tiny surface marks. VF. Second is 1-9/16" tall brass fob showing surveyors equipment on tripod with word "Buff" below. Reverse reads "Certificate Of Ownership of Buff Transit No. (blank area)." Trace of luster loss. NM. Next is silvered brass fob with company name on back "The Martin Hardsogg Co. Pittsburgh, Pa." Front shows miner's cap and eight different tools around a shield design that uses the word "Imperial." Small loss of silver luster on both sides but overall Fine. Last is silvered brass pendant by W&H. Front displays miner's pan with gold ore on the lower edge all surrounded by pair of pick axes and a shovel with text "Society Of Montana Pioneers/Missoula Aug. 1927." Small luster loss.
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