Wells Fargo began as Wells & Company in 1852, offering express and banking services to California settlements during the Gold Rush. The first stagecoach was introduced in 1853, a Concord model carrying up to 8 passengers and 2,000 pounds of freight. These coaches, pulled by teams of four or six horses, were the “wagons” of the era, transporting mail, gold, silver, and goods between cities like San Francisco, Sacramento, and Marysville. Drivers also often road shotgun sitting next to the driver for extra protection and to monitor the road. The job was hazardous. Between 1886 and 1892, Well Fargo suffered 74 stagecoach robberies in California. Robbers, called “road agents,” sometimes forced drivers to abandon the wagon on steep grades. The company responded by bolting treasure boxes to the floor by the late 1860s. Drivers faced risks from bandits, accidents, and harsh conditions, but their skill and courage were vital to the company’s survival. Belt measures 36 inches long and 1/5/8” wide. A rare piece of the old west. $4550
TITLED RAIN-IN-THE-FACE,” SLAYER OF GEN. GEO. A. CUSTER” LITTLE BIG HORN BATTLE.
Cabinet card photo titled Rain in the Face, Slayer of Gen. Geo. A. Custer. Photo taken by Addison, at FT. SILL O.T.” OKLAHOMA TERRITORY”. Rain in the Face one of the most famous of all the Indian Chiefs in the 1800’s. This is the only known cabinet card photo of Rain in the Face titled” Slayer of Gen. Geo. A. Custer”, at the Little Big Horn battle. P.O.R
DELTA BANJO & CASE.
Nice 5 string Delta Banjo & case with two books. $495
FIREMAN MUSTACHE CUP.
Life of a fireman mustache drinking cup in good condition. $395
OLD MILITARY MATCH SAFE.
Antique Military Eagle match safe in good condition. $250
8 KARAT BLUE ZIRCON GEMSTONE.
8 Karat blue Zircon Gemstone with 4 diamonds 14k ring. $1525
RARE A.O.U.W BELT & BUCKLE.
The American fraternal benefit network began with the organization the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Meadville, Pennsylvania on October 27, 1868. The AOUW was founded by John Jordan Upchurch, a Mason with the aim of adjusting all differences which may arise between employers and employees and to labor for the development of a plan of action that may be beneficial to both parties. $575
WALT DISNEY SPECIAL EDITION GOOFY WATCH.
Walt Disney Special Edition Goofy Watch needs battery. $195
9-WILDLIFE PRINTS BEN COOPER.
9 Wildlife prints by Ben Cooper 1974. Courtesy of Public Service Company of Colorado. $275
LIONEL COLLECTIBLE WATCH.
Lionel train collectible watch needs battery. $75
1800’S HORN INK WELL.
Old horn ink well with a light switch on the side of horn. At one time someone made a light out of it. It could be converted back into a light. Very old. $225
PRISONER COME A LONG CHAIN.
1800’S come a long chain to put around prisoner’s wrist to make him come a long with you. $225
RARE 24 INCH COPPER FISH PLATTER.
Antique hand hammered copper fish platter measuring 24 inches long. It is great for serving fish. $1695
ROYAL KEEN KUTTER STRAIGHT RAZOR.
The celebrated razor Simmons Hardware Co. Germany $125
KEEN KUTTER BOX & SCISSORS.
Keen Kutter box with 3 pair of scissors Keen Kutter Key and tags. $200
NATE’S DOCUMENT BOX 1786-1853.
This document box belonged to Nate circa 1786-1853. Maker stamp on bottom BH. Box measures 9”x 4 1/4”. $750
OLD WEST FRINGED COWBOY GLOVES.
Child size cowboy gloves with fringe and Texas star. $275
1738 ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT MANUSCRIPT, BOSTON TEA PARTY.
Manuscript document on paper, signed between Thomas Baylias and Richard Clarke, where Baylias would work for the Richard Clarke Co. For five years. Clarke, a Boston merchant, had ties to the East Indian Company, and was a consignee of the tea thrown in the Boston Harbor, London, England, 1738. Measures 15.25” x 9.5” $3795
ANTIQUE IVORY ELEPHANT.
Old Ivory Elephant in good condition. $875
POSTCARD HANGING BLACK JACK OUTLAW.
Old postcard the hanging of Blackjack Outlaw. $475
CIVIL WAR ERA EAGLE BELL.
Rare civil war eagle bell measures 4 inches tall. $695
ANTIQUE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAT.
Circa 1920’s fire department hat. $225
ANTIQUE SHIP BUCKLE.
1800’S two-piece buckle set depicting ship sailing the ocean. $295
NAZI H. HIMMLER SIGNTURE.
A rare signature from the Nazi H. HIMMLER. $1495
EARLY 1800’S MOUNTAIN MAN BAG.
Early 1800’s leather mountain man bag with strap. $975
RED SKELTON SIGNED PRINT.
Red Skelton signed print. Measures 18 x 22 inches. Richard Bernard “Red” Skelton was an American entertainer. He was best known for his national radio and television acts between 1937 and 1971, and as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show. $625