1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF FOUR CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MINERS WORKING DIGGINGS CIRCA 1850s.

1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF FOUR CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MINERS WORKING DIGGINGS CIRCA 1850s. Four gold mining partners working the diggings at undisclosed location somewhere in the Sierra Mountains of California. They have an elaborate flume system moving water over their pit, as they are below ground water level working the river/stream bed. In the background, there are two wooden water wheels on the same flume to pump water from pit. Man (tinted red shirt) in right foreground is leaning and posing with his shovel. Man (tinted red shirt) on left side with pick has a long-tom behind him. Man (tinted gold shirt) in front of him is working rocker box, and has gold pan in hand. Next to him (tinted red shirt) miner leaning on shovel starring at the photographer. Image has no seal. Housed in leather covered wooden case with brass mat and faded pinkish red velvet inner cover. SIZE: Dag approximately 4-1/4” x 3-1/4”, case4-3/4” x3-3/4”. CONDITION: Photograph is very good-fine, some discoloration around mat, leather case is separated at spine, and has normal wear. 4-35458 RMJ4 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2594	$9,775.00	1/4 PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF FOUR CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MINERS WORKING DIGGINGS CIRCA 1850s. Four gold mining partners working the diggings at undisclosed location somewhere in the Sierra Mountains of California. They have an elaborate flume system moving water over their pit, as they are below ground water level working the river/stream bed. In the background, there are two wooden water wheels on the same flume to pump water from pit. Man (tinted red shirt) in right foreground is leaning and posing with his shovel. Man (tinted red shirt) on left side with pick has a long-tom behind him. Man (tinted gold shirt) in front of him is working rocker box, and has gold pan in hand. Next to him (tinted red shirt) miner leaning on shovel starring at the photographer. Image has no seal. Housed in leather covered wooden case with brass mat and faded pinkish red velvet inner cover. SIZE: Dag approximately 4-1/4” x 3-1/4”, case4-3/4” x3-3/4”. CONDITION: Photograph is very good-fine, some discoloration around mat, leather case is separated at spine, and has normal wear. 4-35458 RMJ4 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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