1/6th PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MAN HOLDING GOLD POKE CIRCA 1850s.

1/6th PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MAN HOLDING GOLD POKE CIRCA 1850s. This very happy man sitting in chair for his photograph with a smirk on his face staring at photographer is holding a gold poke in left gloved hand full of California gold nuggets and a gold nugget ring on right hand pinky finger. He is wearing a fancy coat, silk tie, heavy cloth jacket, and pullover shirt with handkerchief in pocket. Also wearing a 2-pc California gold rush belt buckle, appears to have a pocket colt revolver stuck in his belt, and holding cigar in right hand with cherry tip on it (tinted red). Purple/red velvet inner cover has the “R. H. Vance’s Premium Daguerrean Galleries San Francisco, Sacramento, Marysville” stamp. California gold rush man purportedly posing in one of Vance’s studios. A very nice daguerreotype in leather covered wood case and fancy brass frame with push button lock. At Sutter’s Mill on January 24, 1848, the frenzied California Gold Rush started with the discovery of gold. The gold seekers invaded California from worldwide on the news of gold found. They came in droves looking for fortunes in the gold country of California. This man found his. SIZE: Dag approximately 2-3/4” x 3-1/4”, case3-1/4” x 3-3/4”. CONDITION: Photograph is very fine, light discoloration around mat, with couple small spots. Paper seal has been broken, leather case is separated, with some wear. 4-35467 RMJ12 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2597	$2,415.00	1/6th PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE OF A CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH MAN HOLDING GOLD POKE CIRCA 1850s. This very happy man sitting in chair for his photograph with a smirk on his face staring at photographer is holding a gold poke in left gloved hand full of California gold nuggets and a gold nugget ring on right hand pinky finger. He is wearing a fancy coat, silk tie, heavy cloth jacket, and pullover shirt with handkerchief in pocket. Also wearing a 2-pc California gold rush belt buckle, appears to have a pocket colt revolver stuck in his belt, and holding cigar in right hand with cherry tip on it (tinted red). Purple/red velvet inner cover has the “R. H. Vance’s Premium Daguerrean Galleries San Francisco, Sacramento, Marysville” stamp. California gold rush man purportedly posing in one of Vance’s studios. A very nice daguerreotype in leather covered wood case and fancy brass frame with push button lock. At Sutter’s Mill on January 24, 1848, the frenzied California Gold Rush started with the discovery of gold. The gold seekers invaded California from worldwide on the news of gold found. They came in droves looking for fortunes in the gold country of California. This man found his. SIZE: Dag approximately 2-3/4” x 3-1/4”, case3-1/4” x 3-3/4”. CONDITION: Photograph is very fine, light discoloration around mat, with couple small spots. Paper seal has been broken, leather case is separated, with some wear. 4-35467 RMJ12 (3,000-5,000) 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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