- Railway Express Strong BoxSKU: W716Railway Express strong box with original markings on back. Corpus Christi Texas #2114. The most desirable size, 20" x 21" x 12". This is a large or fragile item, so shipping will not calculate on our website. Please contact the Gallery at (208) 769-7575; info@ciscosgallery.com to get a shipping ...$4,000
- Duluth Iron StrongboxSKU: AJ1690Duluth iron strongbox. This iron strongbox is labeled for J. S. Ray & Co., Dealers, from Duluth, Minnesota. With orginal paint, pin striping, original locking top, and original handle. The J.S. Ray Co. was a scienctific instrument company that distributed world wide in the 1st half of the ...$5,000
- Soulsby Gold Mine Photo by George RichardSKU: AJ1577Soulsby Gold Mine Photo by George Richard. From Soulsby, California. Original period photo of two 1880s - 90s of hard rock miners with tommy stickers and candles in the timbers. One of George Richard. Signed on back. Identified on the reverse as "Soulsby Gold Mine/George Richard". Vintage photo ...$200
- Gold Mining PanSKU: AJ1576Antique gold mining pan with separately soldered tin pieces. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Colorado, United StatesSIZE: 15"D x 3"T$700
- Miner's Dresser TraySKU: AJ1596Miner's copperized dresser tray with gold pan marked "Alaska." 7" x 4" x 5 1/2"H PERIOD: Early 20th CenturyORIGIN: Alaska, United StatesSIZE: 7" x 4" x 5 1/2"H$550
- Mining Powder ContainerSKU: AJ134819th Century mining powder container. Wood handle with wood pegs. Non-sparking, marked on bottom "Powder Flask The American Flask and Cap Co. 1857-1865". Excellent condition. 13"H x 5 3/4"D PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: New York, United StatesSIZE: 13"H x 5 3/4"D$750
- Miner's LampSKU: AJ1170Late 19th Century miner's lamp. PERIOD: Late 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 3 1/2" x 3 3/4" x 4"$150
- Miner's Canary CageSKU: AJ1171Handmade miner's canary cage with sticks and dowels having water urn and feeder. Shows signs of droppings. A used piece. Noted on one end "Male Singer Keep Apart or will not Sing." 6 1/2" x 5" x 6" PERIOD: Late 19th CenturyORIGIN: California, United StatesSIZE: 6 1/2" x 5" x 6"$1,500
- Idaho Silver Valley Miner's LampSKU: X305AMiner's lamp with clip. This one from the Silver Valley, Idaho. A used piece. 3"H x 4 1/2"W with clip PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Idaho, United StatesSIZE: 3"H x 4 1/2"W with clip$150
- Gold Mining PanSKU: AJ0730Montana placer gold mining pan. A unique style with two ribs on the sifting side. 14 1/2"D PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Montana, United StatesSIZE: 14 1/2"D$750
- Miner's LampSKU: Y306Miner's lamp by Western Hardware. Leadville with a primer. Almost unused condition. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Colorado, United StatesSIZE: 3 1/2"H$350
- Mortar and PestleSKU: AJ0396Mortar being cast iron, pestle being bronze. Mortar 6” x 6”, pestle much used 9 ½”. PERIOD: 18th CenturyORIGIN: Washington, United StatesSIZE: Mortar 6” x 6”, pestle much used 9 ½”$350
- Gold Rush CrucibleSKU: Y144ACalifornia Gold Rush crucible. Numbered 1448. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: California, United StatesSIZE: 6" x 8"$350
- Bunker Hill Mine Brass BellSKU: G1321This brass bell was used for the lead mining cart at the Bunker Hill Mine in Kellogg, Idaho. The mine went out of business in 1981. The bell was given to an old time employee Joe Custes, who later gave it to a friend - after his death we acquired. It was polished prior to our acquiring. It ...$1,500
- Miners Lunch PailSKU: AG1037Miners blue enamel five piece lunch pail. 10" x 6" x 10"H PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Montana, United StatesSIZE: 10" x 6" x 10"H$900
- Cast Iron Mortar and PestleSKU: AG0950Cast iron mortar and pestle used in the California gold fields. 5"D x 6"H pestle 8" PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: California, United StatesSIZE: 5"D x 6"H pestle 8"$350
- Gold Scale with WeightsSKU: AG0623Gold scale with complete weight box, tweezer and spatula. American walnut. 16" x 8" x 17"H PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 16" x 8" x 17"H$1,500
- 19th Century Gold PanSKU: KK1114L19th Century gold pan of higher quality with recessed bottom. 14"D x 2 3/4"H PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: West, United StatesSIZE: 14"D x 2 3/4"H$500
- Cast Iron Mortar and PestleSKU: AE0379Cast iron mortar and pestle with bands top and bottom and barbell style pestle. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: England, EuropeSIZE: Mortar 5" x5"; Pestle 9"$550
- "My Old Horn Spoon"SKU: W97Used when prospecting for gold in gravel in Wyoming and Montana in the 1880s to finish the last materials in the gold pan. Signed L.F. McConihe. 6" long. With collector tag. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Montana, United StatesSIZE: 6" long$550
- Railway Express Agency StrongboxSKU: KHK1116AStrongbox is from Kansas; original paint and numbered 3704 multiple times including the inside. Did have original and old receipts inside marked "Railroad Express Agency." The safe was made by Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co. This was a consolidation of Hall's Safe and Lock Co. Cincinnati, Marvin ...$5,000
- 19th Century Gold PanSKU: KK1114G19th Century gold pan that has seen use. 15" diameter x 3" PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Montana, United StatesSIZE: 15" diameter x 3"$400
- Miner's Tinware LunchboxSKU: B0234Miner's three piece tinware lunchbox including cup and plate. PERIOD: 19th CenturyORIGIN: Unknown, United StatesSIZE: 7"D x 10"H$250
- 1850's Gold PanSKU: S818Tinware gold pan. One of six found under an old shack in Grass Valley, North of Sacramento. Four piece soldered pan. Condition used but exceptional. PERIOD: Mid 19th CenturyORIGIN: California, United StatesSIZE: 13.5"X3.5"$750
Old West Mining Items
The Mining Boom era was a significant period in American history, marked by the discovery of precious minerals such as gold and silver in the western territories. This led to the California Gold Rush, which drew thousands of prospectors seeking fortune and a new start in life. The mining industry was often perilous and difficult, but it also spurred innovation and technological advancements. Today, the legacy of mining and the western frontier is preserved through historic sites and artifacts. Ciscos collection of western mining and gold rush items includes antique gold pans, gold scales, strong boxes and more!