A few examples of appraisal values for
INGOT STATES

• SET OF 16 COMMEMORATIVE STERLING
  SET OF 16 COMMEMORATIVE STERLING SILVER INGOTS ''The Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States '' limited edition proofs. Each ingot weights 1.84 troy ozs. Dimension: 2.5''L x 1.5''H. Total weight of silver: 29.4 troy ozs.
• Three sets of silver ingots: two
  Three sets of silver ingots: two issued by the Franklin Mint: "Official State Ingots of the National Governor's Conference", 1975, 49 sterling silver ingots depicting state birds, each 1.25 oz.T. gross weight, fitted wood case 3-1/2 x 22 x 16 in., [lacking Delaware ingot]; 135 sterling silver ingots with maps and flags of world nations, various weights, 1976, total gross weight approximately 135 oz.T., fitted case with two slide racks, glass top, 6-3/4 x 22 x 18 in.; Hamilton Mint set of 38 gold-plated pure (.999 fine) silver U. S. Bicentennial Commission Presidential portrait ingots, each 1 oz.T., 1976, fitted wood case, 3 x 22 x 10-1/2 in., approximate combined net pure silver content 219 oz.T. Minor discoloration to ingots; cases with scuffs and scratches.
• "FLAGS OF THE UNITED NATIONS"
  "FLAGS OF THE UNITED NATIONS" SILVER INGOT SET BY FRANKLIN MINT Cased Franklin Mint (135) Piece First Edition Proof Set of Sterling Silver Ingots, issued in 1974, each ingot depicting the flag of a UN-member nation, in a two-drawer glass topped mahogany table top fitted display cabinet, accompanied by a ring bound information booklet including certificate of authenticity, 6" high, 22" x 8 1/4", 139.40 ozt tw. Minor case surface scuffs.
• FRANKLIN MINT COLLECTION STERLING
  FRANKLIN MINT COLLECTION STERLING STATE FLAGS: Collection of all 50 state flags ingots produced by the Franklin Mint in 1974. Cased in glass top case with individual sections for each flag. Sold with Official Flags of the States companion book. Approx 105.8 troy oz.CONDITION: Note scratches and minor tarnish to ingots.
• FRANKLIN MINT "OFFICIAL FLAGS OF
  FRANKLIN MINT "OFFICIAL FLAGS OF THE STATES" COLLECTION OF 50 STERLING SILVER INGOTS 1974, the ingots of varying sizes and weights, collectively weighing 50,000 grains, or 104.16 troy ounces of sterling silver (92.5 % pure silver); each proof finish ingot with a state's outline on the obverse while the reverse depicts its flag. Presented in a custom wooden display case with glass lid; original paperwork is included.
• STERLING SILVER INGOTS FRANKLIN
  STERLING SILVER INGOTS FRANKLIN MINTThe Centennial Car Mini Ingot Collection. The Great Flags Of America. Flags of Liberty Set (missing 1 ingot). Official Flags of the States set (missing one).
• SET OF CASED 24K GOLD INGOTS. Fifty
  SET OF CASED 24K GOLD INGOTS. Fifty ingots each representing the leading gold mine companies in North America. Examples include Kerr Addison Ruttan and Idarado. 2 grams each. The set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Franklin Mint. The set is called ''The Official Gold Mine Ingots'' and is dated Jun 1 1977. It also includes information cards for each of the mines represented on the ingots.
• 50 SILVER INGOTS, THE FRANKLIN
  50 SILVER INGOTS, THE FRANKLIN MINT, 104 OZ TROYBox of 50 sterling silver ingots representing different state banks in 1973, within a stock walnut wooden box with brown velvet fitted interior accommodating each ingot. Each rectangular ingot weighing approx. 1000-grain and hallmarked "Sterling". Included Certificate of Authenticity from The Franklin Mint. Box dimensions: 3 1/8" H x 24 1/4" W x 9 1/2" D. Ingot dimensions: 1/4" H x 1 3/4" W x 7/8" D. 104 oz troy total. Condition: Overall good condition.
• UNITED STATES, ENGELHARD, ONE OUNCE
  UNITED STATES, ENGELHARD, ONE OUNCE PLATINUM INGOT (.995 FINE), AS ISSUED,
• * A Set of American Sterling Silver
  * A Set of American Sterling Silver Ingots Franklin Mint 1975 limited edition from the National Governor's Conference each depicting the 50 state birds and flowers set in a walnut and velvet lined case with original guide describing each; approximate total weight 64.74 ozt. Height of each 2 1/16 inches.
• Sterling silver ingot proof
  Sterling silver ingot proof set International Bank Ingot Collection, The Franklin Mint, 1974, in a fitted case. 105 oz.
• STERLING: TWO FRANKLIN MINT
  STERLING: TWO FRANKLIN MINT COPIES OF "THE OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL INGOTS", ISSUED BY THE BICENTENNIAL COUNCIL OF THE THIRTEEN ORIGINA...STERLING: Two Franklin Mint copies of "The Official Bicentennial Ingots", issued by The Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen Original States, one copy contains seventy sterling silver ingots, second copy contains sixty-nine, approx. 1.85 ozt. each, wear consistent with age and use. [Total ESTIMATED weight of all 139 ingots: 257 ozt. tw.]
• BLAKE & CO. SILVER CITY, ID
  BLAKE & CO. SILVER CITY, ID INGOT, C. 1873 Likely presentation ingot, c. 1873, electrum (mixed silver and gold metal), unknown purity, stamped "No 2745, BLAKE & CO. ASSAYERS. OWYHEE, I.T., OZ. 4.55, G.F. .012, S.F. .987, G. $1.12, S. $5.80", no markings on other sides, approx. 54mm x 28mm x 9.5mm, 4.545ozt
• STERLING: SILVER INGOT, MINI COIN
  STERLING: SILVER INGOT, MINI COIN SET, COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, ETC., SIX PIECES, ALL BUT ONE PIECE STERLING, INCLUDING: 10,000 GRAIN S...STERLING: Silver ingot, mini coin set, commemorative medals, etc., six pieces, all but one piece sterling, including: 10,000 Grain Sterling Silver Commemorative Ingot, 21 ozt.; sterling silver "States of the Union Mini Coin Set" by the Franklin Mint, in fitted case, weight of coins in sealed paper envelope: 2.7 ozt.; Jimmy Carter sterling silver proof, encased in clear plastic, estimated at 1 ozt.; First Manned Landing sterling silver proof, encased in clear plastic, estimated at 1 ozt.; Vietnam Peace Agreement Eyewitness Medal, sterling silver with 14K electroplate finish, estimated at 1ozt.; along with a 1972 American Bicentennial gold-plated medal, all pieces with wear consistent with age and use. [Total ESTIMATED weight: 26.7]
• OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL 70 PIECE
  OFFICIAL BICENTENNIAL 70 PIECE SILVER INGOT SET Complete 70 piece Franklin Mint proof bicentennial ingot and stamped envelope series, mounted in manufacturer's album, five per page, each envelope containing a rectangular sterling ingot, total weight approximately 130 troy ounces, and one set of uncirculated USA 1976 red pack, three piece silver coin set Approximate measurements: ingot measure l. 2. 31" h. 1. 5" envelopes l. 7. 5" h. 3. 75" binder h. 4", w. 10. 5" l. 17"
• OFFICIAL GOLD MINE INGOTS 50
  OFFICIAL GOLD MINE INGOTS 50 MINI-INGOTS 24K YGThe Franklin Mint Collection of the Official Gold Mine Ingots in a custom wood and leather box with lock & key has 50 mini-ingots each officially representing one of the leading gold producing mines in North America. Each limited edition is 24K yellow gold and hallmarked, measuring 3/4"L x 3/8"W. Includes Certificate of Authenticity and 50 individual information cards on the mines. COA guarantees at least 2000 grains of pure gold which is approximately '4.166 troy ounces'. Customized leather and wood box has a dome shaped lid and includes lock and key, measures 14.75"L x 6.5"W x 3.25"H.
• A NAVAJO SILVER INGOT BRACELETA
  A NAVAJO SILVER INGOT BRACELETA Navajo silver ingot bracelet, First half 20th century With a stamped and repousse design 7.25" C x 1.375" H with a 1.5" wrist opening 43.5 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Dimensions: 7.25" C x 1.375" H with a 1.5" wrist opening Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
• 6 VIKING & MEDIEVAL ERA SILVER
  6 VIKING & MEDIEVAL ERA SILVER TRADE INGOTSNorthern and Western Europe, Viking to Medieval period, ca. 9th to 13th century CE. A collection of 6 high quality 90% silver ingots used for trade throughout Viking and Medieval ages. The bars are elongated with flattened faces and sides. The 2 petite ingots were likely made by melting worked silver into a bar or rod, then dividing into sections. The Vikings had a bullion system based largely on silver where the purity and weight of the silver determined wealth, rather than relying on the face value of minted coins. Examples of Viking trade ingots are usually cigar-shaped with parallel sides and rounded tips, as exemplified by several in this collection. The chips and nicks on ingots were often the result of checking for plating or silver finesse by measuring how hard or soft the bar was to ensure the silver purity. During medieval times the ingot system was often used in conjunction with minted coinage. Size of longest: 2.75" L x 0.35" W (7 cm x 0.9 cm); shortest: 0.7" L x 0.25" W (1.8 cm x 0.6 cm); silver quality: 90%; total weight: 93.3 grams Provenance: private Carmichael, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1990s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167437 Condition: Surface wear as expected with age including nicks and pitting. Dark toning and patina on all.
• THE FRANKLIN MINT 2 STERLING SILVER
  THE FRANKLIN MINT 2 STERLING SILVER INGOTSThe Franklin Mint solid sterling silver Christmas ingots. 132.0 grams total. With boxes. Box: 3 1/2" x 3 1/4" x 2".
• Stag and Alligator Inkwells
  Stag and Alligator Inkwells American 20th century. A pair of cast metal inkwells with painted details one having a stag standing on a naturalistic base with the lidded inkwell in the shape of a tree stump the other an alligator resting next to a inkwell in the shape of an inkwell both inkwells having glass ink pots; largest ht. 6 lg. 5.25 in. Condition: Wear to surfaces.
• FRED DENNETT ARCHIVE, INC. TIN
  FRED DENNETT ARCHIVE, INC. TIN INGOTIngot and archive originally belonging to Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. 1st item: South Dakota tin ingot stamped "Nigger Hill", with Stephen F. Molitor, assayer mark, Deadwood, Dakota Territory. 1" H x 2" W x 1" D. 108.9 grams. Late 19th century. Note: The ingot inscription refers to a tin and gold mining area in the Black Hills of South Dakota, discovered by African Americans. Author Hyman Palais explained the origin of the name of the "Consolidated Nigger Hill Tin Mines" in an article "Black Hills Miners' Folklore" in California Folklore Quarterly, Vol. 4, No. 3. (July, 1945), pp. 256: "Another story tells how a group of Negroes from Montana came to the Hills in the early days of the gold rush and asked some miners where they should go to work. The miners jokingly advised them to try the top of a near-by hill, the least likely spot they could think of. Much to the surprise of everyone, luck crowned their efforts, and these Negroes found more gold in this out-of-the-way place... than many of the gulch miners had discovered below." The area was also found to have the largest deposit of tin in North America, so much so that it also became known as "Tinton". Stephen Molitor came from a family of assayers. He went into business with his father around 1858 in San Francisco and then worked as a traveling assayer, arriving in South Dakota by 1885. There he joined with others to form the American Tin Mining Company (for which he served as assayer). 2nd item: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Seattle 1909 diploma, signed by J. E. Chilberg, President of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, and others, dated October 16th, 1909, awarded to Fred Dennett, Comissioner, General Land Office, "for Collaborator for Exhibit of Valuable Services Rendered". Diploma features engraved vignettes of men fishing, a lumber yard, a miner using a hydraulic jet below a female representation of the exhibition holding minerals, and portraits of a Japanese woman holding a model of a ship and an American woman with a model train (symbolizing a meeting of East and West). Gilt exhibition seal lower center. 15 5/8" H x 19 7/8" W. 3rd item: Holton-Arms School Washington, D.C. diploma, signed by Jessie Moon Holton, dated May 29th, 1915, awarded to Dorothy Dixon Dennett, "who has satisfactorily completed the General Course of study proscribed by this school". 14 3/4" H x 19 5/8" W. Early 20th century. 4th item: United States General Land Office 1912 cast bronze medal, depicting an eagle, obverse, with "CENTENNIAL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE 1812-1912", reverse. Housed in a black leather case with purple satin and velvet interior lining. Stamped "Jos. K. Davidson's Sons, Philadelphia" in gilt lettering, inside of case, stamped "Hon. Fred Dennett" in gilt lettering, lid of case. Medal - 2" dia. Case - 7/8" H x 3" W x 3" D. Early 20th century. 5th item: Ambrotype depicting a seated man, possibly Reverend D. Richard Dennett, father of Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. Housed in a black leather case with metal hardware and red velvet interior lining. Image - 2 1/8" H x 1 1/4" W. Case - 3" H x 2 1/2" W x 5/8" D. Mid/late 19th century. Also included are two broken fountain pens and a drawstring cloth bag. Early 20th century. Provenance: By descent from Fred Dennett, 32nd Commissioner of the General Land Office, 1908-1913. Note: see other related lots in this auction. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com) Condition: 1st item: Tarnish, surface of ingot. 2nd item: Diploma with toning, particularly to lower third; minor edge wear. 3rd item: Minute foxing spots, scattered on surface of diploma. 5th item: Overall good condition. 6th item: Spine of leather case split. Case, photograph in worn condition to be expected from age.
• SILVER INGOTEngelhard .999 silver
  SILVER INGOTEngelhard .999 silver 6th Series, 621 grams. This lot will not be shipped to a third party, it has to be shipped to the buyer's address. Thank you.
• (11) Fine silver ingots, (10)
  (11) Fine silver ingots, (10) American Precious Metals Exchange, (1) Virginia City Nevada, (11) TO .999
• Navajo Ingot Silver Cuff
  Navajo Ingot Silver Cuff Bracelets first quarter 20th century lot of 2, includes: an example set with a tear-drop shaped turquoise stone; not marked cuff width 1 inch, interior circumference 6 inches x gap length 1 inch, weight 20.1 dwt. a heavily stamped example, with arrow designs; not marked cuff width 5/8 inch, interior circumference 5-3/4 inches x gap length 1-3/8 inches, weight 17.1 dwt.
• THREE SOLID FINE .999 SILVER
  THREE SOLID FINE .999 SILVER INGOT BARS Group of three solid.999 fine/pure silver ingot bars comprising two SilverTowne (American 1949) 10 oz bars and an International Malgam Limited bar, all with impressed marks. Approximate dimensions: SilverTowne h. 0.375", w. 2.875", d. 1.5"; total approx. weight 29.66 ozt. Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. reserves the right to require payment for this Lot via secured funds for all new and/or international buyers.
• A SET OF TWENTY-FIVE STERLING
  A SET OF TWENTY-FIVE STERLING SILVER INGOTS, "THEA SET OF TWENTY-FIVE STERLING SILVER INGOTS, "The Greatest Mercedes Automobiles of All Time," Limited Anniversary Edition issued by the Franklin Mint, c. 1986, 25 ingots of proof-quality sterling silver in original protective holders with certificates, 17.4 grams each, 435 total grams.
• NORMAN ROCKWELL'S FONDEST
  NORMAN ROCKWELL'S FONDEST MEMORIES SILVER INGOTS: 10 sterling 925 silver ingots measuring 2 1/2 inches x 2 inches produced by Franklin Mint, first edition 1973. In the original case, never displayed. 1500 grain sterling silver each. The case measures 12 1/4 inches x 16 3/4 inches. CONDITION: Frame separated from case.
• Three 925 silver ingots.Weight -
  Three 925 silver ingots.Weight - 47g
• Ten agate intaglios.
  Ten agate intaglios.
• Navajo Stamped Ingot Silver Cuff
  Navajo Stamped Ingot Silver Cuff Bracelet first quarter 20th century not marked cuff width 1-3/8 inches, interior circumference 5-1/2 inches x gap length 1 inch, weight 26.8 dwt.
• LOT OF THREE FRANKLIN MINT
  LOT OF THREE FRANKLIN MINT "NORMAN ROCKWELL'S FONDEST MEMORIES" STERLING SILVER INGOT SETS. THERE ARE TEN 1500 GRAIN INGOTS IN EACH OF THE THREE SETS. [APPROXIMATE ESTIMATED SILVER WEIGHT: 86 TROY OUNCES.],Lot of three Franklin Mint "Norman Rockwell's Fondest Memories" sterling silver ingot sets. There are ten 1500 grain ingots in each of the three sets. [Approximate Estimated Silver Weight: 86 troy ounces.]
• 14K GOLD INTAGLIO SEAL FOB14K
  14K GOLD INTAGLIO SEAL FOB14K gold (tested) fob with Intaglio seal (smoky quartz or citrine) with images of a lion and "Deus Clypeus Meus" which translates into God is my shield, measures 1 1/2 x 1 x 3/4" total weight 11.9 gm. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND
  FRENCH CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL AND BANDED AGATE INK STAND Antique French Champleve enamel inkwells mounted on a banded agate tray upon two champleve and two gilt bronze feet, with two pen rests, sold together with a glass fountain pen. Some cracks to agate tray; fountain pen nib missing. 6.5" H x 14.25" W x 8.25" D. Provenance: Removed from an Englewood, NJ estate.
• Continental patinated bronze
  Continental patinated bronze inkwell late 19th century Modeled as a hunting dog's head with a goose in his mouth. H: 4 in. L: 11 1/4 in. PROVENANCE: Private Philadelphia collection
• 20TH C. FIRST NATIONS CANADIAN
  20TH C. FIRST NATIONS CANADIAN INUIT GREENSTONE SEALNative American / First Nations, northern Canada, Inuit, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. This is a charming greenstone carving of a seal! This creature is alert and lounging with his tail and back flippers straight out from his body, and one front flipper protruding outward; the other flipper is drawn up against his side. His head extends outward, slightly tilted with a curious expression. His eyes are incised as wide circles with pupils and his rounded snout has nostrils and slightly open mouth. The stone itself is a truly beautiful choice, with mottled white and creamy veining throughout the olive green! Size: 10.75" L x 2.25" W x 2.5" H (27.3 cm x 5.7 cm x 6.4 cm) Provenance: private Alamo collection, Alamo, California, USA, before 2000 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167665 Condition: Repaired with front flipper reattached and remains of adhesive residue on the surface from flipper up to shoulder. Small chip to underside near second flipper. Label on base. Highly polished and nice coloration!
• 7PC FRANKLIN MINT HOLIDAY
  7PC FRANKLIN MINT HOLIDAY STERLING SILVER INGOTS Pennsylvania,1970- 1975Includes Christmas ingots from 1970 to 1975 with on large ingot made of sterling silver from surplus U. S. Treasury silver sold at auction in 1970. Weight as seen 33.3ozt.