A few examples of appraisal values for
MINER S PICK

• ASSORTED MINING ITEMS Including a
  ASSORTED MINING ITEMS Including a miner's helmet cap, tin water bottle and beaker; two wrought iron spike candle holders; threaded wood box, and other similar items.
• Carved and painted folk art
  Carved and painted folk art soldier, finely detailed, holding scepter and pick, belt box and scepter with crossed picks possibly symbols for mining, possibly Hessian, American or Continental, probably early 20th century, 26-1/2 in. Traces of old gold lettering on front, scattered light abrasions and paint chips, several separations, losses to helmet decoration, pick, knife and mount possibly later additions, small areas of repaint. Michigan Private Collection
• MARX BUSY MINERS Boxed example
  MARX BUSY MINERS Boxed example lithographed tin key wind operates bump and go miner's cart up rail line great graphics. 16 1/2'' l. Tears to box - (Poor Cond.) Toy - (Pristine Cond.) Inv# 111-49
• * A Meissen Blanc de Chine Figure
  * A Meissen Blanc de Chine Figure P. Berger 1943 depicting a kneeling miner with a pick ax and a lantern base incised P. Berger 1943 further having incised and underglaze blue crossed swords marks the base further incised with crossed swords marks Weifs impressed R225 incised 530. Height 15 1/2 inches.
• BRONZE MINER SCULPTURE AFTER
  BRONZE MINER SCULPTURE AFTER LEVY: 9 1/2'' h. depicts a miner at rest with pick axe in hand incised signature and title along with Salon des Beaux-Arts also impressed foundry mark ''lv'' number 5760.CONDITION: Several abrasions to deep rich patina.
• BRONZE SCULPTURE. Depicting a miner
  BRONZE SCULPTURE. Depicting a miner with tools over his shoulder and standing next to a pile of rocks. Rests on a marble plinth. Signed ''Carlier''. 11'' h.
• Carved prospector, mule, walking
  Carved prospector, mule, walking through rocky area, mule staring at gold nugget tooth with crown prospector missed, prospector with pick, knife, pipe and revolver, origin unknown, probably 20th century, 9-1/2 x 14-1/2 x 5-1/2 in. Old painted surface with chips and losses, tail of mule repaired and possibly reattached, scattered glue residue, loss to top strap of mule's halter. Private Collection, Michigan
• A yellow metal (tests gold)
  A yellow metal (tests gold) George V commemorative stick pin set with lapis lazuli mounted with a rose cut diamond set letter G and topped with an enamelled crown.
• COLLECTION OF ASSORTED MINERALS,
  COLLECTION OF ASSORTED MINERALS, INCLUDING SMOKY AND HERKIMER DIAMOND QUARTZCollection of Assorted Minerals, Including Smoky and Herkimer Diamond Quartz,
• Wedgwood Basalt The Miner by
  Wedgwood Basalt The Miner by Colin Melbourne Ltd Edn Boxed with Certificate
• GROUP OF MINING TOKENS AND COINS. A
  GROUP OF MINING TOKENS AND COINS. A total of forty various mining tokens most from mines in West Virginia. Included is a Lincoln Head Cent booklet from 1941 onward that is incomplete.
• Vintage Alaska Gold Rush 10K gold
  Vintage Alaska Gold Rush 10K gold pin displaying a shovel and pick axe with Alaska banner at center. 2"W.
• ALEXANDER MABON & SONS MINER'S
  ALEXANDER MABON & SONS MINER'S DIAL, C. 1900 Alexander Ferrie Mabon (Scottish, 1856-1934), circa 1900. Lacquered brass miner's dial or alidade compass, having a silvered face, bubble level, and mounted on a later base. Provenance: Acquired from Dorotheum, Vienna, AT, Antique Scientific Instruments, Globes and Cameras, March 4, 2018, lot 517. Approx. h. 9"; compass dia. 6.625".
• A mixed lot comprising a 9 carat
  A mixed lot comprising a 9 carat gold propelling pencil three silver propelling pencils and a silver mounted pipe tamper.
• MINER "BERGBARTE" AXE CANE-Ca
  MINER "BERGBARTE" AXE CANE-Ca 1800 -Saxon miner’s axe cane with an iron handle forged in the medieval taste with angular narrow head and cheeks extending in stylish and redoubtable, round shaped bit to the front and pointed but to the back. The axe is marked on the head with different punches “1916” on one side and “1917” on the other and fastened with two long iron tongues anchored directly in the eye on a, what seems to be an angular oak shaft with smooth edges heeled with an iron ferrule. -The quality of this axe cane is undeniable, its style, anchoring technique as well as the iron patina suggest an early 1800 dating with later punched commemorating dates. Indeed, this “Bergbarte” is a first rate collectable from the Erzgebirge, a region whose name literally means ‘ore mountains’, situated in the south of the German state of Saxony, running along the border with the Czech Republic. The axe cane survived in superb condition and with a magnificent well-used surface and great feel of age. -H. 6” x 3”, O.L. 37” -$300-$400
• A GROUP OF MINING ITEMSA group of
  A GROUP OF MINING ITEMSA group of mining items, Early/mid-20th century Comprising an early field scale with horn bowls (bowl: 2.75" Dia.), a brass prospector's scale with oak box and a variety of brass weights (box: 1.125" H x 7.5" W x 3.375" D), a wrought iron ax head, a wrought iron smelter's cup, a wrought iron hook, a small miner's lamp (4" H), and a larger miner's lamp (6.5" H), together with a period framed photograph of a group of miners (frame: 10.75" H x 12.75" W) and a Glen Placer Mining Company Stock Certificate framed in an elaborate period gilt frame (issued in 1899, 8 of 2000 shares, Denver, CO; frame: 13" H x 15" W), 10 pieces
• TWO MINER “STEIGERHäCKCHEN” AXE
  TWO MINER “STEIGERHäCKCHEN” AXE CANES-Ca 1900 -Saxon miner’s axe cane with an ax shaped steel handle decorated with fine engravings and a matching brass cover to the sharp edge, substantial, wide angular-oval and tapering oak shaft with numerous applied brass and a matching brass ferrule with a steel spike. Better traditional parade cane from the Erzgebirge, a region whose name literally means ‘Ore Mountains’, situated in the south of the German state of Saxony and running along the border with the Czech Republic. -H. 5 ½” x 3”, O.L. 34 ¼” -Another Saxon miner’s axe cane with an axe shaped steel handle featuring a pointed back tip beautifully modeled in the shape of a bird of prey head, the cheeks deeply engraved with mountains on one side and a gentian flower on the other and extending on both sides with a dented bordure towards a plain bit. The ax handle comes with a linear tapering ebonized shaft engraved “TATRANSKA” (Tatranská is a part of the town of Vysoké Tatry in northern Slovakia in the Tatra Mountains) on one side and with stylized flowers on the other. Sturdy and spiked iron ferrule. -H. 5 ¾” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 33 ¾” -$300-$500 Together -The traditions which came out of the history of that region are alive to this day. Miners parades are held in several Saxon towns every year in December, and the miners still wear their parade uniforms and carry Bergbarte and Steigerhäckchen. There are a number of miners’ choirs with a repertoire of traditional miners’ songs, who perform in uniform complete with Bergbarte. Mining has dominated life in the Erzgebirge for so many centuries, and people feel strongly about their heritage and are keen to keep it alive. -Mining hatchets and mining axes are important components of the mining costume. These are the small ornamental mining canes or status symbols, which were carried in the hand by foremen or mining officers in mining lifts. They were almost completely diverted from their original purpose when the miner went walking in his ceremonial costume – they were used as a walking stick! Today, suche ceremonial axes are mostly mostly borrowed for special occasions. Mining axes were originally a mining a ceremonial or parade weapon in the form of a battle axe, which Saxon mining folk in particular carried on festive events for decorative purposes. They were also used in Styria and in Sweden.
• A pocket knife with 18 carat gold
  A pocket knife with 18 carat gold sides together with a 9 carat gold propelling pencil.
• Attractive Meissen Porcelain Figure
  Attractive Meissen Porcelain Figure of a Grape Picker, third quarter 19th century, from the "Children Gardening" series of J. J. Kaendler modeled in 1740, the base marked with the underglaze blue Meissen crossed swords, h. 5-5/8".
• A Victorian old mine-cut diamond
  A Victorian old mine-cut diamond and silver-topped gold bird brooch Set throughout with old mine-cut diamonds totaling approximately 1.95 cts and emerald-set eye 2'' x 1.5''
• PROSPECTORS PICK AXE AND
  PROSPECTORS PICK AXE AND CANTEENProspectors pick axe and canteen found in a Colorado cave, canteen is 9 3/4" dia. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: As found.
• Enamel and diamond posy pin
  Enamel and diamond posy pin Purple enameled posies, each displaying a single Old Mine cut diamond, each weighing approximately .20 carats. L: 2 in. Brooch is in fair condition with signs of repainting and some signs of chipping to the enamel, diamonds are in good condition with no visible signs of loss. Clasp is in good condition.
• A yellow metal (tests 9 ct gold)
  A yellow metal (tests 9 ct gold) propelling pencil by Samson Mordan with patented spring loaded release mechanism.
• A Victorian gold coloured metal and
  A Victorian gold coloured metal and ivory retractable tooth pick by S. Morden & Co after a design by T.C. Palmer 3.25ins overall (slight damage)
• VARIOUS MINERALS, GROUP OF 8
  VARIOUS MINERALS, GROUP OF 8 Group of eight various collectible minerals comprising three half geodes and five pieces of amethist quartz or crystal rock. Largest: 3.5" H x 2.5" x 1.5" D.
• 9PC VINTAGE HORS D'OEUVRE
  9PC VINTAGE HORS D'OEUVRE PICKSVintage twisted metal picks with double prong ends. Polished stones fixed to handles. 4"L each. Condition: Age related wear.
• Lot of 35 Mexican Silver Hor
  Lot of 35 Mexican Silver Hor D'oeuvres Picks Whimsical classic hand wrought solid sterling picks depicting twelve designs grouped in twos and threes. Hallmarked "GP" on the following designs; flame sombrero saguaro cactus doubled-handled vessel house horse siesta man prickly pear cactus thunderbird head donkey blanket and farmer. Lariat does not have any markings. 2.7 toz.
• Fifteen gem set stick pins
  Fifteen gem set stick pins including seven in yellow metal (test 9 carat gold).
• Gem BU 1881 Morgan silver dollar,
  Gem BU 1881 Morgan silver dollar, PCGS slabbed and graded MS-65.
• A Masons Patent Ironstone leaf
  A Masons Patent Ironstone leaf shaped pickle dish 14cm (5.5") wide and a Patent Ironstone shell shaped pickle dish
• COLLECTION OF MINERALS POLISHED
  COLLECTION OF MINERALS POLISHED RAWMalachite, Africa. Apatite, Mexico. Amethyst, Australia. Stibinte, Borneo. Vesuvianite, Mexico. Biotite, Arizona. Moss Agate, India. Black Obsidian, Arizona. Blue Ribbon Agate, South West Africa. Green Chalcedony, India. Petrified Wood, Arizona. Epidote, Colorado. Spessartite Garnet, Nevada. Maganite, Mexico. From the Estate of Frank Hall owner of Dover Scientific and collector of rocks, crystals, minerals and fossils.
• A South American Sterling Silver
  A South American Sterling Silver Minaudiere Sterling silver case profusely engraved with a scroll and flower pattern and applied ornament set with colored stones and marcasite possibly added later. Hinged design interior fitted with a mirror and a comb on one side; other side with two compartments - one with an engraving under the lid "M. D. G. 25. V. 1949" second one for powder with a puff and a lipstick container. Offered with original "Joyeria Victor" red-velvet box. Case measures approx. 5"L x 3-1/4"W x 3/4"H.
• MARX BUSY MINERS LITHOGRAPHED TIN
  MARX BUSY MINERS LITHOGRAPHED TIN WIND-UPMarx Busy Miners lithographed tin wind-up , with original box, 16" l. Condition: Toy excellent, box very good with some repaired and missing flaps on one end
• SELECTION OF MINERAL SPECIMENS &
  SELECTION OF MINERAL SPECIMENS & FACETED GEMS Comprising approx. seven small items, all 1 1/4 in. L or less, including a Garnet crystal from the Wrangel Garnet Ledge, Alaska; two garnet crystals from Roxbury, CT; a trilliant faceted Iolite gemstone, approx. .64 ct; red Tiger Eye, polished pebble piece; two small Realgar specimens from Nevada; and other items
• Box 2pc Large Mineral Specimans
  Box 2pc Large Mineral Specimans
• A mixed lot comprising a silver
  A mixed lot comprising a silver Albert chain (approx. 40cm) a silver retractable tooth pick a garnet ring and a jade bracelet.