Lot 2106
(1857) Kellogg & Humbert gold bar No. 803. 39.74 oz .887 Fine gold, value at time of issue $728.66. A wonderful gold treasure bar and a very desirable example from these assayers of the California Gold Rush era. The bar itself is a deep yellow gold in color with the lustrous surfaces exhibiting dark red oxidation in the protected areas. This being a result of the coal from the steamer laying next to the cachet of bars at the bottom of the sea. The lower right corner has been chipped off for assay purposes, a feature on all genuine gold bars of the era. Also we note the control number of the bar No. 803 is also stamped on the back of the bar. This particular bar is plated in Q. David Bowers A California Gold Rush History on page 435.
This bar is accompanied by the special leather edition of Q. David Bowers A California Gold Rush History and the new owner will doubtless spend many hours discussing the epic tales of the discovery of gold in California, and the tragedy of the loss of life on the Central America wreck. Truly a fantastic historical relic which will be the centerpiece of a gold coin collection.
Estimated Value $50,000 - 60,000.
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| Realized $57,500 |
