19th century. To include: A) Copper prospector’s pan. 10 3/4″ diameter. Age appropriate wear. B) Steel prospector’s pan. 14 3/4″ diameter. C) Unusual rock hammer with heart shaped decoration. 12 1/2″ high x 11 1/4″ wide. D) Blasting cap container measuring 1 1/2″ high x 2 3/4″ diameter from California Cap Co. E) Wood blasting cap container. 3″ high x 2 1/4″ wide. F) Tintype photo with portrait of old prospector. 4 1/2″ high x 3 1/2″ wide. G) Miner’s improved gold scale. Manufactured expressly for California. Brass scale with weights in a Japan tin. 6 1/2″ wide x 3″ deep. H) “Prospector’s Handbook” by Anderson. Published 1888. I) “Prospecting for Gold and Silver in North America” by Arthur Lakes. 3rd Edition, 1899. J) Miner’s pick. 38″ long x 12″ wide. Shows rust. K) Miner’s shovel. Wooden handle with metal base. 37 1/2″ long x 12 1/2″ wide. Shovel shows extensive wear. L) W.S. Darley & Co. Chicago magnetic dipping needle. 5 1/4″ high x 3 3/8″ diameter. Good overall condition. Provenance: From the estate of Alan Gaines of A & A Gaines Antiques, Newport, Rhode Island.
