January 26, 2024 Brian Lebel's Old West Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/26/2024
a) A gentleman's pocketknife, 4 blades, all marked "I.X.L. George Wostenholm Sheffield", 2 5/8" long, three panels of quartz with heavy gold content in each side. A rare example of gold rush accessories.
b) Horseshoe shaped cigar cutter FOB with gold mechanical movement, 6 separate panels of gold quartz, silver horseshoe nails over the gold on the reverse. 1 1/8" x 7/8".
c) Solid quartz front in a horseshoe shaped photo locket FOB with solid gold engraved back, "FLT" links at the top (Independent Order of Odd Fellows / The Three Link Fraternity) in three (3) red, white and blue. Engraved with "L. B. Carrere / 1896". Photographs of child and women inside. 1 1/2" tall with ring x 7/8".
Ex: Dick Burdick Collection
Item Dimensions: Largest: 2 - 3/4" x 1/2" x 1/4".