Antique Mining

Extraordinary novelty brooches from the mid 19th Century. When new mines were opened to the public in the 19th Century, souvenirs were often sold to commemorate these visits. These r...

Antique lithograph of the Mining Mountain of Hualgayoc, Peru – 1865 This lithograph presents a panoramic view of the Cerro Mineral de Hualgayoc, one of Peru’s most famous mining dis...

It captures Nevada during an era when mining, railroads, and frontier settlement shaped the state’s economy and identity.

Additional routes extend southward into mining and agricultural districts, including stage roads and trails feeding smaller frontier communities.

From Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals on the surfa...

From Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcopyrite crystals on the sur...

Halite on Sylvite, PCA Mine, Carlsbad Potash Mining District, Eddy County, New Mexico, USA 15.25 cm wide x 12.7 cm tall A vivid, transparent-to-translucent cobalt-blue halite cube ...

A rare hand-held mining or ship lantern/oil Lamp in patinated brass.

In the second half of the 1940s and in the 1950s the mine was expanded, and mining reached a depth of 810 m. A third shaft was completed in 1958.

Three views of the Mining Industry in Malaysia around 1907. 1. Lankshuts at Tronoh, Perak 2.

Four views of early Mining operations in Malaysia at the beginning of the 20th century.

Antique print titled 'Entrée d'une mine'. Print of the entrance to a mine. This print originates from 'Musée d'Histoire Naturelle' by M. Achille Comte. Artists and Engravers: Publ...

Plan of Lima and View of Potosí – Peru & Bolivia City Plan and Mining View c.1750 This original antique engraving combines two important South American subjects on a single sheet: a...

Large panoramic view of Eisenerz, an old mining town in the Austrian state of Styria. Originates from 'Topographia Provinciarum Austriacarum' by M.

Technological developments at the mine influenced global mining for two centuries. The mine is now a museum and in 2001 was designated a UNESCO world heritage site.

Whilst the earliest record of emerald mining was in Ancient Egypt, indeed Cleopatra loved these gems so much she is reputed to have had her own mine, the beauty of the stones from Co...

The combination of bold geometry, colourful sparkle, and this renowned mining locality creates a particularly striking specimen.

Chrysocolla after Azurite with Malachite coated with druzy Quartz Tenke-Fungurume area, Kolwezi mining dist, Lualaba, DR Congo 9.2cm tall x 10.7cm wide A highly aesthetic cabinet sp...

Career: He was a Member of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (MIMM). He served as a director and consultant for various mining companies, including the Associated Mining &...

Unlike more ostentatious jewels, Weardale Fluorite has long been a connoisseur’s treasure, its scarcity heightened by the limited and now largely diminished mining in the region. Not...

During the 19th century, it was mined for its ornamental value, and mining continues on a small scale.

His various business pursuits, which included importing whiskey from Kentucky to Missouri for sale to the mining community, seemed mainly to be a means to fund his real passion, whic...

Together, these elements explore the dialogue between industrial heritage and the surrounding natural environment, suggesting a former mining or milling site set within a rugged, rur...

The vibrant hand coloring transforms complex geological information into an attractive visual display, making these maps equally appealing to collectors of antique maps, scientific i...

The western side of the map includes the picturesque Forest of Dean, one of England's oldest surviving woodlands and a region famous for mining, forestry, and royal hunting tradition...

.’ - Sir David Attenborough, 2018 Provenance Found whilst mining for sand, in the forest of Fontainebleau, 1988-1991 Subsequently with Jean-Paul Obeniche (1926-2020), circa 1991 Sub...

The area developed around mining, iron production, and forestry. Finnsjön lies within this landscape of woodland and granite ridges.

In 1888, Colorado was experiencing rapid growth fueled by mining wealth, railroad expansion, and migration.

Luce was well traveled and in the 1890's, with Camille Pissarro, went to London and Saint-Tropez with Signac; to Camaret in Brittany in 1893; and to the Borinage, the coal-mining dis...

The son of a glass blower, Marcel Delmotte spent his entire career in the mining and steel manufacturing Belgian town of Charleroi.

The "Survey" sent Stella to illustrate the mining disaster of 1907 in Monongah, West Virginia, and in 1908 commissioned him to execute drawings of the Pittsburgh industrial scene.

“Minas Novas” jewels emerged in Portugal during the 18th century, named for the Brazilian mining regions that supplied vast quantities of quartz and diamonds to the Portuguese court.

Antique Map of Arizona – Railroads, Mining Districts & Settlements, 1888 This antique engraved map presents the Territory of Arizona as it appeared in 1888, a period when the region...

Annaberg was an important mining and cultural centre, and its local dress traditions developed distinct forms tied to social status and regional identity.

An artifact of America's industrial history, this large aluminum spotlight from the early 20th century was created by the Crouse-Hinds Company, a manufacturer based in Syracuse, New ...

The Keweenaw Peninsula is the world’s most renowned source of native copper, where mining began in 1845 and continued for over a century.

To the northeast appear Prescot, Huyton, and Whiston, towns that were historically connected to mining, watchmaking, and manufacturing. To the east and southeast lie areas such as Ha...

The city quickly became the main gateway to the gold mining regions of Northern California, serving as a transportation hub for goods, equipment, and thousands of fortune seekers arr...

The map shows Glasgow at the center of a dense Victorian industrial region connected by railways and the River Clyde, with surrounding towns such as Paisley, Renfrew, Govan, Partick,...

This lamp features a classic design with a protective metal grid and glass enclosure, typical of safety lamps used in mining to prevent gas explosions. The lamp has a hook for hangin...

A nice gadget, the original glass cylinder is still completely intact, for the collector or enthusiast of industrial or mining-related objects. It has been converted to electricity a...

In the nineteenth century, import of foreign marble to France became more widespread. The French mining infrastructure required costly maintenance which the government was unwilling ...

His murals can be found in the private collections of various mining companies including the Trebor Corporation (Mariposa, CA), H.C.

The Upper Peninsula, displayed with an inset for Isle Royale, highlights the mining and lumber regions around Marquette, Houghton, and Copper Harbor.

His jewellery catered to the prosperous mining community, often using imported precious stones mounted in locally sourced gold.

These railroads passed through Ogden, Salt Lake City, and Provo, connecting the territory’s agricultural valleys, mining camps, and growing towns with national markets.

The timing of this map makes it particularly valuable: by 1888, California was transitioning from its frontier and mining past into an agricultural and urban powerhouse.

Antique jewelry is also kinder to the environment since no new mining or materials are required. Condition: Very good Era: Art Deco Year: 1915-1935 Metal: Platinum Diamond: Carat W...

Chaligny – forested village with iron mining 33. Neufchâteau – border trade and market center 34.

Sought after by collectors and mining enthusiasts, they represent the heritage of mining communities.

First painter of religious scenes, Constantin Meunier was deeply marked by his visit, along with his friend the writer Camille Lemonnier, in the Borinage region, the black country mi...

This 49'r, hard to find, "Gold Miner" silver plated Victorian napkin ring thematic subject matter makes it highly desirable since, in addition to those who collect figural items, man...

His childhood was marked by hardship, including poverty, bereavement and illness, and the rough life of the mining community in the Borinage region very much shaped his sensibilities.

Counties such as Bernalillo, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Dona Ana, Socorro, and Grant are carefully outlined, with smaller frontier towns, mining districts, and ranching settlements indica...

Trap, this map reflects the growing European academic interest in South American natural resources, mining potential, river navigation, and tropical geology during the height of colo...

Narrative representation of the brewing sequence with hop mining, mashing, brewing. Watercolored ink drawing, probably by Ludwig Burger (1825-1884)

Unieux – Close to Firminy, mining and metallurgy 31. Saint-Paul-en-Jarez – On the Rhône border 32.