Antique Mining

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...

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

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

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...

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

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,...

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...

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.

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

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...

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

The artwork offers a rare glimpse into the industrial past of Cheshire, capturing the essence of early mining operations and providing insight into the challenging conditions faced b...

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...

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...

Sphalerite on Calcite Titan Mining Empire State Mine #4, Newfold Ore Body, 3,981 level, Balmat, St Lawrence Co., New York, USA 11 cm tall x 9.5 cm wide New York State is not commo...

Freiberg mining law (Bergrecht), first laid down in writing in 1307, was subsequently adopted in many other European mining regions.

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...

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.

The other lamp bears a brass serial plate reading F6B 1580, along with a second marking on the top: F7 1583 — suggesting it may have belonged to a specific mining facility or worker....

Railroads, shown in red and blue, form the backbone of the map, weaving through valleys and linking mining areas to trade routes. The network reflects West Virginia’s crucial role as...

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

Australia is the heart of the world’s opal mining industry, home to 97% of the different types and are the largest provider of opals to the world.

The Fraser River, Cariboo gold-mining district, and key routes through the mountains are all shown.

This colorful tourmaline comes from the Aricanga Mine which lies at the heart of tourmaline mining in Brazil. The exceptionally high chroma values rival all other tourmaline localiti...

This composition elegantly combines geographical information with artistic flourishes that celebrate the region’s historical personalities, castles, and religious sites. 50 Key Loca...

Chalcopyrite over Calcite from Edong Mining District, Daye, Hubei, China. Cluster of sharp scalenohedral calcite crystals partially covered with lustrous iridescent metallic chalcop...

Calcite on Yellow Fluorite from Moscona Mine, Solis, Corvera de Asturias, Villabona mining area, Spain. Translucent rhombohedral crystals of colorless calcite large matrix of tran...

Hematite included Calcite from Fengjiashan Mine, Edong Mining District, Daye Co., Hubei Province, China.

The shoulders continue that visual dialogue: crossed swords surmounting an owl (wisdom), a dagger, mining tools, an anchor, a laurel wreath, another caduceus, and Mercury’s helmet re...

By the mid-19th century, it was also associated with silver mining in the nearby district of Laikakota. Including Puno in Paz Soldán’s atlas underscored its importance as a strategic...

The map was engraved by Laguillermie and printed by the Parisian firm Lemercier, with illustrations by Vistois. 50 Key Locations Noted on Map: Bar-le-Duc – historic capital Verdun –...

Industrial growth in the early 20th century, particularly coal mining around Heerlen and Kerkrade, is reflected in the prominence of railway connections.

The scene shows women and children mining for coal in a Russian mountainside quarry.

Sainte-Suzanne – listed heritage site 19. Renazé – mining history 20. L'Huisserie – near Laval 21. Quelaines-Saint-Gault – rural crafts 22.

In 1888, Washington Territory was experiencing rapid population growth and economic expansion, fueled by immigration, the timber trade, mining, and farming. Maps like this were used ...

Taxco silver was paid as tribute to the Aztecs, then three centuries of mining by the Spaniards. A period of prosperity arrived in the 1700s when Josè de la Borda arrived from Spain ...

In 1910, the Penoles Mining Company discovered what came to be known as “Cueva de Las Espadas,” or, “Cave of Swords.”

Timber and fishing industries were thriving, agriculture in the Willamette Valley was flourishing, and mining operations in eastern Oregon continued to draw settlers.

The shield itself features black and green horizontal stripes, crowned by a stag's antlers, symbolizing local wildlife and hunting traditions, and a miner’s pickaxe, reflecting Canno...

Mined since the Neolithic Age, cinnabar is the ore of mercury, and as such, it can be incredibly toxic, especially when mining. In fact, during the Roman Empire, miners at Spain’s Al...

Crossover style with mining motifs. Large size. 1890's. Excellent condition

When he died, he was the oldest working artist on the Monterey Peninsula, having painted many coastal views and abandoned mining towns in pastel, oil and watercolor. From 1907 to 192...

**Economy**: Historically, Asturias was an industrial and mining powerhouse, with coal mining and steel production being major industries.

President Herbert Hoover was America’s 31st president from 1929 to 1933, who achieved international success as a mining engineer. He was also known as being a worldwide gratitude as...

The common garden gnome originated in 19th-century Germany from the mining area of Thuringia. Here, local craftsmen are given credit for hand-crafting the gnomes as we know them—with...

The vast majority of Bisbee turquoise surfaced when the Phelps Dodge started their open pit mining operations at the location now known as the Lavender Pit.

It was first discovered in the early 18th century, but its mining did not being until circa 1760. Blue John was a wildly popular material in the decorative arts during the Georgian a...

Älvdalen (Elfdal) in Sweden appears to have been the only place in Europe since Antiquity where porphyry has been mined seriously. Mining started in the 1780s and the works were boug...

Rich History: Peridot boasts a fascinating history, with its mining dating back to ancient Egyptian civilization around 1500 B.C.

During the 19th century, it was mined for its ornamental value, and mining continues on a small scale. The most common explanation for the name is that it derives from the French b...

The city of Zanjan lies in the north-western area of Iran, this ancient city sprung up through salt mining in the area and was an important stop in the Silk Routes of Iran.

He enjoyed an early retirement from the mining industry, and turned his focus completely to his passion for art scholarship and collecting.

French caricature by Cham depicting the dangers of Gold Mining when your neighbor is about to blow up your stake.

Charles Sumner Gleed (1856–1920) was a Kansas businessman involved in a number of ventures, including railroads, newspapers, law, mining, banking, and communications. He was a member...

This beautifully colored original engraving depicts a California Gold Rush mining and camp scene. On the left, three miners are taking a break beside their tent with their dog, anoth...

The accompanying GIA report states that the origin is the Ural Mountains. The date of mining and most probably the cutting is circa 1830-1850.

The Russian Ural emerald was discovered by a farmer in 1831, and the mining area is located near Sverdlovsk (sverdlovsk).

These barite crystals come from intense mining operations and are excavated at depths over 1000 feet.