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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE CALIFORNIA COLLECTION
THE ALASKA RAILROAD: AN AMERICAN PRESENTATION 14K GOLD RAILROAD SPIKE
MARK OF MAYER BROTHERS, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, CIRCA 1923
Details
THE ALASKA RAILROAD: AN AMERICAN PRESENTATION 14K GOLD RAILROAD SPIKE
MARK OF MAYER BROTHERS, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, CIRCA 1923
Of typical form, engraved to one side with a presentation inscription, in a fitted leather case, marked on side
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long
14 oz. 18 dwt. (463.4 gr.)
The presentation inscription reads,
Presented to
COL. FREDERICK MEARS
BY THE
CITY OF ANCHORAGE
in commemoration of the building of
THE ALASKA RAILROAD 1915-1923
MARK OF MAYER BROTHERS, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, CIRCA 1923
Of typical form, engraved to one side with a presentation inscription, in a fitted leather case, marked on side
5 ½ in. (14 cm.) long
14 oz. 18 dwt. (463.4 gr.)
The presentation inscription reads,
Presented to
COL. FREDERICK MEARS
BY THE
CITY OF ANCHORAGE
in commemoration of the building of
THE ALASKA RAILROAD 1915-1923
Provenance
Presented to Col. Frederick Mears (1878-1939) by the City of Anchorage in 1923.
With Fred O. Johnson, North Hollywood, California, by 1967.
With Bob Soares, California, by 1983, sold,
The present owner, acquired 9 July 1983, St. Mary's Antique Show, Pacific Grove, California.
With Fred O. Johnson, North Hollywood, California, by 1967.
With Bob Soares, California, by 1983, sold,
The present owner, acquired 9 July 1983, St. Mary's Antique Show, Pacific Grove, California.
Literature
'Harding Cuts Short Visit to Far North; Goes Back to Coast,' The New York Times, 17 July 1923.
R. Barr, 'Precious Tie Spike Links Seattle, Alaska,' The Seattle Times, 26 May 1967.
R. Barr, 'Precious Tie Spike Links Seattle, Alaska,' The Seattle Times, 26 May 1967.
Exhibited
Juneau, Alaska, Alaska Museum, August 1923.
Fairbanks, Alaska, Alaska 67 Centennial Exposition, 27 May - 30 September 1967 (loaned by Fred O. Johnson).
Fairbanks, Alaska, Alaska 67 Centennial Exposition, 27 May - 30 September 1967 (loaned by Fred O. Johnson).
Brought to you by
Julia Jones
Associate Specialist
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