Cresci Gold Collection circa 1959

[Hoser John]

These pictures were taken in 1959 when the entire collection was sold to the Bank of America in Angels Camp by Crespi--who was also the prez at the time. All that ever was said about price was 6 figures but today many millions. Bought a new slide/film/pic scanner and recently found these,and many others ,so thought I'd share motherlode gold of a bygone era,still some at the bank too-tons a au 2 u 2 -John PS-and yes that IS a full size gold pan in the shot to show size scale !!!

 

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[kuger]

These pictures were taken in 1959 when the entire collection was sold to the Bank of America in Angels Camp by Cresci--who was also the prez at the time. All that ever was said about price was 6 figures but today many millions. Bought a new slide/film/pic scanner and recently found these,and many others ,so thought I'd share motherlode gold of a bygone era,still some at the bank too-tons a au 2 u 2 -John PS-and yes that IS a full size gold pan in the shot to show size scale !!!

?Are you sure it wasnt "Crespi"?Never heard or seen it?I wonder where it is now.The Bank is still there

 

[Gravel Hog]

Well looking at that, I am going to have to go get some more to add to my collection after I stop drooling at that firts picture. My collection is impresive but not no way up to that caliber.

 

[Oakview2]

Stunning

 

[Hoser John]

CRESPI is right--so much work on puters yesterday I could barely see yesterday afternoon--thanx but can't fix header caption--thanx mucho-John

 

[kuger]

You bet John,The Crespi's go way back.Very close friends of my family.I do wonder where this gold is today?

 

[killerwine]

I LOVE women......but THAT gold is a close second! : ) It can't bring you a beer....but it doesn't talk back either! : )

 

[strickman]

great pics John , amazing !

 

[Hoser John]

I googled the family last night and found many millions in south american artifacts also. Musta been RICH as midas to remove those amazing artifacts from SA?? Any info greatly appreciated.thanx mucho..John

 

[Astrobouncer]

Unbelievable pictures John, thanks for sharing!

 

[TAKODA]

DAAAAMN ! Thanks for the pics Hose . I'm wondering the same thing Kuger
is wondering .................... where is it now . I wonder if it still exist as it was
then .

 

[Oakview2]

Hey Hoser


I am wondering if back in the day you might have helped or harvested all that beautiful gold. If not can you give use some general background and how it was found, ect.......

 

[kuger]

Hey Hoser


I am wondering if back in the day you might have helped or harvested all that beautiful gold. If not can you give use some general background and how it was found, ect.......

LOL!Pretty sure he wasnt!The Crespi family and mining goes way back in these parts,its hard to say what mine they came from.It was Hardrock I can tell ya that much!

 

[dave wiseman]

Alot of the yellow came from the Big Bonanza mine in Sonora Ca. Mr.Kuger.I saw the collection at the bank way back in 1977,Some of the pieces were shaped like dry lasagna noodles.Parts of the gold ended up at the Nugget casino in Carson City Nevada and were since sold.The gold pictured by Hoser John was only a small part of the collection.Jim Valente who also worked at the bank with Crespi had a fabulous collection of gold speci,placer and gold coins.He gave me half a vial of placer back in 1977 when gold was about $130 an ounce.

 

[kuger]

I was hoping you would pipe in Dave.A big part of my Grandmothers Brother's(Mark Carley)gold also was sold to the Nugget Casino about that time and is now gone.The Bonanza was one of the richest pocket mines in the world,and some incredible specimens from it are on display at the Tuolumne Co. Museum.There is also a small part of Valente's gold at Ironestone. Thanks Davo!!

 

[dave wiseman]

Mr.Kuger,from what I recall hearing back in the day there were alot of government issues involved in dispersing the Crespi collection..and of course the R brothers got Valente's gold.

 

[kuger]

Mr.Kuger,from what I recall hearing back in the day there were alot of government issues involved in dispersing the Crespi collection..and of course the R brothers got Valente's gold.

..................yep

 

[Hoser John]

Miracles of Mother Nature should be shared and exhibited....by the by California State Mining Museum in Mariposa got a 1 year reprieve and many MANY righteous monster specimens contained within. Fricot nugget is/was/always be my favorite as all rough and gnarly is my cup a tea...thanx much for convaluted info also and please go see our legacy whenever possible and DONATE or they perish.......tons a au 2 u 2-John