1899 Gold Bullion Memorandum for Refining 7.95 ounces Selby Smelting dust + am for Sale

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1899 Gold Bullion Memorandum for Refining 7.95 ounces Selby Smelting dust + am For Sale

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1899 Gold Bullion Memorandum for Refining 7.95 ounces Selby Smelting dust + am:
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1899 Gold Bullion Memorandum for Refining
A Great Gold Mining Related Document from the 19th Century7.95 ounces before melting, 7.55 after meltingGold Fineness 837Gold Value $130.62 (approx. $17.30 per ounce)
Also silver 60 cents
Selby Smelting & Lead Co.
416 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CaliforniaMay 31, 1899for dust + amalgam
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Early Years (1852-1875):

Founded in 1852 by Thomas H.Selby and Peter Naylor,initially as a metal import business.
1865:Expanded into smelting operations,focusing on lead,with branches in Marysville and Stockton.
1865:Constructed the iconic Selby Shot Tower in San Francisco to produce lead shot for ammunition.
1869-1871:Thomas Selby served as San Francisco\'s mayor.
1875:Incorporated as the Selby Smelting and Lead Company after Naylor\'s death and Thomas Selby\'s son Prentiss took over.

Growth and Expansion (1875-1930):

Acquired the Pacific Refinery and Bullion Exchange in 1879,becoming the only private refinery on the West Coast.
Refined gold,silver,and lead in addition to lead shot.
Played a crucial role in supplying metals for construction and infrastructure projects during the California Gold Rush and beyond.
Expanded operations to include mines in Mexico and Canada.

Environmental Concerns and Decline (1930-1976):

Concerns about air and water pollution began to rise in the early 20th century.
1948:Major air pollution episode in Vallejo,California,linked to Selby Smelting\'s operations,led to lawsuits and regulations.
1976:Due to mounting environmental concerns and stricter regulations,the company ceased operations.