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The Al and Carol Cali Collection

Sun, Jan 18, 2026 04:00PM EST - Sun, Feb 1, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 344

1851-1852 First State W. Taussig. & Co. Eagle Clasp, Gold Rush Era

Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Sold for
$2,100
Sold Price excludes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
1851-1852 First State W. Taussig. & Co. Eagle Clasp, Gold Rush Era. Earliest W. Taussig & Co. Clasp. 1851-1852. Note the curved eagle in flight on this early edition compared to the later 1852-1856 versions where the eagle stands, wings spread with arrows in talons.Dimensions: 2.5” x 2” assembled.Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $35 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.

Condition

Dug Condition. Patina. Both pieces are intact. No breaks.