Antique Vintage Gold Rush of 1849, Cowboy Gold Miner Tie Tack, Tie Pin with Gold Pan, Sterling Silver, Menswear

Antique Vintage Gold Rush of 1849, Gold Miner Tie Tack, Tie Pin with Gold Pan, Sterling Silver

Approximately 1/2 inche tall.

Extraordinary detailed Gold Rush Miner with a pot of glistening gold! This bearded miner hat has '49' engraved.
HIs sleeves are rolled up, one leg is bent, the other down in a kneeling position. He is wearing boots. Rather muscular miner!

The bottom of the pot (pin) shows the word, STERLING, with JP in the center (generally English silver)

Description:
Material: Sterling silver, with a possible goldstone detail representing the pan's contents.
Design: A miniature cowboy panning for gold, accompanied by a gold pan detail, attached to a tie tack chain and bar.
Markings: Stamped "Sterling" and "JP."
Historical Context:
Western-themed jewelry became prominent in the 1940s-1970s, catering to a growing interest in Americana and the Old West. Pieces like this often served as souvenirs or statement accessories, highlighting craftsmanship and themes of frontier life.


http://www.history.com/topics/gold-rush-of-1849
The discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley in early 1848 sparked the Gold Rush, arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half of the 19th century. As news spread of the discovery, thousands of prospective gold miners traveled by sea or over land to San Francisco and the surrounding area; by the end of 1849, the non-native population of the California territory was some 100,000 (compared with the pre-1848 figure of less than 1,000). A total of $2 billion worth of precious metal was extracted from the area during the Gold Rush, which peaked in 1852.

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