365,215 ozs 1856-1930 The Johnstone shaft No 1

[tinpan]

Hi all The Johnstone Mining Coy started in 1856 when 2 smaller mining claims joined to raise the money required to chase the deep quartz saddle reefs.Johnstone had 4 main shafts on a reef called the Derby. From 1856-1930 365,215 ozs o gold was taken from 800,000 tons of rock crushed. Johnstone shaft No 1 was the deepest at 3400 feet with 25 levels .Had electric battery lights in late 1880's and telephone on 3 levels in 1904. At height of mining 275 men worked the 4 shafts. I been to the site about 5 times and hard rock mines are very junky and slow going. had plenty of rain lately so i have to take what time i can get.


tinpan

 

[Shark27]

Wow! I'd say you did good...really nice finds. Is that gold I see in that rock?

Shark27

 

[Skelly607]

Sweet!!!

 

[Wallhangers]

Always look forward to your posts and discoveries.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

More great adventures Dave!

 

[gold nuggets]

Great pictures Tinpan, nice finds and thanks
for the information and sharing your hunt.
Gold Nuggets

 

[kevkirki]

cool shilling

 

[bryguy5]

wow great finds there . love that gold specimen.

 

[steelheadwill]

Beautiful piece of Quartz, and some nice silver too
I recently learned that what I thought was a foundation is the entrance to an 1860s
gold mine here in NH.
Three mines operated in the state, sending over $50,000 (1860 prices) worth to the Philadelphia mint.
Geologic reports tell of 'Free gold in quartz veins'
I gotta git me some of those
Great Digs, HH to you

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Amazing site photo's and background story mate . . .
I always enjoy reading your posts!

Isn't it funny how similar our 1883 CDN Quarter looks to your 1883 Shilling!

Can you tell me what the age is of this Dog Tag?

Cheers,
Dave

 

[Mr Tuff]

sweet oldies!!!! MR TUFF

 

[GioTheGreek]

Der's gold in dat der quartz! Congrats!

That looks like an awesome place to hunt. My mantra would be "Must. Dig. Everything."

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Awesome pictures and finds, I always enjoy your posts TP, thanks for sharing! HH, Mike

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

You have the coolest mixture and assortment of finds.
Always a pleasure to view your postings.
Carl