Gold Nugget Collection

Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho)
6257116 Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); 61.5x49.5 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

Gold seekers on the banks of the Rhine, 1880 (engraving)
ELD4837778 Gold seekers on the banks of the Rhine, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold seekers on the banks of the Rhine. Gold nuggets washed in the Rhine river, Germany)

Gold Rush in the United States, California: Gold Seekers with sieves in a river (1849-1850)
NWI4834372 Gold Rush in the United States, California: Gold Seekers with sieves in a river (1849-1850). Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Gold Rush in the United States)

Gold seeker washing the pebbles of a stream using a sieve to find gold pepites, North America
NWI4832518 Gold seeker washing the pebbles of a stream using a sieve to find gold pepites, North America. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Gold mine in the United States: Gold researchers finding gold pepites in a quarry in Georgia in the 19th century
NWI4835134 Gold mine in the United States: Gold researchers finding gold pepites in a quarry in Georgia in the 19th century

Gold Rush: Gold seekers wash sediments in order to find a golden pepite in a California river
NWI4836215 Gold Rush: Gold seekers wash sediments in order to find a golden pepite in a California river. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Gold Rush)

The Chaudière Gold-Fields, Canada: the diggings on a tributary of the Chaudière, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The Chaudiere Gold-Fields, Canada: the diggings on a tributary of the Chaudiere, 1864. Forty-eight years ago a woman, engaged in washing, found a large nugget of gold

Lump of Gold from California - value £500, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lump of Gold from California - value £500, 1850. This "big lump" of gold is pronounced by competent judges to be not only the largest, but the finest specimen yet brought to England

The "Welcome" Nugget, 1858. Creator: Unknown. The "Welcome" Nugget, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The "Welcome" Nugget, 1858....this huge nugget, stated to be the largest piece of virgin gold ever discovered...Mr

Brazil, river and land rich in golden pepites. 19th century engraving) / Leemage
GIA4775746 Brazil, river and land rich in golden pepites. 19th century engraving) /Leemage by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brazil)

Portrait of Bernhard Otto Holtermann, c. 1872-85 (oil on canvas)
6257115 Portrait of Bernhard Otto Holtermann, c.1872-85 (oil on canvas) by Australian School, (19th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: possibly by J)

Gold mine in Potosi, Bolivia, 1592 (engraving)
AIS5377078 Gold mine in Potosi, Bolivia, 1592 (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); eIberfoto; Flemish, out of copyright

B. O. Holtermann (standing) and Louis Beyers (seated), Hawkins Hill Ridge, Hill End
6257117 B.O. Holtermann (standing) and Louis Beyers (seated), Hawkins Hill Ridge, Hill End, 1870-75 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Mitchell Library

Advertisement, Gold Nugget found in British Guiana (engraving)
1591756 Advertisement, Gold Nugget found in British Guiana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Gold Nugget found in British Guiana)

B. O. Holtermann (2nd from left), Richard Ormsby Kerr (centre) and Beyers (2nd from right)
6257119 B.O. Holtermann (2nd from left), Richard Ormsby Kerr (centre) and Beyers (2nd from right), with reef gold from Star of Hope mine, 1870-75 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer

B. O. Holtermann with the Holtermann Nugget, c. 1874-76 (b / w photo)
6257118 B.O. Holtermann with the Holtermann Nugget, c.1874-76 (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

Calculation of the quantity of gold contained in the sea, 1927
LSE4085522 Calculation of the quantity of gold contained in the sea, 1927. by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Gold Nugget imbedded in a Plate of Iron recovered from the Wreck of the "Royal Charter"(engraving)
1098514 Gold Nugget imbedded in a Plate of Iron recovered from the Wreck of the " Royal Charter" (engraving) by English School

The Latrobe gold nugget
A 717gm mass of crystallised cubes of gold about 11cms in length. Specimen was found at Mt. Ivor, Victoria, Australia in the presence of the then govenor of the colony, C. J. Latrobe

Gold nugget, The Welcome Stranger
Model of the largest true gold nugget ever found in Australia. It weighed 2520 oz (about 1.5cwt) and yielded 2284 oz of pure gold

Diverse gold nuggets
A diverse collection of gold nuggets from river gravels near Antioqua, Colombia. Deep yellow gold is practically pure whilst the white gold is electrum, an alloy containing significant silver

The Wicklow gold nugget
The Wicklow Nugget was found in the Ballin valley stream, Co. Wicklow, Ireland in 1795. The nugget became the property of George III and weighed 682g

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"Unearthing the Glittering Treasures: A Journey Through the Golden Ages" Step back in time and delve into the captivating world of gold nuggets, where dreams were forged and fortunes were made. From Holtermann's Life Preserving Drops to the vast riches of Brazil's golden pepites, these historical artifacts paint a vivid picture of humanity's obsession with this precious metal. Transport yourself to 19th century Brazil, where rivers flowed with gleaming gold nuggets that adorned both land and water. An enchanting engraving captures the allure of this golden paradise, enticing adventurers from far and wide. Bernhard Otto Holtermann takes center stage in a stunning oil portrait from c. 1872-85. His pioneering spirit led him to Hawkins Hill Ridge in Hill End alongside Louis Beyers, as depicted in another intriguing image. Together they embarked on an extraordinary quest for gold that would forever etch their names into history. Travel further back in time to Potosi, Bolivia in 1592 – a bustling hub of gold mining activity. This engraved scene showcases the relentless pursuit for wealth within treacherous mineshafts deep beneath Earth's surface. British Guiana reveals its hidden gem through an exquisite engraving showcasing a magnificent Gold Nugget discovery. The advertisement echoes tales of triumph amidst untamed wilderness. Witness Bernhard Otto Holtermann once again, standing tall beside Richard Ormsby Kerr and Louis Beyers – three visionaries united by their unwavering determination to unearth nature's most coveted treasure. A black-and-white photograph immortalizes B. O. Holtermann with his crowning achievement –the legendary Holtermann Nugget– dating back to c. 1874-76; it stands as a testament to human perseverance against all odds. Venture beyond earthly boundaries as we explore calculations estimating the quantity of gold concealed within our vast seas during 1927 - revealing yet another facet of our enduring fascination with this precious metal.