Cripple Creek, Colorado Gold Ingot and Settlement Check from The Cripple Creek Sampling and Ore Co.Included are an imperfectly round hammered gold ingot, 6.3 grams, roughly 19 x 20 mm, stamped with individual letter punches CRIPPLE / CREEK / 4.23 / DOLS. The condition is essentially as made, bright and lustrous.Also included is a settlement receipt for ore bought from Mary McKenny Mining Company dated 12/8/1900, measuring approximately 12.5 by 7.5 inches. The Cripple Creek Sampling and Ore Co. was one of many mining and milling companies owned and operated by Charles Tutt (president) and Spencer Penrose (secretary & treasurer). Tutt & Penrose had a virtual monopoly on the milling of Cripple Creek ores.
