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Don Casey Company, Inc.
There were many refiners in Texas back in the day, but only a handful stand out, Don Casey being one of those. The company started in the early 70’s out of Garland, Texas. He later integrated Silvex Silver Systems into the operation and I’m pleased to share examples of Don Casey bars and bars that have the Silvex Silver Systems counterstamp. Typically the the bars with the Silvex Silver Systems counterstamp are more scarce. Regardless, premiums on Don Casey pieces have gone up significantly over the last several years.
The lighting could have been better on top example. The Silvex is actually quite visible, but my photo didn’t come out perfect. 7.9 is a very unique weight on these. Can’t say I’ve seen another 7 oz oddweight.Some nice gold toning in the pour cracks on the 7.9 oz.
Here is a big boy that I formerly owned. I miss this piece.
One of the coolest large pieces I previously owned. Really great example of a scarce larger sized Don Casey with Silvex Silver Systems stamp.
We have a few more excellent example to share from Brian R. Enjoy!
Three fantastic examples and different varieties versus the first two above. Look at the differences on the 10 oz class bars from both pics. The toning on that middle 11 oz odd weight bar is amazing.
Here is a recent addition to the Don Casey post that was sent in on 3/14/21 by collector John G. Thank you for sharing this great piece.
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I did a little research and discovered that Don Casey Company used to buy recovered silver from a man living in Marshfield, Missouri named Joe Dugan. Joe Dugan would later partner with Walter Helterbrand to form Dugan & Helterbrand Co. and begin keeping the recovered silver and minting their own silver bars until the long arms of justice stopped the operations because of a bit of a problem with a ponzi scheme associated with held silver in 1991.
Great information. I’m very familiar the D&H’s history, but had no idea that Don Casey bought from them. That’s very cool. Do you have a link to that information? I’d love to see it. I really appreciate the comment and contribution of this finding.
The information came from the wife of a man who used to work for Joe Dugan. You see, I live about 6 miles west of Marshfield, MO where the plant was located. Now, I have lived in this area for more than 20 years, but I never knew a thing about Dugan & Helterbrand until I joined a FaceBook page dedicated to Vintage Poured Bullion. When I learned about it, and the interesting legal entanglements D&H went though before its demise, I started asking the locals questions about the old plant and that is when I stumbled onto the wife. The wife provided me a picture of one of her husband’s silver bars. It is a 25+ ounce Don Casey Company bar and she then told me the story of how he had come to have the bar.
proud owner of a 27.62oz Don Casey vintage pour. cant find them for sale and have note seen mine at all on the internet.
great piece and trying to find out about it
I own several Don Casey pieces. They are really nice collector bars. I have seen at least half a dozen 25 oz class bars. They are very popular with collectors. If it has the Silvex counterstamp, it’s even more desirable. Would love to see a picture of this.
I would love to see a picture!!
I am brand new to the hand poured silver and especially drawn to vintage. When I started seeing some of DON CASEY,S silver I was stunned with its beauty! I would love to know more!
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I did a little research and discovered that Don Casey Company used to buy recovered silver from a man living in Marshfield, Missouri named Joe Dugan. Joe Dugan would later partner with Walter Helterbrand to form Dugan & Helterbrand Co. and begin keeping the recovered silver and minting their own silver bars until the long arms of justice stopped the operations because of a bit of a problem with a ponzi scheme associated with held silver in 1991.
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Great information. I’m very familiar the D&H’s history, but had no idea that Don Casey bought from them. That’s very cool. Do you have a link to that information? I’d love to see it. I really appreciate the comment and contribution of this finding.
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The information came from the wife of a man who used to work for Joe Dugan. You see, I live about 6 miles west of Marshfield, MO where the plant was located. Now, I have lived in this area for more than 20 years, but I never knew a thing about Dugan & Helterbrand until I joined a FaceBook page dedicated to Vintage Poured Bullion. When I learned about it, and the interesting legal entanglements D&H went though before its demise, I started asking the locals questions about the old plant and that is when I stumbled onto the wife. The wife provided me a picture of one of her husband’s silver bars. It is a 25+ ounce Don Casey Company bar and she then told me the story of how he had come to have the bar.
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This is fantastic information. What a great story. Really appreciate this.
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proud owner of a 27.62oz Don Casey vintage pour. cant find them for sale and have note seen mine at all on the internet.
great piece and trying to find out about it
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I own several Don Casey pieces. They are really nice collector bars. I have seen at least half a dozen 25 oz class bars. They are very popular with collectors. If it has the Silvex counterstamp, it’s even more desirable. Would love to see a picture of this.
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I am trying to send you a pic but having some issues. this might not work.
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I would love to see a picture!!
I am brand new to the hand poured silver and especially drawn to vintage. When I started seeing some of DON CASEY,S silver I was stunned with its beauty! I would love to know more!
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it worked when i clicked on it. let me know if you were able to see it.
Thanks
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Send to my email address in the blog as a jpeg attachment.
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silverblogger@vintagepouredbar.com
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I have sent the pic to your email. at 6
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Have a 26.68 Ounce Don Casey Pure Silver Bar in my collection. Has a Silvex Silver Systems mark on it. Any idea of value? Thanks!
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These bars with the Silvex mark carry bigger premiums. If it’s in good shape with some nice patina, it could be a 1k+
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I have ten, 10 oz. +/- bars from Don Casey that I would like to sell. Any idea of who might buy them and a price?…..thanks
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I am interested. Do they have the silvex stamp? Looking forward to hear from you
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These are great bars! Send me pics to my email here in the blog and I can give you an idea of value.
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