Auction details
Tombstone Musuem Part II w/ Western Art & Navajo Jewelry
Status:
Live auction (14 days to go)
Type:
Live auction with webcast bidding
At:
34156 E. Frontage Rd, Bozeman, Montana, 59715. USA. tel: 4066006929
Description
Take a trip down to the Old West at our November 15th, 2025 auction which includes Part II of the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum collection along with a fine collection of Western Art, Navajo Jewelry, Native American artifacts and Western History. The sale will be Live In-Person and Online held at 34156 Frontage Rd. Bozeman, Montana, the event will begin at 9AM Mountain Time November 15th, with an in-person preview on Friday, November 14th from 10AM to 5PM. This is truly a wonderful opportunity to get a glimpse into one of the largest and most comprehensive private collections of Tombstone history brought to the public market. The Tombstone Western Heritage Museum was founded by Stephen and Marge Elliott in Tombstone, Arizona and includes a lifetime collection of items from the Wyatt Earp and the Earp Brothers, Cochise Cowboys, Arizona Territory, Lincoln County Wars names that echo through Western lore. The sale also includes a large Western Art collection with various Montana artist from bronzes to paintings, as well a large collection of Navajo Jewelry, Western History, Montana History and more. Live and Online bidding available. Visit live.naabid.com for full catalog and registration or call 800-686-4216 for more info. For phone bidding go to naabid.com/phone-bidding/
Auction lots (831)
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Lot 1
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Navajo Aaron John Sterling Turquoise Eagle Ring
Featured in this lot is this fantastic Navajo Din Aaron John Sterling Silver Cripple Creek Turquoise Eagle Ring. Aaron John is...
Lot 2
8
Effie Calavaza Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
Featured in this lot is this Vintage Zuni Effie Calavaza Sterling Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring. Effie Calavaza is...
Lot 3
10
Navajo John Delvin Sterling, Turquoise Concho Belt
For your consideration is a Vintage Navajo Din John Delvin Sterling Silver and Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Scalloped Concho Leather...
Lot 4
5
Navajo Soaring Eagle Turquoise Silver Necklace
Presented in this lot is this beautiful Vintage Navajo Turquoise Silver Soaring Eagle and Feathers Necklace, circa 1960s - 1980s....
Lot 5
9
Navajo Spiny Purple Oyster Jewelry Set by A.Arthur
Featured in this lot is a Navajo jewelry set of sterling silver and Spiny Purple Oyster cabochon by Able Arthur. There is a set...
Lot 6
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19th C Tombstone, A.T. U.S Cavalry Bit & Headstall
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona Territory U.S. Cavalry bit and headstall circa 19th century and was displayed in...
Lot 7
10
RARE Ca. 1873 Young Allie Earp Photograph
This is an original and historically rare photograph of Allie Earp Celia Ann Blaylock at around 18-years-old taken around circa...
Lot 8
8
Frederick Kubitz Original Watercolor "Crater Lake"
Featured in this lot is this original watercolor painting, titled "Crater Lake, Oregon" done by Frederick Kubitz in the 1990s....
Lot 9
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Ben Johnson "Appaloosa The Nez Perce Horse" Bronze
Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture titled "Appaloosa the Nez Perce Horse" by American artist Ben Johnson circa 1980;...
Lot 10
10
Ca. 1903 Last Stagecoach Tombstone Modoc Epitaph
This is a rare large format photograph circa 1903 of the Last Stagecoach in Tombstone, the Modoc Stage with the citizens of...
Lot 11
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19th C Yuma Arizona Territory Stagecoach Strongbox
Featured in this lot is this Arizona Territory stagecoach strongbox Yuma, Arizona found circa 19th century and was displayed in...
Lot 12
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Ca. 1880 Tombstone, A.T. Hooster Fire Nozzle
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona Territory brass flange fire nozzle circa 1880's and was displayed in the...
Lot 13
8
Shelton Payne Arms Gold Finders Gunfighter Belt
Featured in this lot is this Shelton Payne Arms Co. El Paso, Texas gold finder or money belt circa pre-1882 recovered from a...
Lot 14
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19th C. Columbia Bicycle, The Pope MFG. Co. Poster
Featured in this lot is this original poster from Columbia Bicycle, The Pope MFG. Co. circa 19th century for Penny Farthing High...
Lot 15
7
William Draper Oil Pastel Portrait Painting, 1950
Featured in this lot is an Original Signed William F. Draper Oil Pastel Portrait Painting, Young Relative, 1950. Provenance:...
Lot 16
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1896 Wyatt Earp Boxing Match San Francisco Paper
For your consideration are two pages from The San Francisco Call newspaper from the December 8th, 1896 printing, detailing Wyatt...
Lot 17
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Tombstone Found 19th C. European Coin Pair
Featured in this lot is this pair of Tombstone found 19th century European coins housed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum;...
Lot 18
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Clanton Ranch EXCAVATED Vaquero Bit & Single Spur
Featured in this lot is this Clanton Ranch excavated Vaquero bit and single spur circa 19th century and were housed in the...
Lot 19
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Tombstone Funeral Notices & Undertaker Ledgers
For your consideration is this lot of Tombstone, Arizona Territory funeral notice, undertaking receipts and ledgers from 1820 to...
Lot 20
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Tombstone, A.T. Found Gambling Cheaters Artifacts
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona Territory found gambling cheaters artifacts circa 19th century and were interred...
Lot 21
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RARE Tombstone, Arizona Territory Cleopatra Table
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona resident Cleopatra Edmunds Hoenfeld & Heyma Table circa 19th century and was...
Lot 22
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Kittinger Federal Era Side Tables (2) & End Table
Featured in this lot are Kittinger Federal Era Mahogany Side Tables (2) and End Table with Brass Casters, revival piece, Federal...
Lot 23
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Tombstone Courthouse Handcuffs & Buermann Spur
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone Courthouse found handcuffs and Buermann single spur circa 19th century and were housed in...
Lot 24
7
20th C. Montana, Jerolyn Dirks "Spring Runoff" Oil
Featured in this lot is this original framed oil on board painting titled "Spring Runoff" by Montana artist Jerolyn Dirks circa...
Lot 25
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Wilhelm Brauer (Germany, b. 1924) Original Oil
Featured in this lot is this original oil on canvas by German artist Wilhelm Brauer born in 1924. The artwork features a...
Lot 26
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Karl Bodmer & George Catlin Color Tinted Etchings
Featured in this lot is this pair of color tinted etchings from renowned artists Karl Bodmer (18091893) and George Catlin...
Lot 27
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Rare 1900 Theodore Roosevelt "Winning of the West"
Featured in this lot is this 1889 1st edition Theodore Roosevelt "The Winning of the West", Vol. I - Vol. VI, inclusive, G. P....
Lot 28
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Rare Charles Russell & Edward Borein Photograph
This is an original silver gelatin large-format photograph by M. Kraig featuring Charlie M. Russell at the home of Charles O....
Lot 29
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Wyatt Earp Personal Photograph "Tombstone Parade"
Featured in this lot is this Wyatt Earp personal photograph "Tombstone Parade 2nd & Fremont" circa 1884; Provenance: From the...
Lot 30
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Earp Resigns Sheriff Original Tombstone Paper RARE
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona The Daily Nugget: Nov. 12, 1880 "Behan's Sheriff Appointment-Earp Resigns";...
Lot 31
9
Rare Cattle Drovers Tintype Photo ca. 1860-70s
Included in this lot is a Rare Tintype Photograph of "Drovers", circa 1860s to 1870s. Provenance: Tombstone Western Heritage...
Lot 32
8
Rare Josephine Earp 1895 Original Photograph
For your consideration is a Rare Original Photograph of Josephine Earp, famous Old West lawman Wyatt Earp's wife, circa 1895....
Lot 33
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Wyatt Earp & Josephine Earp RARE Unpublished Photo
Featured in this lot is an Extremely Rare Original Noah H. Rose Collection Wyatt & Josephine Earp Cabinet Card, circa 1902....
Lot 34
5
Tombstone, A.T. Horse Hide Stagecoach Gauntlets
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona territory horse hide stagecoach gauntlets circa 1880-1910 and displayed in the...
Lot 35
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Tombstone, A.T. Winchester .44cal Reloading Tool
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona Territory Winchester .44cal reloading tool circa 1882 and displayed in the...
Lot 36
13
1700s Ex George Swain Spanish Musket Lock & Barrel
Featured in this lot is this Ex George Swain Collection Spanish Musket Lock and Barrel circa 1752 to 1757 and was displayed in...
Lot 37
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Intratec Tec-22 .22 Long Rifle Semi-Auto Pistol
For sale in this lot is an Intratec Tec-22, otherwise marketed as the "Scorpion". The semi-automatic pistol is chambered in .22...
Lot 38
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Colt Match Target .22 Cal Semi Auto Pistol
Featured in this lot we have a Colt Match Target semi automatic pistol chambered in .22 LR. This pistol was manufacture by Colt...
Lot 39
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Guisasola Brothers .32 Double Action Revolver
Featured in this lot we have a Spanish Guisasola Brothers manufactured double action revolver chambered in .32 caliber. This...
Lot 40
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Hank Williams Jr.'s Colt SAA Modified by King Gun
Featured in this lot we have a Colt single action army revolver originally owned by Hank Williams Jr and chambered in .45...
Lot 41
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Ca. 1870 Northern Cheyenne Ridgebear Owned Knife
Featured in this lot is this Ex. George E. Scott Collection 1870 Russell Barlow knife belonging to Ridgebear (who was a...
Lot 42
6
Navajo E. Richards Sterling & Turquoise Necklace
Featured in this lot is this Navajo Din Eloise Richards Sterling Silver, Royston Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Pendant Necklace....
Lot 43
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Large Sailfish Replica Mount 20th C
Featured in this lot is this large, Sailfish replicate mount from the 20th century. Atlantic Sailfish occur in tropical and...
Lot 44
13
S. L. Hart Civil War Battle of Shiloh Letters 1862
Presented in this lot are S. L. Hart Civil War Battle of Shiloh Letters, April 8-13, 1862. Provenance: Tombstone Western Heritage...
Lot 45
16
Frank Jay Haynes (1853-1921) Mammoth Plate Photo
This is an incredibly rare and important mammoth plate albumen photograph No. 3149 Golden Gate by Frank Jay Haynes (1853-1921)...
Lot 46
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Sheriff John Slaughter Photo Collage, circa 1920
Featured in this lot is a Sheriff John Slaughter Photo Collage, circa 1920. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage...
Lot 47
8
Montana, Harvey Rattey "Country Doctor" Bronze
Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture titled "Country Doctor" by Montana artist Harvey Rattey circa 1988. The sculpture...
Lot 48
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Tombstone A.T. S. L. Hart Civil War Letters, 1861
Presented in this lot are Tombstone Arizona Territory S. L. Hart Civil War Letters, December 1861 to January 1862. Provenance:...
Lot 49
8
Ca. 1880 M. Werk & Co. Framed Candle Box Label
Featured in this lot is this framed, M. Werk & Company stearic acid candle box label from the 1880s to 1890s, found in the Old...
Lot 50
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Ca. 1870-00 Colt SAA Collection - S.L. Hart Shop
The lot features a fantastic circa 1870s to early 1900s Colt Single Action Army Model 1873 parts and advertising collection all...
Lot 51
9
The Last Arizona Ranger: Sam Hayhurst c. 1911
Featured in this lot is this RARE photograph of the last Arizona Ranger Sam Hayhurst, wife Mary Jane, and Son Robert circa 1911;...
Lot 52
8
RARE Wyatt Earp Original Photo Nome, Alaska Camp
This is a rare, original photograph of Wyatt Earp at his Nome, Alaska Camp taken upon his arrival in Alaska, circa 1899, from the...
Lot 53
8
Ca. 1890's Dovetail Copper Confectionary Kettle
Featured in this lot is this dovetail copper confectionary kettle circa 1890's. The copper kettle bowl shows double stationed...
Lot 54
5
18th-19th C. Large Copper Dovetail Cauldron Kettle
Featured in this lot is this large copper dovetail cauldron kettle circa late 18th to 19th century. The cauldron or kettle...
Lot 55
16
Ca. 1941 Large Format Teton National Forest Photos
Featured in this lot is this collection of signed large format Grand Teton National Forest silver gelatin photographs circa 1941...
Lot 56
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18th-19th Century Fine Spontoon Tomahawk
The lot features a late 1700s early 1800s colonial-era Spontoon Tomahawk from a fine collection out of Paris, France. The piece...
Lot 57
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19th-Cent. Comanche Bowcase, Quiver, Arrows & Bow
This is a fine bow, arrows, bowcase and quiver set from the Southern Plains of the 19th-century, likely from the Comanche from a...
Lot 58
20
Sioux Tacked Winchester 1873 w/ Historic Attrib.
The lot features a fantastic Winchester Model 1873 rifle that has been shortened and completely covered in solid brass trade...
Lot 59
11
Sheriff Pat Garrett 1853 Coin Pin & Gambling Token
Featured in this lot are an Authentic Sheriff Pat Garrett personally owned custom made 1853 Quarter Dollar Pin, an engraved...
Lot 60
15
Day Before O.K. Corral Shooting Tombstone Paper
Featured in this lot is this The Tombstone Epitaph: Oct. 25, 1881; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in...
Lot 61
10
Johnny Ringo Cochise Co. Cowboy's Outlaw Table
Featured in this lot is the Johnny Ringo Table from the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, circa 1882. Provenance: Tombstone...
Lot 62
21
Crystal Palace Tombstone, A.T. Blackjack Table
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona Territory Crystal Palace blackjack table circa 19th century and was displayed in...
Lot 63
14
Gem Saloon Cast Iron Elephant Cigarette Dispenser
For your consideration is this painted, cast iron elephant cigarette dispenser from the Gem Saloon in El Paso, Texas c....
Lot 64
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Ca. 1941 Large Format Teton National Forest Photos
Featured in this lot is this collection of signed large format Grand Teton National Forest silver gelatin photographs circa 1941...
Lot 65
6
Rare Original Wyatt Earp Photograph 1925
Offered in this lot is a Rare Original Wyatt Earp Photograph, 1925. Provenance: Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, Tombstone....
Lot 66
11
1886 1st Ed. Memoirs of Robert E Lee Civil War
Featured in this lot is a First Edition of "Memoirs Of Robert E. Lee", by A. L. Long, 1886, publisher J. M. Stoddart & Company....
Lot 67
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C. 1889 William S. Prettyman Photo of Ponca Braves
The lot features an original photograph of a Ponca Indian warriors Red Leaf and Stands Yellow with their wives in front of a tipi...
Lot 68
13
Original W.H. Lizar Etchings of J. Stewart Artwork
Featured in this lot is this ten original framed etchings of James Hope Stewart's (1789-1883) watercolor paintings, done by...
Lot 69
15
Ca. 1920 Navajo Chinle Trading Post Rug
Featured in this lot is this Navajo Chinle Trading Post rug circa 1920. The Navajo rug features a wonderfully and professionally...
Lot 70
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Historic Society Fossilized Walrus Skull w/ Tusks
Featured in this lot is this fossilized Walrus Skull (with tusks) decommissioned from The Historical Society in Massachusetts....
Lot 71
20
Winchester Model 1892 25-20 Cal Lever Action Rifle
Winchester 1892 round barrel rifle in .25-20 caliber, #360746. Made in 1906, this is a fine example of the hard-working...
Lot 72
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Winchester Model 94 .30 WCF Lever Action Rifle
Featured in this lot we have a classic Winchester model 1894 lever action rifle chambered in .30 W.C.F. and manufactured in 1908....
Lot 73
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Hopkins & Allen Model 722 Rolling Block Rifle
Featured in this lot we have a Hopkins & Allen Model 722 rolling block rifle chambered in .22 LR. This model No. 722 displays a...
Lot 74
17
Browning Auto 5 Semi Automatic 12 Ga Shotgun
Featured in this lot we have a Belgian Browning Auto 5 magnum semi automatic shotgun chambered in 12 gauge. This factory engraved...
Lot 75
19
Smith & Wesson No. 3 Target Revolver w/ Rare Grips
This is a tremendous Smith and Wesson Number 3 Target revolver chambered in .44 S&W cartridge with original tusk grips and gold...
Lot 76
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Ca. 1880 Tombstone, A.T. Double Loop Colt Holster
This is a fabulous, early circa 1880's Doble Loop leather healster for a Colt Single Action Army from a Tombstone, Arizona...
Lot 77
7
1st Ed. Boots and Saddles by Elizabeth B. Custer
For your consideration is a Scarce First Edition of "Boots and Saddles" by Elizabeth Custer, 1885. Harper & Brothers, New York,...
Lot 78
20
Con Williams "Desperado" Bronze Sculpture c. 1989
Featured in this lot is this bronze sculpture titled "Desperado" by Montana artist Con Williams circa 1989. The sculpture...
Lot 79
6
Effie Calavaza Sterling Silver Turquoise Ring
For your consideration is this Vintage Zuni Effie Calavaza Sterling Silver Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring. Effie Calavaza is...
Lot 80
6
Zuni Sterling & Multi-Stone Inlay Ring, Ortega
Included in this lot is a Vintage Zuni Sterling Silver Multi-Stone Inlay Ring by Gilbert Ortega, circa 1960s-1980s. The ring...
Lot 81
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RARE Frank Stilwell Wells Fargo Robbery Document
The lot features an incredibly rare original court document from October 3rd, 1881 in regards to the case against Frank Stilwell,...
Lot 82
9
Bird Cage Theater Actresses CDV Photos Tombstone
Featured in this lot is this The Bird Cage Theater actress photograph's from Tombstone Arizona circa 19th century; Provenance:...
Lot 83
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Ca. 1860-80's Montana Variety Barbed Wire Display
Featured in this lot is this Montana variety barbed wire display circa 1860 to 1880's. This display features a wonderfully and...
Lot 84
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Ca. 1870-1913 Montana Variety Barbed Wire Display
Featured in this lot is this Montana variety barbed wire display circa 1870-1913. This display features a wonderfully and...
Lot 85
11
Stunning Great Lakes Double Human Effigy Pipe Bowl
This is an absolutely stunning Great Lakes double human effigy steatite and silver pewter inlaid large pipe circa 1780-1840 with...
Lot 86
11
S. L. Hart Civil War Letters, June-September 1864
Presented in this lot are Tombstone Arizona Territory S. L. Hart Civil War Letters, June 1864 to September 1864. Provenance:...
Lot 87
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S. L. Hart Civil War Letters, May, June, Sept 1864
Presented in this lot are Tombstone Arizona Territory S. L. Hart Civil War Letters, May, June and September 1864. Provenance:...
Lot 88
11
Tombstone, A.T. Deer Foot Frontier Hunting Knife
Featured in this lot is this deer foot frontier hunting knife from Tombstone, Arizona Territory circa 19th century; Provenance:...
Lot 89
8
Rare Cabinet Card "Our Country's Martyrs", 1885-90
Offered in this lot is a Rare Antique Cabinet Card "Our Country's Martyrs", by Bushnell, circa 1885-1890. Provenance: Tombstone...
Lot 90
14
Handarbeta Swedish Copper Jam Pot & Ladles
Featured in this lot is this Handarbeta Swedish copper jam pot and two copper ladles circa 19th century. The jam pot features a...
Lot 91
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Ca. 1860-1880 Montana Variety Barbed Wire Display
Featured in this lot is this Montana variety barbed wire display circa 1860 to 1880's. This display features a wonderfully and...
Lot 92
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Ca. 1860-1880 Montana Variety Barbed Wire Display
Featured in this lot is this Montana variety barbed wire display circa 1860 to 1880's. This display features a wonderfully and...
Lot 93
14
Gunsmoke, Buck Taylor Limited Edition "Pursued"
Featured in this lot is this framed limited edition titled "Pursued" by Gunsmoke legend Buck Taylor. The artwork features a...
Lot 94
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Gunsmoke, Buck Taylor Limited Edition "Gunsmoke"
Featured in this lot is this framed limited edition titled "Gunsmoke" by Gunsmoke celebrity Buck Taylor. The artwork features a...
Lot 95
10
Jerold Smiley (Wyoming) Original Large Bronze Lamp
This is an original, large bronze sculpture lamp titled, Powder River Muley by Big Horn, Wyoming artist, Jerold Smiley. The...
Lot 96
7
19th C Tombstone, A.T. Stainless Steel Come-Alongs
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, Arizona Territory stainless steel Come-Alongs circa 19th century and were displayed in...
Lot 97
11
Ca. 1995 Perrier-Jout Belle poque & Two Glasses
Featured in this lot is this bottle of 1995 Perrier-Jout Belle poque with two hand painted champagne glasses. The bottle of...
Lot 98
11
Virgil Earp's Last Pay as Marshal Ledge Page RARE
Featured in this lot is this Tombstone, A.T.: Salary Ledger page during the gunfight trial and includes Virgil Earp's ledger...
Lot 99
6
Rare Abraham Lincoln CDV, A. S. Baldwin 1864
Presented in this lot is this Abraham Lincoln Carte de Visite by A. S. Baldwin, circa 1864. Provenance: Tombstone Western...
Lot 100
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19th C. Frank & Tom McLaury Family Mammoth Tintype
This is the only known example of the entire McLaury family, including Frank and Tom McLaury killed at the O.K. Corral, in a...