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Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
  2025-07-26 11:00:00 2025-07-26 11:00:00 America/New_York North American Auction Company North American Auction Company : Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys https://live.naabid.com/auctions/north-american-auction/tombstone-western-heritage-museum-auction-the-earp-brothers-cowboys-20021
Join North American Auction Company on July 26th for a once-in-a-lifetime auction of the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Collection. This extraordinary sale features the largest private collection of Tombstone history, including rare and historic pieces tied to Wyatt Earp, the Earp Brothers, and the infamous Cochise Cowboys. From original artifacts, outlaw relics, and the largest collection of C.S. Fly photographs, this is a can’t-miss event for collectors of the Old West’s most legendary chapter.
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Lot 484

C.S. Fly Fireman Photo & Fire Department Button

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Starting Bid
$250

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For your consideration is this original photo of a Tombstone firefighter from C.S. Fly and Tombstone Fire Department button dug up in Tombstone from the 1880s. The photo shows a man, Edward Stump, in his fire fighting uniform showing two crossed ladders behind a helmet on his shirt and his helmet reading, "Rescue 1". From his helmet and his markings on his shirt, he was apart of the Rescue Hose Company #1. He is holding an axe in his lap as he poses for the photo. It is set behind a glass frame and sits on a small metal stand. The back of the photo is written on in pencil reading, "Edward Stump". The small pin was dug up in Tombstone by a local citizen and was put on display in the Tombstone Heritage Museum since the start in 2001. It reads, "F.D." on the front and is adorned with floral designs on the outside of the lettering. The back is marked reading, "Geo. Evans & Co. / Philadelphia". This was worn by Tombstone firemen. The pieces show good condition overall with slight wear present to both, but no major signs of damage noted. The photo and frame measure 7 1/8" L x 4 3/8" W x 1/2" D, while the button measures 3/4" L x 3/4" W x 3/8" D. They have a collective weight of 12 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. F17 F48

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