Featured in this lot is a Rare Tombstone Crystal Palace Token, Provenance: Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, Tombstone, Arizona, circa 1882-1890. The Crystal Palace Saloon is the oldest saloon in the state of Arizona, opened in 1879 and since has only had about four owners. Originally the Golden Eagle Brewery, it burned down in 1882, and was rebuilt and reopened as the Crystal Palace Saloon, becoming a central social hub for miners and cowboys during the silver boom. The saloon became a popular gathering place for both lawmen and outlaws, known for its lavish decor and vibrant atmosphere. Virgil Earp's office was on the second floor. The Earp brothers - Wyatt, Virgil, and James - arrived in Tombstone in December 1879. Tombstone is historically known as the site of the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral on October 26, 1881 which pitted lawmen brothers Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan Earp, as well as Doc Holliday against outlaw brothers Ike and Billy Clanton, Billy Claiborne, and brothers Tom and Frank McLaury, all of whom were members of the outlaw gang The Cochise County Cowboys. Tombstone Western Heritage Museum code,"T3" attached to reverse, "CRYSTAL PALACE Tombstone Arizona" is on the face, "good for 12 1/2 cents in trade" stamped on the reverse. Round metal (possibly zinc) shape. After the Civil War aluminum tokens began to be produced in quantity. From 1866 to about 1900 is the Saloon Token Era. Hundreds of varieties were issued beginning in 1875. These tokens had denominations such as one drink, 12 and one-half cents, six and one-quarter cents or a "smile" (a small whiskey). Token shows wear from age and use. Measures approximately 24mm, weight U6.