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Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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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 306

Hartman's Jewelry Watch Repair Case & Pen 1880

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

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For your consideration is this original watch repair case and pen from Hartman's Jewelry (Hartman & Company) in Tombstone, Arizona from the 1880s. The Hartman's owned and ran a well known jewelry store in Tombstone, Arizona Territory in the early / late 1880s. Selling various items, the store also did watch repairs. This original watch repair case is constructed from metal and appears to be a small travel case. When opened, it shows three compartments, one on the left and right hand side and a skinnier one in the middle. The middle features a metal plate that slides into grooves and has a handle on the top for easy carrying. The case features various tools and parts such as, hand dials, springs, files, small screw drivers and gears. The pen was manufactured by an English pen making company but has the same name as a prominent American pen making company. It is marked "Spencerian Pen Co. Ladies No. 4 / England". It features a beautiful mother of pearl handle and a pointed nib. It comes in its original light pink felt case. Both pieces show good condition overall with wear present from their age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. The watch repair case measures 6 1/2" L x 9 5/8" W x 1 1/2" H, while the pen case measures 7/8" L x 7 1/8" W x 1" H. They have a collective weight of 1 pound and 14 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. TT68 TT73

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