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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 481

M.C Lilley & Co. Military Box Luggage c. 1874-1882

Estimate: $600 - $800
Starting Bid
$200

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Featured in this lot is this M.C. Lilley and Company military box luggage circa 1874 to 1882 and displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The box luggage features a wonderfully and professionally crafted fully leather wrapped with geometric patterns stained and stamped to the surface with a plaque that reads as follows: M.C. Lilley & Co. Military & Society goods Columbus Ohio. The luggage features a large compartment with a flap that folds down to reveal an upper compartment and lined with cedar for easy cleaning. M.C. Lilley & Co., founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1865, quickly became one of the leading manufacturers of military, fraternal, and ceremonial regalia in the 19th century. The company produced uniforms, swords, badges, and accessories for organizations such as the Freemasons, Knights Templar, Odd Fellows, and various military units, playing a key role in outfitting both veterans and civic groups after the Civil War. Known for their high-quality craftsmanship and ornate designs, M.C. Lilley & Co. helped shape the visual identity of American ceremonial and patriotic culture during the Gilded Age. Their goods were widely distributed across the United States, making their name synonymous with prestige and formality. The condition of this M.C. Lilley & Co. luggage is preserved with some wear to the leather wrapping of the luggage with the two securing straps to the lid showing broken but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this luggage is 10 7/8" x 18 1/4" x 11 7/8". The collective weight of this luggage is 10lb 2oz.

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