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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 493

Patrick H Spellenberg (1865–1931) "Outside Saloon"

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Starting Bid
$300

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Featured in this lot is this boudoir card with original photograph of Patrick Spellenberg born in 1865 and died in 1931 "Outside Saloon" circa 1910; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The boudoir card features a wonderfully and professionally crafted construction that shows Patrick H. Spellenberg standing outside his saloon next to one of the iconic trees that were planted outside the saloon. Patrick Henry Spellenberg (1865–1931) was a prominent figure in Sierra City, California, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was involved in various community activities, including construction projects like shingling the local schoolhouse alongside L.H. Morrison and A. Nelson . Additionally, he operated a saloon in Sierra City around 1910, which became a notable establishment in the town's social scene. The boudoir card is marked on the back as follows: Sierra City - Pat Spellenberg at left. The boudoir card comes complete with an original museum tag that reads as follows: Sierra City. The condition of this boudoir card is well preserved with some slight wear to the cards edge but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this boudoir card is 6 1/4" x 7 1/2". P111

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