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The West Rides Again: Tombstone Museum Part II, Western Art & Navajo Treasures

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 11:00AM EST
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Join North American Auction Company on November 15th for Part II of the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Collection with other rare items. 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 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 799

Paul B Warnekross Tombstone, A.T. Mercantile Board

Estimate: $350 - $650
Starting Bid
$50

Bid Increments

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$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this mercantile crate board for Paul B. Warnhkross General Store in Tombstone, Arizona Territory circa 1880's and was housed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The board is a single piece from a produce or merchandise crate and is marked as follows: Paul B. Warnekross - Tombstone A.T. Paul B. Warnekros was a notable early businessman in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, whose ventures reflected the diverse opportunities of a booming mining town. He operated a central merchandise business dealing in groceries and liquors, supplied freight and mining goods to nearby districts, and secured contracts such as providing barley to Fort Huachuca. Warnekros also practiced dentistry on Fremont Street, adding a professional dimension to his career, and invested in mining through ownership of claims like the Mystery Mine. His prominence was further marked by the “Warnekros building” on Allen Street, a landmark of Tombstone’s commercial district. The condition of this board is well preserved with some wear to it consistent with age and exposure but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this crate board is 10 7/8" x 25 5/8". The collective weight of this crated board is 2lbs.

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