Last Chance November 2025 Passed Lots Sale - End Nov. 24th
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 02:00AM EST - Mon, Nov 24, 2025 03:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 537
Phoenix Assurance Co. Issued Insurance Paper 1885
Estimate: $300 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
For your consideration is this original and issued insurance policy from the Phoenix Assurance Company for a boot and shoe shop in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. The Phoenix Assurance Company was established and based in London in 1782. The company had offices in both London and New York. This policy is dated July 13th, 1885 and was issued to the owner of the boot and shoe shop to insure his stock of boots, shoes, leather and trimmings at his Tombstone, Arizona Territory business for a total of $450.00 dollars. This issued insurance certificate shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. It sits behind a plastic covering, set on a poster board and shrink wrapped to preserve its condition. It measures 22" L x 17" W and weighs 2 pounds and 2 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona TTD284
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