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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 169

Sandy Bob's Stagecoach YALE Padlock c. 1876

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

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Featured in this lot is this Sandy Bob's Stagecoach owner's house found (across from the O.K. Corral) YALE stage lock circa 1876 and was displayed at the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum since 2001; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The padlock shows a heavy brass construction that shows an internal key locking mechanism (without the key). "Sandy Bob" is a nickname for Sandy Crouch, a stagecoach driver who operated a line between Tombstone and Contention City, Arizona. He was a prominent figure in Tombstone's history during the late 1800s. His stage line, known as the Sandy Bob line, was used for both passenger and mail transport. The Sandy Bob line was also involved in the stagecoach robbery that occurred in September 1881, which escalated tensions between the Earp and Clanton factions. This lock was found at Sandy Bob's residence with was located across the street from the famous O.K. Corral. The padlock comes complete with an original museum tag that reads as follows: Found Dec. 23, 1992 on the lot where Sandy Bob's (stage line owner) house stood - right across from the O.K. Corral. This stagecoach lock includes paperwork from the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum that reads as follows: This stage lock was found on the site of Sandy Bob's stage line horse corral in Tombstone. We have had this padlock on display in or museum since we opened it in 2001. The condition of this stagecoach lock is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows with some very slight patina and wear consistent with age and use but otherwise shows a well preserved condition. The measurements of this stage lock 2 1/2" x 2" x 3/4". The collective weight of this stagecoach lock is 8oz. Ex-10

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