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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 784

T. Hausmann & Sons Sterling Silver Suspender Drops

Estimate: $600 - $900
Starting Bid
$200

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Featured in this lot is this T. Hausmann & Sons sterling silver suspender drops circa 1900 and were displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. There is one full pair of suspender drops and one single by itself. both makes of suspender drops are made and stamped 'T. Hausmann' and 'sterling'. The first pair shows an intricate decoration at the center of a ring with a swivel that houses the drop chain. The second model is finely stamped or carved with the same decorative logo on plate sterling silver with a housing that takes the drop chain in. T. Hausmann & Sons was a distinguished jeweler and silversmith firm based in New Orleans, known for producing fine jewelry and specialty silver goods in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Among their unique offerings were sterling silver suspender drops (ornamental accessories that hung from men's suspenders) combining functionality with decorative appeal. These drops often featured detailed engraving and fine craftsmanship, appealing to gentlemen of fashion in both urban centers and frontier towns. Their products, including these silver accents, occasionally found their way westward through mail-order or luxury import channels, bringing a touch of refinement to places like Tombstone during the height of its prosperity. The condition of this collection of suspender drop clips is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows a well preserved overall condition. The measurements of these suspender drops are 6 1/2" x 1 5/8" for the one pair and 6 1/8" x 2" for the single. The collective weight of these suspender drops is 85.3g. SS-A

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