For your consideration this lot features the Tombstone Arizona Golden Eagle Brewery 1879 Inaugural Liquor License and Saloon Token. Provenance: Tombstone Western Heritage Museum, Tombstone, Arizona. The Crystal Palace Saloon in Tombstone, Arizona, originally the Golden Eagle Brewery, opened in 1879, burned down in 1882, and was rebuilt and reopened as the Crystal Palace Saloon, becoming a central social hub for miners and cowboys during the silver boom. The saloon became a popular gathering place for both lawmen and outlaws, known for its lavish decor and vibrant atmosphere. Virgil Earp's office was on the second floor. The Earp brothers - Wyatt, Virgil, and James - arrived in Tombstone in December 1879. Also included is a Golden Eagle Saloon token, the ONLY ONE known to exist. The liquor license dated, January 1879, is signed by the collector of the 3rd District of Arizona Territory in Prescott, Arizona Territory. The token, "Golden Eagle Saloon" is "good for 5 cents in trade" as stamped on the reverse. Tombstone Western Heritage Museum label attached, "1879 LIQUOR LICENSE GOLDEN EAGLE BREWERY This became the Crystal Palace", museum code, "D-22." Museum token label, "GOLDEN EAGLE SALOON TOKEN only one known to exist!", museum code, "T-1". The license has cutouts similar to those made by a ticket punch tool. Both license and token are in good overall condition, age tanning and age related patina noted. Both license and token are mounted in a clear protective sleeve. Sleeve measures 8.375"W x 10.25"L, weight U6.