Featured in this lot is this attributed to Tombstone Milling and Mining Company ore mining bucket circa 1870 to 1890's and was displayed in the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum; Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. The ore mining bucket features a wonderfully and professionally crafted forged cast iron construction that has been reinforced for the nature of the labor it was used for. The bucket features strips of iron reinforced the bucket vertically. Although the mining bucket is unmarked the provenance of the item suggests the origin as Tombstone Milling & Mining Co. The Tombstone Milling and Mining Company played a vital role in the economic development of Tombstone, Arizona, during the late 19th century. Established to process the vast silver ore extracted from the region’s booming mines, the company operated several stamp mills along the San Pedro River, where water was more readily available. By efficiently turning raw ore into valuable bullion, the company helped fuel Tombstone's explosive growth and attracted investment, workers, and infrastructure to the area. Its operations were a key component of the town’s prosperity during its peak silver production years, solidifying Tombstone’s place as a major mining center in the Arizona Territory. The condition of this Tombstone mining bucket is preserved with no obvious signs of damage to the bucket itself but shows heavy oxidation due to age and exposure but otherwise shows a preserved overall condition. The measurements of this bucket is 15 1/4" x 18" x 18". The collective weight of this