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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 736

Various Advertisements W/ High Wheel Bikes (6)

Estimate: $200 - $400
Starting Bid
$50

Bid Increments

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Featured in this lot are six various advertisements with high wheel bike scenes from the late 1880s to early 1900s. The first two are from Arbuckle Bros Coffee Company, advertising their Arbuckle's Ariosa Coffee. The first is marked reading, "Don't Move! I Shall Fall! I Know I Shall!" and shows a woman on a high wheel bike as a man tries to stabilize her and keep her from falling. The second one shows two women holding onto a high wheel bike as a third rides it. This is marked reading, "When the cats away, the mice will play". The backs of these two cards are marked reading, "Arbuckle's Ariosa Coffee / Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Co., New York". The third and fourth advertisements are identical and are from The Standard Sewing Machine Company. One is set in a lace artwork frame, while the other is plain and hasn't been set in any frame. They show a group of women watching a man on a high wheel bike resembling a sewing machine with a caption reading, "2000 Turns In A Minute, Clear The Track!". The card also reads, "The Standard / Our Name Is Our Motto / Compliments of The Standard Sewing Machine Co., Cleveland". The fifth is from London & Liverpool Clothing Company and shows two young boys standing next to their high wheel bikes. The top right of the card reads, "London & Liverpool Clothing Company / 86 & 88 Bowery Corner Hester ST., Between Grand & Canal Sts. New York". The back of the card reads, "See Our Holiday Novelties In Elegant Overcoats, At $12 Worth $17. / 86 & 88 Bowery, London & Liverpool Clothing Co.". The final card shows men and women riding on high wheels that resemble spools of cloth. It was advertised by Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton with the scene on the front insinuating that Clark's Mile-End Spool "never runs out". The back of the card reads, "Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton / Best Six Cord". The advertisement / collectors cards show good condition overall with slight wear present from their age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. They measure from 4" L x 5 1/4" W to 4 1/4" L x 2 7/8" W. They have a collective weight of under 6 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. HW128 HW129 HW132 HW133 HW134 HW139

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