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NM - Las Cruces,Dona Ana County - c1905 - Majestic Saloon Token

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Saloon/Brothel Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
NM - Las Cruces,Dona Ana County - c1905 - Majestic Saloon Token
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Good For A Smile At/ Majestic Saloon/ S.F. Bean, Prop./ Las Cruces, N.M.// Go Way Back And Sit Down/ Keep Me & Never Be Caught Short-Kiser nm666. A 1905 Indian Head cent encased in a chamber pot, from Las Cruces, NM, while still a territory. The prop., S. F. Bean, was a favorite nephew of Judge Roy Bean, of Langtry, Texas fame. Illuminated with carbide gas lights, it exploded in 1906 while opening for business as the gas-filled saloon ignited when the first lamp was lit. One of the great NM pieces, made more desirable by the Judge Roy Bean connection [Ref: ecademy.com]. - Vinegar Collection