October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Lot consists of:(A) Nickel-plated iron knuckles labeled "BOXER" and a small hardwood billy club. (B) Victorian era painted antique cast iron police figure. Most likely, the desk ornament for Sheriff Thomas Cunningham, who owned numerous items in the lot. (C) 2 1877 dated election promotional notes that were made to resemble monetary bills for the campaign of Thomas Cunningham for Sheriff of San Joaquin County. (D) Small leatherette binder of mug shots that belonged to Sheriff Cunningham and labeled as such. (E) 1880 handwritten letter from Sheriff Cunningham on department letterhead to the Chief of San Francisco describing the theft of a silver bridle and harness and the particulars of the theft. (E) 7 pieces of ephemera, including bills to the sheriff's office, a large pictorial wanted poster for murder, and smaller wanted flyers. CONDITION: Typical age foxing and toning to paper items.