A lot consisting of two original silver gelatins documenting moments during the 1906 World Heavyweight Championship, including:

• A posed interior scene featuring O'Brien and Burns with others gathered around a desk signing articles to fight (6.5h x 8.75w inches)
• O'Brien undergoing a formal medical examination with a physician and assembled witnesses (4.75h x 6.75w inches)

The lot also includes a 1908 silver gelatin of men posing in front of The Brunswick Billiard Parlor in Marysville, California, which frequently served as ticketing agents and promoters for regional Friday-night amateur and professional boxing cards (4h x 6w inches).

This lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $50.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Fair to Good vintage condition. Appropriate age and handling wear is visible across each, including overall toning and minimal surface abrasions. There are pinholes on the left and right side of the signing photograph. On the Brunswick photograph, there is slight mirroring visible across and the year is handwritten along the bottom margin. Furthermore, under blacklight, there are spots of fluorescence on the Brunswick photo that are unapparent under normal illumination. No damage or restoration revealed on the others under blacklight. Please see photos.