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Lot 170 - Antique $10,000 Reward Broadside Wanted Poster For Jewel Thief H. T. Herrick, Theft Of 292 Loose Diamonds From J. J. Sweeney Jewelry Co., Houston, Texas, 1907
Lot 170 - Antique $10,000 Reward Broadside Wanted Poster For Jewel Thief H. T. Herrick, Theft Of 292 Loose Diamonds From J. J. Sweeney Jewelry Co., Houston, Texas, 1907
Lot 170 - Antique $10,000 Reward Broadside Wanted Poster For Jewel Thief H. T. Herrick, Theft Of 292 Loose Diamonds From J. J. Sweeney Jewelry Co., Houston, Texas, 1907
Antique $10,000 reward broadside issued by the J. J. Sweeney Jewelry Co., Houston, Texas, for information leading to the capture of a thief identified as H. T. Herrick, who stole 292 loose diamonds valued at $50,000 from the store between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. on February 18, 1907. Herrick, described as a well-dressed man about 45 years old, 6 feet tall, 215–220 pounds, with sandy mustache tinged with gray, dark hair, florid complexion, and wearing a dark suit and black alpine hat, allegedly posed as a customer and switched the original diamond box with a dummy package. The notice lists detailed weights and counts for each missing diamond parcel and is signed by Geo. Ellis, Chief of Police, Houston, Texas, dated February 19, 1907. A handwritten note at the bottom reads, “We will give the reward for the return of the goods and no questions asked,” signed by J. J. Sweeney Jewelry Co. Heavy toning and edge wear with paper loss along top, consistent with age and handling. Sold in toploader for preservation.
Auction Date: 11/13/2025
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