Rare Judge Roy Bean document sold by RR Auction



RR Auction has a very long history of selling remarkable and even unique items. They have dealt with various collectibles from gangsters’ jewelry, to signed pictures, autographs, documents and even items that have been to space. The experience they have gathered in dealing with all this memorabilia has helped the company maintain its position as one of the best auction houses in the country. Even if it was founded decades ago, RR Auction has managed to remain relevant on the collectibles market all over the world.

Each month they hold one or even two events with remarkable items that keep collectors on the edge of their seats. For instance, back in September 2012, RR Auction sold an incredibly rare judge Roy Bean document. It was basically a double cloth matted and framed deposition which even came with a portrait of Bean. As it is stated by RR Auction, the lawsuit this deposition was used in concerned the case of Roy B. Trent who allegedly shot William Cox.

According to RR Auction, the lawsuit or, better said, the deposition was dated on December 23, 1889 and it reads: “In the case of Roy B. Trent. John C. Monier been duly sworn deposes and says I was standing bout 20 steps from the office. I saw a man standing inside the counter strike Wm. Cox with a stick. Wm. Cox run out. He followed him out. 

Question by Roy B. Trent—Did you see Wm. Cox raise a Bar. Answer yes.
Question—What happened after he raised the Bar. Roy B. Trent shot at him twice. Question by Roy B. Trent—did Wm. Cox come after me with a Bar. Answer—no. I then saw Wm. Cox run by Roy Bean’s house.”

The 21.5 X 17.25 inches document was signed along at the bottom with “Sworn before me Roy Bean, J. P. Val Verde, Tex.” Additionally, the deposition had intersecting folds, some scattered mild toning and a few creases. Apart from that, the deposition plus Bean’s portrait was in fine condition at the time is was sold. RR Auction managed to sell the deposition for $3,600.

The important thing is that RR Auction constantly brings in breathtaking items that collectors should certainly check out. They always update their website with the latest catalogues and events, as well as their social media.

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