Best Of The West Live Auction (November 13, 2026 5:30 PM PT)

Circa 1868–1880s, applied top, 6 3/8". A popular Western medicine with a great name. Murray's Magic Oil must have lived up to its name, as numerous examples have been recovered throughout the West. The colorful product name and classic Western form have made it a longtime favorite among collectors. Advertised as the "King of Pain!", it was promoted as a cure for an astonishing range of ailments, including rheumatism, neuralgia, toothache, burns, scalds, earache, cramps, colic, sore throat, and even diphtheria. The broad claims made in period advertisements reflect the era's enthusiasm for patent medicines.

Description & Condition: Applied top with heavy whittle. Small divot on the base edge that appears to be manufacturing crudity. A stellar example that may likely be the crudest example known.

Min. Bid $150 - Est. $300–$600