3rd Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

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Welcome to our 3rd Annual Big Chief Sale. This three day Auction has over 3000 lots to choose from.

Day 1:
Native American Indian Jewelry, Trade Beads, Western History Books, Fishing Collectables, Chainsaws, Coins, Railroad History Archive, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Pocket Watches, Paintings, Sketches, Bronzes, Nikon Camera Collection, Coca Cola Collectables, Beer Signs, Stamped Envelope Collection and much more.

Day 2:
Indian Artifacts from all form and function: Baskets, Pots, Arrowheads, Dolls, Beadwork, Navajo Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, Stone Tools, Kachinas, Paintings, Trade Beads, Navajo and Zuni Jewelry, Squash Blossoms, Rare Milton Bradley Human Anatomical Pull Down Charts from 1886, A White Buffalo Medicine Calf, A Sterling Silver Presentation Box from the SS Great Eastern, Charles H Hart Penguin, Taxidermy Furs.

Day 3: Our Military Sale
Over 600 Lots of Military Surplus and Historical Artifacts. From common to Museum Quality.

Artwork: James Lee Colt, Earle Heikka, Taylor Lynde, Jay Jung, Jose Trujillo, Leonard Reedy, Robert Morgan, Joe Halko, Larry Pirnie, Leo Beaulaurier, Ron Jenkins, James Henderson, Johhn William Hilton, Bill Shaddix, Robert Wagoner, Ace Powell, Hendrik Johannes Haverman, just to name a few.

Featured Collections Include

Dr. Harley Niblack Furniture
Frontier Medicine and Surgery Sets
The Milton Bradley Anatomical Charts
Coca Cola: The Continuation of the Anderson Collection.
The Allard Auction Indian Collection
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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Finnish Pukko Knife650 - Finnish Pukko Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/2" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Remington UMC Jigged Bone Handle Knife651 - Remington UMC Jigged Bone Handle Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/4" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Collection of Costume Jewelry652 - Collection of Costume Jewelry
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Bag653 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
First half of the 20th Century. 10" long including fringe and handle. 5 3/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Buffalo Steer Head Smoking Pipe654 - Buffalo Steer Head Smoking Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Collection of Shell Trinket Boxes Coin Purses655 - Collection of Shell Trinket Boxes Coin Purses
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Fossil Whale Tooth656 - Fossil Whale Tooth
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case657 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case658 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Awl Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Chinese Red Branch Coral659 - Chinese Red Branch Coral
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/8" tall. 201 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Chinese Red Branch Coral660 - Chinese Red Branch Coral
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/4" tall. 179 grams.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Silver Rimmed Gourd Drinking Cup661 - Vintage Silver Rimmed Gourd Drinking Cup
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/2" tall in stand.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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19th Century Birch Bark Snuff Box662 - 19th Century Birch Bark Snuff Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Swedish in Origin. 2 7/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Art Deco Flapper Coin Purse Duplex663 - Art Deco Flapper Coin Purse Duplex
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice purse and contents.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Horn Handle Bowie Knife664 - Antique Horn Handle Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
End of handle is damaged as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Applebaum Suppository Machine Druggist Press665 - Applebaum Suppository Machine Druggist Press
Davis Brothers Auction
Several Inserts as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Collection of Antique Oxen Shoes666 - Collection of Antique Oxen Shoes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Lithophane Japanese Dragon Tea Set667 - Lithophane Japanese Dragon Tea Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Unusual.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Pipe Bag668 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Pipe Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. 26" long including fringe, 6" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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South American Indian Hunting Bola669 - South American Indian Hunting Bola
Davis Brothers Auction
Used to hunt small game. Made from weighted rawhide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Navajo Liquid Sterling Silver Necklace670 - Navajo Liquid Sterling Silver Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice 5 strand necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pacific Islander Shell Necklace671 - Pacific Islander Shell Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Heishi Bird Fetish Necklace672 - Zuni Heishi Bird Fetish Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Necklace and a single earring.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pacific Islander Shell Necklace and Earrings673 - Pacific Islander Shell Necklace and Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Group of Scrap Sterling Rings674 - Group of Scrap Sterling Rings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Several Navajo pieces missing stones.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Group of Enamel Chinese Jewelry675 - Group of Enamel Chinese Jewelry
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Ronald V. Nixon Railroad Photograph Archive676 - Ronald V. Nixon Railroad Photograph Archive
Davis Brothers Auction
Ronald V. Nixon (1916-1989) assembled a unique historical railroad photograph print record of the pivotal role played by railroads in the development
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Ronald V. Nixon Railroad Photograph Archive677 - Ronald V. Nixon Railroad Photograph Archive
Davis Brothers Auction
Ronald V. Nixon (1916-1989) assembled a unique historical railroad photograph print record of the pivotal role played by railroads in the development
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Native American Indian Bone Hair Pipe Necklace678 - Native American Indian Bone Hair Pipe Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Ancient Native American Indian Mortar and Pestle679 - Ancient Native American Indian Mortar and Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Columbia River Indian Artifacts680 - Columbia River Indian Artifacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Columbia River Indian Artifacts681 - Columbia River Indian Artifacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Columbia River Indian Artifacts682 - Columbia River Indian Artifacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Montana Frontier Pharmacist Pill Bottles683 - Antique Montana Frontier Pharmacist Pill Bottles
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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Antique Montana Frontier Pharmacist Pill Bottles684 - Antique Montana Frontier Pharmacist Pill Bottles
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Collection of HO Scale Trains685 - Collection of HO Scale Trains
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Collection of HO Scale Train Parts686 - Collection of HO Scale Train Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Strange Tales from Humble Life687 - Strange Tales from Humble Life
Davis Brothers Auction
John Ashworth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Shoshone and Other Western Wonders688 - Shoshone and Other Western Wonders
Davis Brothers Auction
Edwards Roberts 1888
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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L.J.M. Daguerre The Worlds First Photographer689 - L.J.M. Daguerre The Worlds First Photographer
Davis Brothers Auction
Helmut and Alison Gernsheim. 1956
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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French Primitive Photography690 - French Primitive Photography
Davis Brothers Auction
Aperture Volume 15 No 1
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lewis Carroll Photographer691 - Lewis Carroll Photographer
Davis Brothers Auction
Helmut Gernsheim 1969
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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A Treatise on Projections692 - A Treatise on Projections
Davis Brothers Auction
Thomas Craig. United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. 1882
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Heads of Families First Census of United States693 - Heads of Families First Census of United States
Davis Brothers Auction
1908
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Adventures in the African Jungle694 - Adventures in the African Jungle
Davis Brothers Auction
Carl and Mary L. Jobe. 1931
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Out of Doors in the Holy Land695 - Out of Doors in the Holy Land
Davis Brothers Auction
Impressions of Travel in Body and Spirit. Henry Van Dyke 1915
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Attack and Die Civil War Military Tactics696 - Attack and Die Civil War Military Tactics
Davis Brothers Auction
Grady McWhiney and Perry D Jamieson. 1982
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Old Chinese Snuff Bottles697 - Old Chinese Snuff Bottles
Davis Brothers Auction
Henry C. Hitt 1978
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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The Young Gold Seeker A Book for Youth698 - The Young Gold Seeker A Book for Youth
Davis Brothers Auction
Mary Jane Phillips 1860
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Ready Reference and Key for Locomotive Engineers699 - Ready Reference and Key for Locomotive Engineers
Davis Brothers Auction
S.A. Alexander 1890
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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