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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American Indian Tomahawks351 - American Indian Tomahawks
Davis Brothers Auction
Harold Peterson 1971
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Robes of White Shell and Sunrise352 - Robes of White Shell and Sunrise
Davis Brothers Auction
Richard Conn 1975
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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The American Indian Flag353 - The American Indian Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
1975
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Arts of Diplomacy354 - Arts of Diplomacy
Davis Brothers Auction
Castle McLaughlin. 1984
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Native American Art in the Denver Art Museum355 - Native American Art in the Denver Art Museum
Davis Brothers Auction
1979
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Dan Post Lizard Skin Cowboy Boots356 - Vintage Dan Post Lizard Skin Cowboy Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of boots.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique American Wood Dough Bowl357 - Antique American Wood Dough Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
16 7/8" diameter. 5 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl358 - Hawaiian Koa Wood Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1981. 5 5/8" tall,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Antique American Wood Dough Bowl359 - Antique American Wood Dough Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Has two holes as shown. Possibly Native American Made. 10 7/8" diameter. 2 5/8" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Nicolas Silveira Pottery Vase Pot360 - Mata Ortiz Nicolas Silveira Pottery Vase Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/2" diameter, 11" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Malay Pelupoh Work Basket Malaysia361 - Malay Pelupoh Work Basket Malaysia
Davis Brothers Auction
7 7/8" tall, 10" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Malay Pelupoh Work Basket Malaysia362 - Malay Pelupoh Work Basket Malaysia
Davis Brothers Auction
8 5/8" tall, 11" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Malay Pelupoh Work Basket Malaysia363 - Malay Pelupoh Work Basket Malaysia
Davis Brothers Auction
9 1/8" tall, 11 7/8" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Malay Pelupoh Work Basket Malaysia364 - Malay Pelupoh Work Basket Malaysia
Davis Brothers Auction
11 5/8" tall, 13 7/8" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat 4X365 - Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat 4X
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Group of Costume and Sterling Jewelry366 - Group of Costume and Sterling Jewelry
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Some pieces are sterling.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Cross Century Pen and Pencil Set367 - Cross Century Pen and Pencil Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Miniature Tooled Leather Cowboy Saddle368 - Miniature Tooled Leather Cowboy Saddle
Davis Brothers Auction
4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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10k Gold Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Pin369 - 10k Gold Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
6.08 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Ancient Fossil Shark Tooth Pendant370 - Ancient Fossil Shark Tooth Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pair of 14k Gold CZ Rings371 - Pair of 14k Gold CZ Rings
Davis Brothers Auction
6.44 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Pair of 14k Gold Rings372 - Pair of 14k Gold Rings
Davis Brothers Auction
Scrap rings. 3.02 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Mexican Painted Cabinet373 - Mexican Painted Cabinet
Davis Brothers Auction
15" tall, 9 3/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mata Ortiz Nicolas Silveira Pottery Vase Pot374 - Mata Ortiz Nicolas Silveira Pottery Vase Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
11" tall, 11 5/8" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Carved Wooden Horse Indian Print375 - Carved Wooden Horse Indian Print
Davis Brothers Auction
16" by 20" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Group of Mexican Pottery Plates376 - Group of Mexican Pottery Plates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Polynesian Fiji Koa Wood Kava Bowl377 - Antique Polynesian Fiji Koa Wood Kava Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
23 5/8" diameter, 8" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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The Four Winds Guide to Indian Artifacts378 - The Four Winds Guide to Indian Artifacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Preston Miller. Signed. 1997
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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The West of Buffalo Bill379 - The West of Buffalo Bill
Davis Brothers Auction
Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences380 - Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences
Davis Brothers Auction
Rio Grande Press. 1974
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Group of Native American Indian Art Books381 - Group of Native American Indian Art Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Group of Native American Indian Art Books382 - Group of Native American Indian Art Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Giuseppe Vasi Temple De Vesta Engraving Etching383 - Giuseppe Vasi Temple De Vesta Engraving Etching
Davis Brothers Auction
Anticagli presso il Ponte Palatino. 18th Century. 10 3/4" by 14 1/2" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Montagu Dominique Veduta della Colonna Trajana384 - Montagu Dominique Veduta della Colonna Trajana
Davis Brothers Auction
Rome 1770. Trajan's Column. 10 1/2" by 14 1/2" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antonio Veggioli Roman Pantheon Engraving Etching385 - Antonio Veggioli Roman Pantheon Engraving Etching
Davis Brothers Auction
18th Century. Veduta del Panteon d'Agrippa in oggi Chiesa di S. Maria ad Martyres comunemente da la Rotonda. Copper etching by Antonio Veggioli ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Emil Volkers Horse Breeds Print Montana History386 - Emil Volkers Horse Breeds Print Montana History
Davis Brothers Auction
As acquired from Marcus Daly's Tammany Mansion Estate in Hamilton Montana. Original Chromolithograph 1892. 13 3/4" by 15 3/4" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 Bausch & Lomb 7x50 US Navy Binoculars387 - WW2 Bausch & Lomb 7x50 US Navy Binoculars
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of binoculars.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Louisville Slugger 40BR Babe Ruth Baseball Bat388 - Louisville Slugger 40BR Babe Ruth Baseball Bat
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil Tempered. Model 40BR. Very nice bat, no cracks. Original gilt lettering. Nice old patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Very Early Antique Folk Art Baseball Bat389 - Very Early Antique Folk Art Baseball Bat
Davis Brothers Auction
Home Made. Very nicely crafted. Appears to be quite early. Possibly Late 1800s. 33 7/8" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Bone Baccarat Saloon Gambling Set390 - Antique Bone Baccarat Saloon Gambling Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat old cased gambling set. Tiles/Chips are bone. Case measures 11" by 6".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet391 - Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Assortment of charms. Some are silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Crystal Necklace392 - Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Crystal Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Sterling Silver Brooch393 - Sterling Silver Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice brooch. Marked as shown. 2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bow Brooch394 - Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bow Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked as shown. 3 3/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Jet Necklace Pendant395 - Navajo Sterling Silver Jet Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
1 1/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Calgary Stampede 1963 Souvenir Dollar396 - Calgary Stampede 1963 Souvenir Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Brooch397 - Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice brooch. 2 3/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Cufflinks398 - Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch399 - Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice brooch. 2 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Victorian Egyptian Cameo Fur Clip400 - Antique Victorian Egyptian Cameo Fur Clip
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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