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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Last of the Great Scouts William F Cody750 - Last of the Great Scouts William F Cody
Davis Brothers Auction
Helen Cody Wetmore. 1899
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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War in Cuba Great Struggle for Freedom751 - War in Cuba Great Struggle for Freedom
Davis Brothers Auction
1896
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lone Cowboy My Life Story Will James752 - Lone Cowboy My Life Story Will James
Davis Brothers Auction
1930 Will James
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Sitting Bull and the Indian War Salesman Sample753 - Sitting Bull and the Indian War Salesman Sample
Davis Brothers Auction
W. Fletcher Johnson. 1891. Salesman Sample.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Stanley in Africa The Paladin of the 19th Century754 - Stanley in Africa The Paladin of the 19th Century
Davis Brothers Auction
AH Godbey. 1889
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Six Months Among the Palm Groves Sandwich Islands755 - Six Months Among the Palm Groves Sandwich Islands
Davis Brothers Auction
Isabella L Bird. 4th Edition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Nelsons' Illustrated Guide to the Hudson756 - Nelsons' Illustrated Guide to the Hudson
Davis Brothers Auction
1860
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Wife No 19 Life in Bondage Expose of Mormonism757 - Wife No 19 Life in Bondage Expose of Mormonism
Davis Brothers Auction
Missing pages as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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In Darkest Africa 2 Volume Set758 - In Darkest Africa 2 Volume Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Henry M Stanley. 1891
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique Frontier Stagecoach Drivers Gloves759 - Antique Frontier Stagecoach Drivers Gloves
Davis Brothers Auction
Horsehide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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South American Tribal Cloth Skirt760 - South American Tribal Cloth Skirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat piece including photo of wearer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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South American Tribal Cloth Skirt761 - South American Tribal Cloth Skirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat piece including photo of wearer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace762 - Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace763 - Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Chinese Branch Coral Necklace764 - Chinese Branch Coral Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Southwest Howlite Necklace765 - Southwest Howlite Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace766 - Zuni Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Zuni Heishi and Coral Necklace767 - Zuni Heishi and Coral Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Zuni Heishi Bird Fetish Necklace768 - Zuni Heishi Bird Fetish Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Group of Navajo Liquid Silver Necklaces769 - Group of Navajo Liquid Silver Necklaces
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Chinese Branch Coral Necklace770 - Chinese Branch Coral Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Branch Coral Necklace771 - Navajo Branch Coral Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Zuni Knifewing Inlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie772 - Zuni Knifewing Inlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bolo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Bird Bolo Tie773 - Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Bird Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bolo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie774 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bolo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie775 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bolo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Will Denetdale Navajo Turquoise Ring Sterling776 - Will Denetdale Navajo Turquoise Ring Sterling
Davis Brothers Auction
Stunning ring. Size 10.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Ring777 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice ring. Large. Size 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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14k Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring778 - 14k Yellow Gold Wedding Band Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
3.26 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Stunning Old Pawn Navajo Turquoise Ring779 - Stunning Old Pawn Navajo Turquoise Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Spiderweb Turquoise. Signed JA. Size 10 1/2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Red Branch Coral Earrings780 - Red Branch Coral Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Denmark Sterling Silver Brooch781 - Denmark Sterling Silver Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 2 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Coro Sterling Silver Brooch782 - Coro Sterling Silver Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice brooch. 3 7/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Rhodochrosite Bolo Tie783 - Navajo Sterling Silver Rhodochrosite Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. 2 1/8" long, 1 1/2" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Native American Indian Buffalo Head Bolo Tie784 - Native American Indian Buffalo Head Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Beaded. 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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RP Custom Sink Duck Call 2015785 - RP Custom Sink Duck Call 2015
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice call. 4 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Elgin Pocket Watch Model 12786 - Elgin Pocket Watch Model 12
Davis Brothers Auction
1918 Made. 12S, 17J, Grade 344 Model 12. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Guatemala Coin Silver Bracelet787 - Guatemala Coin Silver Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat bracelet. Made from silver coins.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00 + 15.00BP) = 75.00
 
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Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bracelet788 - Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bracelet. Engraved as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Sterling Silver Teething Ring Baby Rattle789 - Sterling Silver Teething Ring Baby Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Bear Paw Turquoise Slave Bracelet Set790 - Navajo Bear Paw Turquoise Slave Bracelet Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked as shown. Metal composition appears to be nickel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pair of Sterling Silver Brooches791 - Pair of Sterling Silver Brooches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Fire Striker Steel792 - Plains Native American Indian Fire Striker Steel
Davis Brothers Auction
Beaded drop. Nice old piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Brown Shoe Company Lady Leg Pocket Knife793 - Brown Shoe Company Lady Leg Pocket Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old knife.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Collection of Antique Skeleton Keys794 - Collection of Antique Skeleton Keys
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Hudsons Bay Native American Indian Trade Silver795 - Hudsons Bay Native American Indian Trade Silver
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace. Pendant is a reproduction.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Pair of Antique Pocket Knives OVB IXL796 - Pair of Antique Pocket Knives OVB IXL
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Copper and Brass Tea Kettle797 - Antique Copper and Brass Tea Kettle
Davis Brothers Auction
Kettle is very old and measures 7 inches high, not counting the lid and handle. It has a brass and copper handle, a brass ferule on the lid and a bras
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Alaska Pacific Steamship Company Booklet798 - Alaska Pacific Steamship Company Booklet
Davis Brothers Auction
The Direct Line Between San Francisco and Puget Sound.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Northern Pacific Railroad Yellowstone Park Booklet798a - Northern Pacific Railroad Yellowstone Park Booklet
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old booklet with map.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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