4th Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

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Welcome to our 4th Annual Big Chief Sale. This four-day Auction has over 5000 lots to choose from.

Day 1:

Elvis Record Collection, Fishing Lures and Decoys, Montana Historical Advertising, Civil War 1860 Cavalry Sword, Fred Machetanz Stone Lithograph, Ancient Mayan Pottery Chocolate Cup, Elgin National Coffee Mill, Tlingit Haida Berry Basket, Atlas Bantam Gum Ball Machine, Pioneer PL-518 Turntable, Hudsons Bay Capote Jacket, Frances Senska Quail and Teapot, Franz Bergman Bronze Merchant, Jean Claude Mahey Lamp, Books, Trains, Scrimshaw, Native American Indian Artifacts and Art, and so much more.

Day 2:

This day is filled with jewelry, watches, coins and everything shiny. Highlights include a Haida Indian Gold Nugget Ring, Navajo Squash Blossoms, H Stern Gold Cocktail Ring, Orville Tsinnie Sterling Silver Necklace, a Buckle Set made by Helen Lincoln, White Buffalo, Turquoise, Diamonds, Quartz, Trade Beads, Lapis, Moldavite and more.

Day 3:

The main showcase. Filled with historically important lots including part of the Yellowstone Park studio of Frank Jay Haynes including one of his cameras. Harry Jackson's personal original plaster model of The Texas Longhorn made by Charles M Russell. This model was originally made for Frank Bogart. Accompanying this lot are the personal belongings of Harry Jackson included some of his bronze work, his boots, hats and medals from his carrier.

Also highlighted is the 7th Cavalry Scout Curley's personal medicine snake which was exhibited at the Montana Territorial Centennial Train World's Fair. A Baldwin Hill Indian Dog Knife, paintings by Bonnie Marris, Tom Saubert, Nelson Boren, Bayard Henry Tyler, John Potter, Gary Carter, Joe Abbrescia, Harley Brown, Daro Flood and knives by Rudy Ruana.

Day 4: Our Military Day The Hayes Otoupalik Military Collection, Flamethrower, .50 BMG Rifle, Gold Coins, Historic Colt Confederate Pistol, French Marble Urns, Recoilless Rifles, Bergmann Bronze Lamp, Colt Pistols (1911, Government, Python, and More), 1 of 50 Winchester Rifle, Quigley Ford Scope, Royal Crown Imari Dining China, Coins, Gold, Silver, Historic Items, Military items of all kind and from many conflicts.
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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Society for Hungarian Philately Silver Medal701 - Society for Hungarian Philately Silver Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
24 grams.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Georgian Coin Silver Serving Spoon702 - Georgian Coin Silver Serving Spoon
Davis Brothers Auction
47 grams. Made by George Smith III & William Fearn. 6 5/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Sterling Silver Flatware703 - Sterling Silver Flatware
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. 92 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Folk Art Radio Shape Puzzle Box704 - Folk Art Radio Shape Puzzle Box
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/8" by 3 1/2" by 3 1/4".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Amethyst Handle Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer705 - Amethyst Handle Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/2" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Victorian Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer706 - Victorian Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer
Davis Brothers Auction
16.25 grams. 9" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Antique Surgical Theater Photo707 - Antique Surgical Theater Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Mummified Corpse or Burn Victim. 8" by 10".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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W.A. Clark Jr. Montana Pioneer Letter708 - W.A. Clark Jr. Montana Pioneer Letter
Davis Brothers Auction
Letter written to Governor John Erickson, on the date of his fathers death March 2nd 1925.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Tlingit Haida Indian Berry Basket709 - Tlingit Haida Indian Berry Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful Northwest Coast Indian Basket. No damage to note. 6 3/4" tall, 6" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Katherine Trigonis Montana Watercolor Painting710 - Katherine Trigonis Montana Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" by 9".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Collection of Chinese Pottery and Jade Stands711 - Collection of Chinese Pottery and Jade Stands
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of Antique Stands.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Comical Animal Five Pins Parker Brothers712 - Comical Animal Five Pins Parker Brothers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set in box.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Collection of Vintage Holiday Decorations713 - Collection of Vintage Holiday Decorations
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Nicholas Muller's Sons Adirondacks Plate Peter Pan714 - Nicholas Muller's Sons Adirondacks Plate Peter Pan
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/4" diameter, 1 1/4" tall.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Greek Vapheio Cup715 - Greek Vapheio Cup
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/4" long, 3" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Sea Otter Bronze Base Pin Dish716 - Sea Otter Bronze Base Pin Dish
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting piece, may have held something at one point, or may have been made as a pin dish. 8 5/8" long, 3 3/4" wide, 2 1/2" tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Merchant717 - Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Merchant
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on base, 5 1/8" by 5" by 4" tall.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Antique Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel718 - Antique Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Wheel
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/4" tall, 3" diameter.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Antique Tibet Vajrasattva Bronze Buddha719 - Antique Tibet Vajrasattva Bronze Buddha
Davis Brothers Auction
6" tall, 4" long, 2 1/2" wide.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Victorian Butterfly Garter Belt Skirt Lifter720 - Victorian Butterfly Garter Belt Skirt Lifter
Davis Brothers Auction
Fyfe's Patent Brass Skirt Lifter.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Bing Grondahl Biscuit Platter721 - Bing Grondahl Biscuit Platter
Davis Brothers Auction
5 5/8" diameter, as-is.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses722 - Mother of Pearl Opera Glasses
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old set. Loss to the overlay in one area as shown.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Christmas 1939 Royal Copenhagen Plate723 - Christmas 1939 Royal Copenhagen Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/8" diameter.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Brass Candlesticks724 - Antique Brass Candlesticks
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice small set. 3" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Japan Air Lines International Date Line725 - Japan Air Lines International Date Line
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice certificate. Dated 1973
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Ace Reid's Cowpokes Cartoons726 - Ace Reid's Cowpokes Cartoons
Davis Brothers Auction
1964
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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The Cowboy Spirit Guy Weadick Calgary Stampede727 - The Cowboy Spirit Guy Weadick Calgary Stampede
Davis Brothers Auction
Donna Livingstone. Author signed. 1996
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Stone Age on the Columbia River728 - Stone Age on the Columbia River
Davis Brothers Auction
Emory Strong. 1959
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Daybreak Joan Baez729 - Daybreak Joan Baez
Davis Brothers Auction
1968
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Reminiscings Dutton Montana 1909-1976730 - Reminiscings Dutton Montana 1909-1976
Davis Brothers Auction
Jan Johnson 1976
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Early Days at Salt Creek and Teapot Dome731 - Early Days at Salt Creek and Teapot Dome
Davis Brothers Auction
Ed Bille. Author Signed. 1978
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Eggenhofer The Pulp Years732 - Eggenhofer The Pulp Years
Davis Brothers Auction
John M. Carroll. 1975
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam733 - The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Davis Brothers Auction
1938
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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Raika Artistry in Leather Photo Album734 - Raika Artistry in Leather Photo Album
Davis Brothers Auction
New in box.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
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The Tao of Painting735 - The Tao of Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Mai-Mai Sze. 1956
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Folk Art Ghost Creek Landing Fish Sign736 - Folk Art Ghost Creek Landing Fish Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old hand painted sign. 18 1/2" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Harvard College of 1939 Anniversary Reports737 - Harvard College of 1939 Anniversary Reports
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Unusual Nutcracker Darby and Darby738 - Unusual Nutcracker Darby and Darby
Davis Brothers Auction
Grants Pass Oregon. 16" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Mother of Pearl Handled Flatware739 - Mother of Pearl Handled Flatware
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Japanese Lacquer Lacquerware Inlaid Dragon Box740 - Japanese Lacquer Lacquerware Inlaid Dragon Box
Davis Brothers Auction
9" by 11 1/2".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mother of Pearl Handled Flatware741 - Mother of Pearl Handled Flatware
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Manuel Adanaque Chulucanas Peruvian Pottery742 - Manuel Adanaque Chulucanas Peruvian Pottery
Davis Brothers Auction
4 5/8" tall, 4" long, 3 1/2" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Japanese Lacquer Lacquerware Inlaid Bowl743 - Japanese Lacquer Lacquerware Inlaid Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/4" diameter, 3 1/4" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Sterling Silver Demitasse Tea Cups744 - Sterling Silver Demitasse Tea Cups
Davis Brothers Auction
Sterling alone weighs 66 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Kharg Island Iran Brass Trench Art Plate745 - Kharg Island Iran Brass Trench Art Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
12 1/2" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Japanese Bronze Ogencho Usubata Vases Ikebana746 - Japanese Bronze Ogencho Usubata Vases Ikebana
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Russwood Bronze Cowboy Bookends747 - Russwood Bronze Cowboy Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/4" tall, 6" long, 3" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Flores Hand Tooled Leather Vanity Box748 - Flores Hand Tooled Leather Vanity Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Hand Tooled Leather. 13 1/4" long, 9 1/4" tall, 8 5/8" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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CCC Civilian Conservation Corps Hat and Patch749 - CCC Civilian Conservation Corps Hat and Patch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Native American Indian Pottery750 - Native American Indian Pottery
Davis Brothers Auction
Sold as-is. Largest is 4 1/4" diameter, 2 5/8" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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