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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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.
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Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quail851 - Frances Senska Montana Studio Pottery Quail
Davis Brothers Auction
Chipped toe. 4" by 3 1/3" by 3 1/4". Frances Senska (1914 - 2009) was active/lived in Montana. Frances Senska is known for Pottery, c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Lions Club Desk Paperweight852 - Antique Lions Club Desk Paperweight
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" long, 1 7/8" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1960s Ace Guitar Strap853 - 1960s Ace Guitar Strap
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old strap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Jean Claude Mahey Wood Table Lamp854 - Jean Claude Mahey Wood Table Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
European plug. 16" tall, 11 1/2" long, 8 1/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to i********2 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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1960s Haight Ashbury Painted Astrologer Sign855 - 1960s Haight Ashbury Painted Astrologer Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat old hand painted sign. Collected by the consignor on a trip to California in the 1970s. 35 3/4" long, 9 3/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Harmony Ukulele856 - Harmony Ukulele
Davis Brothers Auction
30" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Huichol Yarn Painting857 - Huichol Yarn Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
7 3/4" by 7 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Brass Montana Saloon Spittoon858 - Antique Brass Montana Saloon Spittoon
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/8" tall, 7 3/4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Archie Bray Foundation Montana Paperweight859 - Archie Bray Foundation Montana Paperweight
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. Signature is illegible. 4 1/4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Avon Christmas Ornaments860 - Avon Christmas Ornaments
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Rand McNally World Atlas Premier Edition861 - Rand McNally World Atlas Premier Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
1934
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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EE Heikka Sculptor of the American West862 - EE Heikka Sculptor of the American West
Davis Brothers Auction
Vivian A. Paladin. 1990
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Honda CBX Motorcycle Table Lighter863 - Honda CBX Motorcycle Table Lighter
Davis Brothers Auction
5 5/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Bristol Beetle Cast Iron Boot Jack864 - Antique Bristol Beetle Cast Iron Boot Jack
Davis Brothers Auction
9 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Sterling Silver Baby Cup and Picture Frames865 - Sterling Silver Baby Cup and Picture Frames
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Cup alone weighs 68 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Cast Iron Lightning Apple Peeler Parer866 - Cast Iron Lightning Apple Peeler Parer
Davis Brothers Auction
Civil War era.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Oval Peterbilt Semi Truck Emblem867 - Vintage Oval Peterbilt Semi Truck Emblem
Davis Brothers Auction
18 5/8" long, 7 3/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 48 Star American US Silk Flag868 - WW2 48 Star American US Silk Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/2" by 16 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 Battle Worn 48 Star US American Flag869 - WW2 Battle Worn 48 Star US American Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
32" by 59".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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50 Star American US Flag870 - 50 Star American US Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
56" by 114".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 Valley Forge 48 Star US American Flag871 - WW2 Valley Forge 48 Star US American Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Stitched Stars. 56" by 110".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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50 Star American US Flag872 - 50 Star American US Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
35" by 61".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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50 Star American US Flag873 - 50 Star American US Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
35" by 54 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Elgin National 42 Coffee Mill Original Paint874 - Elgin National 42 Coffee Mill Original Paint
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Eagle is a replacement. Original paint. Wheels are 17" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to V******y for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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To Kill A Mocking Bird875 - To Kill A Mocking Bird
Davis Brothers Auction
Harper Lee. 1960
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1980s Vintage Adidas T Shirt876 - 1980s Vintage Adidas T Shirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 38/40.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Ringer T Shirts Pabst St Pauli Beer877 - Vintage Ringer T Shirts Pabst St Pauli Beer
Davis Brothers Auction
XL
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vintage T Shirts878 - Vintage T Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Dr. McGillicuddy's, Busch Beer, Grizzlies Vs Bobcats.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1981 Missoula Montana Solstice Band T Shirt879 - 1981 Missoula Montana Solstice Band T Shirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Lukes Bar June 21 1981. 26" armpit to armpit, 33" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Vintage Elbow Room Missoula Montana T Shirts880 - Vintage Elbow Room Missoula Montana T Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All Single Stitch. 4 are large, 1 is medium.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Missoula Montana T Shirts881 - Vintage Missoula Montana T Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. 3 are XL, 1 is L. All Single Stitch.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vintage Alcohol Related T Shirts882 - Vintage Alcohol Related T Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Single Stitch. 3 are L, one is XL.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Missoula Montana T Shirts883 - Vintage Missoula Montana T Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
All single stitch. 2xl (1), XL (1), L (2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Missoula Montana T Shirts884 - Vintage Missoula Montana T Shirts
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. 3 are XL, 2 are L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hudsons Bay Style Wool Blanket885 - Hudsons Bay Style Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
52" by 59".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Tonka Cargo King Toy Truck Toy886 - Tonka Cargo King Toy Truck Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Tonka Flatbed Truck Trailer Toy887 - Tonka Flatbed Truck Trailer Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Tonka Livestock Van Semi Truck888 - Tonka Livestock Van Semi Truck
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Tonka Log Trailer Truck Toy889 - Tonka Log Trailer Truck Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original condition with logs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Huichol Yarn Painting890 - Huichol Yarn Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
11 3/4" by 11 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Huichol Yarn Painting891 - Huichol Yarn Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
11 7/8" by 11 7/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Mabel C Heyde Mimi Joy Pastel Drawing892 - Mabel C Heyde Mimi Joy Pastel Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
10 3/4" by 12 3/4" framed. Mabel C. Heyde (Born 1893) was active/lived in California, Nevada, Illinois. Mabel Heyde is known for Pastels, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mabel C Heyde Mimi Joy Pastel Drawing893 - Mabel C Heyde Mimi Joy Pastel Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
10 3/4" by 12 3/4" framed. Mabel C. Heyde (Born 1893) was active/lived in California, Nevada, Illinois. Mabel Heyde is known for Pastels, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Mabel C Heyde Mimi Joy Pastel Drawing894 - Mabel C Heyde Mimi Joy Pastel Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
10 3/4" by 12 3/4" framed. Mabel C. Heyde (Born 1893) was active/lived in California, Nevada, Illinois. Mabel Heyde is known for Pastels, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Bill Ohrmann Montana Beaver Sculpture895 - Bill Ohrmann Montana Beaver Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
7 3/4" by 7" by 6 1/2". Has a bit of damage as shown. Bill Ohrmann (Born 1919) is active/lives in Montana. Bill Ohrmann is known for ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Schneidereit Crystal Christmas Ornaments896 - Schneidereit Crystal Christmas Ornaments
Davis Brothers Auction
9 total, new in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Harley Davidson Chained Leather Wallet897 - Vintage Harley Davidson Chained Leather Wallet
Davis Brothers Auction
Lightly used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Browns Mule RJ Reynolds RJR Tobacco Cutter898 - Browns Mule RJ Reynolds RJR Tobacco Cutter
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Deco Breeze Parrot Fan899 - Deco Breeze Parrot Fan
Davis Brothers Auction
Working. Given to the consignor by Jimmy Buffett.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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FTD Flowers Florist Lighted Sign900 - FTD Flowers Florist Lighted Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sign. Quite heavy. Working. Electriglas.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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