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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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Lionel 2023 Diesel Union Pacific Train Engines1001 - Lionel 2023 Diesel Union Pacific Train Engines
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice examples
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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1940s Atlas Bantam Gum Ball Peanut Vending Machine1002 - 1940s Atlas Bantam Gum Ball Peanut Vending Machine
Davis Brothers Auction
Base measures 8" by 11". Machine is 11" tall overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Art Deco Style Nude Lamp Base1003 - Art Deco Style Nude Lamp Base
Davis Brothers Auction
No globe. Dimensions 22 3/4" tall by 11 3/4" by 6 1/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Walter William Seltzer Pencil Sketches1004 - Walter William Seltzer Pencil Sketches
Davis Brothers Auction
Card Dimensions 10 1/2" by 7 3/4". Walter William Seltzer is active/lives in United States. Walter Seltzer is known for Painting. He was t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to w**********e for (110.00 + 27.50BP) = 137.50
 
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Group of Assorted C.M. Russell Prints1005 - Group of Assorted C.M. Russell Prints
Davis Brothers Auction
15 total. Largest measures 16 1/4" by 11 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Starrett 101A Surveying Transit1006 - Starrett 101A Surveying Transit
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes with original wood case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1976 Happy Days Metal Lunch Box1007 - 1976 Happy Days Metal Lunch Box
Davis Brothers Auction
No thermos.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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1872 Edwards Fire Alarm Cover In Case Of Fire1008 - 1872 Edwards Fire Alarm Cover In Case Of Fire
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/4" high by 4 1/4" wide by 2" deep.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Red Wing Jug Morris Fink Saint Paul Minnesota1009 - Red Wing Jug Morris Fink Saint Paul Minnesota
Davis Brothers Auction
Family Liquor House.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Faux Shearling Marlboro Man Jacket Coat1010 - Vintage Faux Shearling Marlboro Man Jacket Coat
Davis Brothers Auction
24" armpit to armpit, 40" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to c*****e for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Suede Leather Welding Jacket1011 - Vintage Suede Leather Welding Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
26" armpit to armpit, 29" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Vintage Hippie Boho Polish Leather Sherpa Coat1012 - Vintage Hippie Boho Polish Leather Sherpa Coat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice jacket. 23" armpit to armpit, 29" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Vintage Chinese Silk Smoking Jacket1013 - Vintage Chinese Silk Smoking Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 34
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Saguaro West Roper Suede Leather Vest1014 - Saguaro West Roper Suede Leather Vest
Davis Brothers Auction
Size Large.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vintage Dion Canvas Cowboy Duster1015 - Vintage Dion Canvas Cowboy Duster
Davis Brothers Auction
Size Large. Made in Texas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pott Fly Company Missoula Montana Fishing Fly1016 - Pott Fly Company Missoula Montana Fishing Fly
Davis Brothers Auction
On original card
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Red's Flies Fishing Fly Big Timber MT1017 - Red's Flies Fishing Fly Big Timber MT
Davis Brothers Auction
On original card
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Bob Jacklin Fishing Fly West Yellowstone Montana1018 - Bob Jacklin Fishing Fly West Yellowstone Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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R.L. Winston Fishing Rods Brochure1019 - R.L. Winston Fishing Rods Brochure
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Huff's Hopper Hook Info Card Kalispell Montana1020 - Huff's Hopper Hook Info Card Kalispell Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Card only. No hook.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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1960 Dan Bailey's Fly Shop Livingston Montana1021 - 1960 Dan Bailey's Fly Shop Livingston Montana
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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Fishing License Holders Libby Montana1022 - Fishing License Holders Libby Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
5 from Libby, MT and 1 from Orofino, Idaho.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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1979 Bud Lilly's Trout Fishing Catalog Montana1023 - 1979 Bud Lilly's Trout Fishing Catalog Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Krauss Fishing Plug Kalispell Montana1024 - Krauss Fishing Plug Kalispell Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes in original box. Measures 5 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Group of Fishing Plugs1025 - Group of Fishing Plugs
Davis Brothers Auction
In original packaging.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Montague Rapidan Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod1026 - Montague Rapidan Bamboo Fly Fishing Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes in original tube with extra tip. Rod measures 102" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Ronald S. Keyes Buffalo Oil Painting Montana1027 - Ronald S. Keyes Buffalo Oil Painting Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
16 1/2" by 13 1/2" framed. Ronald Schugardt Keyes 1930 to 2010. American. Known for painting.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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US Navy Cruise Plaque Westpac 1981 19821028 - US Navy Cruise Plaque Westpac 1981 1982
Davis Brothers Auction
Dimensions 9 3/4" by 7 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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US Navy Cruise Plaque Westpac 1981 19821029 - US Navy Cruise Plaque Westpac 1981 1982
Davis Brothers Auction
Dimensions 10" by 7 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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US Marine Service Plaque H & MS 36 19831030 - US Marine Service Plaque H & MS 36 1983
Davis Brothers Auction
Dimensions 11 1/4" by 9 1/4"
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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US Marine Corps Service Plaque HML 2671031 - US Marine Corps Service Plaque HML 267
Davis Brothers Auction
Dimensions 11 3/4" by 9 1/2".
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Playskool Alphie Electronic Robot Toy 4261032 - Playskool Alphie Electronic Robot Toy 426
Davis Brothers Auction
Includes box and accessories shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Group of Montana & Western Themed Books1033 - Group of Montana & Western Themed Books
Davis Brothers Auction
5 total
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Coleman 2 Burner Camp Stove 425E1034 - Coleman 2 Burner Camp Stove 425E
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes with original box
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Collection of Bells1035 - Collection of Bells
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Captain Harry Jobes Redhead Drake Duck Decoy1036 - Captain Harry Jobes Redhead Drake Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
14 3/4" long by 5 1/2" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Antique Primitive Wood Butter Mold Horse1037 - Antique Primitive Wood Butter Mold Horse
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to V******y for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Ray's Place Butte Montana Union Bar Metal Sign1038 - Ray's Place Butte Montana Union Bar Metal Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
11" by 6 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Antique Hammered Copper Pot1039 - Antique Hammered Copper Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/2" tall to the top of handle by 8 1/4' in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to V******y for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Western Leather Cowboy Boots1040 - Western Leather Cowboy Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 7 M
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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DD Tuff Leather Packer Western Boots1041 - DD Tuff Leather Packer Western Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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1960s Ace Reid Cowpokes Cartoon Books1042 - 1960s Ace Reid Cowpokes Cartoon Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice examples
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine1043 - Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old machine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Crystal Portable Electric Toy Sewing Machine1044 - Crystal Portable Electric Toy Sewing Machine
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes in original box
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Rambler Pinball Marble Game1045 - Antique Rambler Pinball Marble Game
Davis Brothers Auction
24 1/2" long by 13 1/2" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Assorted Montana Double Spring Animal Traps1046 - Assorted Montana Double Spring Animal Traps
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mid Century Wood Mortar & Pestle1047 - Mid Century Wood Mortar & Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
Mortar dimensions 6 3/4" tall by 6" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Cownie Tanning Wool Sleigh Lap Blanket1048 - Antique Cownie Tanning Wool Sleigh Lap Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Dimensions 53 1/2" by 59 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Of Mice And Men1049 - Of Mice And Men
Davis Brothers Auction
John Steinbeck 1937
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ1050 - Ben Hur A Tale Of The Christ
Davis Brothers Auction
Lew. Wallace 1887
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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