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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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Harry Andrew Jackson Cowboy Artists Buckle895 - Harry Andrew Jackson Cowboy Artists Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Presented to him by the Cowboy Artists of America. Sterling Silver, made by Diablo. 3" long, 2 1/8" wide. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Trophy Presentation Buckle896 - Harry Andrew Jackson Trophy Presentation Buckle
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Presented to him by the Fremont County Peace Officers Association in 1977. 4 1/8" long, 3" wide. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Bronze Belt Buckle897 - Harry Andrew Jackson Bronze Belt Buckle
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Given to him by the artist John Gravs in 1972. 3" long, 2 1/4" wide. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 -...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Cowboy Belt Buckle898 - Harry Andrew Jackson Cowboy Belt Buckle
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2 1/2" long. Signed as shown. Cast at his Italian Studio. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was activ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Cowboy Belt Buckle899 - Harry Andrew Jackson Cowboy Belt Buckle
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2 3/4" long. Signed as shown. Cast at his Italian Studio. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was activ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Cowboy Artists Buckle900 - Harry Andrew Jackson Cowboy Artists Buckle
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Presented to him by the Cowboy Artists of America. Sterling Silver, made by Diablo. 4" long, 3" wide. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Est...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Buffalo Bill Cody Medal901 - Harry Andrew Jackson Buffalo Bill Cody Medal
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Buffalo Bill Memorial Association, Cody Wyoming. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyomi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Tennessee Bicentennial Medal902 - Harry Andrew Jackson Tennessee Bicentennial Medal
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Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Arvard Fairbanks Medal903 - Harry Andrew Jackson Arvard Fairbanks Medal
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Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Pioneer Woman Statue Medal904 - Harry Andrew Jackson Pioneer Woman Statue Medal
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Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Brookgreen Gardens Medal905 - Harry Andrew Jackson Brookgreen Gardens Medal
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Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Medallic Art Company906 - Harry Andrew Jackson Medallic Art Company
Davis Brothers Auction
Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson H. Beecher Stowe Medal907 - Harry Andrew Jackson H. Beecher Stowe Medal
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Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Frederic Remington Medal908 - Harry Andrew Jackson Frederic Remington Medal
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Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson NAWA 1985 Award Medal909 - Harry Andrew Jackson NAWA 1985 Award Medal
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National Association of Women Artists. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illino
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Buffalo Bill Art Show Medal910 - Harry Andrew Jackson Buffalo Bill Art Show Medal
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2006 Honored Artist. Medal is Pure Silver. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Il
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Buffalo Bill Cody Medal911 - Harry Andrew Jackson Buffalo Bill Cody Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson National Sculpture Society912 - Harry Andrew Jackson National Sculpture Society
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Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson John Wayne Medal913 - Harry Andrew Jackson John Wayne Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is known for Sculptur
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Marine Corps Poster914 - Harry Andrew Jackson Marine Corps Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
One of the original commercial press proofs. This one shows a date change as shown. Harry Andrew Jackson's personal copy. 37" by 48 1/2&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Artist Association Pin915 - Harry Andrew Jackson Artist Association Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
3/8" long. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was active/lived in Wyoming, Illinois. Harry Jackson is ...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Gary Shoop Antelope Bronze916 - Gary Shoop Antelope Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
6" tall, 3 1/8" long, 1 3/4" wide. Gary Shoop (20th century) was active/lived in Wyoming. Gary Shoop is known for Sculptor-horses and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Lawrence Nowlan Bronze917 - Lawrence Nowlan Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Springtime. 4 5/8" tall, 1 3/4" diameter. Lawrence Nowlan (Born 1965) is active/lives in New Hampshire. Lawrence Nowlan is known ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving918 - Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/8" tall, 3 1/2" diameter. Wilmer Francis Wilson, Segwoi-Don-Kwe Duffy Wilson (1925 - 2002) was active/lived in New York. Duffy Wilson ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving919 - Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving
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5 1/2" by 2 5/8" by 2 1/2". Wilmer Francis Wilson, Segwoi-Don-Kwe Duffy Wilson (1925 - 2002) was active/lived in New York. Duffy Wils...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving920 - Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" by 4 3/4" by 3 7/8". Wilmer Francis Wilson, Segwoi-Don-Kwe Duffy Wilson (1925 - 2002) was active/lived in New York. Duffy Wils...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving921 - Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/2" long, 1" by 1". Wilmer Francis Wilson, Segwoi-Don-Kwe Duffy Wilson (1925 - 2002) was active/lived in New York. Duffy Wilson is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Siegfried Siggy Puchta Buffalo Bronze922 - Siegfried Siggy Puchta Buffalo Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/4" long, 2 5/8" tall, 2 1/2" wide. Siegfried "Siggy" Puchta (Born 1933) is active/lives in Germany, Canada. Siegfried P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Siegfried Siggy Puchta Buffalo Bronze923 - Siegfried Siggy Puchta Buffalo Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/4" long, 2 5/8" tall, 2 1/2" wide. Siegfried "Siggy" Puchta (Born 1933) is active/lives in Germany, Canada. Siegfried P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Terracotta Sculpture Signed Mundi924 - Terracotta Sculpture Signed Mundi
Davis Brothers Auction
Superb quality. I could not find any information on the artist. Signed and dated as shown. 14 1/4" by 13 3/4" by 10 7/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving925 - Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
25" long, 7" wide, 16" tall. Weighs 126lbs 8oz. Will be expensive to ship. Duffy Wilson (1925 - 2002) was active/lived in New York. D...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving926 - Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
5" by 4" by 2 1/2". Duffy Wilson (1925 - 2002) was active/lived in New York. Duffy Wilson is known for Sculptor-Native American.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving927 - Duffy Wilson Iroquois Indian Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
8 5/8" long, 7 1/2" wide, 4 1/4" tall. Duffy Wilson (1925 - 2002) was active/lived in New York. Duffy Wilson is known for Sculptor-Na...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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A J Obara Jr Mountain Lion Bronze Bell928 - A J Obara Jr Mountain Lion Bronze Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/4" tall, 3" diameter. A. J. (Buddy) Obara, Jr (Born 1948) is active/lives in Pennsylvania, Delaware. A J Obara Jr is known for Wildlif...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Horse Bronze929 - Harry Andrew Jackson Horse Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
17" long, 9 5/8" tall, 5 3/4" wide. Marked 1975 WFS on the base. Wyoming Foundry Studios. Otherwise unsigned. Likely the only known e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Noah Beery Jr Indian Warrior Bronze930 - Noah Beery Jr Indian Warrior Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
8 3/4" tall, 6 3/4" long, 5 3/4" wide. Noah Beery, Jr. (1913 - 1994) was active/lived in California. Noah Beery Jr is known for Weste...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Nichols Bros Concrete Gargoyle931 - Nichols Bros Concrete Gargoyle
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1997. 10 7/8" long, 8 5/8" tall, 6 5/8" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Chinese Jade Chop Stamp932 - Chinese Jade Chop Stamp
Davis Brothers Auction
2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Alaskan Soapstone Seal Carving933 - Alaskan Soapstone Seal Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
3" long, 2 7/8" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Bear Cub934 - Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Bear Cub
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/2" long, 2 5/8" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Egyptian Bronze Anubis Head935 - Antique Egyptian Bronze Anubis Head
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting piece. Appears to have quite a bit of age. Bronze is weathered and patinaed as shown. Later marble base. 6 3/8" tall, 4 3/4" l...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Global Views Turtle Sphere Sculpture936 - Global Views Turtle Sphere Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" by 4 1/8" by 4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Harry Andrew Jackson Rabbit Head Bronze937 - Harry Andrew Jackson Rabbit Head Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/4" tall, 2 7/8" long, 1 3/8" wide. Unsigned Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate. Harry Andrew Jackson (1924 - 2011) was activ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Bakelite Scottie Dog Ring Stand938 - Bakelite Scottie Dog Ring Stand
Davis Brothers Auction
6" long, 2 1/8" tall, 1 1/2" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Chinese Jade Snake Chop Stamp939 - Chinese Jade Snake Chop Stamp
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Alaska Inuit Eskimo Inukshuk Jade Figure940 - Alaska Inuit Eskimo Inukshuk Jade Figure
Davis Brothers Auction
2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Max Case Buffalo Carving Hutchinson Kansas941 - Max Case Buffalo Carving Hutchinson Kansas
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/4" long, 4 3/4" tall, 1 3/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Ken Edwards Tonala Porcelain Armadillo942 - Ken Edwards Tonala Porcelain Armadillo
Davis Brothers Auction
12 1/2" long, 5" tall, 4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Navajo Indian Carved Stone Jasper Buffalo Fetish943 - Navajo Indian Carved Stone Jasper Buffalo Fetish
Davis Brothers Auction
4 5/8" long, 3 1/4" tall, 1 1/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Godinger Silver Art Co Rocking Horse Bank944 - Godinger Silver Art Co Rocking Horse Bank
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/4" long, 4 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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