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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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African Gemsbok Taxidermy Cape51 - African Gemsbok Taxidermy Cape
Davis Brothers Auction
48" wide, 51" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Large Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug52 - Large Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large rug. Has all claws. 56" long, 52" wide. Double felted. Only for sale where legal to own. Buyers responsibility to know their ow...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Highlander Beer Can Missoula Montana53 - Highlander Beer Can Missoula Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Early Light Blue Lettering Circle Logo Variant. Nice example, hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Chinese Folding Vanity Jewelry Box54 - Chinese Folding Vanity Jewelry Box
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/4" by 6 5/8" by 4 5/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique RS Prussia Porcelain Sugar Bowl55 - Antique RS Prussia Porcelain Sugar Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/4" tall, 3" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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1968-72 Chevrolet Bowtie Grill Emblem Badge56 - 1968-72 Chevrolet Bowtie Grill Emblem Badge
Davis Brothers Auction
OEM
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Montana Whitetail Deer European Skull Mount57 - Montana Whitetail Deer European Skull Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
17" long, 12 5/8" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to N*********s for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Leon Eugene Paul Watercolor Soldier Painting58 - Leon Eugene Paul Watercolor Soldier Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/8" by 6 1/2". Leon Eugene Paul (1889 - 1953) was active/lived in France. Leon Paul is known for Painting.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Antique Watercolor Painting Signed A. Bowman59 - Antique Watercolor Painting Signed A. Bowman
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/4" by 7 1/4" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique California Oil Painting F. Nicholson60 - Antique California Oil Painting F. Nicholson
Davis Brothers Auction
Framed in Santa Barbara California. Appears to be signed F.W. Nicholson. 10 1/2" long, 4 1/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Richard DeTreville California Oil Painting61 - Richard DeTreville California Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil on Board. 4" by 6" unframed. 6 1/4" by 8 1/4" framed. Richard DeTreville (1864 - 1929) was active/lived in California, South...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Agnes Baldwin Fairchild California Painting62 - Agnes Baldwin Fairchild California Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
4" by 10 5/8" framed. Gouache on paper. Note on back reads: Grandmother Agnes Baldwin Fairchild studied art painting with Carl Oscar Borg,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Agnes Baldwin Fairchild California Painting63 - Agnes Baldwin Fairchild California Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
4" by 10 5/8" framed. Gouache on paper. Note on back reads: Grandmother Agnes Baldwin Fairchild studied art painting with Carl Oscar Borg,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Inkwell64 - Art Nouveau Hammered Brass Inkwell
Davis Brothers Auction
3 5/8" tall, 5 1/4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Orange Pelican Hard Case65 - Orange Pelican Hard Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Smaller size for pistol.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Family Photo in Tramp Art Frame66 - Antique Family Photo in Tramp Art Frame
Davis Brothers Auction
9" long, 7 3/4" wide.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Newhouse Oneida Community No 3 US Govt Trap67 - Newhouse Oneida Community No 3 US Govt Trap
Davis Brothers Auction
Jaw marked US. Base is marked Property of the United States. Cast Jaws, Heavy Chain.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Coleman 200a Hiking Camping Lantern68 - Coleman 200a Hiking Camping Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Has the tool/spare parts attachment. Made in 1979. Very nice and clean.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Coleman 242b Hiking Camping Lantern69 - Coleman 242b Hiking Camping Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Coleman Heat Drum 502-95270 - Coleman Heat Drum 502-952
Davis Brothers Auction
As used with Sportster Stove.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Contel Telephone Booth Sign71 - Contel Telephone Booth Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/8" by 25 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Contel Telephone Booth Sign72 - Contel Telephone Booth Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" by 28 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Group of 6 Trapping Snares73 - Group of 6 Trapping Snares
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Inlaid Cowboy Child Size Boots74 - Antique Inlaid Cowboy Child Size Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice small boots.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat75 - Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
5X beaver. Size 7 1/4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat76 - Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Royal Stetson. Size 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat77 - Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Royal De Luxe Stetson Open Road. Size 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat78 - Antique Stetson Montana Cowboy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
3x Beaver. Open Road. Size 7 1/4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Vintage 1960s GI Joe Figure with Accessories79 - Vintage 1960s GI Joe Figure with Accessories
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Hard Hat diver set included as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Collection of Vintage Tank Models80 - Collection of Vintage Tank Models
Davis Brothers Auction
Many parts and pieces. Large number of soldiers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Well Done Seattle Washington Gouache Painting81 - Well Done Seattle Washington Gouache Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Painting of an Interior. Signed as shown. Back Reads Seattle Lou Smith. 21 1/4" by 23 5/8" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Montana Horse Hames Mirror82 - Antique Montana Horse Hames Mirror
Davis Brothers Auction
27 3/4" long, 19" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Mid Century Wharton Esherick Style Stools83 - Mid Century Wharton Esherick Style Stools
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. Design appears to have been inspired by Wharton Esherick. Not signed. Very high quality craftsmanship. 26" tall, 18 1/4" lo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Miniature Clandestine Gambling Roulette Wheel84 - Miniature Clandestine Gambling Roulette Wheel
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in Montana Bars and Saloons. Nice set in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Nippon Porcelain85 - Nippon Porcelain
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice collection including shaving mug.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Stag Horn Handle Steak Knife Set86 - Stag Horn Handle Steak Knife Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Rischel-Weck Solingen. 8 7/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Haida Indian Northwest Coast Wood Carved Mask87 - Haida Indian Northwest Coast Wood Carved Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nicely made. Not signed. 19" long, 12 3/4" tall, 11" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Exbor Czechoslovakia Crystal Tumblers88 - Exbor Czechoslovakia Crystal Tumblers
Davis Brothers Auction
Set of 6 Matching and one Larger unsigned tumbler. 4 1/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Crystal Wine Glasses89 - Crystal Wine Glasses
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. One is chipped. 12 in total. 6 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Collection of Crystal Goblets and Glasses90 - Collection of Crystal Goblets and Glasses
Davis Brothers Auction
One is chipped. 18 in total.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Bohemian Crystal Wine Glasses91 - Bohemian Crystal Wine Glasses
Davis Brothers Auction
Total of 12. Two different sizes, 10 smaller and 2 larger.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Crystal Goblets and Glasses92 - Crystal Goblets and Glasses
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Set of 4 Moser Crystal Bar Bowls93 - Set of 4 Moser Crystal Bar Bowls
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" diameter, 2 5/8" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Harmonicas94 - Antique Harmonicas
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Assorted Railroad Collectibles95 - Assorted Railroad Collectibles
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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Antique Harmonicas96 - Antique Harmonicas
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Straight Razor97 - Antique Straight Razor
Davis Brothers Auction
Van Camp Hardware and Iron Co Indianapolis Indiana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Perfect Wizard Straight Razor98 - Antique Perfect Wizard Straight Razor
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old fancy razor.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Hohner Chromonica Harmonica99 - Hohner Chromonica Harmonica
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Hohner's Best Harmonica100 - Antique Hohner's Best Harmonica
Davis Brothers Auction
Hammered Reeds.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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