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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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Deer Lodge Montana Prison Electric Chair Photo815 - Deer Lodge Montana Prison Electric Chair Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very unusual set of photo, the person appears to have developed a whole roll of film on one image. Photo shows the interior condition of the prison an
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting816 - Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
12 1/4" by 15 1/8" on backing. Hans Jakob Meyer (1903-1908) was a Swiss sculptor , painter and draftsman. In addition to figurative animal...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting817 - Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
12 5/8" by 14 1/4". Hans Jakob Meyer (1903-1908) was a Swiss sculptor , painter and draftsman. In addition to figurative animal sculptures...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting818 - Hans Jakob Meyer Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
12 3/4" by 15 3/4" in matte. Hans Jakob Meyer (1903-1908) was a Swiss sculptor , painter and draftsman. In addition to figurative animal s...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl819 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/2" by 2 1/2". Bowl is #11
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl820 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
6 3/8" diameter, 2 3/8" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl821 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
6 3/8" diameter, 2 1/2" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl822 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
6 3/8" diameter, 2 5/8" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl823 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
2" tall, 5 3/4" diameter.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl824 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/4" diameter, 2 3/8" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl825 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
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2 3/8" tall, 6 3/8" diameter.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl826 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
6 12" diameter, 2 1/2" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl827 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
5 7/8" diameter, 2 1/8" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl828 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/4" diameter, 2 3/4" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl829 - Pre Columbian Cajamarca Peru Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/4" diameter, 2 3/4" tall.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Artist Daro Flood's US Military Uniform830 - Artist Daro Flood's US Military Uniform
Davis Brothers Auction
Nametag inside, large number of military medals and commendations. Daro Flood (1954 - 2017) was active/lived in Arizona. Daro Flood is known for Portr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Chimayo Ortega's Wool Vest831 - Chimayo Ortega's Wool Vest
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Size 44
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Parfleche Envelope832 - Plains Native American Indian Parfleche Envelope
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to be unfinished with drawing. 14 5/8" by 14 5/8".
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope833 - Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Wonderful paint and patina. 14 1/2" by 21 5/8".
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope834 - Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Wonderful paint and patina. 14 1/2" by 21 5/8".
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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