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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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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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Rudi Hermes Mesa Arizona Wood Quail Carving945 - Rudi Hermes Mesa Arizona Wood Quail Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
9 3/8" by 7 1/2" by 7 1/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Antique Wood Shorebird Gull Decoy946 - Antique Wood Shorebird Gull Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
14 5/8" by 11 1/8" by 5 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Haida Northwest Coast Inuit Indian Painted Drum947 - Haida Northwest Coast Inuit Indian Painted Drum
Davis Brothers Auction
10 3/4" diameter. Nice old piece. First half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Gies Wight Motor Co Calendar Great Falls Montana948 - Gies Wight Motor Co Calendar Great Falls Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Charles M Russell. 8" by 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Baldwin Hill Native American Indian Dag Knife949 - Baldwin Hill Native American Indian Dag Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
14 1/4" long, 2 1/2" wide. Marked: Win Hill & Co, York Cast Steel Published: Baldwin, John. Tomahawks, Pipe Axes of the American Front...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana 31B Bowie Knife950 - Ruana Bonner Montana 31B Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or carried. 16 5/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Junior Bowie Knife 29a951 - Ruana Bonner Montana Junior Bowie Knife 29a
Davis Brothers Auction
Never Used or Carried. 11" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Rosewood Custom Knife952 - Ruana Bonner Montana Rosewood Custom Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or carried. 8 3/4" long. Rare knife.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Ruana Bonner Montana Vic's Blade Knife953 - Ruana Bonner Montana Vic's Blade Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or carried. 8 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana Knife Stamp Knife954 - RH Rudy Ruana Bonner Montana Knife Stamp Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare early knife. Offset pins, Knife Stamp. 8 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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