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 This model was originally made for Frank Bogart.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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7th Cavalry Scout Curley's Medicine Snake Fetish845 - 7th Cavalry Scout Curley's Medicine Snake Fetish
Davis Brothers Auction
Brain Tanned Buffalo Leather with Trade Beads. Fetish has some wear as expected with age. 7 1/2" long. This fetish was in Curley's possessi...
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Charles M Russell Sitting Steer Bronze846 - Charles M Russell Sitting Steer Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
4" long, 2" tall, 2" wide. Tip of the bulls left horn was broken off at one point. Rubbed off or drilled off markings. Possibly a Dic...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Charles M Russell Longhorn Steer Bronze847 - Charles M Russell Longhorn Steer Bronze
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Extremely rare casting. 5/30 Signed CMR with skull. One of the many variations of The Texas Steer. Foundry Marked: JHM Classic Bronze © Jack Co...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Bronze848 - Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Cast by Harry Jackson from his plaster model originally made by Russell. Bronze is numbered 63. The steer is branded FB for Frank Bogart. Scarce examp
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Bronze849 - Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Cast by Harry Jackson from his plaster model originally made by Russell. Bronze is numbered 61. The steer is branded FB for Frank Bogart. Scarce examp
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Plaster Model850 - Charles M Russell Texas Longhorn Plaster Model
Davis Brothers Auction
The original plaster Texas Longhorn branded FB by Charles M Russell was the highlight of Harry Jackson's personal collection. This Longhorn Stee...
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Frank Jay Haynes Yellowstone National Park Camera851 - Frank Jay Haynes Yellowstone National Park Camera
Davis Brothers Auction
This lot is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of American History. Frank Jay Haynes used this camera to document and photograph the Amer
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Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Frank Jay Haynes Yellowstone National Park Studio852 - Frank Jay Haynes Yellowstone National Park Studio
Davis Brothers Auction
This lot is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of American History. Frank Jay Haynes used this equipment to document and photograph the A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25,000.00 - 35,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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R.S. Harvill Texas Gem Carver Artist Photo853 - R.S. Harvill Texas Gem Carver Artist Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
8" by 10".
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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R.S. Harvill Texas Onyx Carved Statue854 - R.S. Harvill Texas Onyx Carved Statue
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed 1973 R.S. Harvill. 2" tall, 2" long, 1 1/4" wide. Provenance: Harry Andrew Jackson Estate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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