6th Annual Montana Big Chief Auction

Auction Details

Day 1:

Highlights Include:

Whaler Made Scrimshaw Pie Crimpers, Husky Mid Continent Motor Oil Can, Richard Edward Miller Painting, Alaska Gold Prospectors Watch Fob, Mermod Freres Ideal Soprano Music Box, Art Nouveau Nude Jeweled Lamp, Clayton Bailey Folk Art Pottery Collection, IW Cortez 14k Gold Turquoise Ring, 1940s Buck Junior Salesman Sample Jeans, Williams Big Guns Pinball Machine, A River Runs Through it First Edition Books, Arizona Rainbow Forest Petrified Wood, H. Earl Clack Montana Heccolene 5 Gallon Oil Can, Navajo Jewelry, The Iron Fireman Coal Furnace Sign, Joseph Locke New England Glass Agata Mug, Harley Davidson Model J Parts, Big Sky Carving Jeff Fleming Wood Bear Collection, Antique Stetson Cowboy Hats, Historical Collectibles, Toys, Art, Fly Fishing Reels, and much more

Day 2:

Highlights Include: Montana Studio Pottery Collection including Rudy Autio, David Shaner, Peter Voulkos, and Jay Rummell. Alan Shepard Apollo 14 Lunar Flown American Flag, Daguerreotype Photos of Dogs, 1883 New Orleans Louisiana Carriage License Plate, Edward Curtis Photogravure Collection, Historic Photography, Virginia City Montana History including signs and ephemera, Hamilton Montana Chevrolet Dealership Sign, John Deer Implements Terry Montana Sign, Monte Dolack Originals including Paintings and Pottery, Walter Hook painting collection, NASA Apollo Mission Signed Photos, Historic Montana Signs, Montana Documents, Yellowstone National Park Items, Felt Pennant Collection, 1946 Wyoming Brand Book, Frontier and Western History.

Day 3:

Featured Artists: Richard Diebenkorn, Gerrit Dou Zechariah, Maynard Dixon, Olaf Wieghorst, David Hockney, Alfred Julio Jensen, Carl Oscar Borg, Randy Van Beek, Thomas Sully, William Standing, Chad Poppleton, Frank McCarthy, Martin Kremer, Jacques & Mary Regat, JPEter Hurd, Bonnie Marris, Ace Powell, Reynolds Beal, Charles M Russell, Tim Shinabarger, Thomas de Decker, Nicola Simbari, Larry Pirnie, John Bye, Bob Scriver, Daniel Keys, Scott Rogers, Jamie Means, Penni Anne Cross, Lone Wolf, Chris Owen, Norman Lowell, David Mayer, Earle Erik Heikka, Johnny Gruelle, and Leo Jansen, just to name a few.

Highlights Include: Ming Dynasty Chinese Bixi Auspicious Jade Seal, Sioux Indian Cavalry Scout Beaded Jacket, Sious Quilled Pictorial Pipe Bag, Baranger Studios Stagecoach Motion Display, Reverse Painted Buffalo Brewing Sign, Montana Salish Indian Cradleboard, Montana Blackfoot Indian Tacked Knife Sheath, Cree Indian Beaded Saddle Pad, Wooly Mammoth Tusk, Milwaukee Saddlery Store Display, Cheyenne Indian Beaded Rifle Scabbard, Montana Deer Lodge Prison Hitched Horsehair Bridle, Pace and Mills Slot Machines in Rare Denominations, Sioux Siyotanka Catlinite Courting Flute, 1857 Pikes Peak Indian Peace Pipe, Anishinaabe Ball Head War Club, Collection of Hawaiian Photos and Paintings Exhibited at the Columbian Exhibition, I&H Sorby Dag Knife, Navajo Rugs, Pre Columbian Chorotega Costa Rican Jade Maul Heads, Native American Indian Art Artifacts and, Western History, Artwork, Historical Photography and much more.
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Ron Bailey Montana Meadow Oil Painting501 - Ron Bailey Montana Meadow Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Montana Meadow. 18" by 24" unframed. 25 3/4" by 31 3/4" framed. Oil on Board. Ron Bailey (1943 - 1984) was active/lived...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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Bob Biniarz Archie Bray Montana Studio Art Glass502 - Bob Biniarz Archie Bray Montana Studio Art Glass
Davis Brothers Auction
Vase 6" tall, 6 1/4" wide. Bob Biniarz initially started working with pottery, but he was attracted to glass and he became very successful...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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Tom Schultz Studio Art Pottery Pitcher503 - Tom Schultz Studio Art Pottery Pitcher
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/8" tall ,5 1/8" diameter. Thomas Schultz died while on vacation in Thailand. Born and raised in Montana, he made a 30 year career as ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Aaron Slater Art Glass Goblet504 - Aaron Slater Art Glass Goblet
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/4" tall, 3 1/4" diameter.
Sold
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Rudy Autio Montana Studio Pottery Vase505 - Rudy Autio Montana Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/2" diameter, 5 1/2" tall. Rudy A. Autio (1926 - 2007) was active/lived in Montana. Rudy Autio is known for Figurative ceramic, tile mu...
Sold
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Tom Schultz Montana Studio Pottery Oil Jar506 - Tom Schultz Montana Studio Pottery Oil Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" tall, 4 1/8" diameter. Thomas Schultz died while on vacation in Thailand. Born and raised in Montana, he made a 30 year career as a...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Francois Millet The Angelus Prayer Bookends507 - Francois Millet The Angelus Prayer Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/4" by 4 5/8" by 2 1/4"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Mid Century Enamel on Copper Teak Bookends508 - Mid Century Enamel on Copper Teak Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
6 5/8" by 6 1/2" by 4 1/8"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Jeremy Diller Raku Studio Pottery Vase509 - Jeremy Diller Raku Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
13" diameter, 9 1/2" tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Kodak Cine Model E Camera510 - Kodak Cine Model E Camera
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Smith Montana Studio Pottery Vase511 - Smith Montana Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/8" tall, 3" diameter.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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David Shaner Montana Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl512 - David Shaner Montana Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
10 3/8" diameter, 5 5/8" tall. David Shaner (1934 - 2002) was active/lived in Montana. David Shaner is known for Sculpture, ceramics. Davi...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Jar513 - Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
11" diameter, 10 7/8" tall. Dolack's pots are quite scarce. Monte Dolack (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Monte Dolack is known...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Ray Campeau Montana Studio Pottery Mug514 - Ray Campeau Montana Studio Pottery Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 5" by 4 3/4" by 3 5/8".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Montana Studio Pottery Bowl515 - Montana Studio Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 8" diameter, 3" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Montana Studio Pottery Mug516 - Montana Studio Pottery Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/4" by 5" by 3 3/4"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Montana Studio Pottery Metallic Glaze Vase517 - Montana Studio Pottery Metallic Glaze Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
8" tall, 4 5/8" diameter.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Walter Hook Montana Studio Pottery Mug518 - Walter Hook Montana Studio Pottery Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/4" tall, 3 7/8" diameter. Walter Hook (1919 - 1989) was active/lived in Montana. Walter Hook is known for Post-war surrealist painting...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Vase519 - Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
3 5/8" tall, 3 1/4" diameter. Monte Dolack (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Monte Dolack is known for Poster illustration, landscap...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Chip Clawson Montana Studio Pottery Jug520 - Chip Clawson Montana Studio Pottery Jug
Davis Brothers Auction
11" tall.
Passed
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Japanese Cast Iron Lawn Garden Pigeon521 - Japanese Cast Iron Lawn Garden Pigeon
Davis Brothers Auction
8 3/8" by 6 3/4" by 4 5/8".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Indian Brass Ashoka Lion Stambh522 - Indian Brass Ashoka Lion Stambh
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" tall, 3 1/4" diameter.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Virginia Metalcrafters Cast Iron Turtle Door Stop523 - Virginia Metalcrafters Cast Iron Turtle Door Stop
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/4" by 7" by 3".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Signed Studio Pottery Bowl524 - Signed Studio Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/2" diameter, 5 1/2" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Harmony Ukulele525 - Harmony Ukulele
Davis Brothers Auction
21 1/4" long.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Vivika and Otto Heino Studio Pottery Vase526 - Vivika and Otto Heino Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
6" by 5 5/8" by 5 1/2". Signature is faint. Otto Heino (1915 - 2009) was active/lived in New Hampshire, Connecticut, California. Otto...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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David Shaner Montana Studio Pottery Lidded Jar527 - David Shaner Montana Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
12 3/4" tall, 10 1/8" diameter. David Shaner (1934 - 2002) was active/lived in Montana. David Shaner is known for Sculpture, ceramics. Dav...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
 
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Rudy Autio Montana Studio Pottery Lidded Jar528 - Rudy Autio Montana Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
22 3/4" tall, 10 3/4" diameter. Rudy A. Autio (1926 - 2007) was active/lived in Montana. Rudy Autio is known for Figurative ceramic, tile ...
Sold
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Jay Rummell Montana Studio Pottery Rat Bottle529 - Jay Rummell Montana Studio Pottery Rat Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
17 7/8" tall, 14 5/8" diameter. Foot has been broken and repaired as shown. One of Jay's masterpiece works. A Missoula artist, Rummel ...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Walter Hook Montana Studio Pottery Vase530 - Walter Hook Montana Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" tall, 5" diameter. Walter Hook (1919 - 1989) was active/lived in Montana. Walter Hook is known for Post-war surrealist painting, sc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Leonard Stach Montana Studio Pottery Vase531 - Leonard Stach Montana Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
5 5/8" tall, 5" diameter.
Sold
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Tom Schultz Montana Studio Pottery Casserole532 - Tom Schultz Montana Studio Pottery Casserole
Davis Brothers Auction
12" by 9" by 6 3/4" Thomas Schultz died while on vacation in Thailand. Born and raised in Montana, he made a 30 year career as a Seat...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Lorene and Ralph Spencer Studio Pottery Weed Pot533 - Lorene and Ralph Spencer Studio Pottery Weed Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/2" tall, 5" diameter.
Sold
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Bowl534 - Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/4" diameter, 2 3/4" tall. Monte Dolack (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Monte Dolack is known for Poster illustration, landscap...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Ray Campeau Montana Studio Pottery Oil Bottle535 - Ray Campeau Montana Studio Pottery Oil Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" tall, 4" diameter.
Sold
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Goblet536 - Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Goblet
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/2" tall, 3 1/4" diameter. Monte Dolack (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Monte Dolack is known for Poster illustration, landscap...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Wolfe Montana Studio Pottery Vase537 - Wolfe Montana Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
7 5/8" diameter, 7 1/8" tall
Sold
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Jar538 - Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/4" diameter, 4 3/4" tall. Monte Dolack (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Monte Dolack is known for Poster illustration, landscap...
Sold
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Peter Voulkos Montana Studio Pottery Handled Vase539 - Peter Voulkos Montana Studio Pottery Handled Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
10 1/2" by 4 5/8" by 3 5/8". Unsigned. Peter Voulkos (1924 - 2002) was active/lived in California. Peter Voulkos is known for Sculpto...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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David Shaner Montana Studio Pottery Pillow Pot540 - David Shaner Montana Studio Pottery Pillow Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Large Size. 15" diameter, 9 1/2" tall. David Shaner (1934 - 2002) was active/lived in Montana. David Shaner is known for Sculpture, cerami...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Wind Bell541 - Paolo Soleri Arcosanti Cast Bronze Wind Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
8 3/4" long with chain, comes with original tag.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Montana Studio Pottery Bowl542 - Montana Studio Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed Will. 7 1/4" diameter, 3 1/4" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Weed Pot543 - Monte Dolack Montana Studio Pottery Weed Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/8" tall, 3" diameter. Monte Dolack (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Monte Dolack is known for Poster illustration, landscape an...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Montana Studio Pottery Lidded Jar544 - Montana Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Davis Brothers Auction
Lid was broken and repaired. Signed as shown. 15 3/4" tall, 9 1/4" diameter.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Wolf Montana Studio Pottery Weed Pot545 - Wolf Montana Studio Pottery Weed Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/8" diameter, 3 3/4" tall.
Sold
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Walter Hook Montana Studio Pottery Vase546 - Walter Hook Montana Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
7 1/2" tall, 4 1/8" diameter. Walter Hook (1919 - 1989) was active/lived in Montana. Walter Hook is known for Post-war surrealist painting...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Paul Edmund Soldner Studio Pottery Vase547 - Paul Edmund Soldner Studio Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
15 1/4" tall, 7 3/8" diameter. Unsigned. Paul Edmund Soldner (1921 - 2011) was active/lived in California, Colorado. Paul Soldner is known...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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Astatic Model 200 Microphone548 - Astatic Model 200 Microphone
Davis Brothers Auction
7 3/4" tall on stand.
Sold
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Vintage Newtons Cradle549 - Vintage Newtons Cradle
Davis Brothers Auction
9" by 9" by 7"
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Montana Studio Pottery Clay Chain550 - Montana Studio Pottery Clay Chain
Davis Brothers Auction
28 1/2" long.
Sold
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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