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.
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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Yellowstone National Park License Plate Topper151Yellowstone National Park License Plate Topper
Davis Brothers Auction
9 7/8" by 4 5/8". Nice original example.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Yellowstone National Park License Plate Topper152Yellowstone National Park License Plate Topper
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/2" by 4 1/4". Repainted.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Yellowstone Whiskey Advertising Thermometer153Yellowstone Whiskey Advertising Thermometer
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/4" in diameter.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
Yellowstone Whiskey Chalkware Counter Display Sign154Yellowstone Whiskey Chalkware Counter Display Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
13" by 5 3/4" by 3".
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Yellowstone Park Chalkware Bookends155Yellowstone Park Chalkware Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
5 5/8" by 5" by 3 3/4" each.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Yellowstone Whiskey Advertising Tray156Yellowstone Whiskey Advertising Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
13 1/4" by 10 3/8"
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Yellowstone Whiskey Advertising Tray157Yellowstone Whiskey Advertising Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
13 1/4" by 10 3/8". Rim has been repainted.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Yellowstone Whiskey Self Framed Tin Sign158Yellowstone Whiskey Self Framed Tin Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare piece. 28 1/4" by 22 3/4"
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
Haynes Yellowstone Park Souvenir Playing Cards159Haynes Yellowstone Park Souvenir Playing Cards
Davis Brothers Auction
Full deck with box and joker.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
Yellowstone Whiskey Letterhead160Yellowstone Whiskey Letterhead
Davis Brothers Auction
12 3/4" by 15" framed.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
1931 Yellowstone National Park Souvenir Pennant1611931 Yellowstone National Park Souvenir Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
34 1/2" long, 13" wide.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to w********0 (40012) for 115.20
Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant162Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
13" wide, 36" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w********0 (40012) for 76.80
Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant163Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
13 1/2" wide, 33" long.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to w********0 (40012) for 83.20
Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant164Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
9" wide, 26" long.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant165Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
32 1/2" long by 13 1/2" wide.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to w********0 (40012) for 44.80
Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant166Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
Some fading. 26 1/4" long by 8" wide.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
Antique Yellowstone Park Montana Felt Banner167Antique Yellowstone Park Montana Felt Banner
Davis Brothers Auction
4" by 35".
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Yellowstone National Park Warning Buffalo Sign168Yellowstone National Park Warning Buffalo Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Many Visitors were Gored by Buffalo Last Summer, Do Not Approach Buffalo. 10 1/2" by 12 1/2" framed.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Pennant169Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
Old Faithful Camp. 33" long, 13" wide.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to w********0 (40012) for 179.20
1929 Yellowstone National Park Souvenir Pennant1701929 Yellowstone National Park Souvenir Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
34 1/2" long, 13" wide.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to w********0 (40012) for 576.00
Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant171Yellowstone National Park Felt Souvenir Pennant
Davis Brothers Auction
33" long, 12" wide.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
JE Caldwell Stag Handled Carving Set172JE Caldwell Stag Handled Carving Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Includes original case, which is missing clasp.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Country Store Mercantile Gunpowder Display Tin173Country Store Mercantile Gunpowder Display Tin
Davis Brothers Auction
Panel at top can be rotated for different types of tea. 16" by 14 3/4" by 10 3/4".
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to o******e (40061) for 416.00
Niggerhair Smoking Tobacco Tin174Niggerhair Smoking Tobacco Tin
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" in diameter. Lid is repainted.
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Country Store Graduated Paper Bag Rack175Country Store Graduated Paper Bag Rack
Davis Brothers Auction
16 1/4" by 14 3/4" by 8 1/2".
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Rustic Santa Fe Ranch Supply 5X Cowboy Hat176Rustic Santa Fe Ranch Supply 5X Cowboy Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 6 3/4
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Antique Bullion Jaripeo Mexican Sombrero177Antique Bullion Jaripeo Mexican Sombrero
Davis Brothers Auction
Very small size. Probably for a child.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Schrade Old Timer Knives Store Display178Schrade Old Timer Knives Store Display
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot includes 14 knives and original boxes.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Antique Square Skirt Child Size Cowboy Saddle179Antique Square Skirt Child Size Cowboy Saddle
Davis Brothers Auction
Girth is marked Enos Eshbach Millersville, Pennsylvania.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******y (40004) for 217.60
Montana Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs180Montana Tooled Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to o******e (40061) for 128.00
FA Meanea Cheyenne Wyoming Tooled Cowboy Cuffs181FA Meanea Cheyenne Wyoming Tooled Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
Exceptional Condition. Contemporary manufacture, made after FA Meanea in his style, with his tooling.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to o******e (40061) for 108.80
Montana Cowboy Braided Rawhide Riata182Montana Cowboy Braided Rawhide Riata
Davis Brothers Auction
318" long
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Montana Cowboy Braided Rawhide Riata183Montana Cowboy Braided Rawhide Riata
Davis Brothers Auction
474" long
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
Victorian Horse Push Toy184Victorian Horse Push Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
24 3/8" by 21 3/4" by 8". Missing Wheels.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Wausau Brewing Wisconsin Wooden Beer Keg185Wausau Brewing Wisconsin Wooden Beer Keg
Davis Brothers Auction
15 1/4" tall by 13" in diameter.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
Baranger Studios Stagecoach Motion Display186Baranger Studios Stagecoach Motion Display
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Stagecoach Honeymoon. Serial number 13, model number 227. Lot includes box and two books about motion displays. One book appears to show the
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,000.00
Milwaukee Saddlery Co Store Harness Display187Milwaukee Saddlery Co Store Harness Display
Davis Brothers Auction
Large and impressive salesman sample store display. Comes in original wooden shipping crate. Display is 52" long by 17 1/4" wide by 13&quo...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
German Indian On Horseback Shooting Game188German Indian On Horseback Shooting Game
Davis Brothers Auction
Der Indianer Hauptling. Fantastic litho on cardboard game in original box. Front of the box translates as The Indian Chief New Shooting Game.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
J.W. Reynolds Trifold Metal Duck Decoys189J.W. Reynolds Trifold Metal Duck Decoys
Davis Brothers Auction
Each is 23 5/8" long by 9" high.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
Antique Silver Mounted Mexican Ring Horse Bit190Antique Silver Mounted Mexican Ring Horse Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bit
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to V******y (40004) for 89.60
Antique California Silver Inlaid Cowboy Horse Bit191Antique California Silver Inlaid Cowboy Horse Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/4" long by 5 7/8" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to V******y (40004) for 76.80
WV Compton Berkeley California Leather Holster192WV Compton Berkeley California Leather Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice tooling. Reference number 13139. 9 3/8" long by 4 1/4" wide
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Antique Montana Cowboy Ranch Branding Irons193Antique Montana Cowboy Ranch Branding Irons
Davis Brothers Auction
Three total.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
Antique Montana Cowboy Ranch Branding Iron194Antique Montana Cowboy Ranch Branding Iron
Davis Brothers Auction
Blacksmith made. 20 3/4" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
OTO Dude Ranch Paradise Valley Montana Brochure195OTO Dude Ranch Paradise Valley Montana Brochure
Davis Brothers Auction
Water damage as shown.
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Yellowstone Park The Land Of Geysers196Yellowstone Park The Land Of Geysers
Davis Brothers Auction
Northern Pacific Railway, 1915
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
Antique Montana Cowboy Ranch Branding Iron197Antique Montana Cowboy Ranch Branding Iron
Davis Brothers Auction
Blacksmith made. 17 1/2" long.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
Jack Connolly Livingston Montana Knife Sheath198Jack Connolly Livingston Montana Knife Sheath
Davis Brothers Auction
10" long by 3 5/8" wide. In 1929 Jack and Pat dissolved their partnership. Jack moved to Livingston and opened up Jack Connolly Saddlery, ...
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
Miniature Tooled Leather Cowboy Saddle & Stand199Miniature Tooled Leather Cowboy Saddle & Stand
Davis Brothers Auction
On stand measures 7" long by 5 5/8" tall by 4 7/8" wide.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Horse Clock200Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Horse Clock
Davis Brothers Auction
Working condition. 17 3/4" by 11 1/2" by 4"
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 50.00