Inaugural Montana Big Chief Auction

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Unique museum quality auction featuring a local private collection is being offered for sale. Everything starts at $10. Pre-bidding is now open until October 17th at 10AM MST. This is a two day online LIVE event that will be hosted on the 17th & 18th of October. Over $400,000 in estimated value. Some never before seen historic Montana photographs & Native American beadwork.
We will make every effort and put forth our due diligence to attempt to properly describe and represent items, however all items are sold on a buyer discretionary basis. Once a lot has been purchased, there are no returns or exchanges of any kind.

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Harley Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt126 - Harley Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt. Classic Harley Davidson Colors. Made in Deer Lodge Prison. 46.5" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of RPPC Real Photo Postcards California Oregon126 - Lot of RPPC Real Photo Postcards California Oregon
Davis Brothers Auction
Large lot of cards. Most are California/Oregon/Washington with a few others in the mix as well.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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John Healey Fort Hamilton Montana Territory Letter127 - John Healey Fort Hamilton Montana Territory Letter
Davis Brothers Auction
The letter is a negotiation of funds between John J Healey of Fort Hamilton Canada, and A.M. Holter of Holter Hardware in Helena Montana Territory 187
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (1,050.00) = 1,050.00
 
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Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt127 - Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt. Made in Deer Lodge Prison. 39.5" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt128 - Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt. Made in Deer Lodge Prison. 38.5" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Holter Hardware Montana Territory Paperwork Photo128 - Holter Hardware Montana Territory Paperwork Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of receipts for goods. All from/to Holter Hardware of Helena Montana Territory. Included is an image that was found with the documents. It ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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6 Montana Blackfoot Gold Mining Company Stocks129 - 6 Montana Blackfoot Gold Mining Company Stocks
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 6 stock certificates. All shrink wrapped on board. Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Large Montana Tanned Taxidermy Badger129 - Large Montana Tanned Taxidermy Badger
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Badger. Tanned by Moyles of Idaho. 33" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Large Montana Tanned Taxidermy Badger130 - Large Montana Tanned Taxidermy Badger
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Badger. Tanned by Moyles of Idaho. 32" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Lot of The National Police Gazette Magazine Risque130 - Lot of The National Police Gazette Magazine Risque
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early magazine lot. All covers are very risque for the time period.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of Railroad Stock Certificates131 - Lot of Railroad Stock Certificates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of certificates from quite a few different railways.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Large Montana Tanned Taxidermy Badger131 - Large Montana Tanned Taxidermy Badger
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Badger. Tanned by Moyles of Idaho. 30" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Montana Taxidermy Tanned Wild Cross Fox132 - Montana Taxidermy Tanned Wild Cross Fox
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice WILD Montana Cross Fox. Tanned by Moyles of Idaho. 53" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Lot of Montana Paper Receipts Yellowstone Park132 - Lot of Montana Paper Receipts Yellowstone Park
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of receipts, all Montana. Also included are a few Yellowstone Park decals as shown from Pryor Stores.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lot of Antique Western Song Books / Sheet Music133 - Lot of Antique Western Song Books / Sheet Music
Davis Brothers Auction
Assorted titles and styles. Quite a bit of wear on most pieces as to be expected.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Montana Taxidermy Tanned Wild Red Fox133 - Montana Taxidermy Tanned Wild Red Fox
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice WILD Montana Red Fox. Tanned by Moyles of Idaho. 47" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique 48 Star American Flag134 - Antique 48 Star American Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early flag. A few moth holes and staining as shown. 30" by 45"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Nevada Portfolio of Paintings First Hundred Years134 - Nevada Portfolio of Paintings First Hundred Years
Davis Brothers Auction
Good used condition with a few areas of wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of Montana Charles Russell Western Books135 - Lot of Montana Charles Russell Western Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Charles Russell by Renner, The Charlie Russell Book with Slip, Montana Impressions signed by Nancy Mclaughlin with drawing, NRA Rodeo Finals, Early da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Valley Forge Antique American 50 Star Flag135 - Valley Forge Antique American 50 Star Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Some wear and staining. Stitched stars. 50" by 81.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Indian Territory American 46 Star Flag136 - Antique Indian Territory American 46 Star Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Some wear and staining. 27" by 42".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Antique Denver Daily Record Stockman Magazines136 - Antique Denver Daily Record Stockman Magazines
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of magazines. Some are more worn than others. Rare
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Lot of Montana Cowboy Western Art History Books137 - Lot of Montana Cowboy Western Art History Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Titles are: Mimbres Painted Pottery, Joe DeYong, Jo Mora Renaissance Man of the West, Absarokee Hut Joseph Henry Sharp Cabin, Fragments Paolo Soleri,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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DeMouun Bros Antique American 48 Star Flag137 - DeMouun Bros Antique American 48 Star Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Some wear and staining. 49" by 73".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Antique American 50 Star Flag138 - Antique American 50 Star Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Some wear and staining. 43" by 64".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of Art Books Davenports Barocci Old Masters138 - Lot of Art Books Davenports Barocci Old Masters
Davis Brothers Auction
Titles are: Composition of Outdoor Painting, Florence, Old Masters, Second Nature, Demetri Porphyrios Barocci and Davenports A-J.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Lot of American Indian and Fine Art Magazines139 - Lot of American Indian and Fine Art Magazines
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot includes both American Fine Art magazine and American Indian Art Magazine. Condition as pictured.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Paramount Antique American 50 Star Flag139 - Paramount Antique American 50 Star Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old flag. Some wear and staining. Stitched stars. 48" by 72".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Miniature 48 Star American Flag 7"  by 11"140 - Miniature 48 Star American Flag 7" by 11"
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice little flag. 48 stars. 7" by 11".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Large lot of American Art Review Magazines140 - Large lot of American Art Review Magazines
Davis Brothers Auction
Quite a large quantity of Magazines. Overall nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Art Auction Gallery Catalogs Christies Bonhams141 - Art Auction Gallery Catalogs Christies Bonhams
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of auction catalogs. Coeur D'Alene Art Auction, Santa Fe Art Auction, Bonhams California Art Auction, Christies LA California Art Aucti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Transitional Swastika Whirling Log Rug141 - Navajo Transitional Swastika Whirling Log Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rug. No damage/bleeding/repair. Lots of lazy lines. 35" by 52".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Navajo 3rd Phase Chief's Blanket Cross Pattern142 - Navajo 3rd Phase Chief's Blanket Cross Pattern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice 3rd Phase, Cross Pattern, Chief's Blanket. No damage/bleed/repairs. Very nice old rug. Hard to find in this condition. 50" by 84&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 440.00BP) = 2,440.00
 
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D.F. Hall's Gas City Cigar Box Havre Montana142 - D.F. Hall's Gas City Cigar Box Havre Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare box. More than likely the only known example. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Frank B. Linderman Glacier Park Montana Letter143 - Frank B. Linderman Glacier Park Montana Letter
Davis Brothers Auction
Letter is correspondence between Linderman and Charlie Peyton. This was one of the last letters written to Charlie shortly before his death. Frank was
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Pair of WWI WW1 US Cavalry Saddle Bags143 - Pair of WWI WW1 US Cavalry Saddle Bags
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of bags with liners. 1917 Spalding.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Pair of WWI WW1 US Cavalry Saddle Bags144 - Pair of WWI WW1 US Cavalry Saddle Bags
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of bags. 1918 Long. Complete with liners.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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J.D. Eastman Deer Lodge Montana Bitters Bottle144 - J.D. Eastman Deer Lodge Montana Bitters Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bottle. no chips or cracks. Has not been cleaned, was not dug. About as nice as you will ever find one.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (600.00 + 132.00BP) = 732.00
 
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Crown Tuscan Cambridge Soap Dish Nude Glass145 - Crown Tuscan Cambridge Soap Dish Nude Glass
Davis Brothers Auction
8.25" tall. Silver inlay. No chips or cracks. Marked as shown. Rare piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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S. Newhouse Kenwood No 6 Bear Trap Bronze Jaws145 - S. Newhouse Kenwood No 6 Bear Trap Bronze Jaws
Davis Brothers Auction
2000 California Sesquicentennial Commemorative. Bronze jaws and pan. Numbered on the back side of pan. Complete with matching steerhorn clamp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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S. Newhouse Kenwood No 6 Bear Trap Clamp Pan146 - S. Newhouse Kenwood No 6 Bear Trap Clamp Pan
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice serial number matched pair. Bronze pan and Steerhorn Clamp. Made for the 2000 California Sesquicentennial Commemorative. Bronze jaws and pan. Num
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Weller Pottery Muskota Nude Flower Frog146 - Weller Pottery Muskota Nude Flower Frog
Davis Brothers Auction
Exceptional example. No chips or cracks. 8" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Frankart Art Deco Reclining Nude Ball Lamp147 - Frankart Art Deco Reclining Nude Ball Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful piece. No damage. Original shade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Company 4 1/2 Wolf147 - Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Company 4 1/2 Wolf
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice trap. No issued. Looks unused. Complete with drag.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Company 114 Wolf148 - Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Company 114 Wolf
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice trap. Honest patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Phenomenal Buddie Foster Texas Wooly Chaps148 - Phenomenal Buddie Foster Texas Wooly Chaps
Davis Brothers Auction
Absolutely wonderful set of Buddie Foster Chaps. Made in Decatur Texas. Two color woolies as shown. Buddie died in 2006. No damage or issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Historic Stetson Hat Tailored in Alcatraz Prison149 - Historic Stetson Hat Tailored in Alcatraz Prison
Davis Brothers Auction
Phenomenal piece of Haberdashery History. This hat was made by the prisoners in Alcatraz, it was sold at the island store to visiting dignitaries and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Company 114 Wolf149 - Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Company 114 Wolf
Davis Brothers Auction
Trap is unused. Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Company 114 Wolf150 - Oneida Newhouse Animal Trap Company 114 Wolf
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice trap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 450.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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American Treen Burl Turned Lidded Bowl150 - American Treen Burl Turned Lidded Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful and fine bowl. No damage to note. 7" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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