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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Lot of Montana Mountain Lion Claws181 - Lot of Montana Mountain Lion Claws
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of claws. Came off an old hide that was in a state of disrepair. Know your own state laws. Not for sale where prohibited. Buyer is responsi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Nice Original Miller High Life Moon Girl Beer Tray182 - Nice Original Miller High Life Moon Girl Beer Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original tray. Not a copy. A few areas of wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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German Black Forest Bear Pipe Stand Match Box183 - German Black Forest Bear Pipe Stand Match Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old match holder / pipe stand. No damage to note. Black forest walnut. German in origin. 3.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Very Nice Original 1913 Coca Cola Tip Tray184 - Very Nice Original 1913 Coca Cola Tip Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice and clean original tip tray. Not a later copy like most you see.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Old Pawn Sterling Silver Navajo Concho Belt185 - Old Pawn Sterling Silver Navajo Concho Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pawn belt. Signed as shown. Made of sterling silver. Measures 32" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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10k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ladies Ring186 - 10k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ladies Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice ring. Large size natural Citrine offset with diamonds as shown. 3 Grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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10k Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Ladies Ring187 - 10k Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Ladies Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice 10k Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz ring. 4 Grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Technofix German Motorcycle Tin Toy188 - Technofix German Motorcycle Tin Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Colors are wonderful. A few areas of wear. Mechanism does not work properly.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Set of Large Bronze Sleigh Bells189 - Set of Large Bronze Sleigh Bells
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice very large set of old bells. No damage to note. Original leather belting. Measures 37" long with the buckle in place.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Baccarat Courvoisier V.S.O.P Brandy Bottle190 - Baccarat Courvoisier V.S.O.P Brandy Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bottle in original box. A few areas of wear on the foil and tax stamp as shown. A few small bruises on the glass stopper.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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August Buermann Bronze Buffalo Cowboy Horse Bit191 - August Buermann Bronze Buffalo Cowboy Horse Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Bit is missing roller. All original finish.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (625.00) = 625.00
 
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Thompson River Indian Stone Phallic Pestle192 - Thompson River Indian Stone Phallic Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
6.25" tall. Thompson River in origin. Nice old stone.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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WWI WW1 German M-16 Frankenstein Bolt Helmet193 - WWI WW1 German M-16 Frankenstein Bolt Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original paint and patina. Two of three leather pads present as shown. Unit ID painted on interior rim as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Burnett's Cocoaine For the Hair Reverse Glass Sign194 - Burnett's Cocoaine For the Hair Reverse Glass Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful and rare. Ruby cut to clear, reverse cut. Would have more than likely been mounted in a door or in an Apothecary cabinet. Only known example
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (725.00) = 725.00
 
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Very Nice Hudson Bay Wool Blanket195 - Very Nice Hudson Bay Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
A few small stains and minor wear as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Salesman Sample Steamer Trunk196 - Salesman Sample Steamer Trunk
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice small salesman sample steamer trunk. Showing various types of hardware, and coverings. Very elaborate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Lot of Books Historic Homes of Helena Montana197 - Lot of Books Historic Homes of Helena Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Author Signed Art of Bev Doolittle Book198 - Author Signed Art of Bev Doolittle Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Hard to find signed copies like this.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Stanley 45 Wood Combination Plane199 - Stanley 45 Wood Combination Plane
Davis Brothers Auction
Main handle has a chip as shown. Knob has been altered as well. No damage to the casting.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Obsolete Missoula Montana Special Police Badge200 - Obsolete Missoula Montana Special Police Badge
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old badge. Missoula Search and Rescue Special Police. 2" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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