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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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
 
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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.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 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
 
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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
 
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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.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 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 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
 
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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
 
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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.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 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.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 150.00
 
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