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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Very Fine Black Forest Carved Humidor Indian Chief11 - Very Fine Black Forest Carved Humidor Indian Chief
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice humidor. Carved with an Indian Chief and Punch as shown. Wonderful warm old patina. 9" long by 6" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Large Kodiak Brown Grizzly Bear Skull w/ Tag12 - Large Kodiak Brown Grizzly Bear Skull w/ Tag
Davis Brothers Auction
Tagged as shown. Tag reads Alaska Fish and Game Grizzly Bear. Legally taken. Just under 20" long. Legal to own and transfer. Can be shipped t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Large Set of British Columbia Moose Horns 42"13 - Large Set of British Columbia Moose Horns 42"
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of BC Moose horns mounted on plaque as shown. Taken in 1978 by Al Barone. 42" at widest points. Very nice paddles. Exceptional set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Villeroy and Boch Stick Spatter Plate14 - Villeroy and Boch Stick Spatter Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
No chips or cracks.
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Estimate : 10.00 - 25.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Lot of 2 Saddle Making Books15 - Lot of 2 Saddle Making Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Stohlman Encyclopedia of Saddle Making Volume 3 and Making and Repairing Western Saddles by Dave Jones.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Canadian Whiskey Barrel Label Printing Plate16 - Canadian Whiskey Barrel Label Printing Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large bronze plate. I believe it was for printing labels, but it may have been used to burn in designs to barrels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Richport Candian Malt Whiskey Label Printing Plate17 - Richport Candian Malt Whiskey Label Printing Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large bronze plate. I believe it was for printing labels, but it may have been used to burn in designs to barrels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Peruvian Paso Horse Bridle & Bit18 - Antique Peruvian Paso Horse Bridle & Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Very early Paso braided bridle and bit. Peru in origin. The Peruvian Paso or Peruvian Horse is a breed of light saddle horse known for its smooth ri
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Montana Native American Elk Handle Bowie Knife19 - Montana Native American Elk Handle Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Blade steel is signed as shown. Elk horn handle. 15" Long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Harvard Lock Company USN US Navy Ship Bell20 - Harvard Lock Company USN US Navy Ship Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old ships bell. 8" diameter. No damage. Original not a copy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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