Inaugural Montana Big Chief Auction

Auction Details

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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1938 Missoula Montana Mercantile Catalog1511938 Missoula Montana Mercantile Catalog
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice catalog. Was used in Seely Lake as shown. 1938 edition. Difficult to find.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 90.00
RR Buchanan Lolo Montana Pack Horse Train Photo152RR Buchanan Lolo Montana Pack Horse Train Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat early image of a horse pack team going into the Lolo National Forest. Identified on back of image as shown.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 85.00
Roahen Billings to Red Lodge Highway Photo Montana153Roahen Billings to Red Lodge Highway Photo Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice image. No damage to note. 9" by 13" framed. Label on back.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for 25.00
Oil on Board Swiss Alps or South America 1940154Oil on Board Swiss Alps or South America 1940
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. Signature is hard to make out. 9" by 11".
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 4,000.00
Red Wing Stoneware Pottery Bull Dog Figurine155Red Wing Stoneware Pottery Bull Dog Figurine
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful and rare. No chips/cracks/repairs. Brown glaze version.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for 350.00
Antique Chinese Miniature Opium Bottle Signed156Antique Chinese Miniature Opium Bottle Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old bottle. Early example. Crazing throughout. Signed as shown.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 150.00
Large Montana Taxidermy Pronghorn Antelope157Large Montana Taxidermy Pronghorn Antelope
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Antelope. Artistic mount. Ready to go on your wall.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 250.00
Extremely Fine Tekke Juval Persian Rug158Extremely Fine Tekke Juval Persian Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine and early Tekke Juval. Has an old repair at the top, and a small weft brake on the side as shown.
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 250.00
Large Taxidermy Montana Buffalo Hide Robe Rug159Large Taxidermy Montana Buffalo Hide Robe Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Very large Montana Buffalo. Smoke tanned. 92" from nose to tail.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 775.00
Large Montana Taxidermy Elk Hide w/ Art160Large Montana Taxidermy Elk Hide w/ Art
Davis Brothers Auction
Very large Montana Elk hide. Has been sheared with the image of an elk as shown. Neat piece. 76" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 300.00
Very Large Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug161Very Large Montana Taxidermy Black Bear Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large rug. 71" nose to tail. Has all claws. Double felted. Know your own state laws. Not for sale where prohibited. Buyer is responsible ...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 725.00
Black Forest Carving Hall Umbrella Stand Piece162Black Forest Carving Hall Umbrella Stand Piece
Davis Brothers Auction
Needs a few dowels but overall nice. Top only, no base. Has been repaired at the top at some point as well.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for 250.00
Antique Chinese Hongmu Low Table Pair Signed163Antique Chinese Hongmu Low Table Pair Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful pair of antique Chinese Hongmu low tables. Very early. Signed as shown on bottom. Last image shows all the period Chinese furniture for offe
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 450.00
Antique Chinese Hongmu Tall Table164Antique Chinese Hongmu Tall Table
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful early Chinese Hongmu Tall Table. One rung is missing. Very early. Signed as shown on bottom. Last image shows all the period Chinese furnitu
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 200.00
Antique Huanghuali Chinese Scholars Table165Antique Huanghuali Chinese Scholars Table
Davis Brothers Auction
Extremely old. Separates into three pieces for a multipurpose piece of furniture. All folding bronze knobs conceal hidden keyholes. Original finish st
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold for 240.00
New Zealand Map Maori Fish Hook Jade Pendant166New Zealand Map Maori Fish Hook Jade Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat fame of objects. Acquired by a pilot while working in New Zealand. Frame contains: Pocket Map, Maori Fish Hook, and Maori Jade Necklace Pendant.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 85.00
Race Horse Trainer Occupational Shaving Mug167Race Horse Trainer Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mug. Occupation is Horse Trainer. No chips/cracks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 80.00
Butcher Occupational Shaving Mug168Butcher Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mug. Occupation is Butcher. No chips/cracks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 120.00
Locomotive Engineer Occupational Shaving Mug169Locomotive Engineer Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mug. Occupation is Locomotive Engineer. No chips/cracks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 160.00
Pony Express Mail Carrier Occupational Shaving Mug170Pony Express Mail Carrier Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mug. Occupation is Mail Carrier. No chips/cracks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 85.00
Race Horse Trainer Occupational Shaving Mug171Race Horse Trainer Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mug. Occupation is Horse Trainer. No chips/cracks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 95.00
Locomotive Engineer Occupational Shaving Mug172Locomotive Engineer Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mug. Occupation is Locomotive Engineer. No chips/cracks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 140.00
Brick Mason Occupational Shaving Mug173Brick Mason Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mug. Occupation is Brick Mason. No chips/cracks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 65.00
Locomotive Engineer Occupational Shaving Mug174Locomotive Engineer Occupational Shaving Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mug. Occupation is Locomotive Engineer. No chips/cracks.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for 190.00
Very Nice Antique Montana Pack Saddle175Very Nice Antique Montana Pack Saddle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice saddle. Good patina and look. Was used by a packer in the forests of Western Montana.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 85.00
Filson Red Mackinaw Wool Hunting Hat176Filson Red Mackinaw Wool Hunting Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat. Made by Filson in the USA.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 30.00
Men's Woolrich Red Mackinaw Hunting Jacket Pants177Men's Woolrich Red Mackinaw Hunting Jacket Pants
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set. Some wear from use as shown. Jacket size 38. Lots of life left.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 55.00
Navajo Old Pawn Cross Necklace Lapis Lazuli178Navajo Old Pawn Cross Necklace Lapis Lazuli
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Has Lapis Lazuli and Coral beads. Sterling Silver Navajo Cross Pendant.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 170.80
Inuit Eskimo Bear Tooth Trade Bead Necklace179Inuit Eskimo Bear Tooth Trade Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat necklace. Materials consist of Hudson Bay trade beads and bear teeth. Came out of a collection that consisted of Inuit Artifacts. Know your
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 180.00
Rendezvous Native American Beaded Coyote Headdress180Rendezvous Native American Beaded Coyote Headdress
Davis Brothers Auction
Montana Rendezvous Coyote headdress. Ready to wear.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 120.00
Lot of Montana Mountain Lion Claws181Lot 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
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 61.00
Nice Original Miller High Life Moon Girl Beer Tray182Nice Original Miller High Life Moon Girl Beer Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original tray. Not a copy. A few areas of wear.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 100.00
German Black Forest Bear Pipe Stand Match Box183German 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.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 100.00
Very Nice Original 1913 Coca Cola Tip Tray184Very Nice Original 1913 Coca Cola Tip Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice and clean original tip tray. Not a later copy like most you see.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 190.00
Old Pawn Sterling Silver Navajo Concho Belt185Old Pawn Sterling Silver Navajo Concho Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pawn belt. Signed as shown. Made of sterling silver. Measures 32" long.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 230.00
10k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ladies Ring18610k Yellow Gold Citrine and Diamond Ladies Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice ring. Large size natural Citrine offset with diamonds as shown. 3 Grams.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 200.00
10k Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Ladies Ring18710k Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Ladies Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice 10k Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz ring. 4 Grams.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 275.00
Technofix German Motorcycle Tin Toy188Technofix German Motorcycle Tin Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Colors are wonderful. A few areas of wear. Mechanism does not work properly.
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for 100.00
Set of Large Bronze Sleigh Bells189Set 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.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 525.00
Baccarat Courvoisier V.S.O.P Brandy Bottle190Baccarat 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.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for 250.00
August Buermann Bronze Buffalo Cowboy Horse Bit191August Buermann Bronze Buffalo Cowboy Horse Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Bit is missing roller. All original finish.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 625.00
Thompson River Indian Stone Phallic Pestle192Thompson River Indian Stone Phallic Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
6.25" tall. Thompson River in origin. Nice old stone.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 300.00
WWI WW1 German M-16 Frankenstein Bolt Helmet193WWI 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.
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for 350.00
Burnett's Cocoaine For the Hair Reverse Glass Sign194Burnett'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
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for 725.00
Very Nice Hudson Bay Wool Blanket195Very Nice Hudson Bay Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
A few small stains and minor wear as shown.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 110.00
Salesman Sample Steamer Trunk196Salesman Sample Steamer Trunk
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice small salesman sample steamer trunk. Showing various types of hardware, and coverings. Very elaborate.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for 134.20
Lot of Books Historic Homes of Helena Montana197Lot of Books Historic Homes of Helena Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 20.00
Author Signed Art of Bev Doolittle Book198Author Signed Art of Bev Doolittle Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Hard to find signed copies like this.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 90.00
Stanley 45 Wood Combination Plane199Stanley 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.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 65.00
Obsolete Missoula Montana Special Police Badge200Obsolete Missoula Montana Special Police Badge
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old badge. Missoula Search and Rescue Special Police. 2" diameter.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 150.00