Montana Frontier History Auction

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Welcome to the Montana Frontier History Auction. Our two-day sale features a vast assortment of items.
Day 1: Cowboy Spurs, Bits, Indian Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry, Navajo Rugs, Indian Artifacts, Chinese and Asian Objects, Tokens, Coins, Montana Photography and Historical Items, Band Signed Photos and Backstage Passes, Flags, Books, Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, and so much more.
Also included in Day 1 is a large selection of artworks from the Estate of Frederick Kress a notable California Artist.

Other featured artists include: Ace Powell, Bob Scriver, Taylor Lynde, Dave Powell, Tom Saubert, Les Peters, and Ralph Earl Decamp. A highlight of our art portion is the addition of an original Rembrandt etching of Jan Lutma.

Other lots of note include two industry award medals, given to Colorado Territory Gunsmith FW Freund for his accomplishments.

Day 2: Our Military and Firearm Day. Including a 7th Cavalry Montana Campaign Hat, a Signal Corps Messenger Pigeon Cage, Collection of Vietnam War Theater Made Patches, and many more unique and historical items.
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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Miniature Dogsled Acho Dene Fort Laird Canada1 - Miniature Dogsled Acho Dene Fort Laird Canada
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat little miniature dogsled. Made in Fort Laird Canada by the Native Peoples. 5.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vietnam War Nude Mermaid Uniform Hippie Patch2 - Vietnam War Nude Mermaid Uniform Hippie Patch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old patch. 6" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Butte Montana Monarch Visible Typewriter Cards3 - Butte Montana Monarch Visible Typewriter Cards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of advertising cards. From Kemper and Swanberg Dealers Butte Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Toned Morgan 1886 Silver Dollar Uncirculated4 - Toned Morgan 1886 Silver Dollar Uncirculated
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice coin. Toned on the front. Appears to be uncirculated.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Signed5 - Navajo Sterling Silver Belt Buckle Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice buckle. Signed as shown. 1.75" by 2.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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1946 Lord Elgin 14k Gold Mens Watch6 - 1946 Lord Elgin 14k Gold Mens Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice watch. 14k Solid gold case. Works excellent and keeps good time. Weight is 19.5 Grams Production Year :1946 Size :15/0s Jewels :21 jewels Gr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Liberty Park Zoo Utah Baby Elephant RPPC Postcard7 - Liberty Park Zoo Utah Baby Elephant RPPC Postcard
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat card. Showing the first meal of Baby Prince Utah, Born April 29th 1918 at the Liberty Park Zoo in Salt Lake City Utah.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1887 Morgan Silver Dollar Toned8 - 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar Toned
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice coin, appears to be uncirculated with toning.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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John Davis Butte Montana Hunting License Wallet9 - John Davis Butte Montana Hunting License Wallet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice wallet with a vignette of a Colt Lightning Rifle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Celluloid Hook Lewis Butcher Supplies Seattle10 - Celluloid Hook Lewis Butcher Supplies Seattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece of advertising. Would have been used to hang receipts or notes.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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10k Gold Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Pin11 - 10k Gold Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Set with seed pearls. 10k Yellow Gold. 1" long. 2.94 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Ancient Eskimo Inuit Ulu Chopping Knife12 - Ancient Eskimo Inuit Ulu Chopping Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful and Phenomenal. Whale effigy handle. Early trade iron blade. Appears to have been found buried. Better than most in museum collections. Blad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pair of Antique Trade Cards Coffee Cigarettes13 - Pair of Antique Trade Cards Coffee Cigarettes
Davis Brothers Auction
One is Arbuckles Ariosa Coffee, the other is from Bagley Tobacco.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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The Parlor Car Casper Wyoming 12 1/2c Trade Token14 - The Parlor Car Casper Wyoming 12 1/2c Trade Token
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old maverick token.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Group of Antique Christmas Decorations15 - Group of Antique Christmas Decorations
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Candles, bulbs, nativity pieces and more.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Rosemeade Pottery Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers16 - Rosemeade Pottery Quail Salt and Pepper Shakers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair, no damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Woodside Chapel of Ease 1830 Scottish Trade Token17 - Woodside Chapel of Ease 1830 Scottish Trade Token
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old token. Dated 1830
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Newhouse SNOC 4 1/2 Wolf Trap Pan Belt Buckle18 - Newhouse SNOC 4 1/2 Wolf Trap Pan Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice buckle. Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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McKenzies Amusement Parlors Butte Montana Token19 - McKenzies Amusement Parlors Butte Montana Token
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rare trade token from McKenzies Amusement Parlors in Butte Montana. Good for one song or picture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Belt Buckle20 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older shadow box bear paw belt buckle. Sterling Silver and Turquoise. Signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Newhouse SNOC 4 1/2 Wolf Trap Pan Belt Buckle21 - Newhouse SNOC 4 1/2 Wolf Trap Pan Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice buckle. Never used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Elgin Mens Wristwatch Manual Wind22 - Vintage Elgin Mens Wristwatch Manual Wind
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old watch. Crystal has a crack as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pair of Tahitian Black Pearl Bracelets23 - Pair of Tahitian Black Pearl Bracelets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of Tahitian Black Pearl Bracelets. Strung on elastic cord so they will be able to accommodate a larger wrist.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pair of Blue Fostoria Heirloom Glass Candlesticks24 - Pair of Blue Fostoria Heirloom Glass Candlesticks
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice matched pair, no damage. 3" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Pair of Tahitian Gold Color Pearl Bracelets25 - Pair of Tahitian Gold Color Pearl Bracelets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of Tahitian Gold Pearl Bracelets. Strung on elastic cord so they will be able to accommodate a larger wrist.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Stunning Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace26 - Stunning Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Whole strand is 30.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Stunning Tahitian Rose Pearl Necklace27 - Stunning Tahitian Rose Pearl Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Whole strand is 33.75" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Stunning Tahitian White Pearl Necklace28 - Stunning Tahitian White Pearl Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Whole strand is 35.75" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Stunning Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace29 - Stunning Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Whole strand is 31.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Sterling Silver Apple Green Jade Necklace Pendant30 - Sterling Silver Apple Green Jade Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful pendant. Set in Sterling Silver. Wonderful Apple Green Jade. 2" long, .75" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Sterling Napkin Rings31 - Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Sterling Napkin Rings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of old Sorority Napkin Rings. Both are identified with the Girls names. Came out of the Kappa Kappa Gamma house in Missoula Montana. 28
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Dave Powell Montana Indian Sketch32 - Dave Powell Montana Indian Sketch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice sketch on notebook paper by Dave Powell. 8.5" by 11.5". Dave Powell is a native son of Montana, in a world of change and transition; ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Big Sky Brewing Missoula Montana Sign Summer Honey33 - Big Sky Brewing Missoula Montana Sign Summer Honey
Davis Brothers Auction
New in package. 13" by 16".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Hand Tinted Photo Crater Lake Oregon34 - Hand Tinted Photo Crater Lake Oregon
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old photo. Hand tinted. 13.5" by 22.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Ceremonial Plains Indian Baby Moccasin35 - Antique Ceremonial Plains Indian Baby Moccasin
Davis Brothers Auction
Single Moccasin only, not a pair. EX Jim Aplan Collection. 5.25" long, 2" wide. Baby sized ceremonial moccasin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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California Shasta Railroad Pikes Peak Postcards36 - California Shasta Railroad Pikes Peak Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Two are Shasta Route of the Southern Pacific Railroad, one is Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway, and then one from California Redwood Park
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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The Polar and Tropical Worlds Hartwig 188037 - The Polar and Tropical Worlds Hartwig 1880
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rare volume. Needs a bit of spine repair. Has a few pressed flowers inside as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hotel Finlen Butte Montana Dining Plates38 - Hotel Finlen Butte Montana Dining Plates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of vegetable plates. 8.5" long. The Hotel Finlen was established by James Finlen, the son of Miles Finlen, an Irish immigrant who ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Hotel Finlen Butte Montana Dining Plates39 - Hotel Finlen Butte Montana Dining Plates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of vegetable plates. 10.25" long. The Hotel Finlen was established by James Finlen, the son of Miles Finlen, an Irish immigrant who ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Hotel Finlen Butte Montana Dining Custard Cups40 - Hotel Finlen Butte Montana Dining Custard Cups
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of custard cups. 3" tall. The Hotel Finlen was established by James Finlen, the son of Miles Finlen, an Irish immigrant who had open...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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1930s German Photo Album41 - 1930s German Photo Album
Davis Brothers Auction
Very interesting album. Most of the images are identified.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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The Story of the War of 1898 Nephew King42 - The Story of the War of 1898 Nephew King
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce volume.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Goodrich's Comprehensive Geography 185543 - Goodrich's Comprehensive Geography 1855
Davis Brothers Auction
1st edition 1855. With color maps as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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7th Armored Division 1952 Unit History Yearbook44 - 7th Armored Division 1952 Unit History Yearbook
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice book. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 US Navy Hawaii Photo Album45 - WW2 US Navy Hawaii Photo Album
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice named album. Many of the images are identified.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Drawing Room Scrap Book 1834 Fisher London46 - Drawing Room Scrap Book 1834 Fisher London
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old book. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1920s US Army Tientsin China Photo Album47 - 1920s US Army Tientsin China Photo Album
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare early album. Some water damage as shown. Wonderful images of the US Army forces in China.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Huge Lot of Trade Tokens48 - Huge Lot of Trade Tokens
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large lot of tokens and script.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Lot of Antique Trains Lionel Ives American Flyer49 - Lot of Antique Trains Lionel Ives American Flyer
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping of old trains. Many different makers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Group of Antique Cast Lion Head Drawer Pulls50 - Group of Antique Cast Lion Head Drawer Pulls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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