Montana Frontier History Auction

Auction Details

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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Navajo Liquid Silver Chain Necklace651Navajo Liquid Silver Chain Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Native American Navajo liquid silver multi-strand asymmetrical necklace, with turquoise heishi accent beads, and sterling cones, 6 strand, .
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 80.00
Taxco Mexican 950 Silver Blue Opal Necklace652Taxco Mexican 950 Silver Blue Opal Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very lovely Mexican 950 Taxco Silver and Blue Opal with inlay.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 200.00
Topaz Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver Chain653Topaz Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver Chain
Davis Brothers Auction
Stunning square cut (.75" x .75") topaz pendant on .925 sterling silver chain. .840 oz total weight.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 60.00
Vintage Multi Picture Globe Sterling Locket654Vintage Multi Picture Globe Sterling Locket
Davis Brothers Auction
Spherical Pendant Multi Picture Locket, 5 hinges, Caterpillar Style. Sterling. Weighs .611oz
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 100.00
1980 XIII Olympic Winter Games Mug6551980 XIII Olympic Winter Games Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
1980 XIII Olympic Winter Games Lake Placid 1980 Mug Stein. Great Condition No chips or cracks. 5" High 6" Long. Produced by Kambar Industr...
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 25.00
Navajo Liquid Silver Necklace656Navajo Liquid Silver Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Sterling Multi-Strand (10) Liquid Silver Necklace. Flower shaped stamp on silver cones. Nice old piece.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 110.00
Ottoman Islamic Teardrop Fringe Earrings Lapis657Ottoman Islamic Teardrop Fringe Earrings Lapis
Davis Brothers Auction
Hammered Brass and Lapis Lazuli Teardrop Shaped with Fringe. Very Nice.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 70.00
Jay King Mines Sterling Lapis Lazuli Earrings658Jay King Mines Sterling Lapis Lazuli Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice triangular shaped Lapis drops off rectangular clips. Signed as shown.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 40.00
1922 P Peace Silver Dollar6591922 P Peace Silver Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Circulated condition. 1922 P
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 40.00
Victorian Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet Lot660Victorian Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Charming Lot of 13 Vintage Sterling Jewelry Charms
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 20.00
Navajo Sterling Jet and Amethyst Teardrop Earrings661Navajo Sterling Jet and Amethyst Teardrop Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice post style earrings. Round Amethyst at the post, Jet teardrop
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 62.50
Sterling Silver Amethyst Lapis Lazuli Pendant Lot662Sterling Silver Amethyst Lapis Lazuli Pendant Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Lovely lot of 3 pendants. Two Amethyst and one Lapis Lazuli.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 40.00
Garnet Marcasite Sterling Silver Earrings663Garnet Marcasite Sterling Silver Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of sterling, garnet, and marcasite earrings.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
Sterling Navajo Bolo Tie and Kokopelli Brooch664Sterling Navajo Bolo Tie and Kokopelli Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of sterling silver jewelry items.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 25.00
Sterling Silver Semi Precious Stone Earrings665Sterling Silver Semi Precious Stone Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice wearable sterling earrings. Assorted stones, six (6) pairs.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 80.00
Antique American Folk Art Wool Scarf666Antique American Folk Art Wool Scarf
Davis Brothers Auction
81" x 34.5" Beautiful wool check scarf. Rich vibrant colors. Late 20th Century
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
Pendelton Beaver State Blanket Chief Joseph667Pendelton Beaver State Blanket Chief Joseph
Davis Brothers Auction
Vintage Beaver State Pendleton Chief Joseph Blanket. 55" x 75.5". Rare, retired gray colorway. Black, orange and red with black green and ...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 250.00
Antique Grandmothers Flower Garden Quilt668Antique Grandmothers Flower Garden Quilt
Davis Brothers Auction
Hexagonal Grandmothers Flower Garden Pattern. Exceptional handmade quilt, measuring 66"x77". See photos for condition. Well made by hand a...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for 80.00
Native American Indian Soap Stone Carved Chief669Native American Indian Soap Stone Carved Chief
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsigned. Carved from soap stone, indian made.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 12.50
Mid Century Murano Glass Rabbit Figurine670Mid Century Murano Glass Rabbit Figurine
Davis Brothers Auction
Vintage Bucella Cristalli Murano Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine. 3 3/4" tip to tail. Quite nice.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 50.00
Vintage Elgin American Cigarette Case Lighter671Vintage Elgin American Cigarette Case Lighter
Davis Brothers Auction
Cigarette case and lighter with original box and pouch, gold colored.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 30.00
Vintage Kewpie Doll Buddy Lee Styled Attire672Vintage Kewpie Doll Buddy Lee Styled Attire
Davis Brothers Auction
10" Vintage Kewpie Doll, styled in Buddy Lee railroad stripe zip up coverall suit. Appear to be factory made.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 1,200.00
Lot Vintage Costume Earrings Rhinestone673Lot Vintage Costume Earrings Rhinestone
Davis Brothers Auction
19 pairs of vintage costume earrings. Vintage Vogue. Lot contains assortment of clip, post and dangle earrings. Multi colored, so much sparkle.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 100.00
Arabia of Finland Valencia Blue Teapot674Arabia of Finland Valencia Blue Teapot
Davis Brothers Auction
1.75 Qt Size. No chips or Cracks. This absolutely stunning "Valencia" pattern teapot was designed by Ulla Procopé in 1960 for Arabia ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 150.00
Vintage Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Necklace675Vintage Rainbow Moonstone Sterling Silver Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Lovely multi-layer piece in a chainmail style design. Sterling Silver with Moonstone.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 120.00
Art Glass Paperweight Lot676Art Glass Paperweight Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 4 very nice vintage art glass paperweights. One is Signed Jennings Bonnell, another is signed as shown. Vibrant colors in florals, butterflies
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 106.25
Vintage 1950s Handmade Navajo Indian Dolls677Vintage 1950s Handmade Navajo Indian Dolls
Davis Brothers Auction
Vintage Native American handmade fabric Navajo dolls beautifully made with velvet tops, beads and button decorations. Dolls stand about 13" tal...
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 110.00
Vintage Men's Necktie Lot678Vintage Men's Necktie Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Vintage Necktie Lot of 25 Assorted Mid Century 1950's and later era ties. Assortment contains wonderful geometric shapes, Art Deco designs, and ...
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 160.00
Vintage Western Photo Album Set Montana679Vintage Western Photo Album Set Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Cowboy Album is empty inside, ready to be filled. Sailboat album contains superb vintage snapshots of views from Yellowstone National Park. Views incl
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 20.00
Vintage Pendleton High Grade Western Wear Vest680Vintage Pendleton High Grade Western Wear Vest
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare Vintage Beaded Pendleton Vest Chief Joseph Pattern. Made in Portland, Oregon, USA. Size tag removed, front seam length 25", and 20.5"...
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 150.00
Vintage Mid Century Weaving Bolivian Awayo681Vintage Mid Century Weaving Bolivian Awayo
Davis Brothers Auction
Traditional hand woven awayo made in the Bolivian Andes. Made of sheep's wool in a beautiful color palate. An awayo is a traditional woven cloth...
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 20.00
Vintage Mid Century Weaving Bolivian Awayo682Vintage Mid Century Weaving Bolivian Awayo
Davis Brothers Auction
Traditional hand woven awayo made in the Bolivian Andes. Made of sheep's wool in a beautiful color palate. An awayo is a traditional woven cloth...
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Vintage Ragedy Ann Andy Stories by John Gruelle683Vintage Ragedy Ann Andy Stories by John Gruelle
Davis Brothers Auction
Gruelle Lot of 2 Vintage Children's Books Raggedy Ann + Andy Stories, written and illustrated by noted author Johnny Gruelle. Books have shelf w...
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 45.00
Antique Camera Lot684Antique Camera Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Cruiser 11 and a Brownie Hawkeye.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 30.00
Vintage Rigid #824 Aluminum Pipe Wrench Tool685Vintage Rigid #824 Aluminum Pipe Wrench Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
Vintage Ridgid Tool Pipe Wrench. 22" long
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 30.00
Antique Montana Illegal Clay Poker Chips686Antique Montana Illegal Clay Poker Chips
Davis Brothers Auction
Smoke House Casino was Located in Malta Montana. Rare pair of early chips.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 25.00
WW2 10k Gold Army Engineer Ring and Pin687WW2 10k Gold Army Engineer Ring and Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
Ring size 8.25. Both are 10k Gold. Total weight is 8.85 grams.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 180.00
Assorted Lot Vintage Men's Jewelry Watches Coins688Assorted Lot Vintage Men's Jewelry Watches Coins
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot contains assorted collection of vintage watches, pins, shaving accessories, jewelry, rings, tie tacks, belt buckle coins and other ephemera. Vinta
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 60.00
Vintage Mens Bowling Shirt Montana689Vintage Mens Bowling Shirt Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bright blue bowling shirt, 'The Mighty Mint, Libby Montana'. Player name hand embroidered, Dick, on the front, and the back reads Herms...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 60.00
North Idaho Post and Pole Manager Montana Sign690North Idaho Post and Pole Manager Montana Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Office Plaque for Dick Hermsmeyer, celebrating his role as Libby Division Manager for the North Idaho Post and Pole Company, during the height of Mont
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
Vintage Snapback Hat and Sweatshirt Lot691Vintage Snapback Hat and Sweatshirt Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice collection of nearly two dozen trucker style snap back hats from the 70's and 80's. Many from historic Montana bars. Sweatshirt is an 8...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 45.00
Red Max G5300 Chainsaw692Red Max G5300 Chainsaw
Davis Brothers Auction
Saw has good compression. 18" bar, total length 32"
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 40.00
Stihl Chainsaw MS251C693Stihl Chainsaw MS251C
Davis Brothers Auction
Total length, 32", bar length 18". Has blade sleeve. Good Compression.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 130.00
Stihl Chainsaw 031AV Electronic694Stihl Chainsaw 031AV Electronic
Davis Brothers Auction
Collectible vintage chainsaw. 20" bar, 36" total length. Includes hard case, good compression.
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for 160.00
Vintage Stanley Bailey No 4 Plane695Vintage Stanley Bailey No 4 Plane
Davis Brothers Auction
No 4 Size. Plain Bottom. 9.5" total length.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
Antique Metallic Plane Co Wood Plane696Antique Metallic Plane Co Wood Plane
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by the Metallic Plane Company. Corrugated Bottom with Adjustable Bed. 20.5" total length. Great character.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 140.00
Vintage Wood The Maine Snow Shoes LL Bean697Vintage Wood The Maine Snow Shoes LL Bean
Davis Brothers Auction
Vintage LL Bean Snowshoes. Awesome set, likely dates to the 1940's or 1950's. Still retains old LL Bean Label, leatherwork is in very good c...
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 140.00
Portable Gold Mining Sluice Box698Portable Gold Mining Sluice Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Ready for prospecting, this sluice box measures 10" x 36", 12.5" at the flare. Manufacturer unknown.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 40.00
Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents699Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in USA and full of vintage lures. 8" x 8" x 18". Previous owner known as 'Fish Slayer'. This incredible collection is re...
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 50.00
Vintage Michelob Beer Single Stitch T Shirt700Vintage Michelob Beer Single Stitch T Shirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old shirt. No tag. Single stitch. Size as pictured.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 25.00