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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Stewart Warner Speedometer Terado Battery51 - Stewart Warner Speedometer Terado Battery
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat lot of automotive items. Terado plug in battery charger and Stewart Warner Speedometer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vietnam War Womens Air Force Officers Sam Bonk Hat51 - Vietnam War Womens Air Force Officers Sam Bonk Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat with bullion threads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 US Army Crusher Cap Hat52 - WW2 US Army Crusher Cap Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Arts and Crafts Catalina California Tile Top Table52 - Arts and Crafts Catalina California Tile Top Table
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice table. Top has some wear as shown. 18" tall. Top is 15.5" by 16".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Victorian Wealthy Child Photo53 - Antique Victorian Wealthy Child Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice image. Child is pictured with all of the expensive furnishings. 9.5" by 27.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW1 US Army Officers Hat53 - WW1 US Army Officers Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Vietnam War US Navy Officers Hat54 - Vietnam War US Navy Officers Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat with bullion visor and sterling silver eagle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Davis Kidders Electric Shock Quack Medical Device54 - Davis Kidders Electric Shock Quack Medical Device
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old Quack Medical Device in original box. Made by WH Burnap New York.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Brass Indian Fire Pump Extinguisher55 - Antique Brass Indian Fire Pump Extinguisher
Davis Brothers Auction
Extra nozzle and hose. New in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Womens Army Officers Hat WAC55 - Womens Army Officers Hat WAC
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 US Army Officers Hat Wool56 - WW2 US Army Officers Hat Wool
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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President Roosevelt White House Tray56 - President Roosevelt White House Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old tray.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Group of Vintage Snapback Hats57 - Group of Vintage Snapback Hats
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Carlton Saw Chain, Kmart, BNSF Railroad, International Boar Semen, Kuparuk Oil Field Alaska.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 Bullion Navy Captains Hat57 - WW2 Bullion Navy Captains Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hat with bullion patch. Made by Abercrombie and Fitch. Private purchase.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW2 Merchant Marine US Navy Officers Hat58 - WW2 Merchant Marine US Navy Officers Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice hat with bullion brim, and all metal emblem.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Buchschmid & Gretaux Inlaid Last Supper Picture58 - Buchschmid & Gretaux Inlaid Last Supper Picture
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. The holy grail of Buchschmid & Gretaux inlaid wood pictures. 19.75" by 36.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Montana Beartooth Scenic Highway Tinted Photo59 - Montana Beartooth Scenic Highway Tinted Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old tryptic of the Beartooth Scenic Highway in Montana. Hand Tinted. Photographer is Jorud.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Vietnam War US Army Green Beret Special Forces59 - Vietnam War US Army Green Beret Special Forces
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice beret with insignia as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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US Army Rangers USARA Beret60 - US Army Rangers USARA Beret
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice beret with patch.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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John Shaw Flying Tiger Print Signed by Pilots60 - John Shaw Flying Tiger Print Signed by Pilots
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat piece. Signed by quite a few of the pilots. 25" by 31".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Large Antique Persian Bohemian Brass Candlesticks61 - Large Antique Persian Bohemian Brass Candlesticks
Davis Brothers Auction
40.5" tall. Fully engraved.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Alaska State Troopers Police Presentation Patch61 - Alaska State Troopers Police Presentation Patch
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare piece. Presented to Earl W Jenson for his service 1953-1978.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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WW1 Colt .45 1911 Pistol Holster62 - WW1 Colt .45 1911 Pistol Holster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Vintage 90s Burton Air Asym Snowboard62 - Vintage 90s Burton Air Asym Snowboard
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice vintage board. Still in useable condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Industrial Uhl Typewriter Table63 - Antique Industrial Uhl Typewriter Table
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old table in original finish.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Vietnam Colt Cathey Tanker Holster 191163 - Vietnam Colt Cathey Tanker Holster 1911
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Fantastic Collection of Vietnam War Patches64 - Fantastic Collection of Vietnam War Patches
Davis Brothers Auction
Superb collection of patches. All original.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Modern Wood Surveying Transit Tripod Legs64 - Modern Wood Surveying Transit Tripod Legs
Davis Brothers Auction
No maker marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Large Rustie Porcelain Doll Indian Maiden65 - Large Rustie Porcelain Doll Indian Maiden
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice doll in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vietnam War US Air Force Silver Police Badge65 - Vietnam War US Air Force Silver Police Badge
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW2 1939 German Army 55th Artillery Badge66 - WW2 1939 German Army 55th Artillery Badge
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vintage Samsonite Pullman Luggage Set Blue66 - Vintage Samsonite Pullman Luggage Set Blue
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. Lightly used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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End of Trail Cast Iron Indian Bookends67 - End of Trail Cast Iron Indian Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice matched set. 4.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Pair of Spanish American War Coastal Artillery67 - Pair of Spanish American War Coastal Artillery
Davis Brothers Auction
Pins 62nd Coastal Artillery. Nice matched pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Large Grouping of Military Insignia68 - Large Grouping of Military Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collection of Medals, pins and a police badge.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Vintage Japanese Wood Inlaid Puzzle Box68 - Vintage Japanese Wood Inlaid Puzzle Box
Davis Brothers Auction
4" by 6".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Practical Sermons Albert Barnes 184169 - Practical Sermons Albert Barnes 1841
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed by the author Albert Barnes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WWII CBI Hump Pilot Association Yearbook69 - WWII CBI Hump Pilot Association Yearbook
Davis Brothers Auction
Volumes 1 and 2. Nice examples.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vietnam War USMC Marine Corps Pistol Web Belt70 - Vietnam War USMC Marine Corps Pistol Web Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt and buckle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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1990s Coca Cola Fountain Drink Store Display 3D70 - 1990s Coca Cola Fountain Drink Store Display 3D
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice display, 3D bubbles that stand up from sign.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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1985 Budweiser A Series Clydesdale Beer Stein71 - 1985 Budweiser A Series Clydesdale Beer Stein
Davis Brothers Auction
No damage. Nice holiday stein.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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US Army Kevlar Bullet Proof Helmet71 - US Army Kevlar Bullet Proof Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Size small.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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WW2 British P37 Army Canteen72 - WW2 British P37 Army Canteen
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Trent Tile New Jersey Fireplace Hearth Tile72 - Trent Tile New Jersey Fireplace Hearth Tile
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old tile with cherub. 6" by 6".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Mexican Pottery Vase73 - Vintage Mexican Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
14.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Deer Lodge Saddlery Leather Saddle Bags Montana73 - Deer Lodge Saddlery Leather Saddle Bags Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice marked pair of saddle bags.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW2 Named USMC Marine Corps Uniform Green74 - WW2 Named USMC Marine Corps Uniform Green
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice uniform and trousers. Identified.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Victorian Helena Montana Toothpick Holder74 - Victorian Helena Montana Toothpick Holder
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old silverplate toothpick holder from Helena Montana. 2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Tiny Bear John Louis Clarke Bronze Montana75 - Tiny Bear John Louis Clarke Bronze Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is John Louis Clarke of Glacier Park Montana. Work is entitled "Tiny Bear". Numbered as shown. 3.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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WW2 USMC Marine Corps Green Wool Overcoat75 - WW2 USMC Marine Corps Green Wool Overcoat
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated in sleeve 1944-1945. Size is 6L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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