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Montana Frontier History Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2750 Palmer St, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States

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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.
ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE.
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Art Deco Blue Mirrored Clock Telechron1128 - Art Deco Blue Mirrored Clock Telechron
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Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Vintage Silver Inlaid Elko Star Cowboy Horse Bit1129 - Vintage Silver Inlaid Elko Star Cowboy Horse Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
No maker, but looks like Garcia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (220.00 + 55.00BP) = 275.00
 
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Walla Walla Washington Cowboy Prison Made Bit1130 - Walla Walla Washington Cowboy Prison Made Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bit. Made in Walla Walla Prison. Very nice mother of pearl inlay conchos. Engraved sweetheart bar. A superb bit.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Fancy Antique Engraved Cowboy Horse Bit1131 - Fancy Antique Engraved Cowboy Horse Bit
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Very nice old bit. Silver engraved conchos. Potentially prison made.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Buck Knives Counter Top Knife Display Case1132 - Buck Knives Counter Top Knife Display Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice store display case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Fancy Montana Cowboy Studded Leather Headstall1133 - Fancy Montana Cowboy Studded Leather Headstall
Davis Brothers Auction
Some damage as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Wallets1134 - Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Wallets
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Check book cover and notebook cover.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Montana Stone Indian Hammer Club Head Artifact1135 - Montana Stone Indian Hammer Club Head Artifact
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Large size.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Maxfield Parrish Dreamlight 1925 Edison Mazda1136 - Maxfield Parrish Dreamlight 1925 Edison Mazda
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original print. Made in 1925 for Edison Mazda Lamps. 9.75" by 12.25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Harley Hettick Montana Buffalo Fighting Photo1137 - Harley Hettick Montana Buffalo Fighting Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sepia toned image. Photographer is Harley Hettick. Very image of Buffalo fighting. Taken at the National Bison Range in Montana. 11.5"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Antique Maxfield Parrish Summer Skies Print1138 - Antique Maxfield Parrish Summer Skies Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old print in original frame. 15.5'' by 18.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Pair of Antique Cowboy Leather Saddle Tapaderos1139 - Pair of Antique Cowboy Leather Saddle Tapaderos
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice matched pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Antique Oak Mercantile Display Cabinet1140 - Antique Oak Mercantile Display Cabinet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice counter top display cabinet. 14.5" tall, 16.5" long, 10.5" deep.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Blackfoot Indian Montana Beaded Dance Yoke1141 - Blackfoot Indian Montana Beaded Dance Yoke
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Made by Delima Benson.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt1142 - Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt with Montana Indian Beaded Belt Buckle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00 + 40.00BP) = 200.00
 
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Artley Artist Sterling Silver Flute1143 - Artley Artist Sterling Silver Flute
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sterling silver flute. Made by Artley. Model is the Artist.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Antique Victorian Cased Fish Serving Set1144 - Antique Victorian Cased Fish Serving Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. Wingfield Rowbotham of Sheffield. Silver blades.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Mahogany Casket Tea Caddy Box1145 - Antique Mahogany Casket Tea Caddy Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Some damage as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00 + 30.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Braided Horsehair Cowboy Bosal1146 - Braided Horsehair Cowboy Bosal
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Sharkskin Horse Breast Collar1147 - Sharkskin Horse Breast Collar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice high end piece. Made from Sharkskin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00 + 3.75BP) = 18.75
 
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Antique Mammoth Tusk Bark 5lb 14oz1148 - Antique Mammoth Tusk Bark 5lb 14oz
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice group. Great for carving and crafts. 5lb 14oz in weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket1149 - Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual star pattern. Blanket has bleeding and needs conservation. 25.375" by 26.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Montana Buffalo Horn Powder Flask1150 - Montana Buffalo Horn Powder Flask
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice flask. Made from Buffalo Horn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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Hardy Scientific Anglers System 7 Fly Fishing Reel1151 - Hardy Scientific Anglers System 7 Fly Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice reel with extra spool. Made by Hardy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Vintage 1940s Kids Cowboy Concho Belt1152 - Vintage 1940s Kids Cowboy Concho Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old belt.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Pat Areias Sterling Silver Leather Belt California1153 - Pat Areias Sterling Silver Leather Belt California
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice high end belt. Made by Pat Areias of Carmel California. Genuine Lizard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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African Yoruba Beaded Diviners Sash1154 - African Yoruba Beaded Diviners Sash
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. 38.75" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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New Light on Early History Greater Northwest1155 - New Light on Early History Greater Northwest
Davis Brothers Auction
Elliott Coues Volume 1. Limited to 1100 Copies. No 882
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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The Journals and Letter of Major John Owen1156 - The Journals and Letter of Major John Owen
Davis Brothers Auction
1927 Seymor Dunbar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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The Arthur H Clark Company1157 - The Arthur H Clark Company
Davis Brothers Auction
An American Century 1902-2002.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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George Drouillard Hunter and Interpreter1158 - George Drouillard Hunter and Interpreter
Davis Brothers Auction
M.O. Skarsten 2003.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Richard Wetherill Anasazi Frank McNitt1159 - Richard Wetherill Anasazi Frank McNitt
Davis Brothers Auction
1957 1st Edition with Dust Jacket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Short Grass Longhorns Laura Hamner1160 - Short Grass Longhorns Laura Hamner
Davis Brothers Auction
1943 1st Edition with Dust Jacket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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The Longhorns Frank Dobie1161 - The Longhorns Frank Dobie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice edition with dust jacket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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The Great Buffalo Hunt Wayne Gard1162 - The Great Buffalo Hunt Wayne Gard
Davis Brothers Auction
Illustrations by Nick Eggenhofer. 1960.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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The Vigilantes of Montana Dimsdale1163 - The Vigilantes of Montana Dimsdale
Davis Brothers Auction
3 Different Volumes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Western Odyssey John Smith Overland Days Montana1164 - Western Odyssey John Smith Overland Days Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of books. Published by the Arthur Clark Company. The Western Odyssey of John Simpson Smith, and Overland Days to Montana in 1865.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Stay Away Joe Dan Cushman Signed1165 - Stay Away Joe Dan Cushman Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed with Dust Jacket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Trimotor and Trail Earl Cooley1166 - Trimotor and Trail Earl Cooley
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed 1st Edition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Montana Uncommon Land K Ross Toole1167 - Montana Uncommon Land K Ross Toole
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed 1st Edition with Dust Jacket. As nice as it gets.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting1168 - Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Cuban Born Ricardo Maya. Now living in Nicaragua. 13" by 17" Framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting1169 - Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Cuban Born Ricardo Maya. Now living in Nicaragua. 13" by 17" Framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting1170 - Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Cuban Born Ricardo Maya. Now living in Nicaragua. 13" by 17" Framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting1171 - Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Cuban Born Ricardo Maya. Now living in Nicaragua. 13" by 17" Framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting1172 - Ricardo Maya Oil on Board Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Cuban Born Ricardo Maya. Now living in Nicaragua. 13" by 17" Framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Navajo Liquid Sterling Silver Necklace Earrings1173 - Navajo Liquid Sterling Silver Necklace Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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9.5" Long Dinosaur Gall Stone Gastrolith1174 - 9.5" Long Dinosaur Gall Stone Gastrolith
Davis Brothers Auction
This is a gigantic Gastrolith. As large as we have ever encountered. 9.5" long, 6.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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48 Volumes Louis L'Amour Bantam Books Leatherette1175 - 48 Volumes Louis L'Amour Bantam Books Leatherette
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. 48 Volumes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Montana Indian Wool and Rabbit Dreamcatcher1176 - Montana Indian Wool and Rabbit Dreamcatcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Wool Drops. Rabbit center laid on leather. 35" long, 14.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Group of 3 Religious Reliquary1177 - Group of 3 Religious Reliquary
Davis Brothers Auction
Francisco Palau y Quer, Saint Bernardi, and one that I cannot read.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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