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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Lot of 4 Antique Casket Bowie Knife Fittings1178 - Lot of 4 Antique Casket Bowie Knife Fittings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Unused condition.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Fishing Fish Gaff1179 - Antique Fishing Fish Gaff
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old Gaff.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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True-Vue Stereoview Film Strips and Viewer1180 - True-Vue Stereoview Film Strips and Viewer
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Chinese Wood Coolie Cargo Hook1181 - Antique Chinese Wood Coolie Cargo Hook
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Signed as shown.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Pair of Vintage African Wood Sculptures1182 - Pair of Vintage African Wood Sculptures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair. Well made.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Mercantile Galvanized Store Basket1183 - Antique Mercantile Galvanized Store Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old basket. Good patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Wood Baseball Bobblehead Toy1184 - Vintage Wood Baseball Bobblehead Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
9.5" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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House of Mystery Hungry Horse Montana Coffee Mug1185 - House of Mystery Hungry Horse Montana Coffee Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Galaxy.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Stoneware Friends Brick Oven Baked Beans Pot1186 - Stoneware Friends Brick Oven Baked Beans Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. No lid.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Glass Rolling Pin Fishing Floats1187 - Antique Glass Rolling Pin Fishing Floats
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of fishing floats.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique German Beer Stein Polo Game1188 - Antique German Beer Stein Polo Game
Davis Brothers Auction
An Exciting Game is the title of the stein. .5 Liter size. No lid.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Group of Ancient Indian Artifacts1189 - Group of Ancient Indian Artifacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Most are identified.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Butte Montana Hot Tamale Whiskey Flask1190 - Butte Montana Hot Tamale Whiskey Flask
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pocket flask. 6.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pair of African Wood Carvings1191 - Pair of African Wood Carvings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of carvings. One is 13.25" and the other is 16.25" tall.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Montana Grizzly Bear Mountain Lion Track Castings1192 - Montana Grizzly Bear Mountain Lion Track Castings
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat pair of in the field taken track castings.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Walt Disney Follow Me Boys Movie Lobby Cards1193 - Walt Disney Follow Me Boys Movie Lobby Cards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Marilyn Erickson Polar Bear Oil on Canvas Painting1194 - Marilyn Erickson Polar Bear Oil on Canvas Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
13" by 16" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Walt Disney Follow Me Boys Movie Poster1195 - Walt Disney Follow Me Boys Movie Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original poster.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Beargrass Brewing Company Missoula Montana Sign1196 - Beargrass Brewing Company Missoula Montana Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original Brewery banner sign. 22.75" by 47.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Group of Japanese Fabric Bolt Rolls1197 - Group of Japanese Fabric Bolt Rolls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Antique Edison Mazda 750 Watt 120V Light Bulb1198 - Antique Edison Mazda 750 Watt 120V Light Bulb
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bulb in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Corn Husking Farm Tools1199 - Antique Corn Husking Farm Tools
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Harrison Begay Serigraph Silkscreen Print1200 - Harrison Begay Serigraph Silkscreen Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 9.75" by 10.5" including matte.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Harrison Begay Serigraph Silkscreen Print1201 - Harrison Begay Serigraph Silkscreen Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 9.75" by 10.5" including matte.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Harrison Begay Serigraph Silkscreen Print1202 - Harrison Begay Serigraph Silkscreen Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 9.75" by 10.5" including matte.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Glacier National Park Mountain Goat Photo1203 - Glacier National Park Mountain Goat Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Photographer is Hal Kanzler of Columbia Falls Montana. 16" by 20" with matte.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Smitty Michael Graham Montana Fly Fishing Print1204 - Smitty Michael Graham Montana Fly Fishing Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed and numbered as shown.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Bob Phinney Montana Architectural Watercolor1205 - Bob Phinney Montana Architectural Watercolor
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice painting. Artist is Bob Phinney of Montana. 12.5" by 14.5" framed. Bob Phinney (20/21st century) is active/lives in Montana. Bob Phin...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Manila Foreign Service First Day Cover Stamps1206 - Manila Foreign Service First Day Cover Stamps
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Ray Pelley Washington Signed and Numbered Print1207 - Ray Pelley Washington Signed and Numbered Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed and numbered. 18.25" by 24.25" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mid Century Oil on Board Painting DeWitt1208 - Mid Century Oil on Board Painting DeWitt
Davis Brothers Auction
18.5" by 22.5" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Montana Great Northern Railway Mail Bag1209 - Montana Great Northern Railway Mail Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mail bag. As used on the Great Northern Railroad in Montana and Glaicer Park.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Smith Corona Blue Portable Typewriter1210 - Smith Corona Blue Portable Typewriter
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old portable typewriter in case. Corsair Deluxe model.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique American Folk Art Jacquard Coverlet1211 - Antique American Folk Art Jacquard Coverlet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old coverlet. 54.5" by 78".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Unusual Antique Southwestern Blanket1212 - Unusual Antique Southwestern Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Possibly Navajo or Mexican. Nice early blanket. Some damage as shown. 29" by 44.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Turkmen Uzbek Felt Embroidered Rug1213 - Turkmen Uzbek Felt Embroidered Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
55" by 74" including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique American Folk Art Jacquard Coverlet1214 - Antique American Folk Art Jacquard Coverlet
Davis Brothers Auction
65" by 77". Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Persian Oriental Ivory Silk Rug1215 - Persian Oriental Ivory Silk Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rug. All Ivory with hints of purple. 59.5" by 79.5" including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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African Leopard and Impala Taxidermy Mount1216 - African Leopard and Impala Taxidermy Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Taken Pre CITIES requirement. Must sell to a resident of the State of Montana. Cannot and will not ship across state lines. Proof of Montana Residency
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Montana Mountain Lion Taxidermy Mount1217 - Montana Mountain Lion Taxidermy Mount
Davis Brothers Auction
Has some paw and ear damage as shown. Would look nice in a bar or a cabin. Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Phenomenal and Rare Custom Phonograph Desk1218 - Phenomenal and Rare Custom Phonograph Desk
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful and rare. Was made for a very wealthy individual. We cannot find this item in any catalogs so it appears to be bespoke. May have been specia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Antique 4 Point Hudsons Bay Wool Trade Blanket1219 - Antique 4 Point Hudsons Bay Wool Trade Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old blanket. No tag. 64" by 81.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Vintage Breyer Arabian Mare Horse and Foal1220 - Vintage Breyer Arabian Mare Horse and Foal
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice matched pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vintage Breyer Jumping Stallion Horse1221 - Vintage Breyer Jumping Stallion Horse
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Scarce.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Vintage Breyer Chalky Clydesdale Foal Horse1222 - Vintage Breyer Chalky Clydesdale Foal Horse
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Breyer Arabian Horses1223 - Pair of Vintage Breyer Arabian Horses
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice examples.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Pair of Vintage Breyer Horses Mare Foal1224 - Pair of Vintage Breyer Horses Mare Foal
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of horses.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Vintage Dapple Grey Proud Arabian Mare Foal Horse1225 - Vintage Dapple Grey Proud Arabian Mare Foal Horse
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of horse.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Running Breyer Mare Horse and Foal1226 - Vintage Running Breyer Mare Horse and Foal
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of horses.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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