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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Vietnam War US Navy Officers Hat176 - Vietnam War US Navy Officers Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Greasy Yellow Indian Trade Bead Necklace176 - Antique Greasy Yellow Indian Trade Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Butterscotch Egg Yolk Baltic Amber Necklace177 - Butterscotch Egg Yolk Baltic Amber Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old group of beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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WW2 USMC Marine Corps Hat177 - WW2 USMC Marine Corps Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vietnam War US Army Cavalry Officers Hat178 - Vietnam War US Army Cavalry Officers Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Montana Indian Wool and Rabbit Dreamcatcher178 - Montana Indian Wool and Rabbit Dreamcatcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Wool Drops. Rabbit center laid on leather. 46" long, 19" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Hiawatha 25-1958 Baseball Glove179 - Antique Hiawatha 25-1958 Baseball Glove
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old glove.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vietnam War US Army Officers Hat179 - Vietnam War US Army Officers Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Indian Wars Montana 7th Cavalry Hat180 - Indian Wars Montana 7th Cavalry Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original piece. Cavalry band, original and period 7th Cavalry insignia. A very fine example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (1,150.00) = 1,150.00
 
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Antique Butte Montana Miners Copper Frying Pan180 - Antique Butte Montana Miners Copper Frying Pan
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare old piece. As made in Montana by Butte Miners. Very neat piece of Mining and Montana history. 17" long, 8.75" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Bear Cubs Buick Pontiac Calendar 1960 New York181 - Bear Cubs Buick Pontiac Calendar 1960 New York
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original calendar. Armin D Hotz Brooklyn New York.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Vietnam War Colt M16 Rifle Stock181 - Vietnam War Colt M16 Rifle Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original stock, spring and buffer.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Vietnam War 1956 M14 Magazine Pouches182 - Vietnam War 1956 M14 Magazine Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Armstrong Phoenix Arizona Bathing Beauty Calendar182 - Armstrong Phoenix Arizona Bathing Beauty Calendar
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice calendar. No pad. Illustration work by Armstrong.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Madison Montana Mining Claims Plat Map183 - Antique Madison Montana Mining Claims Plat Map
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old hand drawn map. Madison County Montana, Strawn Group Mining Claims, Bell Canyon. 15" by 22".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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German Benzene Apothecary Bottle183 - German Benzene Apothecary Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW2 M1 Helmet Mosquito Netting Sniper Vail184 - WW2 M1 Helmet Mosquito Netting Sniper Vail
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Antique Aladdin Play Poster Color Lithograph184 - Antique Aladdin Play Poster Color Lithograph
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original poster. 1930s, made in England.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Herman Hintermeister Hunting Print185 - Antique Herman Hintermeister Hunting Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old print.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Indian Wars Coastal Artillery Shako Hat185 - Indian Wars Coastal Artillery Shako Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old hat.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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WW2 20mm Training Round186 - WW2 20mm Training Round
Davis Brothers Auction
In original tube.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1928 Boy Scouts of America Calendar Massachusetts186 - 1928 Boy Scouts of America Calendar Massachusetts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old calendar. W.H. Gordon Leominster Massachusetts. Artwork by Herman Hintermeister.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Antique Bathing Beauty Calendar 1924187 - Antique Bathing Beauty Calendar 1924
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old calendar. Blank with no advertising.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 1942 Artillery Red Cord for Overseas Caps187 - WW2 1942 Artillery Red Cord for Overseas Caps
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock roll.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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British Rifle Enfield Barrel Cleaning Funnel188 - British Rifle Enfield Barrel Cleaning Funnel
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Hawaiian Nude Hula Girl Dancing Print188 - Antique Hawaiian Nude Hula Girl Dancing Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old print. Beautiful colors. Very scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Group of Antique Montana Medicine Bottle Labels189 - Group of Antique Montana Medicine Bottle Labels
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Butte, Poplar, Missoula, and Roundup. 13.25" by 16.25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WW2 US Army Straps189 - WW2 US Army Straps
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Cowboy Cartridge Ammo Belt Leather190 - Cowboy Cartridge Ammo Belt Leather
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old belt. Made by Viking.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Hamilton Montana Medicine Bottle Labels190 - Antique Hamilton Montana Medicine Bottle Labels
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice group of old labels. 14" by 17" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Missoula Montana Medicine Bottle Labels191 - Antique Missoula Montana Medicine Bottle Labels
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice group of old labels. 15" by 19" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Vietnam War USMC Model 41 Upper Pack Nylon191 - Vietnam War USMC Model 41 Upper Pack Nylon
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW2 Machine Gun Spare Parts Bags192 - WW2 Machine Gun Spare Parts Bags
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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John Henri Moser Utah Oil on Board Painting192 - John Henri Moser Utah Oil on Board Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice painting. Signed as shown. Dated 1932. Has paint loss in the center above the pond on the Aspen Tree as shown. 11.25" by 12.5" framed...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn Jan Lutma Goldsmith193 - Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn Jan Lutma Goldsmith
Davis Brothers Auction
Important and significant Etching. First state with Window. Title is Jan Lutma Goldsmith. Etching, engraving and drypoint. Signed in window. 12"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Vietnam War African American Civil Rights Buttons193 - Vietnam War African American Civil Rights Buttons
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original buttons.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW2 British General Purpose Ammo Pouches194 - WW2 British General Purpose Ammo Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Hintermeister Moose Hunting New York Thermometer194 - Hintermeister Moose Hunting New York Thermometer
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early thermometer. Art is by Hintermeister. Some wear. 10.5" by 13.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Ace Powell Glacier Park Montana Bear Cubs195 - Ace Powell Glacier Park Montana Bear Cubs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 13.5" by 16.5". Born in Kalispell, Montana, Nancy McLaughlin became noted for her depictions of Indian faces from babies to me...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Vietnam M79 Grenade Bandoleer195 - Vietnam M79 Grenade Bandoleer
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes with egg crates.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 Jeep Spark Plug Wrenches196 - WW2 Jeep Spark Plug Wrenches
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Dillon Montana Keen Kutter Celluloid Calendar196 - Dillon Montana Keen Kutter Celluloid Calendar
Davis Brothers Auction
Celluloid on Metal. Bucking bronco. Very neat piece. Advertising Shapleigh (Keen Kutter) tools and hardware. 5.5" by 16".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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14 Vol Set Wizard of OZ by Baum 1956197 - 14 Vol Set Wizard of OZ by Baum 1956
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. 14 Volume set. Very clean. Appear to be unread or very lightly read.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry Leather Blinders197 - WW1 US Cavalry Leather Blinders
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of blinders on headstall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW2 Hawaiian Pin Up Girl Trench Art Shells198 - WW2 Hawaiian Pin Up Girl Trench Art Shells
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked on the bottom USS Orion. Very neat pair of shells, girls are Polynesian or Hawaiian.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Vintage Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt Size XL 50/50198 - Vintage Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt Size XL 50/50
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. 50/50 blend. Size is XL.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Vintage Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt Size XL 50/50199 - Vintage Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt Size XL 50/50
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. 50/50 blend. Size is XL.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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WW2 Dupont Cap Sealing Compound US Army Box199 - WW2 Dupont Cap Sealing Compound US Army Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Box only, no contents.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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WW1 Trench Art Shell Sweetheart200 - WW1 Trench Art Shell Sweetheart
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice fullly engraved shell. Excellent example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Vintage Nike Orange Swoosh Grey Tag Shirt 2XL200 - Vintage Nike Orange Swoosh Grey Tag Shirt 2XL
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice shirt. Size is 2XL.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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