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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Hardy Scientific Anglers System 7 Fly Fishing Reel1151 - Hardy Scientific Anglers System 7 Fly Fishing Reel
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Nice reel with extra spool. Made by Hardy.
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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
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Nice old belt.
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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
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Very nice high end belt. Made by Pat Areias of Carmel California. Genuine Lizard.
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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
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Nice piece. 38.75" long.
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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
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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
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1927 Seymor Dunbar.
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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
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An American Century 1902-2002.
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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
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M.O. Skarsten 2003.
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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
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1957 1st Edition with Dust Jacket.
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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
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1943 1st Edition with Dust Jacket.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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The Longhorns Frank Dobie1161 - The Longhorns Frank Dobie
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Very nice edition with dust jacket.
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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
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Illustrations by Nick Eggenhofer. 1960.
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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
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3 Different Volumes.
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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
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Nice pair of books. Published by the Arthur Clark Company. The Western Odyssey of John Simpson Smith, and Overland Days to Montana in 1865.
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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
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Signed with Dust Jacket.
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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
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Signed 1st Edition.
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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
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Signed 1st Edition with Dust Jacket. As nice as it gets.
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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
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Artist is Cuban Born Ricardo Maya. Now living in Nicaragua. 13" by 17" Framed.
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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
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Artist is Cuban Born Ricardo Maya. Now living in Nicaragua. 13" by 17" Framed.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nice grouping. 48 Volumes.
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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
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Very nice piece. Wool Drops. Rabbit center laid on leather. 35" long, 14.5" wide.
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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
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Francisco Palau y Quer, Saint Bernardi, and one that I cannot read.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Lot of 4 Antique Casket Bowie Knife Fittings1178 - Lot of 4 Antique Casket Bowie Knife Fittings
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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An Exciting Game is the title of the stein. .5 Liter size. No lid.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
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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
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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
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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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