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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Small Goat John Louis Clarke Bronze Montana76 - Small Goat John Louis Clarke Bronze Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is John Louis Clarke of Glacier Park Montana. Work is entitled "Small Goat". Numbered as shown. 4" tall, 3.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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WW1 Trench Art Prussian Cross77 - WW1 Trench Art Prussian Cross
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Made from casings and fashioned into a cross. 7.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Vintage Replogle 12" World Ocean Globe78 - Vintage Replogle 12" World Ocean Globe
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old globe. 1970's. 15.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Korean War Army Propaganda Disney Game Cards79 - Korean War Army Propaganda Disney Game Cards
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting group of games. Four in a row, Air Raid, and Hang the Butcher. As produced by Disney during the Korean War.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1863 New York Gustavus Civil War Trade Token80 - 1863 New York Gustavus Civil War Trade Token
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Mid Century Wood Momentum Toy81 - Mid Century Wood Momentum Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat toy with Zoo Animals. 11" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Victorian Pressed Paper Indian Chief Portrait82 - Victorian Pressed Paper Indian Chief Portrait
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. 9" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Paper Mache Halloween Candy Container83 - Antique Paper Mache Halloween Candy Container
Davis Brothers Auction
7.5" tall. Paper insert intact. No handle. Some Damage as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Paper Mache Halloween Candy Container84 - Antique Paper Mache Halloween Candy Container
Davis Brothers Auction
4" tall. Paper insert intact. No handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Paper Mache Halloween Candy Container85 - Antique Paper Mache Halloween Candy Container
Davis Brothers Auction
7" tall. Paper insert intact, but has detached.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Basket86 - Antique Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old painted basket. Used by Trick or Treaters. Very nice old piece of American folk art. 20" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Antique Risque Nude Painted Silk Necktie87 - Antique Risque Nude Painted Silk Necktie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old tie. Some staining. Has the tagline from Marilyn Monroe's Movie.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Japanese Wood Inlaid Puzzle Box88 - Vintage Japanese Wood Inlaid Puzzle Box
Davis Brothers Auction
3.5" by 5.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Japanese Wood Inlaid Puzzle Box89 - Vintage Japanese Wood Inlaid Puzzle Box
Davis Brothers Auction
5" by 8.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Royal Crystal Salt Montana Mercantile Co Blotters90 - Royal Crystal Salt Montana Mercantile Co Blotters
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of Montana advertising ink blotters.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Art Deco Mirrored Place Setting Name Tags91 - Art Deco Mirrored Place Setting Name Tags
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in original box. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Full Plate Tintype Shaker or Quaker Woman92 - Full Plate Tintype Shaker or Quaker Woman
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large full plate image of an old woman in her bonnet. The woman appears to be either Shaker or Quaker. Taken by JS Mayer of New York. 12" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Horses I've Known Will James 194593 - Horses I've Known Will James 1945
Davis Brothers Auction
Second printing 1945.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1920 Montana Power Company Santa Claus Reciept94 - 1920 Montana Power Company Santa Claus Reciept
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice receipt with Santa Claus Vignette. Dated December 24th 1920. 8" by 10" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Older Persian Oriental Rug Made in Iran95 - Older Persian Oriental Rug Made in Iran
Davis Brothers Auction
24" by 38" including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Antique Postcards Snapshots and Greeting Cards96 - Antique Postcards Snapshots and Greeting Cards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Postcards, snapshots, greeting cards, and more.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of Vintage Spice Tins Schilling Durkees97 - Lot of Vintage Spice Tins Schilling Durkees
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Pre War Lionel O Gauge Passenger Train Set98 - Pre War Lionel O Gauge Passenger Train Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set in original matching boxes. 262 Engine and 262T Tender, 817 Caboose, 814 Refrigerator Car, and 812 Gondola Car.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Group of CM Charles Russell Prints99 - Group of CM Charles Russell Prints
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (85.00 + 21.25BP) = 106.25
 
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Charles Russell Remington Navajo Books100 - Charles Russell Remington Navajo Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00 + 20.00BP) = 100.00
 
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