Montana Frontier History Auction

Auction Details

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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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bear Bracelet141Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bear Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bracelet. Signed Running Bear Shop. Sterling Silver.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 350.00
Montana Blackfoot Indian Made War Bonnet142Montana Blackfoot Indian Made War Bonnet
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary war bonnet. Superb example.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for 130.00
Turquoise and Wire Buffalo Skull Paperweight143Turquoise and Wire Buffalo Skull Paperweight
Davis Brothers Auction
Body is made of painted clay. Covered by Turquoise and Wire. 2.5" long, 2.5" wide.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 50.00
Antique Civil War Tacked Leather Trunk144Antique Civil War Tacked Leather Trunk
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice diminutive sized leather covered trunk. Civil War time period. Trunk is locked. 14" long, 6.5" tall.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 110.00
Montana Indian Beaded Coyote Face Dreamcatcher145Montana Indian Beaded Coyote Face Dreamcatcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Beaded Coyote Face, Fetishes, Ermine, Ostrich feathers, Turtle Jaw, Wolf Claw, and more. 38.5" tall, 19" wide.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 30.00
Montana Indian Made Bone Beaded Buffalo Spear146Montana Indian Made Bone Beaded Buffalo Spear
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary, Beaded leather with deer fur accents. Bone tip. 48" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 100.00
Clark Portland Oregon Wooly Cowboy Chaps147Clark Portland Oregon Wooly Cowboy Chaps
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pair of Wooly Chaps. Unmarked but made by Clark of Portland Oregon. Very nice pair. Hair is thick and nice.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for 775.00
Bronze Steer Skull Colt Pistol Display Rack148Bronze Steer Skull Colt Pistol Display Rack
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Custom made. Bronze steer head, can be used with revolvers or spurs. Made by W. Kuhn of Santa Fe New Mexico.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 575.00
Beautiful Painted Wood Mallard Duck Decoy149Beautiful Painted Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed by maker as shown. 15" long. Beak has been repaired at some point.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 90.00
Chip CM Jones Bronze Grizzly Bear Track Sculpture150Chip CM Jones Bronze Grizzly Bear Track Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Signed as shown. Artist is Chip "CM" Jones of Stevensville Montana. 10.5" by 11.5". Chip is a fifth generation Monta...
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 450.00
Antique Hollow Wood Duck Decoy151Antique Hollow Wood Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old decoy in original paint. Hollow weighted body as shown. 13.5" long.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 60.00
Antique 3 Strand Cowboy Rope Maker Machine152Antique 3 Strand Cowboy Rope Maker Machine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Great patina.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 160.00
Chilean Vaquero Gaucho Cowboy Spurs153Chilean Vaquero Gaucho Cowboy Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of spurs. They may be nickel silver. 10" long. 5.75" rowels.
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 375.00
Antique Buermann Bronze Montana Cowgirl Spurs154Antique Buermann Bronze Montana Cowgirl Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare pair. Cowgirl or child sized. Hercules Bronze.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 65.00
Antique Buermann OK Iron Montana Cowboy Spurs155Antique Buermann OK Iron Montana Cowboy Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
OK pattern. Nice pair with original straps.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 75.00
Antique Buermann Iron Montana Cowboy Spurs156Antique Buermann Iron Montana Cowboy Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of spurs. Straps have ranch brands on them.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 85.00
Antique Buermann Iron Montana Cowboy Spurs157Antique Buermann Iron Montana Cowboy Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of spurs, original straps.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 120.00
Contemporary Native American Indian War Club158Contemporary Native American Indian War Club
Davis Brothers Auction
Deer hoof war club. Last half of the 20th Century. Has a signed maker tag as shown. 18.5" long.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 90.00
Antique Navajo Indian Blanket Rug159Antique Navajo Indian Blanket Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old rug. Has a hole as shown. 34.25" by 58".
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for 150.00
Antique Pendleton Blanket Serape Pattern160Antique Pendleton Blanket Serape Pattern
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old blanket. Scarce pattern. Saltillo or Serape pattern, as traded to the Indians. 61" by 79" including fringe.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 110.00