Montana Frontier Trading Post

Auction Details

We are delighted that you can join us for the Montana Frontier Trading Post Auction. This sale is spread across two days.

Day 1: The largest collection of Indian, Indigenous, and Cowboy Frontier Artifacts in North America. Featured items include Modern and Antique Indian Beadwork, Jewelry, Spurs, Bits, and other Historical Western Artifacts. Part 2 of Gene Wensel's, Brother's of the Bow Collection. Tanned Fur, Taxidermy, Indian trade goods, and other Ethnographic items from around the world. Also being sold is a large Railroad and Toy Train Collection.

Day 2: Our Military and More Extravaganza. We are continuing to sell the largest privately held Military collection in the world. An extension of Day 1 items begins the day, followed by Oriental Textiles, Artwork, Taxidermy, and finished with our monthly Military offering. For the Military Collector who has everything, we are proud to be offering an item you surely need in your collection, an Inert M40 Recoilless Rifle (one of only a small handful in private collections).
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Improved Order of Red Men Pins and Medals500Improved Order of Red Men Pins and Medals
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
Lot of Costume Jewelry501Lot of Costume Jewelry
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
WW2 German Army Medics Pouch501WW2 German Army Medics Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce. Very nice piece.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
Projectile Fuses for US Artillery Shells Vietnam502Projectile Fuses for US Artillery Shells Vietnam
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat pair of inert fuses.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
1890's Salish Thompson River Indian Basket5021890's Salish Thompson River Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine condition. Hard to find this nice. Coiled rim. 7" long.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Improved Order of Red Men Pins and Medals503Improved Order of Red Men Pins and Medals
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
WW1 Trench Art Shell Casing Floor Lamp503WW1 Trench Art Shell Casing Floor Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice WW1 Trench Art Floor Lamp. Made by Mike Miller of Darby Montana.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
WW1 Trench Art Shell Casing Floor Lamp504WW1 Trench Art Shell Casing Floor Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice WW1 Trench Art Floor Lamp. Made by Mike Miller of Darby Montana.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
Reservation Period Plains Indian Rifle504Reservation Period Plains Indian Rifle
Davis Brothers Auction
During the early reservation years Indians were not allowed to have real guns. Often they would make wooden copies to use at powwows to fill their bea
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
Lot of Montana Frontier Cowboy Items505Lot of Montana Frontier Cowboy Items
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All collected on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
Large Trench Art Shell Casing Floor Lamp505Large Trench Art Shell Casing Floor Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat piece. Made by Mike Miller of Darby Montana.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
Trench Art Shell Casing Dinner Table506Trench Art Shell Casing Dinner Table
Davis Brothers Auction
Table Tops are made with 9mm brass, inlaid with primers facing up. Skirt is made with .50 caliber casings. Legs are made with 5" Howitzer Casin...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold for (3,900.00) = 3,900.00
Nigeria Africa Beaded Yoruba Ceremonial Hat506Nigeria Africa Beaded Yoruba Ceremonial Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. From the Nigerian Yoruba Tribe.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
Montgomery Ward Portable Parlor Stove507Montgomery Ward Portable Parlor Stove
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice Montana frontier sheep camp stove. Portable with handle on top.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
Trench Art Shell Casing Sofa Table507Trench Art Shell Casing Sofa Table
Davis Brothers Auction
Table Tops are made with 14200 spent 9mm brass, inlaid with primers facing up. Skirt is made with 360 .50 caliber casings. Legs are made with 5"...
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (1,650.00) = 1,650.00
Summer Dress Shako Helmet Indian Wars508Summer Dress Shako Helmet Indian Wars
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Eagle is adorned with a musicians badge.
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
Montana Indian Made Carved Bone Necklace Pendants508Montana Indian Made Carved Bone Necklace Pendants
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All carved by Indians in Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
Montana Indian Made Carved Bone Necklace Pendants509Montana Indian Made Carved Bone Necklace Pendants
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All carved by Indians in Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
WW2 Canadian Winter Pattern Helmet509WW2 Canadian Winter Pattern Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Hard to find. Insulated chin strap and white painted as shown.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
WW2 Front Seam M1 US Army Helmet510WW2 Front Seam M1 US Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet. Liner is an MSA.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
Montana Indian Made Carved Bone Necklace Pendants510Montana Indian Made Carved Bone Necklace Pendants
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All carved by Indians in Montana.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace511Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Turquoise and Silver beads. 28" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (105.00) = 105.00
WWII Mark II Air Raid Precautionary (ARP) Helmet511WWII Mark II Air Raid Precautionary (ARP) Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
Vietnam Chrome US Army M1 Helmet512Vietnam Chrome US Army M1 Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
As used in parades and ROTC.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace512Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice chunky necklace. 24.5" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace513Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Turquoise, White Shell and Silver beads. 26" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
Antique Henry Pauk & Son Curved Oak Showcase513Antique Henry Pauk & Son Curved Oak Showcase
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old showcase. Nickel silver covered over oak.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
Korean War White Painted Helmet Liner514Korean War White Painted Helmet Liner
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice liner. Named as shown.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
Navajo Turquoise Nugget and Coral Necklace514Navajo Turquoise Nugget and Coral Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful necklace made from Turquoise and Coral. 20" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
Navajo Lapis Lazuli Freshwater Pearl Necklace515Navajo Lapis Lazuli Freshwater Pearl Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Lapis beads, Mother of pearl bears, and Fresh water pearl beads. 23" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
Nice WW1 M26 French Infantry Helmet515Nice WW1 M26 French Infantry Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Unusual emblem variant being a full plate rather than a cut out.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
Reproduction Japanese WW2 Navy Helmet516Reproduction Japanese WW2 Navy Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
No liner.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
Indian Lapis Lazuli Chevron Trade Bead Necklace516Indian Lapis Lazuli Chevron Trade Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace with large size blue chevron bead. 24.5" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads517Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace made from Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads. 12" long when laid flat.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
WW2 Nazi German Helmet517WW2 Nazi German Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Repainted emblem over the top of the Nazi decal as shown.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
WW2 Front Seam M1 US Army Helmet518WW2 Front Seam M1 US Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet. Named on inside of helmet. Westinghouse liner.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads518Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace made from Hudson Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads. 12" long when laid flat.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
Navajo Buffalo Tooth Turquoise Nugget Necklace519Navajo Buffalo Tooth Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very Nice. Turquoise and Fossil Buffalo Teeth. 15.5" long when laid flat.
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
WW2 M1 Front Seam Fire Department Helmet519WW2 M1 Front Seam Fire Department Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice helmet. Painted in red for fire department use.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
Overpainted WW2 Japanese Helmet520Overpainted WW2 Japanese Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old helmet. Appears to have been painted over twice.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
Navajo Turquoise and Coral Zuni Buffalo Necklace520Navajo Turquoise and Coral Zuni Buffalo Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat necklace. Comprised of Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, and Coral. Buffalo are banded slate. 25" long.
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
Navajo Sterling Silver Jet Bolo Tie521Navajo Sterling Silver Jet Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bolo tie. Sterling silver set with Jet.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
Vietnam Military Police M1 Helmet521Vietnam Military Police M1 Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice black painted M1. MP use.
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
WW1 German Helmet522WW1 German Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Missing decal and crest as shown. Relic condition.
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
Group of Navajo Turquoise Sterling Earrings522Group of Navajo Turquoise Sterling Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli, and Freshwater pearl.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
Stunning Old Pawn Navajo Turquoise Bangle Bracelet523Stunning Old Pawn Navajo Turquoise Bangle Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Drop dead gorgeous and impressive. Large stones. Identified on back as Cerrillos Turquoise. Signed. 2.25" wrist opening, bangle is 2" wide.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
Post WW2 German Helmet523Post WW2 German Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Post WW2 construction and liner.
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
Bavarian Military Pickelhaube Helmet524Bavarian Military Pickelhaube Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old leather helmet. Some wear and tear as shown.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Jade Gold Nugget Bracelet524Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Jade Gold Nugget Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Stunning link bracelet. All hand carved with different animals, like seals, whales, and walrus. Some links are topped with Alaskan Nephrite Jade and G
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (700.00) = 700.00
14k Yellow Gold Automatic Longines Mens Watch52514k Yellow Gold Automatic Longines Mens Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older watch. Runs. Missing the crown as shown. In need of a crown replacement which is easy to handle by a good watch repairman. Case is sol
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00