Montana Frontier Trading Post

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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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Wonderful Northwest Coast Tlingit Indian Rattle201 - Wonderful Northwest Coast Tlingit Indian Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice contemporary piece. Double sided with abalone inlay. Signed on the bottom as shown. Beautiful heavy grained stand included.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Rogers World Champion Lures Display Card201 - Rogers World Champion Lures Display Card
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice group of fishing lures.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Atterbury Milk Glass Fish Butter Dish202 - Atterbury Milk Glass Fish Butter Dish
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old dish. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Early US Navy Shako Hat Device Plate202 - Early US Navy Shako Hat Device Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early piece. 4.5" by 4.25".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Acoma Indian Pottery Wedding Vase203 - Acoma Indian Pottery Wedding Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Diminutive Size.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Simmons Fishing Tackle Advertising Fish203 - Simmons Fishing Tackle Advertising Fish
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat piece. Quite scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means204 - Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
Davis Brothers Auction
Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana. Very fine example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Naval Front Clasp204 - WW2 Nazi German Naval Front Clasp
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Woodlands Indian Feast Ladle205 - Woodlands Indian Feast Ladle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old feast ladle. Indian made. Some damage from use as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Montana Fly Fishing Wallet205 - Antique Montana Fly Fishing Wallet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Marked as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Cast Rite Tackle Double X Spoons Display Card206 - Cast Rite Tackle Double X Spoons Display Card
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat fishing lure display card.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Very nice old feast ladle. Indian made. End206 - Very nice old feast ladle. Indian made. End
Davis Brothers Auction
appears to be a bird head effigy. Some damage from use as shown. Very nice old feast ladle. Indian made. End appears to be a bird head effigy. Some da
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Montana Elk Horn Shed207 - Montana Elk Horn Shed
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful for taxidermy or craft use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means207 - Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
Davis Brothers Auction
Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means208 - Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
Davis Brothers Auction
. Print by Ron Jenkins. Fly tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana. 9" by 11.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Whirling Log Dish208 - San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Whirling Log Dish
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early piece. Just under 4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Hopi Indian Pottery Vase209 - Hopi Indian Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Quite a bit of wear from use as shown. 5" diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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The Singer Collapsible Minnow Trap Welch's209 - The Singer Collapsible Minnow Trap Welch's
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. New in original box. Quite scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Armstrong Standard Tackle Box210 - Armstrong Standard Tackle Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece with partial original label. Comes with a few lures.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Cast Resin Northwest Coast Indian Bear Plaque210 - Cast Resin Northwest Coast Indian Bear Plaque
Davis Brothers Auction
1970's cast resin piece. Not wood. 7.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Early Hopi Indian Pottery Bowl211 - Early Hopi Indian Pottery Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early piece, wear from use. 4.5" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Glass Fishing Minnow Trap211 - Antique Glass Fishing Minnow Trap
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old trap. Not marked.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Shackman Hungry Whale Tin Toy in Box212 - Shackman Hungry Whale Tin Toy in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Chief Blue Cloud Sioux Indian Rattle212 - Chief Blue Cloud Sioux Indian Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Chief Blue Cloud Toured with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show. This was his rattle. It is identified on the haft as shown. 19" long. Chief Blue ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Art Deco Gruen Tank Watch Mens Wristwatch213 - Art Deco Gruen Tank Watch Mens Wristwatch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old watch. Winds and runs, not tested for accuracy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage Abercrombie Fitch Fly Fishing Bag213 - Vintage Abercrombie Fitch Fly Fishing Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Marked on back as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Montana Bait Co Glass Minnow Trap214 - Montana Bait Co Glass Minnow Trap
Davis Brothers Auction
Reproduction Minnow Trap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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10k Black Hills Gold Necklace Pendant214 - 10k Black Hills Gold Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pendant. 10k and 12k Yellow and Black Hills Gold. Weight is grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Montana Indian Elk Horn Medicine Necklace215 - Montana Indian Elk Horn Medicine Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Made by Montana Indians. Cut pieces of Elk and Moose Horn.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW2 Emergency Survival Fishing Set215 - WW2 Emergency Survival Fishing Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat set. Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique Brass Fly Fishing Reel216 - Antique Brass Fly Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old reel. Marked made in USA 80 on base.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Meji Period Japanese Samurai Sword Handle216 - Meji Period Japanese Samurai Sword Handle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old handle with single dragon menuki.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carving217 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice carving. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Humpal Spinning Fishing Reel217 - Humpal Spinning Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old reel. Scarce color.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Meiselbach Takapart 480 Fishing Reel218 - Meiselbach Takapart 480 Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old reel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Montana Painted Elk Horn Cribbage Board218 - Montana Painted Elk Horn Cribbage Board
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely constructed cribbage board made of Montana Elk Horn. Painted and signed as shown. 11" long including peg stop.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Brooch219 - Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old thunderbird pin. Hand hammered silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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No 1 Ideal Rochester Fly Fishing Reel219 - No 1 Ideal Rochester Fly Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice reel with old line.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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James Heddon's Sons Winona No.30 Fishing Reel220 - James Heddon's Sons Winona No.30 Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old reel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Dance Mirror220 - Plains Native American Indian Dance Mirror
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. Last half of the 20th century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife221 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Made Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early piece. Made from a kitchen knife. 10.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Vintage Mitchell 314 Fishing Reel221 - Vintage Mitchell 314 Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old reel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Rush Tango Swimming Minnow Fishing Lure Box222 - Rush Tango Swimming Minnow Fishing Lure Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old box. Box only, no lure.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Large Lot of Navajo Turquoise Shell Trade Beads222 - Large Lot of Navajo Turquoise Shell Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large grouping. Quite a few pieces of turquoise, some teeth, beads, and other craft pieces.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Carved Bone Pipe Bowl Folk Art223 - Antique Carved Bone Pipe Bowl Folk Art
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to be a sailors carving of an African slave with a pot on his head. Interesting old piece. 3.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Keen Kutter Simmos Hardware Pocket Knife Box223 - Keen Kutter Simmos Hardware Pocket Knife Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old box. Label is a bit rough. No contents.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Bronson Lion LW 1800 Fishing Reel224 - Bronson Lion LW 1800 Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old reel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Old Pipestone Indian Pipe Bowl224 - Old Pipestone Indian Pipe Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old carved pipestone Pipe Bowl. 2.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Very Old American Indian Drilled Bone Artifact225 - Very Old American Indian Drilled Bone Artifact
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown purpose. Appears to be very early. Just over 12" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Buermann Single Cowboy Spur225 - Buermann Single Cowboy Spur
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old spur. Single only, not a pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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