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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B&O Bronze Passengers Platform Sign941 - B&O Bronze Passengers Platform Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original sign. 15" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Dietz Acme Inspector Lamp PRR Railroad942 - Dietz Acme Inspector Lamp PRR Railroad
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked as shown. Appears to be unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Adlake Signal Railroad Switch Lantern943 - Adlake Signal Railroad Switch Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Signal Railroad Switch Lantern944 - Signal Railroad Switch Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Railroad Oil Wick Smudge Lamp945 - Railroad Oil Wick Smudge Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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RCo Reading Railroad Oil Can946 - RCo Reading Railroad Oil Can
Davis Brothers Auction
Has chain drilled in the top as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Boston Maine Railroad Reverse Glass Sign947 - Boston Maine Railroad Reverse Glass Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Reverse on Glass Boston and Maine Railroad Ticket counter sign. 23.5" long, 4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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B&O Railroad Short Red Globe Railroad Lantern948 - B&O Railroad Short Red Globe Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lantern. Frame has been sandblasted as shown. Unmarked globe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Moore Texas Bell Bottom Railroad Lantern949 - Moore Texas Bell Bottom Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
No railroad markings on frame or glass.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Lantern950 - Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lantern, embossed globe, marked hood.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Canada Pacific Railroad Lantern951 - Canada Pacific Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lantern. Unmarked globe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad Lantern952 - Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lantern. Unmarked hood. Globe is Marked Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Canada Pacific Railroad Lantern953 - Canada Pacific Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used or lit. Rare in this condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Reading Railroad Dietz Vesta Lantern954 - Reading Railroad Dietz Vesta Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Etched red globe. Fairly scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Reproduction Railroad Signal Lantern955 - Reproduction Railroad Signal Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
This lantern has an adjustable signal knob. It is not old even though it appears to show age.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Electric Converted Railroad Lantern Lin Lite956 - Electric Converted Railroad Lantern Lin Lite
Davis Brothers Auction
Converted to electric. Marked Lin Lite. Top is stamped BR 1919.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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NYCS New York Central Railroad Lantern957 - NYCS New York Central Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. Hood marked NYCS. Globe marked NYCS in raised letters.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Pennsylvania Reading Transit Railroad Lantern958 - Pennsylvania Reading Transit Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lantern. Globe is etched.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pennsylvania Reading Railroad Lantern959 - Pennsylvania Reading Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Embossed short globe. No burner. Top also correctly stamped.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Washington Terminal Railroad Lantern960 - Washington Terminal Railroad Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Hood is marked Washington Terminal. Globe is incorrect.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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