Montana Summer Discovery Auction

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Welcome to the Montana Discovery Auction. Our two-day sale features an array of eclectic collectibles, a first portion of Dale Dye’s personal estate including exotic handmade bows. Fine artwork from John Louis Clarke, Betty Bierne Pierson, Taylor Lynde, fishing equipment, Indian artifacts, vintage clothing, firearms, military collectibles and historic memorabilia. Military featured items include Pilot’s Universal Geneve Dato-Compax Chronograph watch, Bo Foster’s General’s uniforms used when flying Goring to Nuremberg, a proclamation forming the German Film Academy signed by Hitler and Goebbels.

Each day will begin at 9am MDT. We will sell lot by lot until everything is sold. Online only with simulcast.
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.
ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE.
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New York Abstract Impressionist Harbor Painting351 - New York Abstract Impressionist Harbor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsigned. Very well done. Label on back as shown. 13.5" by 19.75" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
 
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Korean War Wool Medical Blanket351 - Korean War Wool Medical Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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WW2 US Army Wool Blanket352 - WW2 US Army Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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French Aquatint Engraving352 - French Aquatint Engraving
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 16.75" by 20" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
 
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Katsushika Hokusai Fuji on New Year's Day353 - Katsushika Hokusai Fuji on New Year's Day
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 13" by 16" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 45.00
 
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WW2 US Army Wool Blanket353 - WW2 US Army Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 25.00
 
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WW2 Leather Jeep Equipment Straps354 - WW2 Leather Jeep Equipment Straps
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 45.00
 
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Ohara Koson Snow on Willow Bridge Print354 - Ohara Koson Snow on Willow Bridge Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 13.5" by 18.5" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 110.00
 
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Utagawa Hiroshige 1833 Driving Rain at Shono355 - Utagawa Hiroshige 1833 Driving Rain at Shono
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 13.75" by 18.5" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 50.00
 
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WW1 Rock Island Leather Ammo Pouches355 - WW1 Rock Island Leather Ammo Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked as shown.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 40.00
 
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Pair of 1903 Mark I Springfield Magazine Pouches356 - Pair of 1903 Mark I Springfield Magazine Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of pouches.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 70.00
 
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Katsushika Hokusai Red Fuji Print356 - Katsushika Hokusai Red Fuji Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 12.75" by 16.75" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 45.00
 
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Japanese Painting on Cloth Signed357 - Japanese Painting on Cloth Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old painting. Signed in the right corner as shown. 11.5" by 16.5" unframed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 55.00
 
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Pair of WW2 US Army Cavalry Water Buckets357 - Pair of WW2 US Army Cavalry Water Buckets
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent condition.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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US Navy Blood Pressure Testing Device358 - US Navy Blood Pressure Testing Device
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 45.00
 
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Yoshimoto Masao Woodblock Print358 - Yoshimoto Masao Woodblock Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. 14.5" by 18" unframed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 40.00
 
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Benjamin Charles Steele Montana Watercolor359 - Benjamin Charles Steele Montana Watercolor
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice watercolor on paper. 12" by 14" framed. Montana native Ben Steele worked as a ranch hand and a glazier before enlisting in the Army A...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 130.00
 
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WW2 Emergency Signal Mirror ESM/1359 - WW2 Emergency Signal Mirror ESM/1
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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Collection of WW2 Uniform Insignia Brass360 - Collection of WW2 Uniform Insignia Brass
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
 
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Ray Mitchell Montana Pencil Drawing Grizzly Bear360 - Ray Mitchell Montana Pencil Drawing Grizzly Bear
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice drawing by artist Ray Mitchell. 13" by 14.5" framed.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for 40.00
 
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Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting361 - Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Double sided oil on board. Unframed 16" by 17.75". Unsigned Janis has been a working artist for forty years, both in the US and in Switzer...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
 
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WW2 A-10A Demand Pilot Oxygen Mask361 - WW2 A-10A Demand Pilot Oxygen Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 140.00
 
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WW2 Jeep Harley Davidson Blackout Light362 - WW2 Jeep Harley Davidson Blackout Light
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock in original box.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 40.00
 
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Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting362 - Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Double sided oil on canvas. Unframed 18" by 24". Signed on back of stretcher bar. Janis has been a working artist for forty years, both in...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting363 - Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil on canvas. Unframed 18" by 24". Signed as shown. Janis has been a working artist for forty years, both in the US and in Switzerland. H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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Model 1874 US Army Mess Cup363 - Model 1874 US Army Mess Cup
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 30.00
 
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Sharps Pedersoli Tang Folding Sight Set364 - Sharps Pedersoli Tang Folding Sight Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set. Good maker.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for 160.00
 
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Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting364 - Janis Pozzi Johnson Missoula Montana Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil on canvas. Unframed 20" by 24". Signed as shown. Janis has been a working artist for forty years, both in the US and in Switzerland. H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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Cat Nap Engraving365 - Cat Nap Engraving
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 12" by 15" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
 
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Rare WW2 Original Ordinance Fuse Ignitor365 - Rare WW2 Original Ordinance Fuse Ignitor
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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WW2 Army Airborne Morphine Boxes366 - WW2 Army Airborne Morphine Boxes
Davis Brothers Auction
Never used.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 45.00
 
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Watercolor Painting Blue Bird Signed Newman366 - Watercolor Painting Blue Bird Signed Newman
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice painting. Signed Newman. 12" by 15" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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Dan Allen Deegan Watercolor Painting367 - Dan Allen Deegan Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Dan Allen Deegan of Seattle Washington. 14.5" by 19.5" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 50.00
 
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WW2 A-10A Demand Pilot Oxygen Mask367 - WW2 A-10A Demand Pilot Oxygen Mask
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 110.00
 
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M1956 Vietnam Ammo Belt Pouch368 - M1956 Vietnam Ammo Belt Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
 
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Navajo Indian Woman Gouache Painting368 - Navajo Indian Woman Gouache Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed Christy. 14.75" by 17.75" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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Charcoal Drawing Nude Women in Jungle369 - Charcoal Drawing Nude Women in Jungle
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed Steffani 1949. 15.25" by 19.25" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 35.00
 
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M1956 Vietnam Ammo Belt Pouch369 - M1956 Vietnam Ammo Belt Pouch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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WW2 US Army Suspenders370 - WW2 US Army Suspenders
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 25.00
 
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John George Mathieson Scottish Engraving370 - John George Mathieson Scottish Engraving
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice engraving. 15" by 19" framed. John George Mathieson (1918-1940) was active/lived in United Kingdom. John Mathieson is known for Lands...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 75.00
 
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Ludwig Hesshaimer Engraving371 - Ludwig Hesshaimer Engraving
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice engraving. 13" by 21" framed. Ludwig Hesshaimer (1872 - 1956) was active/lived in Austria, Brazil. Ludwig Hesshaimer is known for Pai...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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Montana National Guard Camp Perry Award Plaque371 - Montana National Guard Camp Perry Award Plaque
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice identified trophy.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 10.00
 
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Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit372 - Model 1874 US Cavalry Shoemaker Bit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bit.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for 75.00
 
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Norman Millet Thomas Engraving of Wolf372 - Norman Millet Thomas Engraving of Wolf
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice engraving. Needs to be reset in the frame. 16.5" by 19.5" framed. Norman Millet Thomas was known for modernist animal and abstract fi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 15.00
 
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Antique Washington Cabin Mountain Scene Painting373 - Antique Washington Cabin Mountain Scene Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 13" by 36" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 15.00
 
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US Army Spare Parts Roll M1924373 - US Army Spare Parts Roll M1924
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 20.00
 
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US Cavalry General Vet Operating Instrument Case374 - US Cavalry General Vet Operating Instrument Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 120.00
 
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Large Watercolor Painting of Mountains374 - Large Watercolor Painting of Mountains
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large painting. Signed as shown. 26" by 32.5" with matte.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for 45.00
 
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David Dragonfly Collagraph Running Horses375 - David Dragonfly Collagraph Running Horses
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice print. Title is Running Horses. 20" by 27" unframed. David Dragonfly (Born 1955) is active/lives in Montana. David Dragonfly is known...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 140.00
 
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Very Nice WW2 M1 Garand Rifle Scabbard375 - Very Nice WW2 M1 Garand Rifle Scabbard
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 1943 dated.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for 120.00
 
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