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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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carving301 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice carving of a seal. Signed. 6" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00 + 7.70BP) = 42.70
 
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Lot of Northwest Coast Stone Indian Artifacts302 - Lot of Northwest Coast Stone Indian Artifacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of Columbia River Area artifacts.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Rendezvous Native American Lynx Headdress Hat303 - Rendezvous Native American Lynx Headdress Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice hat. Ready to wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur304 - Ohio Taxidermy Otter Hide Pelt Fur
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful, lush and beautiful. Measures 46.5" long. Freshly tanned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Antique Civil War Slave Plantation Alligator Skull305 - Antique Civil War Slave Plantation Alligator Skull
Davis Brothers Auction
I was told this gator was killed on a southern plantation around the time of the Civil War. The old man said it was found on the plantation and one of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Contemporary Plains Indian War Club306 - Contemporary Plains Indian War Club
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Contemporary. 21" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Fraternal Leather Cartridge Box Masonic307 - Antique Fraternal Leather Cartridge Box Masonic
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown organization. Quite old.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pair of Unusual Antique Die Cast Cars308 - Pair of Unusual Antique Die Cast Cars
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of toys.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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First Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology 1879-80309 - First Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology 1879-80
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce book.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Forty Fourth Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology310 - Forty Fourth Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Twenty Seventh Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology311 - Twenty Seventh Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Thirty Seventh Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology312 - Thirty Seventh Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00 + 9.90BP) = 54.90
 
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Seventeenth Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology313 - Seventeenth Annual Report Bureau of Ethnology
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Montana Cabinet Photos Indian Postcards314 - Montana Cabinet Photos Indian Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Group of Railroad Toy Train Parts315 - Group of Railroad Toy Train Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Parts/Repair only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pair of Lionel 222 Illuminated Switch316 - Pair of Lionel 222 Illuminated Switch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair. Both 222.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Group of Lionel and American Flyer Toy Trains317 - Group of Lionel and American Flyer Toy Trains
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large train cars. And a set of Lionel trestles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Mexican Casas Grande Lupe Soto Pottery Vase318 - Mexican Casas Grande Lupe Soto Pottery Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
7.5" tall. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Samuel Kilbourne American Game Fish Lithograph319 - Samuel Kilbourne American Game Fish Lithograph
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original lithograph from the first edition book. 24" by 30" including matte.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Samuel Kilbourne American Game Fish Lithograph320 - Samuel Kilbourne American Game Fish Lithograph
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original lithograph from the first edition book. 24" by 30" including matte.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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Set of Antique Lot Book Whaling Ledger Stamps321 - Set of Antique Lot Book Whaling Ledger Stamps
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice matched set. Three different patterns as shown. Hard to find piece of Early American history.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (775.00) = 775.00
 
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Lot of 7 Victor 3N US Govt Coyote Traps322 - Lot of 7 Victor 3N US Govt Coyote Traps
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of traps. All have the cast offset jaws.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Eagle Claw Wright Mcgill Pack Fly Fishing Rod323 - Eagle Claw Wright Mcgill Pack Fly Fishing Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition. Comes with two fillet knives as well. Model pk601.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Antique Straight Sided Coca Cola Coke Bottle324 - Antique Straight Sided Coca Cola Coke Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old purple bottle. Rome Georgia Back Stamp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Straight Sided Coca Cola Coke Bottle325 - Antique Straight Sided Coca Cola Coke Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare, Salt Lake Utah bottle. No state designation. Has a chip on base.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Straight Sided Coca Cola Coke Bottle326 - Antique Straight Sided Coca Cola Coke Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Litchfield Illinois. Nice bottle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Straight Sided Coca Cola Coke Bottle327 - Antique Straight Sided Coca Cola Coke Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Richmond Virginia. Nice blue color.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Group of Navajo Faux Turquoise Costume Jewelry328 - Group of Navajo Faux Turquoise Costume Jewelry
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. All costume.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Taxco Mexico Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace329 - Taxco Mexico Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Solid Sterling silver. Marked Taxco Mexico.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Naja Necklace330 - Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Naja Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Sand Cast Naja's inset with turquoise.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet331 - Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old sand cast bracelet. Set with turquoise.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Seiko World Timer Mens Wristwatch 5t52-7a11332 - Seiko World Timer Mens Wristwatch 5t52-7a11
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice watch. Needs a new battery. Untested.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Group of Mens and Ladies Wristwatches333 - Group of Mens and Ladies Wristwatches
Davis Brothers Auction
The rolex and cartier watches are not authentic.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pair of Republican Period Chinese Jade Trees334 - Pair of Republican Period Chinese Jade Trees
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of trees. Smaller size than most you see.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Carl Hoselton Mid Century Beaver Letter Opener335 - Carl Hoselton Mid Century Beaver Letter Opener
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1950's Rubber Kamar Japan Devil Pixie Elf336 - 1950's Rubber Kamar Japan Devil Pixie Elf
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice examples. Both marked as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Chinese Cloisonné Censor337 - Antique Chinese Cloisonné Censor
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older piece. 4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Set of 4 Sterling Silver Candelabra Candlesticks338 - Set of 4 Sterling Silver Candelabra Candlesticks
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of 4. All pieces marked sterling silver. Weighted.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Group of Sterling Silver Weighted Candlesticks339 - Group of Sterling Silver Weighted Candlesticks
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of 4 candlesticks and one vase.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Set of Antique Cowboy Horse Miniature Toys340 - Set of Antique Cowboy Horse Miniature Toys
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Pitcher341 - Antique Victorian Cranberry Glass Pitcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. 8.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Sterling Silver Cranberry Glass Candlestick342 - Sterling Silver Cranberry Glass Candlestick
Davis Brothers Auction
Weighted candlestick with cranberry glass shade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Teapot Sugar and Creamer Lot343 - Antique Teapot Sugar and Creamer Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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1893 Grams of Sterling Silver Items344 - 1893 Grams of Sterling Silver Items
Davis Brothers Auction
All items are solid sterling silver, nothing is weighted. Plates, ladle, bowls, teapot and more. Total of 1893 grams of scrap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,400.00 - 1,800.00
Sold for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Mid Century Italian Pottery Cat345 - Mid Century Italian Pottery Cat
Davis Brothers Auction
Has a damaged and repaired earl as shown. 11" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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National Stainless Steel Flatware Set in Box346 - National Stainless Steel Flatware Set in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. Appears to have been used very little.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Large Hand Painted Belleek Lion Vase347 - Large Hand Painted Belleek Lion Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
11.25" tall. All hand painted. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Northwest Coast Haida Indian Woodblock Print348 - Northwest Coast Haida Indian Woodblock Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. Artist Proof. 9" by 21" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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George Haynes Gouache on Paper349 - George Haynes Gouache on Paper
Davis Brothers Auction
George E Haynes. Gouache on paper. 10" by 24" framed. George Haynes was born in Kenya in 1938 and after studying at the Chelsea School of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Glenn Emmons Washington Watercolor Painting350 - Glenn Emmons Washington Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice watercolor on paper. Subject is a fisherman. Signed as shown. 14.5" by 22" framed. Glenn E. Emmons (1936 - 2003) was active/lived in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.20BP) = 12.20
 
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