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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Stamper Black Hills Gold Earrings and Necklace747 - Stamper Black Hills Gold Earrings and Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set in original box. Black hills gold set with pearls.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lot of 9 Sterling Silver Rings748 - Lot of 9 Sterling Silver Rings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of Custom Made Kitchen Knives Montana749 - Lot of Custom Made Kitchen Knives Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Bob Beaty of Missoula. All unsigned, these were his personal kitchen knives.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Rob Hudson Custom Knife Maryland750 - Rob Hudson Custom Knife Maryland
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful knife. Truly the work of a master. Made by Rob Hudson of Maryland. 10" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Philip Doc Hagen Custom Made Fighting Dagger751 - Philip Doc Hagen Custom Made Fighting Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful dagger. Blade is Damascus steel. Carved wood handle. Ray skin thumb rest. Never used. A masterpiece. 13.5" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Beautiful Elk Horn Handle Custom Knife Roe752 - Beautiful Elk Horn Handle Custom Knife Roe
Davis Brothers Auction
Marked ROE as shown. Unknown maker, possibly Mark Roe. Finely made. 9" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Custom Made Japanese Kitchen or Leather Knife753 - Custom Made Japanese Kitchen or Leather Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Super sharp. Signed as shown. Beautiful craftsmanship. 7" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Hintze Custom Made Kitchen Knife754 - Hintze Custom Made Kitchen Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 6.5" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Richard Wheeler Custom Made Knife Montana755 - Richard Wheeler Custom Made Knife Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very pretty knife. Inset ebony handles. 7.25" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Dan Westlind Custom Pocket Knife Washington756 - Dan Westlind Custom Pocket Knife Washington
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful knife. 1 of 20 made for the Montana Knifemakers Conference. Signed as shown. Never used, 8.5" long when open.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Robert Beaty Missoula Montana Knife Blade757 - Robert Beaty Missoula Montana Knife Blade
Davis Brothers Auction
Blade only, no handles. 9" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vintage Gerber 400S Presentation Knife758 - Vintage Gerber 400S Presentation Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
New in original box. Never used. 9" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Buck 426 Folding Pocket Knife New in Box759 - Buck 426 Folding Pocket Knife New in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Date stamp is 1994. New in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Montana Pony Railroad Mail Bag760 - Antique Montana Pony Railroad Mail Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old mail bag. Leather and canvas. 11" by 14.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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European Blue Glass Seltzer Water Bottle761 - European Blue Glass Seltzer Water Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bottle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Granitewear Cream Can Milk Pail762 - Antique Granitewear Cream Can Milk Pail
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. 8.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Glacier National Park Photo Beaman Montana763 - Glacier National Park Photo Beaman Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Photo is by Beaman of Kalispell Montana. Scene is glacier park. Silver gelatin photo. 13.5" by 21.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00 + 12.10BP) = 67.10
 
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Lake McDonald Glacier Park Montana Photo764 - Lake McDonald Glacier Park Montana Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early hand tinted image. Probably taken by RE Marble. 8.5" by 12.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00 + 17.60BP) = 97.60
 
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Lake McDonald Glacier Park Montana Photo765 - Lake McDonald Glacier Park Montana Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Silver Gelatin Image. Taken by RE Marble. 7.25" by 9.25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00 + 19.80BP) = 109.80
 
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Group of Minolta and Nikon Film Cameras766 - Group of Minolta and Nikon Film Cameras
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of cameras. Appear to have been only lightly used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00 + 18.70BP) = 103.70
 
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Vintage Nash Executioner Skateboard Deck767 - Vintage Nash Executioner Skateboard Deck
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Not ridden very much. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1940's Mastercrafters Sessions Eagle Desk Clock768 - 1940's Mastercrafters Sessions Eagle Desk Clock
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Breckenridge Carbide Bicycle Bike Lantern769 - Antique Breckenridge Carbide Bicycle Bike Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare piece with side jewels. Tank has some cracking as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Pair of Vintage Mickey Mouse Games770 - Pair of Vintage Mickey Mouse Games
Davis Brothers Auction
Mickey Mouse Puppetforms and Mickey Mouse club Colorforms Set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Edison Standard Phonograph Model XC C ICS771 - Edison Standard Phonograph Model XC C ICS
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rare old phonograph. Missing carry handle. Plaque says that it was made for the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton Pennsylvania by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Bulova Accutron Gold Filled Tuning Fork Watch 218D772 - Bulova Accutron Gold Filled Tuning Fork Watch 218D
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice gold plated 218D tuning fork watch. Needs a new battery. Untested. Original crown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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New York Central Hamilton 992 Railroad Watch773 - New York Central Hamilton 992 Railroad Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Watch is a Hamilton 992 BOC Bar over Crown in a Gold Filled Case. Internally the watch is stunning. It runs well and keeps time. Case back has been en
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Antique Logging Tree Core Sample Auger Tool774 - Antique Logging Tree Core Sample Auger Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old tool.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Sterling Silver Montana Elk Tooth Belt Buckle775 - Sterling Silver Montana Elk Tooth Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice buckle. 2.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Necklace Set776 - Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Necklace Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Necklace and earring set. Inlaid with turquoise and coral. Sterling silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Zuni Indian Inlaid Sterling Watch Band Set777 - Zuni Indian Inlaid Sterling Watch Band Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of watch tips with watch.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Lot of Antique Clay Montana Saloon Poker Chips778 - Lot of Antique Clay Montana Saloon Poker Chips
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in original rack.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Pair of 1930 Minnesota License Plates779 - Pair of 1930 Minnesota License Plates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of plates. Original paint.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of 1938 Montana License Plates780 - Pair of 1938 Montana License Plates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Pair of 1944 Montana License Plates781 - Pair of 1944 Montana License Plates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original paint. Hard to find. Usually these were soy bean not steel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Beeman's Pepsin Gum Store Display Sign782 - Beeman's Pepsin Gum Store Display Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Some wear as shown. 7.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Virginia City Montana Lard Tin Can783 - Virginia City Montana Lard Tin Can
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Silver Bow Lard Tin Can Butte Montana784 - Silver Bow Lard Tin Can Butte Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice can.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Scarce Antique Yellow Stop Sign785 - Scarce Antique Yellow Stop Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old sign. Reflective center. Seldom seen variant. 18" by 18".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of Montana License Plates 30's 40's 50's786 - Lot of Montana License Plates 30's 40's 50's
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Lot of Montana Motorcycle License Plates787 - Lot of Montana Motorcycle License Plates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice large grouping. A few are quite scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Texaco Oil Can Bucket 35lb788 - Texaco Oil Can Bucket 35lb
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice can.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Roadrunner Road Street Sign Rat Rod Hot Rod789 - Roadrunner Road Street Sign Rat Rod Hot Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice heavy gauge steel sign. 36" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Rolls Royce Road Street Sign790 - Rolls Royce Road Street Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice heavy gauge steel street sign. 36" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures791 - Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in tackle box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures792 - Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in tackle box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures793 - Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in tackle box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures794 - Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in tackle box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures795 - Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in tackle box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures796 - Large Collection of Vintage Fishing Lures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in tackle box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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