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.
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Lot of 7 Red Seal 1928 $2 Notes51 - Lot of 7 Red Seal 1928 $2 Notes
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Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 10 Blue Seal $5 Silver Certificates52 - Lot of 10 Blue Seal $5 Silver Certificates
Davis Brothers Auction
8x 1934, 2x 1953.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Lot of 18 $2 Red Seal Notes53 - Lot of 18 $2 Red Seal Notes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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12 1923 $1 Large Size Silver Certificate Notes54 - 12 1923 $1 Large Size Silver Certificate Notes
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Lot of 22 1957 Blue Seal $1 Silver Certificates55 - Lot of 22 1957 Blue Seal $1 Silver Certificates
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Lot of 14 Red Seal $5 Notes56 - Lot of 14 Red Seal $5 Notes
Davis Brothers Auction
2x 1928, 4x 1953, 7x 1963, 1x 1963 Star.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Dansco United States Type Set Coin Album57 - Dansco United States Type Set Coin Album
Davis Brothers Auction
33 coins in total.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin58 - 2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete in box.
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin59 - 2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete in box.
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin60 - 2021 West Point W Silver Eagle Proof Coin
Davis Brothers Auction
Complete in box.
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Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1815 Genoa Italy Letter61 - 1815 Genoa Italy Letter
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown content, unable to translate. May relate to banking, as was found with the currency listed in this auction.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Montana Cowboy 1885 Silver Dollar Belt Buckle62 - Montana Cowboy 1885 Silver Dollar Belt Buckle
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Nice buckle. 1885 Silver dollar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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1st Edition Put me in the Zoo Doctor Seuss63 - 1st Edition Put me in the Zoo Doctor Seuss
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Hand Carved Wood Green Wing Teal Duck Decoy64 - Hand Carved Wood Green Wing Teal Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on bottom as shown. 10.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Montana Farm Bureau Sign65 - Antique Montana Farm Bureau Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock condition. 9.75" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Antique Islamic Moroccan Camel Bone Bellows66 - Antique Islamic Moroccan Camel Bone Bellows
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Neat. Set with dyed camel bone. 13" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Montana Indian Medicine Stick67 - Montana Indian Medicine Stick
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Contemporary manufacture by Montana Indians. 23" long.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Montana Indian Made Mink Fur Peace Pipe68 - Montana Indian Made Mink Fur Peace Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary, never used. 24" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Montana Indian Made War Club69 - Montana Indian Made War Club
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Contemporary. Made by Montana Indians. Elk horn, beaded with leather drop.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Gamblers Dagger70 - Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Gamblers Dagger
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Very nice knife. Never used or carried. Made by Wayne Skaggs of Darby Montana. 7" long overall.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Skinning Knife71 - Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Skinning Knife
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Very nice knife. Never used or carried. Made by Wayne Skaggs of Darby Montana. 7.5" long overall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pair of Montana Indian Made Arrows72 - Pair of Montana Indian Made Arrows
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Nice pair of arrows. Montana Indian made. Both are contemporary.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Skinning Knife73 - Wayne Skaggs Montana Custom Made Skinning Knife
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Very nice knife. Never used or carried. Made by Wayne Skaggs of Darby Montana. 6.5" long overall.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Antique KABAR Knife Axe Combo74 - Antique KABAR Knife Axe Combo
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Knife blade only, no axe. Made so you could quickly change between knife blade and axe head in the woods. Rare stag handle. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Vietnamese Thai School or Dinner Bell75 - Vietnamese Thai School or Dinner Bell
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older piece. Great sound. 14" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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1940's Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Horse Bookends76 - 1940's Dodge Gladys Brown Edwards Horse Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Montana Indian Made War Drum77 - Montana Indian Made War Drum
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice modern drum. Craftsmanship is superb. Signed as shown. 19" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Montana Farm Bureau Sign78 - Antique Montana Farm Bureau Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare early sign. Appears to have never been used. 9.75" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Hand Carved Teak Thai Elephant Wall Plaque79 - Hand Carved Teak Thai Elephant Wall Plaque
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Signed on the back tag as shown. 26" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug80 - Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug
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Very nice old piece. Great condition. No rips/tears or repairs. 38" by 60".
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Goat Skin Leather Throw Rug81 - Goat Skin Leather Throw Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition. 35" by 52".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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New Zeland Sheepskin Wool Rug Throw82 - New Zeland Sheepskin Wool Rug Throw
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition. 43" by 68.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Antique Mexican Wool Serape Saltillo Blanket83 - Antique Mexican Wool Serape Saltillo Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. 21.5" by 55" including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Ganado Native American Indian Navajo Rug Blanket84 - Ganado Native American Indian Navajo Rug Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with artist tag as shown. Measures 23" by 35.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Large Montana Taxidermy Trophy Elk Hide85 - Large Montana Taxidermy Trophy Elk Hide
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hide. Great for crafts or to be used as a decoration. 65" by 66".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Majorie Harper Montana Horse & Cat Watercolor86 - Majorie Harper Montana Horse & Cat Watercolor
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice painting. Unframed. Signed in the bottom right corner. 18.25" by 28.25". When Marjorie moved from Charlo, Montana (population 100) to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Tim Cox Running with the Mares Print87 - Tim Cox Running with the Mares Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed and numbered. Shrink wrapped on board as shown.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Charles M Russell Print Montana Buffalo and Wolves88 - Charles M Russell Print Montana Buffalo and Wolves
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old print in original frame. 22.5" by 29.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Charles M Russell Print Montana Roping a Steer89 - Charles M Russell Print Montana Roping a Steer
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Nice old print in original frame. 22.5" by 30.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Montana Watercolor Painting90 - Montana Watercolor Painting
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Nice painting. Signed as shown. 16" by 19.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Montana Cattle Ranch Photo91 - Antique Montana Cattle Ranch Photo
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Hand tinted early photo. Not signed. Original frame. 17" by 22" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Daly Mansion Derby Gala Poster Hamilton Montana92 - Daly Mansion Derby Gala Poster Hamilton Montana
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Scarce. 1 of 5 artist proof. Signed as shown. 19.5" by 25" framed.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Lake George California Hand Tinted Photo93 - Lake George California Hand Tinted Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early image by Bear Photo of California. 9.5" by 15.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Original US Forest Service Wood Shield Sign94 - Original US Forest Service Wood Shield Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original sign. White and brown painted. Hard to find, most on the market are copies, this is an original. 10.5" by 11.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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WW1 Prussian Double Headed Eagle Wall Plaque95 - WW1 Prussian Double Headed Eagle Wall Plaque
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Nice old piece. Center may have been high polished like a mirror at some point. 17.5" by 19".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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African Gerenuk Giraffe Gazelle Wood Plaque96 - African Gerenuk Giraffe Gazelle Wood Plaque
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice hand carved piece. Bodies are inlaid as shown. 9.5" by 15.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Watercolor Painting of Marsh Signed Otto97 - Watercolor Painting of Marsh Signed Otto
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11" by 15" unframed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Night Stick Montana Police Baton98 - Antique Night Stick Montana Police Baton
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Quite a bit of patina. 22" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Night Stick Montana Police Baton99 - Antique Night Stick Montana Police Baton
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Quite a bit of patina. 21.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Pendleton Woolen Mills Zipper Clutch Bag Purse100 - Pendleton Woolen Mills Zipper Clutch Bag Purse
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bag. Made by Pendleton.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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