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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Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug151 - Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. 30" by 30.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Sedgwick Rye Chicago Wood Sign152 - Antique Sedgwick Rye Chicago Wood Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice original painted wood sign. Advertising Sedgewick Rye, 9" by 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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W.R. Tonkin Tray Butte Montana Teddy Roosevelt153 - W.R. Tonkin Tray Butte Montana Teddy Roosevelt
Davis Brothers Auction
Super rare tray. Advertising W.R. Tonkin of Butte Montana. 13.5" by 16.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Pair of Montana Cowboy Leather Chaps154 - Vintage Pair of Montana Cowboy Leather Chaps
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of working chaps. Lots of life left in them. Also would look wonderful displayed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Phenomenal German Motorcycle Racing Photo Album155 - Phenomenal German Motorcycle Racing Photo Album
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful album. Jam packed full of early motorcycle racing images. Most are identified. Superbly rare, and impossible to replace. Covers both have ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Superb 19th Century Cree Indian Beaded Pipe Bag156 - Superb 19th Century Cree Indian Beaded Pipe Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
The best Cree Pipe Bag we have ever handled. This example is simply stunning. Beaded on both sides with cut Czech smoky glass beads on the fringe. As
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Heavy Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Bracelet157 - Heavy Sterling Silver Zuni Indian Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Giant Size. Extremely wide and heavy. Workmanship is superb. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Antique Hopi Pottery Bowl Josephine Kachinmana158 - Antique Hopi Pottery Bowl Josephine Kachinmana
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old bowl. Signed on the bottom as shown. 6.5" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Hopi Pottery Ladle Josephine Kachinmana159 - Antique Hopi Pottery Ladle Josephine Kachinmana
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on the bottom as shown. 6.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Hopi Pottery Bowl Josephine Kachinmana160 - Antique Hopi Pottery Bowl Josephine Kachinmana
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old bowl. Signed on the bottom as shown. 5.5" diameter, 4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Hopi Pottery Ladle Josephine Kachinmana161 - Antique Hopi Pottery Ladle Josephine Kachinmana
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on the bottom as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Eskimo Inuit Walrus Billiken Doll162 - Eskimo Inuit Walrus Billiken Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat piece. Wonderful craftsmanship. 5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Hopi Indian Red Clay Etched Pot163 - Hopi Indian Red Clay Etched Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pot. Unsigned. 4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Byron Birdsall Northern Metropolis Alaska Print164 - Byron Birdsall Northern Metropolis Alaska Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed and numbered. Artist is Byron Birdsall. 13" by 23" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lot of 3 Vintage Lighters165 - Lot of 3 Vintage Lighters
Davis Brothers Auction
One appears to be Vietnam War or Korean War era. It has dragons engraved on it, made by prince.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Souvenir Missoula Montana Salt Pepper Shakers166 - Souvenir Missoula Montana Salt Pepper Shakers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of custard glass shakers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Wilesco Steam Engine Toy167 - Vintage Wilesco Steam Engine Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old toy. Decent used condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Glacier Trail Creamery Havre Montana Milk Box168 - Glacier Trail Creamery Havre Montana Milk Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce piece. I have never seen another example. Great graphics.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Toy Cap Guns169 - Pair of Vintage Toy Cap Guns
Davis Brothers Auction
Fanner and Nichols Cowhand.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Blacksmith Made Butte Montana Miners Candlestick170 - Blacksmith Made Butte Montana Miners Candlestick
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat old piece. Blacksmith or shop made.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1940's Rat Rod Slag Glass Shift Knob171 - 1940's Rat Rod Slag Glass Shift Knob
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Lots of patina
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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South Dakota Advertising Match Holder172 - South Dakota Advertising Match Holder
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice aluminum advertising match safe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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California Mining Artifacts Cannonball173 - California Mining Artifacts Cannonball
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of 3 artifacts. All are identified where they were found. Based on the set of names it appears as though they were found in the vicinity of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Lot of 500 6/0 Eagle Claw Fishing Hooks174 - Lot of 500 6/0 Eagle Claw Fishing Hooks
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice group. Never used. 5 boxes of 100 each.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Collection of Estate Tobacco Smoking Pipes175 - Collection of Estate Tobacco Smoking Pipes
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Penn Super Mariner 49 Deep Sea Fishing Reel176 - Penn Super Mariner 49 Deep Sea Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Nice Group of Machinist Lathe Tools177 - Nice Group of Machinist Lathe Tools
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Meridan Silver Plate Pitcher178 - Antique Meridan Silver Plate Pitcher
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pitcher.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Daisy Model 1894 BB Gun179 - Daisy Model 1894 BB Gun
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Marbled plastic furniture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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1940's Toy Cap Gun Set Roy Rogers180 - 1940's Toy Cap Gun Set Roy Rogers
Davis Brothers Auction
One is Roy Rogers, the others is a Nichols Mustang.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Victorian Engraved Silver Fish Cutlery Set181 - Victorian Engraved Silver Fish Cutlery Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice complete matching set in original fitted case. Silver handled.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1950's Rhinestone Aurora Necklace Bracelet182 - 1950's Rhinestone Aurora Necklace Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice matched set. No Missing stones.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Vintage Stella Harmony Sunburst Acoustic Guitar183 - Vintage Stella Harmony Sunburst Acoustic Guitar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice guitar and case. Has some personalization as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Lot of Vintage Toy and Cap Pistol Rifle Guns184 - Lot of Vintage Toy and Cap Pistol Rifle Guns
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Condition as pictured.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mid Century Nuove Forme Italy Alvino Bagni Vase185 - Mid Century Nuove Forme Italy Alvino Bagni Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice vase. No chips or cracks. 13.5" tall. Height of Mid Century Decorating esthetic.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Chinese Republican Period Cut Green Bottle Vase186 - Chinese Republican Period Cut Green Bottle Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Signed on the back as shown. Heavy glass. 15.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pendleton Wool Indian Blanket Vest Size 42 USA187 - Pendleton Wool Indian Blanket Vest Size 42 USA
Davis Brothers Auction
USA made. Size 42. Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Stained Leaded Glass Hanging Window Flowers188 - Stained Leaded Glass Hanging Window Flowers
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Handmade. 12.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Leslie Hamilton (Les) Peters Montana Mule Deer189 - Leslie Hamilton (Les) Peters Montana Mule Deer
Davis Brothers Auction
Oil on board. Very well executed. 16.5" by 20.5" framed. Leslie Hamilton "Les" Peters, 93, an Army veteran and longtime Great Fa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Newman Myrah Pen and Ink Drawing190 - Newman Myrah Pen and Ink Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is Newman Myrah. 6" by 10" framed. Newman Myrah (1921 - 2010) was active/lived in Oregon, Saskatchewan. Newman Myrah is known for H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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North American Hunting Club Books191 - North American Hunting Club Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Union Pacific Railroad Spittoon192 - Union Pacific Railroad Spittoon
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. Nice decorator piece. 10.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags193 - WW1 US Cavalry McClellan Saddlebags
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of bags. Complete with liners.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Northwest Coast Hammered Copper Pictured194 - Northwest Coast Hammered Copper Pictured
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 10.25" by 16.25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Bronze Buddhist Figure195 - Antique Bronze Buddhist Figure
Davis Brothers Auction
5.5" tall. Nice old piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of 4 Montana Cowboy Belt Buckles196 - Lot of 4 Montana Cowboy Belt Buckles
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Al Furstnow Miles City Montana Fly Fishing Wallet197 - Al Furstnow Miles City Montana Fly Fishing Wallet
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce piece. Marked as shown. Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (400.00 + 88.00BP) = 488.00
 
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First Concrete Libby Montana Dam Sample198 - First Concrete Libby Montana Dam Sample
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice core sample paperweight. Historic piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique New Haven Porcelain Desk Clock199 - Antique New Haven Porcelain Desk Clock
Davis Brothers Auction
Very pretty piece. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
 
 
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Rare Lladro 1260 Porcelain Dalmatian Figurine200 - Rare Lladro 1260 Porcelain Dalmatian Figurine
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Quite scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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