Montana Western History Auction

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A broad range of historic items including advertising, firearms, jewelry, regional and western artwork, knives, military, rare Montana brewery collectibles, Mid century abstract art, California paintings and indigenous carvings.
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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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WWII German Nazi RAD Medical Corp Dagger1 - WWII German Nazi RAD Medical Corp Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example of the saw-back RAD dagger. Manufacture is Ges Geschutzt. No damage to the handle.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (490.00) = 490.00
 
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WWII German SS Nazi Belt Buckle GZM M1/1312 - WWII German SS Nazi Belt Buckle GZM M1/131
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Very fine example of a rare buckle. Maker code is GZM M1/131. Was brought back by a Montana vet following WW2. He took it off the SS officer himself.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (920.00) = 920.00
 
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Ronald Reagan Inauguration Police Badge3 - Ronald Reagan Inauguration Police Badge
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Very nice 1981 badge from the Presidential Inauguration of Ronald Reagan. Carried and used by the Federal Protective Service. Numbered on back. Blacki
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold for (290.00) = 290.00
 
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Rare SSBLRR Railroad Short Line Switch Key4 - Rare SSBLRR Railroad Short Line Switch Key
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Rare unknown Shortline switch key from an estate on Flathead Lake.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Ohio River and Western Railroad Switch Key ORWRR5 - Ohio River and Western Railroad Switch Key ORWRR
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Nice rare key from the short line Ohio River and Western Railroad. The Ohio River & Western Railroad was a 112-mile long (180 km) narrow gauge...
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Alaska Railroad Switch Key6 - Alaska Railroad Switch Key
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Scarce Alaska Railroad Switch Key. The Alaska Railroad (reporting mark ARR) is a Class II railroad which extends from Seward and Whittier, in the so
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Illinois Central Railroad Signal Switch Lock ICRR7 - Illinois Central Railroad Signal Switch Lock ICRR
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Very nice old lock. Marked ICRR Signal for Illinois Central.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Valley Mercantile Hamilton Montana Beer Tray8 - Valley Mercantile Hamilton Montana Beer Tray
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Scarce early tray from the Valley Mercantile of Hamilton Montana. Valley Mercantile was owned by Marcus Daly. Tray has wear and fading.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Art Deco Nichols Chinese Silk Dragon Rug9 - Art Deco Nichols Chinese Silk Dragon Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old rug. Appears to have been used very little. Measures 27.5" by 49" not including fringe. No rips/tears/repairs/staining.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Art Deco Silk Chinese Village Scene Nichols Rug10 - Art Deco Silk Chinese Village Scene Nichols Rug
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Beautiful rug. Could use a cleaning but overall nice just the way it is. A little ink stain on the back corner as shown, this stain is superficial and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (305.00) = 305.00
 
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Winchester Over Under Combination Barrel Set11 - Winchester Over Under Combination Barrel Set
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Shotgun and European Caliber Rife Barrel. Lyman Alaskan Scope. Paul Jaeger Detachable Scope Mount and Rings. Fantastic piece. Ready to go on your rece
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (260.00) = 260.00
 
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Edo Period Japanese Painted Monkey Scroll12 - Edo Period Japanese Painted Monkey Scroll
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Edo period scroll painting of a Monkey. Was brought back in WWII by a local soldier. Very nice in original box. Bone knobs. Signed as shown. Measures
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (265.00 + 58.30BP) = 323.30
 
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French Walnut Manticore Architectural Corbels13 - French Walnut Manticore Architectural Corbels
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Eastlake style. Mid 19th Century. French walnut. Stylized in the form of the mythical beast. Wonderful carving work. One has some minor ear damage whi
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1970's Pychadelic Abstract Painting Signed Ellis14 - 1970's Pychadelic Abstract Painting Signed Ellis
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1970 W552 Abstract in Orange and Yellow. By Ellis. Measures 37" by 37".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Turkish Dyes Store Display Mercantile Dye Cabinet15 - Turkish Dyes Store Display Mercantile Dye Cabinet
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Nice cabinet. Innards appear mostly complete with labels. May have been lightly varnished at some point. Front advertisement is original and a bit sun
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Old Cottonwood Lawrence Earhart Hopi Kachina Doll16 - Old Cottonwood Lawrence Earhart Hopi Kachina Doll
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Signed as shown. Colors are strong and vibrant. Very nice early Kachina doll. Circa 1920-1940. Stands 12" tall. No damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (135.00 + 29.70BP) = 164.70
 
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1920's Montana Frontier Raccoon Fur Coat17 - 1920's Montana Frontier Raccoon Fur Coat
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Nice old coat. Made by Beckman's fur of Great Falls Montana. No rips/tears/repairs. Fur is nice and soft, no staining or issues to note. Men'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Exceptional Prime Raccoon Fur Full Length Coat18 - Exceptional Prime Raccoon Fur Full Length Coat
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Beautiful jacket. Fur is prime and beautiful, wonderful silver tones only found in Northern Raccoons. About as nice of a Raccoon jacket as you will ev
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (145.00) = 145.00
 
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Black Ranch Mink Full Length Coat Antonovich19 - Black Ranch Mink Full Length Coat Antonovich
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Made for Antonovich Furs of New Jersey. Full Length. Black super prime ranch mink. No rips/tears/repairs/staining. Measures 17" chest, 17"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (165.00 + 36.30BP) = 201.30
 
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2 Butte Montana Whore House Brothel Pictures20 - 2 Butte Montana Whore House Brothel Pictures
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Nice old prints in original carved frames. Reverse gilt glass. Were taken out of the Copper King Bar in Butte Montana when it closed. The copper king
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (260.00 + 57.20BP) = 317.20
 
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Copper King Bar Butte Montana Calendar Top21 - Copper King Bar Butte Montana Calendar Top
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Nice old calendar top. Probably the only existent example. Has been trimmed to fit in the frame as shown. Came directly out of the Copper King Bar on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Custom Made 1.5" Bore Military Reenactment Cannon22 - Custom Made 1.5" Bore Military Reenactment Cannon
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice custom pull behind cannon. 1.5" bore. Fully usable. No maker name, was told it was made locally in the Bitterroot Valley.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (935.00) = 935.00
 
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Sterling Silver Zuni Bear Opal Necklace Pendant23 - Sterling Silver Zuni Bear Opal Necklace Pendant
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Nice old zuni bear pendant. Lab created opal inlay. Measures 1.75" by 2". Circa 1980.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Artie Yellowhorse Sterling Silver Bracelet24 - Navajo Artie Yellowhorse Sterling Silver Bracelet
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Very nice solid sterling bracelet. Signed by Artie Yellowhorse. Measures 7" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Chris Heisner 1870-1947 California Desert Painting25 - Chris Heisner 1870-1947 California Desert Painting
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Ohio born, Chris lived and painted in LA until his death. This painting is a prime example of his high desert scenes. Measures 15.5" by 12.5&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (305.00) = 305.00
 
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Exceptional Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt26 - Exceptional Navajo Sterling Silver Concho Belt
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Very nice set of conchos. Main buckle measures 3" by 3.5". Each concho is set with natural turquoise and measures 3" by 3.5". B...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold for (345.00) = 345.00
 
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Lot of 2 Signed Serigraph Kachina Prints27 - Lot of 2 Signed Serigraph Kachina Prints
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Interesting and well done Serigraph prints of Kachinas. Identified on the back. Signed as shown. Unknown artist. Each measures 13" by 11" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (20.00 + 4.40BP) = 24.40
 
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14k Gold Montana Natural Sapphire Bracelet28 - 14k Gold Montana Natural Sapphire Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
All stones are round brilliant unheated and natural color. Center stone is 1/2 carat, each stone adjacent to the center is 1/3 carat, the stones farth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Bob Phinney Missoula Montana Pastel Nude Study29 - Bob Phinney Missoula Montana Pastel Nude Study
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pastel and ink. Art itself is 8" by 10" not including frame. Signed as shown. Condition as pictured.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Poll Parrot Shoes Advertising Store Display Sign30 - Poll Parrot Shoes Advertising Store Display Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice store display rack topper sign. Some creasing from use and storage. Overall nice. Colors vibrant with no fade. Sign measures 16" wide by 3...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Anasazi Native American Stones Mano & Metate31 - Anasazi Native American Stones Mano & Metate
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Ancient grinding Mano and Matate. And several other Native American stones.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Krieghoff K80 Super Deluxe Shotgun Stock32 - Krieghoff K80 Super Deluxe Shotgun Stock
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Very nice shotgun buttstock. No damage or issues. Fits a Kreighoff K80. Super deluxe version with extremely fancy grain.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (645.00) = 645.00
 
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Dillon RL 550 Reloading Press33 - Dillon RL 550 Reloading Press
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Very lightly used RL 550 press. Comes with only what is pictured.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (355.00) = 355.00
 
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1950's CIA MCA Dictascriber Wire Recorder34 - 1950's CIA MCA Dictascriber Wire Recorder
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Very neat wire recording device. Made by American Magnetics Corporation. Very clean.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Wildfowler Old Saybrook Brant Duck Decoy35 - Wildfowler Old Saybrook Brant Duck Decoy
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Nice decoy in original paint. No damage. Old Saybrook Factory.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Hartford Insurance Lighted Clock Missoula Montana36 - Hartford Insurance Lighted Clock Missoula Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
John H. Toole lived in worked in Missoula Montana, and ran the Hartford Insurance Agency here until his death. This clock hung in his office. Very nic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Honey Scotch Walnettos Candy Store Display Rack37 - Honey Scotch Walnettos Candy Store Display Rack
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Very nice old advertising rack for Honey Scotch Walnettos candy bars. As used in a dry goods or mercantile store. Nice original condition. Paint is st
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Lifesavers Tin Candy Store Counter Display38 - Lifesavers Tin Candy Store Counter Display
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice counter display. Colors are still vibrant. As found in a Mercantile or Dry Goods store.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Very Nice Crossman 600 Pellet Air Pistol39 - Very Nice Crossman 600 Pellet Air Pistol
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pistol. No damage of note. Ready to use. May benefit from a rebuild if the goal is to use it consistently.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of 2 Canvas Painted Duck Decoys40 - Lot of 2 Canvas Painted Duck Decoys
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of early decoys. No damage to note. Some wear from use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Butte Montana Red Wing Spongewear Butter Crock41 - Butte Montana Red Wing Spongewear Butter Crock
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Very nice butter crock. Made in Butte Montana for Red Wing Stoneware.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Charles Joiner Canvasback Duck Decoy42 - Charles Joiner Canvasback Duck Decoy
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Canvasback decoy by Charles Joiner of Chestertown Maryland.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (265.00) = 265.00
 
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Mason Bluebill Standard Grade Duck Decoy43 - Mason Bluebill Standard Grade Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Original paint. Some gunning. Original paint.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (105.00 + 23.10BP) = 128.10
 
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Keuffel Esser Surveyors Transit Level in Box44 - Keuffel Esser Surveyors Transit Level in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old transit in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Early Days in the Forest Service Montana Book Set45 - Early Days in the Forest Service Montana Book Set
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3 volume set documenting early days in the US Forest Service in the Northwest and Montana. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Behind These Mountains Montana 3 Volume Book Set46 - Behind These Mountains Montana 3 Volume Book Set
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3 Volume Set. Mona Leeson Vanek. Rare. Signed. Volume 1: People of the Shining Mountains Where the Clark's Fork River Churns Volume 2: God'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pair of African Fertility Ancestor Carvings47 - Pair of African Fertility Ancestor Carvings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very light weight. Showing honest wear. From an old world travelers estate. I was told they were acquired after a safari in the 1920's. Actual d...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Cast Iron Wheelwright Blacksmith Travelers Wheel48 - Cast Iron Wheelwright Blacksmith Travelers Wheel
Davis Brothers Auction
Used for measuring wagon wheel diameter. Nice early western tool.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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7450 Carats of Lapis Lazuli Stone Carving Media49 - 7450 Carats of Lapis Lazuli Stone Carving Media
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of two stones. They weigh in at 7450 carats combined. Ready to carve.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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INERT WW2 M11A3 Rifle Training Grenade50 - INERT WW2 M11A3 Rifle Training Grenade
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These were inert training items introduced in 1942 to simulate the M9A1 rifle grenade in use during WW2. Designed to be launched for then 1903 Springf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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