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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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WW2 Trench Art Metal Pin Up Girl51 - WW2 Trench Art Metal Pin Up Girl
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Neat old trench art nude pin up girl. Made from piston rods and flat sheet metal. Made during WW2 as a whimsy, by a navy soldier.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) x 1 = 60.00
 
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Beatrice and Dante Bookends Jennings Brothers52 - Beatrice and Dante Bookends Jennings Brothers
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Manufactured by Jennings Brothers. Features Dante and Beatrice. Nice pair of Art Nouveau Bookends.
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Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (40.00) x 1 = 40.00
 
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Rare Mint Green Columbus Star Gumball Machine53 - Rare Mint Green Columbus Star Gumball Machine
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Very rare example with original paint. Comes with matching locks and keys. Original decal and glass. Hard to find in this condition.
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Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (315.00) x 1 = 315.00
 
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Lot of 16 Northwest Railroad Logging History Books54 - Lot of 16 Northwest Railroad Logging History Books
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Lot of 16 books. Titles are: Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad. All Aboard!. Pino Grande. This was Sawmilling. Last of the 3 foot loggers. Railr
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Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (105.00) x 1 = 105.00
 
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Pendleton Blankets Retail Store Display Sign55 - Pendleton Blankets Retail Store Display Sign
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Nice older factory store display sign. Painted composite board.
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Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50) x 1 = 91.50
 
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Bobcat Photo Charles Peyton Montana Game Warden56 - Bobcat Photo Charles Peyton Montana Game Warden
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Hand colored image of a Bobcat Trapped by Charles Peyton in Gird Creek. Bitterroot Valley Montana. Peyton was a famous early Montana Game Warden. CH
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (45.00) x 1 = 45.00
 
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Harbor Watercolor Painting Harold Wane (1879-1900)57 - Harbor Watercolor Painting Harold Wane (1879-1900)
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Very nice harbor scene. Watercolor on paper in original frame. 14.5" by 18.5" framed. By Harold Wane. Harold Wane 1879-1900 short-lived so...
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Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (55.00) x 1 = 55.00
 
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Northern Pacific Railroad Montana Telegraph Wire58 - Northern Pacific Railroad Montana Telegraph Wire
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Nice set of 3 Telegraphs documenting the wire diagram construction between: Livingston to Missoula, Missoula to Paradise, Desmet to Paradise.
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Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (10.00) x 1 = 10.00
 
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New Old Stock This Farm Uses Ford Tractors Sign59 - New Old Stock This Farm Uses Ford Tractors Sign
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Nice original Ford Tractors sign. New old stock condition. Embossed heavy gauge painted metal. 11.5" by 17".
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Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) x 1 = 75.00
 
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Pair of Arts & Crafts Gesso Frames60 - Pair of Arts & Crafts Gesso Frames
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Nice pair of original frames. Larger is 13" by 20". Smaller is 12" by 15". Batwing frame has a corner crack to the gesso as shown.
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Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (15.00) x 1 = 15.00
 
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Ed Andrews Douglas Alaska Hand Tinted Photo61 - Ed Andrews Douglas Alaska Hand Tinted Photo
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Nice image by Ed Andrews of Douglas Alaska (1900-1936). Image is of the Taku Glacier. 13" by 21".
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Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (30.00) x 1 = 30.00
 
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Store Display Hunting Fishing Photos Geese Salmon62 - Store Display Hunting Fishing Photos Geese Salmon
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Lot of 2 images on board. More than likely hung in a sporting goods store. Circa 1950's-1960's. 20" by 24". 16" by 20".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (15.00) x 1 = 15.00
 
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Antique Wood Sailboat Rudder Tiller63 - Antique Wood Sailboat Rudder Tiller
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32" long. Nice old tiller. More than likely from a sailboat.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (25.00) x 1 = 25.00
 
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Dana Gibson Noble 1915-1977 Watercolor Connecticut64 - Dana Gibson Noble 1915-1977 Watercolor Connecticut
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Dana Gibson Noble 1915-1977. Yale graduate and art teacher. Navy artist. Connecticut. Measures 19" by 22.5 framed.
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Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00) x 1 = 50.00
 
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Hornady Bullet Display Advertising Board65 - Hornady Bullet Display Advertising Board
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Nice board. Complete, no missing rounds. Circa 1970's. 14" by 22".
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Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (115.00) x 1 = 115.00
 
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Pontiac Chieftain Hood Ornament Emblem Set66 - Pontiac Chieftain Hood Ornament Emblem Set
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Original emblems and hood ornament from a Pontiac Chieftain. Lucite face on hood ornament shows some crackling but is original and not a copy. Other e
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Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (265.00) x 1 = 265.00
 
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Havens Trout Flies Fly Fishing Missoula Montana67 - Havens Trout Flies Fly Fishing Missoula Montana
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Dina Mite No 6. Framed. Neat old fly from Missoula.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) x 1 = 35.00
 
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Gene Dieckhoner Arizona Rabbit Winter Oil Painting68 - Gene Dieckhoner Arizona Rabbit Winter Oil Painting
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Gene Dieckhoner of Sedona Arizona. Oil on board. 9" by 19" framed.
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Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) x 1 = 25.00
 
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Vintage Stella Acoustic Blues Guitar69 - Vintage Stella Acoustic Blues Guitar
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Guitar needs new strings. Two cracks on backside as shown. A few scuffs and marks from age/storage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (30.00) x 1 = 30.00
 
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Mccoy Pottery Strawberry Cookie Jar70 - Mccoy Pottery Strawberry Cookie Jar
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Nice Mccoy cookie jar. No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) x 1 = 40.00
 
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Toshusai Sharaku Woodblock Osagawa Tsuneyo II71 - Toshusai Sharaku Woodblock Osagawa Tsuneyo II
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TOSHUSAI SHARAKU (Japanese, 1770-1825). Woodblock print of Actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II. Mounted on cardboard. Some soiling and spotting from storage. Pri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (35.00) x 1 = 35.00
 
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Original Louis Icart Etching Peonies No. 24572 - Original Louis Icart Etching Peonies No. 245
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Original Louis Icart Etching and Aquatint. Peonies No. 245. Original frame and back paper. Some foxing as shown. Brown spot on top edge. Two staining
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Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (145.00) x 1 = 145.00
 
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WILLIAM MILLSPAUGH Middletown New York Pruning Saw73 - WILLIAM MILLSPAUGH Middletown New York Pruning Saw
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Exceedingly rare saw with original handle. Patent No. 155,100, dated September 15, 1874. Patented by William Millspaugh of Middletown New York. Intend
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (305.00 + 67.10) x 1 = 372.10
 
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Meji Period Japanese Samurai Kendo Practice Mask74 - Meji Period Japanese Samurai Kendo Practice Mask
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Meji period Kendo practice mask. Very fine example. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (325.00) x 1 = 325.00
 
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Maher Studios Ventriloquist Dummy Doll Figure75 - Maher Studios Ventriloquist Dummy Doll Figure
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. Made by Maher Studios. Appears to have been fitted with a servo and a speaker at some point. More than likely used as a display. No damage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (325.00) x 1 = 325.00
 
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Maher Studios Ventriloquist Dummy Catalog76 - Maher Studios Ventriloquist Dummy Catalog
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Rare, very few examples of this catalog exist. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (15.00) x 1 = 15.00
 
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Industrial Factory Wood Foundry Mold Set Lever77 - Industrial Factory Wood Foundry Mold Set Lever
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Antique foundry mold. In the form of a Set Lever.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (35.00) x 1 = 35.00
 
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2 Antique Fishing Tackle Boxes Kennedy Shakespeare78 - 2 Antique Fishing Tackle Boxes Kennedy Shakespeare
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2 tackle boxes. The Shakespeare is quite early and appears to be deadstock. The Kennedy is a two tier folder. Neither have contents.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold for (20.00) x 1 = 20.00
 
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Umco 4500 UPB Possum Belly Fishing Tackle Box79 - Umco 4500 UPB Possum Belly Fishing Tackle Box
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Exceptional and Rare GREEN Umco 4500 UPB Possum Belly tackle box. Appears to be unused. A few minor scuffs from storage. Hard to find in Green, especi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (90.00) x 1 = 90.00
 
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Vintage Kay Archtop Sunburst Acoustic Guitar80 - Vintage Kay Archtop Sunburst Acoustic Guitar
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Nice Archtop Tobacco Sunburst Hollow-body Kay. Minor wear. No cracks. Needs new strings.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (125.00) x 1 = 125.00
 
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Vtg 1950's Gibson Les Paul Guitar Hard Case81 - Vtg 1950's Gibson Les Paul Guitar Hard Case
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Nice old case. A few small scuffs from use and storage, nothing major. Fits a Gibson Les Paul.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (405.00) x 1 = 405.00
 
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Beautiful Antique Slingerland Maple Banjo in Case82 - Beautiful Antique Slingerland Maple Banjo in Case
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Nice early banjo. Appears to have had very little use. In original tweed case. No maker marks I can find. Head shape appears to be that made by Slinge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (140.00 + 30.80) x 1 = 170.80
 
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Antique Stradivarius Violin in Coffin Case 2 Bows83 - Antique Stradivarius Violin in Coffin Case 2 Bows
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Nice old violin. Probably Czech or German/Prussian in origin. Original wood coffin case. Comes with 2 bows in need of repair and a few extras as shown
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold for (85.00) x 1 = 85.00
 
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Rendezvous Native American Beaded Coyote Headdress84 - Rendezvous Native American Beaded Coyote Headdress
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Montana Rendezvous Coyote headdress. Beaded. Ready to wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00 + 35.20) x 1 = 195.20
 
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Green Wool Filson USA Hunting Vest Size L85 - Green Wool Filson USA Hunting Vest Size L
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Nice vest. No size or model tag.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) x 1 = 55.00
 
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Red Mackinaw Wool Woolrich Hunting Jacket Coat86 - Red Mackinaw Wool Woolrich Hunting Jacket Coat
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Size 46. Nice old coat. No rips/tears/repairs. Some soiling from use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (100.00) x 1 = 100.00
 
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Lot of 20 Northwest Railroad Logging History Books87 - Lot of 20 Northwest Railroad Logging History Books
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Lot of 20 Books Titles are: The Silver Short Line, The Crookedest Railroad in the World, The Rainbow Route, Logging the Redwoods, SP Narrow Gauge, A
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold for (205.00) x 1 = 205.00
 
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Lot 3 Books Ansel Adams Charles M Russell88 - Lot 3 Books Ansel Adams Charles M Russell
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Lot of 3 books. Titles are: Ansel Adams the Camera, Ansel Adams at 100, The Western Art of Charles M. Russell.
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Estimates : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) x 1 = 20.00
 
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Very Nice Large Taxidermy Zebra Rug89 - Very Nice Large Taxidermy Zebra Rug
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Exceptional large African Zebra Rug. No damage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 750.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (1,050.00 + 231.00) x 1 = 1,281.00
 
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Antique Booth Co Cast Iron Mermaid Fishbowl Holder90 - Antique Booth Co Cast Iron Mermaid Fishbowl Holder
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Made by the Booth Company of Chicago Illinois. There were two versions, lighted and unlighted. This is the unlighted version which is a touch scarcer.
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Estimates : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (415.00) x 1 = 415.00
 
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Montana Indian Wars High Top Cavalry Boots91 - Montana Indian Wars High Top Cavalry Boots
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Very nice period boots. No rot or damage. Leather is still pliable. 18" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (115.00 + 25.30) x 1 = 140.30
 
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WW2 INERT Pineapple Grenade92 - WW2 INERT Pineapple Grenade
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Nice old pineapple grenade. It is INERT. Has a lead plug on the bottom as shown. Marked as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold for (65.00) x 1 = 65.00
 
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New Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt93 - New Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt
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Size 27. Made in Deer Lodge Prison Montana. Adjustable from size 25-29. 1.5" width. Nice belt in new unused condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (65.00) x 1 = 65.00
 
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New Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt94 - New Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt
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Size 32. Made in Deer Lodge Prison Montana. Adjustable from size 30-35. Nice belt in new unused condition.
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Estimates : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (110.00) x 1 = 110.00
 
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New Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt95 - New Deer Lodge Prison Montana Horsehair Belt
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Size 32. Made in Deer Lodge Prison Montana. Adjustable from size 29-34. 1" width. Nice belt in new unused condition.
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Estimates : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (75.00) x 1 = 75.00
 
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Henry Larum Bear Carving Glacier Park Montana96 - Henry Larum Bear Carving Glacier Park Montana
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Montana Artist Henry Larum. Carving is 8" long. No damage. Today, Larum is known throughout the country as a master wood and antler carver who...
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Estimates : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (635.00) x 1 = 635.00
 
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Antique Chinese 14k Gold Black Jade Necklace97 - Antique Chinese 14k Gold Black Jade Necklace
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Beautiful necklace. Made of black jade and 14k Gold. Necklace measures 26" long, center medallion is 2" in diameter.
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Estimates : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (295.00) x 1 = 295.00
 
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Old Fashioned Beer Tray Billings Brewing Montana98 - Old Fashioned Beer Tray Billings Brewing Montana
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Nice old tray. Shows some wear as pictured. Back side is rusty as shown. Would clean up very nicely. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimates : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (420.00) x 1 = 420.00
 
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French Gilt Bronze Hand Painted Vanity Set99 - French Gilt Bronze Hand Painted Vanity Set
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Late 19th Century. Very nice hand painted scenes. Black glass is damage free. A very fancy set.
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Estimates : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (40.00) x 1 = 40.00
 
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Green Roseville Pinecone Pottery Jardinere Pot100 - Green Roseville Pinecone Pottery Jardinere Pot
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Early example. No damage. 7" diameter.
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Estimates : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (135.00) x 1 = 135.00
 
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