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Prospecting the West

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2750 Palmer St, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States

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Welcome to our Prospecting the West Sale. This Two Day Sale is filled with over 2500 lots for you to choose from.

Day 1: The Allard Collection, and other Select Consignors and Estates
Jewelry (Gold, Navajo, Turquoise, Mexican)
Musical Instruments (Yamaha, Gibson, High Spirits)
Watches (Rolex, Cartier, Movado)
Bronzes and Paintings (Olaf Seltzer, Ace Powell, Gerard Curtis Delano, Josh Elliott, Cyrus Walker)
Indian Art (Artifacts, Beadwork, Baskets, Dolls, Rugs, Dresses, Pots, Trade Beads)
Eskimo Inuit Art (Baskets, Scrimshaw, Paintings and Drawings)

Day 2: The Paul Mogensen Collection
Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Mining Artifacts, Hand Colored Mining Maps, Leica and Hasselblad Cameras, Mormon History Books, Mining and Western History Books, and an Extensive Firearm Collection.

Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester. This collection is sold in its entirety with copyright privilege's going to the next owner.
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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Asian Lidded Basket375 - Asian Lidded Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Asian in origin. 7 3/4" diameter, 3 3/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: 204 SEATTLE 12-9-90
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Wood Shore Bird Decoy375 - Wood Shore Bird Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece, approximately 8 1/2" on stand. Unsigned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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S R White Shore Bird Decoy376 - S R White Shore Bird Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Approximately 9 1/4" tall on the stand, and almost 8" long. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Native American Indian Pitch Basket376 - Navajo Native American Indian Pitch Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BSS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Traditional African Market Gathering Basket377 - Traditional African Market Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
16 3/4" diameter, 7" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Mallard Wood Duck Decoy377 - Mallard Wood Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely carved and painted Mallard duck decoy. Approximately 7" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Richard Morgan Woodcock Decoy378 - Richard Morgan Woodcock Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
The Painted Bird by Richard Morgan decoy of a woodcock. These birds are authentic reproductions of early American hunting decoys. Carved from pine, th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Northwest Coast Native American Indian Basket378 - Northwest Coast Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/8" diameter, 3 1/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Indian Splint Basket379 - Native American Indian Splint Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Damage as shown. 1 3/4" tall, 2 3/4" in diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Canadian NWT Carved Caribou Horn Antler379 - Canadian NWT Carved Caribou Horn Antler
Davis Brothers Auction
Caribou antler carved by artist Daniel J Hudson on antler stand. Signed, dated and titled 'Caribou Sun'. Approximately 12" x 8" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Anne Frank Book Collection380 - Anne Frank Book Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Over a dozen written works about the life of one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Rich history captivatingly captured by many au
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hinged Lidded Gathering Basket380 - Hinged Lidded Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/2" diameter, 3" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: MXG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Choctaw Bullnose Swamp Cane Indian Basket381 - Choctaw Bullnose Swamp Cane Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice basket. Made by Jeanell Anderson Conehatta Missouri. 11 1/2" long, 6 1/2" wide. Allard Auction Collection Inv: KHQ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Amish and Mennonite Book Collection381 - Amish and Mennonite Book Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting assortment of written works exploring the history, concepts and belief structures of this religious group and their way of life.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Group of Sterling Silver Christmas Ornaments382 - Group of Sterling Silver Christmas Ornaments
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Gorham, Towle, International Silver Company, Reed and Barton. Ornaments weigh 337 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Antique Chinese Rice Farmers Hat382 - Antique Chinese Rice Farmers Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
19 1/2" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: TOA 46846
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Osage Native American Indian Basket383 - Osage Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BSS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Italian Made Glass Wine Water Pitcher383 - Italian Made Glass Wine Water Pitcher
Davis Brothers Auction
10 1/2" tall. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Alexander Von Humboldt Sketch of the Cosmos384 - Alexander Von Humboldt Sketch of the Cosmos
Davis Brothers Auction
3 Volume Set. Seventh Edition 1870. Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Seminole Native American Indian Basket384 - Seminole Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice basket. 10" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: 24770 RAH
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Osage Native American Indian Basket385 - Osage Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Janet Storck. 5" tall, 9 1/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BSS
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Antique George Cram 12" Terrestrial Globe385 - Antique George Cram 12" Terrestrial Globe
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old globe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Precision Radiation Instruments Geiger Counter386 - Precision Radiation Instruments Geiger Counter
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Untested.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Chippewa Native American Indian Ash Splint Basket386 - Chippewa Native American Indian Ash Splint Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
5" tall, 7 1/4" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Seminole Native American Indian Basket387 - Seminole Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
10 1/2" diameter, 3" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BSS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 Longines Army Air Forces Pocket Compass387 - WW2 Longines Army Air Forces Pocket Compass
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Canadian Metis Indian Beaded Mukluks Shoes388 - Canadian Metis Indian Beaded Mukluks Shoes
Davis Brothers Auction
10" long, 9" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Northwest Coast Indian Basket388 - Northwest Coast Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
13" long, 3" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BSS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00 + 5.00BP) = 25.00
 
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Pima Native American Indian Basket389 - Pima Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
11" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BSS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of 10 Baccarat Crystal Goblets389 - Lot of 10 Baccarat Crystal Goblets
Davis Brothers Auction
4 of the 5 3/4" tall, 6 of the 7" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Hopf Violin and Bow390 - Antique Hopf Violin and Bow
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old set in case. Violin has some condition issues as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Papago Native American Indian Basket390 - Papago Native American Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/4" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: BSS
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Northwest Coast Haida Indian Cedar Bark Basket391 - Northwest Coast Haida Indian Cedar Bark Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on bottom. Bob Munroe West Kalum Terrace British Columbia. 8 1/2" tall, 11" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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US Army Regulation Bugle391 - US Army Regulation Bugle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bugle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Goodyear Rubber Fire Bucket392 - Antique Goodyear Rubber Fire Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
13" tall. Very nice old bucket with swing handle. Marked as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Hopi Native American Indian Sifter Basket392 - Hopi Native American Indian Sifter Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
14" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: GIL
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Quinault Native American Indian Carrying Basket393 - Quinault Native American Indian Carrying Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
14 1/4" long, 5 3/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Edison Stock Ticker Bookends393 - Edison Stock Ticker Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of bookends.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Antique Utah Copper Company Mining Ingot394 - Antique Utah Copper Company Mining Ingot
Davis Brothers Auction
3" long. Kit Kat type bar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Northwest Coast Indian Cedar Gathering Basket394 - Northwest Coast Indian Cedar Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
12 1/2" tall, 19 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Wood Bowl395 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Wood Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
Collected Near Sachs Harbor in the 1920s. 16 1/4" long, 7 1/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50790
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Butte Montana Copper Smelter Lantern Slide395 - Butte Montana Copper Smelter Lantern Slide
Davis Brothers Auction
Published by Keystone.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Butte Montana Miners Candlestick396 - Antique Butte Montana Miners Candlestick
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 9" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll396 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Ogre Woman. Sterling Francis Sr. 6.5" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ASL 30496
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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McKinley Mining Company Utah Corporate Seal397 - McKinley Mining Company Utah Corporate Seal
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old seal. Eureka Utah.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Green River Formation Fish Fossil398 - Green River Formation Fish Fossil
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" by 5 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll398 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Supai. 9.5" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: GS 50343
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll399 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Shalako. 16 1/4" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ASL 30496
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Zuni Septarian Nodule Bear Carving399 - Zuni Septarian Nodule Bear Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" tall, 6" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Azurite and Malachite Utah Mineral Specimen400 - Azurite and Malachite Utah Mineral Specimen
Davis Brothers Auction
Total weight of 467 grams. 4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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