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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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Cuprosklodowskite on Calcite Africa475 - Cuprosklodowskite on Calcite Africa
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 226 grams, 2 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Azurite and Malachite Dixie Mine Utah476 - Azurite and Malachite Dixie Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 342 grams, 3 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Zuni Indian Mudhead Kachina Doll476 - Zuni Indian Mudhead Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
14.5" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ASL 30495
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll477 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Corse Blowing Sand. Virgil Namoki. 12" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: FREE 46818
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Chalcophyllite Chile477 - Chalcophyllite Chile
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 176 grams, 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Ajoite on Quartz Arizona478 - Ajoite on Quartz Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 74.27 grams, 2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll478 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Rugan Kachina by Sedna. 12 3/4" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: FREE 46839
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll479 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Welndell Poleahla. 10" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ATK 47799
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Fluorite Dolomite Hematite Germany479 - Fluorite Dolomite Hematite Germany
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 184 grams, 3 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Bournoite Utah480 - Bournoite Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 116 grams, 2 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll480 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
11 1/2" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: PEC 44881
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Hopi Zuni Indian Kachina Doll481 - Hopi Zuni Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Sio Avachhoya. 8" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CER 46619
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Papagoite New Cornelia Mine Arizona481 - Papagoite New Cornelia Mine Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 114 grams, 2 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Magnetite Taylors Canyon Ogden Utah482 - Magnetite Taylors Canyon Ogden Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 290 grams, 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll482 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Squash by Largo. 13" tall. Sold as-is. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ASL 30488
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth483 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" long. Signed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50867
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Rhodochrosite Burgin Mine Utah483 - Rhodochrosite Burgin Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 2132 grams, 6" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Copper Harold Morgan Kopper King Mine Utah484 - Copper Harold Morgan Kopper King Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 242 grams, 3 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Pre Columbian Polychrome Bird Dish484 - Pre Columbian Polychrome Bird Dish
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/8" long. Nice old piece. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ABA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Stunning Large Eskimo Walrus Cribbage Board485 - Stunning Large Eskimo Walrus Cribbage Board
Davis Brothers Auction
Superb and large. 21 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Quartz Specimen Utah485 - Quartz Specimen Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 48.82 grams, 2 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Quartz on Chrysoprase486 - Quartz on Chrysoprase
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 101 grams, 4 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Whale Tooth Pen Stand486 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Whale Tooth Pen Stand
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to have been a fossil whale tooth. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50865
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth487 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Scrimshawed as shown. 5 3/4" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50867
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Native Copper Trixie Mine Utah487 - Native Copper Trixie Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 9.97 grams, 2 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Azurite Trixie Mine Utah488 - Azurite Trixie Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 130 grams, 2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth488 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Davis Brothers Auction
Lighter in the form of a Billiken. 5 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50865
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth489 - Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Davis Brothers Auction
Lighter with polar bear scrimshaw. 5 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50865
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Chrysocolla Rociewell Mine Utah489 - Chrysocolla Rociewell Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 126 grams, 3 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Fossil Leaf Green River Shale Formation Wyoming490 - Fossil Leaf Green River Shale Formation Wyoming
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/2" by 5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Eskimo Inuit Walrus Cribbage Board490 - Eskimo Inuit Walrus Cribbage Board
Davis Brothers Auction
Beautiful Scrimshawed Cribbage Board. 10 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Antique Navajo Native American Indian Pot491 - Antique Navajo Native American Indian Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pot. 2 3/4" tall, 4" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Domeykite Mohawk Mine Michigan491 - Domeykite Mohawk Mine Michigan
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 151 grams, 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native Copper New Mexico492 - Native Copper New Mexico
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 242 grams, 5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Haida Northwest Coast Indian Argillite Totem Pole492 - Haida Northwest Coast Indian Argillite Totem Pole
Davis Brothers Auction
Very finely made totem. Carved Argillite. 6 3/8" tall. Signed A. (Alfie) Collinson British Columbia. A few small chips along the back edge of t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Ancient Mimbres Pottery Indian Pot493 - Ancient Mimbres Pottery Indian Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/2" tall. Has some old cracks but pot is stable. 3 3/4" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ADW 26328
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Azurite Apex Mine Utah493 - Azurite Apex Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 360 Grams, 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Magnetite Milford Utah494 - Magnetite Milford Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 192 grams, 2 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Ancient South American Ocarina Whistle494 - Ancient South American Ocarina Whistle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece. Appears to be in the form of a Sealion or possibly a manatee. Just under 3 1/2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ADW 10643
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Ancient Mimbres Pottery Indian Pot Vessel495 - Ancient Mimbres Pottery Indian Pot Vessel
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/4" tall, 4" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ADW 10661
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Eagle and Blue Bell Mine Utah495 - Eagle and Blue Bell Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual mineral specimen. 72.03 grams, 2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Azurite Bisbee Arizona496 - Azurite Bisbee Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 148 grams, 3 1/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Indian Seed Pot496 - San Ildefonso Pueblo Pottery Indian Seed Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed Mercedes. Nice small melon form seed pot. 2" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ABA
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00 + 11.25BP) = 56.25
 
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Mexican South American Snake Effigy Pot497 - Mexican South American Snake Effigy Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/4" tall. 4 7/8" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ADW 10649
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Bornite Chalcopyrite Bingham Mine Utah497 - Bornite Chalcopyrite Bingham Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 184 grams, 2 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Lindgrenite on Matrix Superior Mine Arizona498 - Lindgrenite on Matrix Superior Mine Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 170 grams, 4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Ancient Eskimo Fossil Mammoth Tusk Tool498 - Ancient Eskimo Fossil Mammoth Tusk Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old tool. Has holes drilled as shown. Not sure as to the purpose. Made from Fossil Mammoth Tusk. 16 3/4" long. Allard Auction Collect...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Cedar Mesa American Indian Pot Vase499 - Cedar Mesa American Indian Pot Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
6" tall, 6" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ASL 30474
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Silver in Sandstone Buckeye Mine Utah499 - Silver in Sandstone Buckeye Mine Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 72 grams, 2 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Valborthite Columbia500 - Valborthite Columbia
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice mineral specimen. 45 grams, 3" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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