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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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Nikon D3100 Film Camera Lot673 - Nikon D3100 Film Camera Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot with Nikon Bag. D3100 body, Lenses are: AF-S DX Nikkor 18 55mm 3.5-5.6g vr and AF-S Nikkor 55-200mm 4-5.6g ed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Petri Color 35 Film Camera674 - Petri Color 35 Film Camera
Davis Brothers Auction
Has a 2.8 40mm lens. Nice example in original case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Santo Domingo Kewa Indian Spiny Oyster Necklace674 - Santo Domingo Kewa Indian Spiny Oyster Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Fully encrusted spiny oyster shell. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AA1 50879
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Necklaces675 - Native American Indian Beaded Necklaces
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CER 46607
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Group of Leica Leitz Camera Parts675 - Group of Leica Leitz Camera Parts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Minox B Spy Camera and Accessories676 - Minox B Spy Camera and Accessories
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set with original boxes and paperwork.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Necklaces676 - Native American Indian Beaded Necklaces
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CER 46608
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Turquoise Thunderbird Necklace677 - Navajo Sterling Turquoise Thunderbird Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pawn necklace. Hand hammered concho style Thunderbird pendant. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Huge Lot of Film Camera Accessories677 - Huge Lot of Film Camera Accessories
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping, including lenses, cameras, flash meters, and more.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Graphex Speed Graphic Graflex Camera678 - Graphex Speed Graphic Graflex Camera
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/4" by 3 1/4" size. Nice setup with case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace678 - Old Pawn Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old necklace. Shadowbox pendant. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace679 - Navajo Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pawn necklace with a butterfly pendant. Pendant is set with turquoise. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Leica DBP M3 Camera Summaron 2.8 35mm Lens679 - Leica DBP M3 Camera Summaron 2.8 35mm Lens
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice camera. Complete with all factory paperwork and registration information as shown. Hang Tags, Case, and Lens box. Made in 1963.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Hasselblad 500 CM Camera680 - Hasselblad 500 CM Camera
Davis Brothers Auction
Lenses are Zeiss Planar 2.8 80mm T*, and Zeiss S Planar 5.6 135mm T*. Very nice set in factory case with attachments.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Case XX 22087 SS Pocket Knife680 - Case XX 22087 SS Pocket Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice knife. 1980-1989 mark. Allard Auction Collection Inv: TADJ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Cobalt Blue Indian Trade Beads681 - Cobalt Blue Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of beads. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX 21710
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Leica Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Heklor 13.5cm 4.5 Lens681 - Leica Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Heklor 13.5cm 4.5 Lens
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old lens in case. Case has damage as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Leica IIIa DRP Camera Made in 1936682 - Leica IIIa DRP Camera Made in 1936
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice camera. Comes with case and rangefinder. Made in 1936. Summar 5cm 1:2 lens.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Necklace682 - Native American Indian Beaded Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Pendant is sterling silver. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Schrade Numbered Scrimshaw TB Pocket Knife683 - Schrade Numbered Scrimshaw TB Pocket Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Thunderbird scrimshaw knife. Nice example. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED 38711
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Calumet Wood Field XM 4x5 Camera683 - Calumet Wood Field XM 4x5 Camera
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice camera with accessories.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Lifa Colored Camera Filter Set684 - Lifa Colored Camera Filter Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Necklace684 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice scrimshaw claw form necklace. Sterling chain. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SUZ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Red Glass Indian Trade Beads685 - Antique Red Glass Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old string of beads. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX 21703
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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95 Reprinted Mining and Western Photos685 - 95 Reprinted Mining and Western Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice group. Some are reprints, some are aerial geology snapshots.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Indian Gambling Game Ely Nevada RPPC Postcard686 - Indian Gambling Game Ely Nevada RPPC Postcard
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old postcard. By Gallagher 1908 Ely Nevada.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Group of Snake Interlocking Indian Trade Beads686 - Group of Snake Interlocking Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice group of beads. Snake style interlocking beads. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Group of Indian Trade Beads687 - Group of Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Silver City New Mexico RPPC Postcards687 - Silver City New Mexico RPPC Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Arco American Falls Idaho RPPC Postcards688 - Arco American Falls Idaho RPPC Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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2 Strands of Antique Indian Trade Beads688 - 2 Strands of Antique Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old beads. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Schrade 13 Colonies Pocket Knife Set689 - Schrade 13 Colonies Pocket Knife Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of knives. All 13 are present. Allard Auction Collection Inv: TADJ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Large Group of Risque Whore House Postcards689 - Large Group of Risque Whore House Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Depicting Soiled Doves.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Link Bracelet690 - Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Link Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bracelet. 7 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SDR 38836
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Glass Indian Trade Beads691 - Antique Glass Indian Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of beads. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Robinson Eureka Utah Mining RPPC Postcards691 - Robinson Eureka Utah Mining RPPC Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Hug Collection of Ancient Indian Artifacts692 - Hug Collection of Ancient Indian Artifacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Many are identified. Points and Tools. Most are from Utah.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Zuni Heishi Turquoise and Shell Necklace692 - Zuni Heishi Turquoise and Shell Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice two strand necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29730
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Old Pawn Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace693 - Old Pawn Navajo Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pawn necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: KST 7394
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Dewar Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern693 - Dewar Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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19th Century Hanging Mining Oil Lamp694 - 19th Century Hanging Mining Oil Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old betty lamp. Most likely French. 19th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie694 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bolo. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45126
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Watch Band695 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Watch Band
Davis Brothers Auction
Ladies size. Watch band on Timex watch. Allard Auction Collection Inv: MYB
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Hanging Mining Oil Lamp695 - Antique Hanging Mining Oil Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old betty lamp. 19th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Vintage Mining Respirator Belt696 - Vintage Mining Respirator Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Used to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Bell Trading Post Cowboy Bolo Tie696 - Bell Trading Post Cowboy Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45363
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie697 - Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Thunderbird bolo tie. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45340
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mount Sopris Mining Geiger Counter SC-132697 - Mount Sopris Mining Geiger Counter SC-132
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Antique Autolite Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern698 - Antique Autolite Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie698 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bolo tie. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45351
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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