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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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie699 - Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed T. Billy. 2 1/4" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45113
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Union Carbide Model A Railroad Mining Lamp699 - Union Carbide Model A Railroad Mining Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Ferndale Coal Mining Safety Lamp700 - Ferndale Coal Mining Safety Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie700 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old bolo. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45352
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Navajo Red Branch Coral Necklace701 - Navajo Red Branch Coral Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Natural red branch coral. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CJ 50327
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Antique Chinese Assayers Scoop Scale Bucket701 - Antique Chinese Assayers Scoop Scale Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat old piece. Made in China.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Mining Claim Prospectors Tube702 - Antique Mining Claim Prospectors Tube
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat old tube containing a claim location paper.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Navajo Bench Bead Old Pawn Necklace702 - Navajo Bench Bead Old Pawn Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pawn necklace. Turquoise shadow box pendants. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SUZ 49649
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Sterling Silver Buffalo Skull Bolo Tie703 - Sterling Silver Buffalo Skull Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bolo. Signed as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED 38437
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Antique Cast Iron Assayers Ingot Mold703 - Antique Cast Iron Assayers Ingot Mold
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old cast iron mold. 20 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Assayers Mining Smelting Crucibles704 - Antique Assayers Mining Smelting Crucibles
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old pair.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Banded Agate Bolo Tie704 - Navajo Sterling Silver Banded Agate Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bolo. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45127
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Case XX 6185 SS Pocket Knife705 - Case XX 6185 SS Pocket Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice knife. Serial number 36. Case Brothers blade engraving. Allard Auction Collection Inv: TADJ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Dewar Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern705 - Antique Dewar Miners Carbide Lamp Lantern
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old lamp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique Crown Cutlery Multitool Hammer706 - Antique Crown Cutlery Multitool Hammer
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat old piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Painted Wood Bolo Tie706 - Navajo Turquoise Painted Wood Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bolo. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45317
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Heishi Necklace707 - Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Heishi Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Large Turquoise and Sterling pendant. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00 + 42.50BP) = 212.50
 
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Antique Drafting Sets707 - Antique Drafting Sets
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Two sets in original boxes with extras.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Surveying Transit708 - Antique Surveying Transit
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old transit in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Collection of Indian Trade Bead Necklaces708 - Collection of Indian Trade Bead Necklaces
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring709 - Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 7.5. Signed. Allard Auction Collection Inv: KST 7400
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Becker Bros Mining Assayers Balance Scale709 - Becker Bros Mining Assayers Balance Scale
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old scale. 12 3/4" tall, 15 5/8" long, 7" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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Grand Central Mining Company Notary Seal710 - Grand Central Mining Company Notary Seal
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old seal from Utah.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Ring710 - Navajo Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pawn ring. Turquoise, Coral and Malachite. Size 11.5 Allard Auction Collection Inv: SUZ 49612
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Wonderful Collection of Case XX Pocket Knives711 - Wonderful Collection of Case XX Pocket Knives
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collection. All knives are serial numbered. Allard Auction Collection Inv: TADJ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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American Star Mining Company Notary Seal711 - American Star Mining Company Notary Seal
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old seal from Utah.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Eureka City Mining Company Notary Seal712 - Eureka City Mining Company Notary Seal
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old seal from Utah.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Zuni Heishi Bird Fetish Necklace712 - Zuni Heishi Bird Fetish Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice three strand necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Case XX Muskrat CV Pocket Knife713 - Case XX Muskrat CV Pocket Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice knife. Allard Auction Collection Inv: TADJ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Vintage Penny Postbox Metal Bank713 - Vintage Penny Postbox Metal Bank
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old bank.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Antique Islamic Persian Maghribi Astrolabe714 - Antique Islamic Persian Maghribi Astrolabe
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old piece. Still appears to be functional. 9 1/2" long, 6 1/4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Collection of Native American Indian Books714 - Collection of Native American Indian Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: GWW
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Collection of Ted Degrazia Magnets715 - Collection of Ted Degrazia Magnets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of Antique Mining Stock Certificates715 - Collection of Antique Mining Stock Certificates
Davis Brothers Auction
Total of 37.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Tom Kelley Marilyn Monroe Photo716 - Tom Kelley Marilyn Monroe Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old image. Marilyn Monroe Nude on Velvet. 7 1/2" by 9 1/4". Unsure as to age, but appears to be an old reprint.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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European Coin Silver Demitasse Spoons716 - European Coin Silver Demitasse Spoons
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of spoons. 2 3/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Whale Bone Sailors Tool717 - Antique Whale Bone Sailors Tool
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SUZ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Lot of 60 Antique Postcards717 - Lot of 60 Antique Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Iron Blossom Mine Eureka Utah RPPC Postcards718 - Iron Blossom Mine Eureka Utah RPPC Postcards
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Walrus Salt Shaker718 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Walrus Salt Shaker
Davis Brothers Auction
Single shaker. Made from Walrus Tusk. 2 1/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Turtle Effigy719 - Santa Clara Pueblo Indian Turtle Effigy
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice little pottery effigy figurine. Made at the Santa Clara Pueblo. 3 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Miners Lunchbox Utah719 - Antique Miners Lunchbox Utah
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old lunchbox.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Carved Dogsled Team720 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Carved Dogsled Team
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat old piece. Carved from Walrus tusk. 7 5/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Navajo Indian Pottery Vase Pot720 - Navajo Indian Pottery Vase Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 6" tall, 7 1/2" diameter. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ADW 10654
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Cochiti Pueblo Indian Pottery Frog Figurine721 - Cochiti Pueblo Indian Pottery Frog Figurine
Davis Brothers Auction
4" tall. Signed as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Oosik Walrus Penis Bone721 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Oosik Walrus Penis Bone
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Oosik with scrimshaw end caps. 14" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Vintage Oil Derrick Well Ashtray722 - Vintage Oil Derrick Well Ashtray
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat ashtray. In the form of an Oil Derrick. 6 1/4" tall, 7" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Cochiti Pueblo Indian Pottery Figurine722 - Cochiti Pueblo Indian Pottery Figurine
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on the bottom as shown. 4 1/4" tall. Damaged and repaired arm. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Indian Pottery Wedding Vase723 - Navajo Indian Pottery Wedding Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/4" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ADW 10527
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Park Watch Company No 3364 Stop Watch723 - Park Watch Company No 3364 Stop Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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