Prospecting the West

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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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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.
ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE.
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Hudsons Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads26 - Hudsons Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace made from Hudsons Bay Red White Heart Trade Beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lucky Lager Reverse Painted Glass Beer Sign26 - Lucky Lager Reverse Painted Glass Beer Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old reverse on glass painted bar sign. States "It's Lucky when you live in California". 11" long, 8.75" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Richard Dick Schiebel Goldeneye Wood Duck Decoy27 - Richard Dick Schiebel Goldeneye Wood Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on base as shown. 14.5" long, 6.75" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet27 - Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet28 - Sterling Silver Necklace and Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Carved Wood Goose Decoy28 - Carved Wood Goose Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed by Dennis as shown. Last name is illegible. 18.75" long, 9.75" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Carved Wood Shorebirds K Wagel29 - Carved Wood Shorebirds K Wagel
Davis Brothers Auction
11.25" tall. Signed K Wagel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Collection of Paperback Wizard Of Oz Books29 - Collection of Paperback Wizard Of Oz Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Oriental Persian Rug30 - Antique Oriental Persian Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old rug. 45" by 77".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Union Milk Company Pyro Bottle30 - Union Milk Company Pyro Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Back says Swing to Milk the Universal Food.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Charles Fish Wood Duck Decoy31 - Charles Fish Wood Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice decoy. Made by Charles Fish of Chincoteague Virginia. 12.5" long, 5.75" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Irish Belleek Porcelain Creamer Grouping31 - Irish Belleek Porcelain Creamer Grouping
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Montana Lubrecht Forest Service Sign32 - Montana Lubrecht Forest Service Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Lubrecht Experimental Forest. School of Forestry, Montana State University. 7" by 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns32 - Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large set. 21.5" spread, 14.75" tip to tip.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns33 - Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of horns. 18.5" spread, 13.5" tip to tip.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Browning Backpacker II Recurve Takedown Bow33 - Browning Backpacker II Recurve Takedown Bow
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bow.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Group of Johnny Cash Records34 - Group of Johnny Cash Records
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. All have original shrink covers, have all been played but are in nice condition. Bitter Tears, San Quentin, Greatest Hits Volume 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Afghan Kilim Persian Oriental Rug34 - Afghan Kilim Persian Oriental Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
39.25" by 74.5" including fringe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke35 - Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sash. First half of the 20th Century. Leather and trade cloth.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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British Mining Brass Mining Lamp Wales Cymru35 - British Mining Brass Mining Lamp Wales Cymru
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old lamp. 6 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Japanese Nippon Television Network Bronze Medal36 - Japanese Nippon Television Network Bronze Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/2" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Buckhorn Wash Utah Indian Sandstone Art Painting36 - Buckhorn Wash Utah Indian Sandstone Art Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed on back E. Nakai-Dine. Title is Rainbow Blessing 5.25" by 7.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Indian Made Dance Rattle37 - Native American Indian Made Dance Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rattle. Second half of the 20th Century. 24" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Marx Tin Litho Wind Up Tank Toy37 - Marx Tin Litho Wind Up Tank Toy
Davis Brothers Auction
Winds up and motor works but is weak.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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16155 Carats of California Green Jade38 - 16155 Carats of California Green Jade
Davis Brothers Auction
3231 grams or 16155 Carats. 6 1/4" tall, 6 1/4" wide, 2 3/8" thick.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Indian Made Beaded Leather Cowboy Cuffs38 - Indian Made Beaded Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of cuffs. Beaded. Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00 + 32.50BP) = 162.50
 
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Montana Made Indian Skookum Doll39 - Montana Made Indian Skookum Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
10" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Italian Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends39 - Italian Carved Onyx Horse Head Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
7 3/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Group of Scrap 14k Gold40 - Group of Scrap 14k Gold
Davis Brothers Auction
3.4 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt40 - Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 44" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt41 - Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 36" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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14k Gold Bead Necklace41 - 14k Gold Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
4.72 Grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Alpaca Mexico Inlaid Belt Buckle42 - Alpaca Mexico Inlaid Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt42 - Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 42.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Cheyenne Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins43 - Cheyenne Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old set of moccasins. Some bead loss. 12" long, 4" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Danecraft Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet43 - Danecraft Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Chinese Porcelain Shard Sterling Silver Necklace44 - Chinese Porcelain Shard Sterling Silver Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Native American Indian Wood Bowl and Spoons44 - Native American Indian Wood Bowl and Spoons
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Indian made.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia45 - Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Named as shown. Second half of the 20th century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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14K Gold White Jade Stick Pin45 - 14K Gold White Jade Stick Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
5 grams without pin stop. 2 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Victorian 14k Gold Earrings46 - Victorian 14k Gold Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of earrings. 4.3 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Plains Indian Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate46 - Plains Indian Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older breastplate. Second half of the 20th Century. 12" by 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Eric Thorsen Grizzly Bear Fishing Bronze47 - Eric Thorsen Grizzly Bear Fishing Bronze
Davis Brothers Auction
Title of the work is Happy Bear. Sits on a shelf or ledge. 14.75" tall by 20" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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18k Gold Necklace Sailboat Pendants47 - 18k Gold Necklace Sailboat Pendants
Davis Brothers Auction
One is 18 gold, the other is gold wash.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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14k Gold Wire Necklace Pendant48 - 14k Gold Wire Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
2.65 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Jeff Fleming Big Sky Carvers Wood Black Bear48 - Jeff Fleming Big Sky Carvers Wood Black Bear
Davis Brothers Auction
13.25" tall. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Jeff Fleming Big Sky Carvers Wood Black Bear49 - Jeff Fleming Big Sky Carvers Wood Black Bear
Davis Brothers Auction
10" tall. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Group of Costume Jewelry49 - Group of Costume Jewelry
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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14k Gold Scrap Jewelry Lot50 - 14k Gold Scrap Jewelry Lot
Davis Brothers Auction
Total of 22.35 grams including stones.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Jeff Fleming Big Sky Carvers Paper Towel Holder50 - Jeff Fleming Big Sky Carvers Paper Towel Holder
Davis Brothers Auction
Curious Cubs. 16.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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