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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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.
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Zuni Liquid Silver Bird Fetish Necklace749 - Zuni Liquid Silver Bird Fetish Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29731
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll749 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Elva Agnahni Eagle Kachina. 10" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Hopi Indian Mud Head Kachina Doll750 - Hopi Indian Mud Head Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Eleanor Talahytewa. Mud Head. 7 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Belt Buckle750 - Navajo Hammered Sterling Silver Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45141
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie751 - Navajo Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
1 7/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Henning Norway Carved Wood Skier751 - Henning Norway Carved Wood Skier
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll752 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Squash by Eloy Wytewa. 6 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie752 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice custom inlaid bolo tie. 1 7/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: nls 45120
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Bolo Tie753 - Zuni Sterling Silver Inlaid Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
1 1/4" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45321
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll753 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 7" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll754 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
9" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie754 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
1 5/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45114
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Frog Pendant755 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Frog Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Very unusual pendant. In the shape of a Gorget. 4 1/4" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED 38710
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll755 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Turtle Kachina by L. Myron. 9 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll756 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Randall Pavinyama. 11 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Indian Trading Post Copper Bracelets756 - Indian Trading Post Copper Bracelets
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29729
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Nugget Necklace757 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Nugget Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29733
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Toya Jemez Pueblo Indian Pottery Storyteller757 - Toya Jemez Pueblo Indian Pottery Storyteller
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pueblo Indian Pottery Turtle758 - Pueblo Indian Pottery Turtle
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 2 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Brooch758 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice brooch. Shadowbox style. 3" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: PRO 21506
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie759 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice custom slide. 1 7/8" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45338
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll759 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Butterfly. 2 5/8" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll760 - Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
10" tall. Sold as-is.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Dreamcatcher Bolo Tie760 - Navajo Sterling Silver Dreamcatcher Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bolo. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45123
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Bone Hair Pipe Indian Beaded Necklace761 - Bone Hair Pipe Indian Beaded Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Allard Auction Collection Inv: ANE
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Group of Hopi Indian Kachina Dolls761 - Group of Hopi Indian Kachina Dolls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Hunting Bolas762 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Hunting Bolas
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice older set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Nickel Silver Thunderbird Bolo Tie762 - Nickel Silver Thunderbird Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Some leather damage as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45302
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Bolo Tie763 - Navajo Sterling Silver Spiny Oyster Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bolo. Made by John Hornbeck. Signed as shown. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45133
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Ames Model 1850 Staff Field Officer Sword763 - Ames Model 1850 Staff Field Officer Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Dated 1851. Engraved blade. Excellent matching example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Spanish NCO Toledo 1893 Sword764 - Spanish NCO Toledo 1893 Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old sword and scabbard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie764 - Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bolo. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45345
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Necklace765 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Scrimshaw walrus tusk. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SUZ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Group of Antique Cigar Boxes765 - Group of Antique Cigar Boxes
Davis Brothers Auction
King Edward, Rocky Ford, George Childs. Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Keuffel Esser Surveyors Transit766 - Antique Keuffel Esser Surveyors Transit
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old transit and legs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Fossil Walrus Bolo Tie766 - Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Fossil Walrus Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bolo tie. Fossil walrus tusk. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NLS 45322
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Santo Domingo Indian Pipestone Tab Necklace767 - Santo Domingo Indian Pipestone Tab Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. 25" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NO TAG
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Bogen Manfrotto 3205 Camera Tripod767 - Bogen Manfrotto 3205 Camera Tripod
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice tripod. Made in Italy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Graflex Speed Crown Graphic Special Camera Set768 - Graflex Speed Crown Graphic Special Camera Set
Davis Brothers Auction
4x5 size. Nice set in case with accessories.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Necklace768 - Native American Indian Beaded Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice beaded buffalo necklace. Plains Indian. Allard Auction Collection Inv: AX
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Pair of Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Necklaces769 - Pair of Santo Domingo Heishi Turquoise Necklaces
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of old necklaces. Allard Auction Collection Inv: SLB 29742
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Map of Utah Copper Company Mining Property769 - Map of Utah Copper Company Mining Property
Davis Brothers Auction
Bingham Utah. Showing Geology, Principal Workings, Ore Body and Surface Improvements. January 1st 1916. 29" by 32" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Dividend Utah Mining Company Photo770 - Antique Dividend Utah Mining Company Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
11 3/8" by 23 1/8" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sioux Native American Indian Beaded Necklace770 - Sioux Native American Indian Beaded Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Second half of the 20th Century. Allard Auction Collection Inv: CHR 12514
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Choker771 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Choker
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely made. 36 1/2" long. Allard Auction Collection Inv: JIV 47673
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Kennecott Utah Mining Photo Cliff Bray771 - Kennecott Utah Mining Photo Cliff Bray
Davis Brothers Auction
8 1/2" by 35" framed. Has some waviness from water/moisture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Hartford Helena Montana Territory Newspaper Group772 - Hartford Helena Montana Territory Newspaper Group
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of old newspapers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Arleese 17J Horse Pocket Watch772 - Arleese 17J Horse Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older pocket watch in box. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED 38481
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie773 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bolo Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
Superb example. Allard Auction Collection Inv: NIED 38739
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Map of Bingham Mines Utah 1906773 - Map of Bingham Mines Utah 1906
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful colored map of West Mountain and Tooele Unorganized Mining Districts Salt Lake and Tooele Counties Utah. Compiled from Official Surveys US G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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