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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Big Sky Carvers Canoe Trip Jeff Fleming Bears51 - Big Sky Carvers Canoe Trip Jeff Fleming Bears
Davis Brothers Auction
23" long. Title is Canoe Trip.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Group of Black Hills Gold Watches51 - Group of Black Hills Gold Watches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Group of Assorted Jewelry and Watches52 - Group of Assorted Jewelry and Watches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Jim Jensen Montana Black Bear Wood Carving52 - Jim Jensen Montana Black Bear Wood Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
6.5" by 7.5". Jim Jensen is active/lives in Montana. Jim Jensen is known for Wood carving.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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John Louis Clarke Bronze Mountain Goat Montana53 - John Louis Clarke Bronze Mountain Goat Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Artist is John Louis Clarke of Glacier Park Montana. Work is entitled "Climbing Goat". 7.25" tall, 5.25" long. How could a Nativ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Mountain Idylls and Other Poems53 - Mountain Idylls and Other Poems
Davis Brothers Auction
Alfred Castner King. 1901.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Fruit Culture Under Glass Thomson54 - Fruit Culture Under Glass Thomson
Davis Brothers Auction
A New and Enlarged Edition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy54 - Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
15" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Miniature Wood Goose Carving55 - Miniature Wood Goose Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsigned. 4.75".
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Der Fuhrer Sixth Edition Leslie Dodge55 - Der Fuhrer Sixth Edition Leslie Dodge
Davis Brothers Auction
1897
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Third Japan Electric Power Map56 - Third Japan Electric Power Map
Davis Brothers Auction
From the Japan Land Use Capability Map. 18" by 22 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy56 - Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
10" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy57 - Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
10.25" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hershfield Helena Montana Territory Check57 - Hershfield Helena Montana Territory Check
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice framed check to the Simmond Hardware Company 1881.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Paintings and Drawings of Jeannette Scott58 - Paintings and Drawings of Jeannette Scott
Davis Brothers Auction
1940. Doris Stevens.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Elmer Sprunger Montana Squirrel Oil on Canvas58 - Elmer Sprunger Montana Squirrel Oil on Canvas
Davis Brothers Auction
11" by 13.25" framed. Elmer Sprunger grew up on the west side of the Rockies around Bigfork, Flathead and Swan Lake. His sophomore year of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Edward S. Curtis Don Gulbrandsen Book59 - Edward S. Curtis Don Gulbrandsen Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice volume. 2006
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Illustrated Record Annals of Europe 181659 - Illustrated Record Annals of Europe 1816
Davis Brothers Auction
1816 by Thomas Hartwell Horne. An Illustrated Record of Important Evens in the Annals of Europe During the Last Four Years comprising a series of view
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,000.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Schiller's Poems Schiller's Gedichte60 - Schiller's Poems Schiller's Gedichte
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice volume with gilt boards.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Collection of Cufflinks Tie Bars60 - Collection of Cufflinks Tie Bars
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 and Lapis Lazuli Necklace Earrings61 - 14k Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice matched set. 14k Gold and Lapis.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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The Union and The Confederacy 1861-186561 - The Union and The Confederacy 1861-1865
Davis Brothers Auction
Song Books by Columbia Records. Richard Bales.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Collection of Comic Books62 - Collection of Comic Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Rolex 1400 Solid 14k Gold Ladies Watch62 - Rolex 1400 Solid 14k Gold Ladies Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Movement is 1400 17J Unadjusted. 14k Gold Case and Band. Inside of case back says L1306 in marker, and 8191, along with Rolex and 14k Italy. Watch is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Ladies Movado Longines Watches63 - Ladies Movado Longines Watches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of watches. The Movado has the box as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Italian Leather Paratrooper Jump Boots63 - Italian Leather Paratrooper Jump Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 42.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Military Green Ammo Can64 - Military Green Ammo Can
Davis Brothers Auction
empty.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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14k Gold Omega Pear Shape Ladies Watch64 - 14k Gold Omega Pear Shape Ladies Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice watch. 14k case and bracelet. Watch is running but may need to be serviced. Total Weight of 15.41 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Mid Century Girard Perregaux Quartz Mens Watch65 - Mid Century Girard Perregaux Quartz Mens Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Jumbo model. Reference number Z9474. Untested. Will need a new battery.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Korean War US Army Jerry Can65 - Korean War US Army Jerry Can
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old can with spout.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Pharos Horses Print66 - Antique Pharos Horses Print
Davis Brothers Auction
20" by 20 1/4" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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L'Ochsners Montana Sterling Silver Earrings66 - L'Ochsners Montana Sterling Silver Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of earrings. Custom made by L'Ochsners of Glasgow Montana. Sterling Silver set with Royston ribbon turquoise.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Sterling Silver Blue Agate Pearl Necklace67 - Sterling Silver Blue Agate Pearl Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace. Freshwater pearls, and blue agate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Bev Doolittle Sacred Circle Book67 - Bev Doolittle Sacred Circle Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice volume in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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The Great Fur Trade Road 1739-184368 - The Great Fur Trade Road 1739-1843
Davis Brothers Auction
Fred Gowans. 2nd Edition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet68 - Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bracelet. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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10k White Gold Filled Ladies Omega Watch69 - 10k White Gold Filled Ladies Omega Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice watch. Gold Filled. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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The Three Voyages of Omar and Micromegas69 - The Three Voyages of Omar and Micromegas
Davis Brothers Auction
Limited Edition to 2500. Authors Art Press.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Red Men and White Owen Wister70 - Red Men and White Owen Wister
Davis Brothers Auction
Illustrated by Frederic Remington. 1903
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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10k White Gold Filled Ladies Bucherer Watch70 - 10k White Gold Filled Ladies Bucherer Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice watch. 17j movement. White Gold Filled. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Cartier Tank Francaise Two Tone Ladies Watch 238470a - Cartier Tank Francaise Two Tone Ladies Watch 2384
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice watch. No box or papers. Reference number is 2384. Quartz. 18k Gold and Stainless Steel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet71 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bracelet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Flame on the Frontier71 - Flame on the Frontier
Davis Brothers Auction
Dorothy Johnson. Signed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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The War of the Copper Kings72 - The War of the Copper Kings
Davis Brothers Auction
Glasscock. 1935
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Richard Nixon Six Crises Signed First Edition72 - Richard Nixon Six Crises Signed First Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
Hand Signed in person by Nixon.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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1984 America Sailing Belt Buckle73 - 1984 America Sailing Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Arroyo Grande Buckle Company.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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The Oregon Trail Francis Parkman73 - The Oregon Trail Francis Parkman
Davis Brothers Auction
1927
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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The Santa Fe Trail R.L. Duffus74 - The Santa Fe Trail R.L. Duffus
Davis Brothers Auction
1934
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Brass Cheslea Quartz Clock Barometer Bookend Set74 - Brass Cheslea Quartz Clock Barometer Bookend Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of bookends. One is a barometer the other is a quartz clock. Both made by Chelsea. 7.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Simex Star Finder Identifier75 - Simex Star Finder Identifier
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition with case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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