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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Pandora Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet1049 - Pandora Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
15 Total charms, Christmas themed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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10k White Gold and Pink Topaz Earrings1050 - 10k White Gold and Pink Topaz Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of earrings. 10k White Gold and Pink Topaz.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Two in the Far North1050 - Two in the Far North
Davis Brothers Auction
Margaret E. Murie. 1962.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Memories Mines and Millions1051 - Memories Mines and Millions
Davis Brothers Auction
Sir Joseph B Robinson. Leo Weinthal. 1929
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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14k Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring1051 - 14k Yellow Gold Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 9. 4.34 grams total weight. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Pandora Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet1052 - Pandora Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
21 Charms in total.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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trail of the Copper King1052 - trail of the Copper King
Davis Brothers Auction
T.V. Bulpin. 1959
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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South West Africa German Occupation 1884-19141053 - South West Africa German Occupation 1884-1914
Davis Brothers Auction
Albert F. Calvert. 1969
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Judith Ripka Sterling 18k Gold Citrine Earrings1053 - Judith Ripka Sterling 18k Gold Citrine Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of earrings. Made by Judith Ripka.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Pink CZ Sterling Silver Cross Pendant1054 - Pink CZ Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. Measures 1 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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From Lead Mines to Gold Fields1054 - From Lead Mines to Gold Fields
Davis Brothers Auction
Henry Taylor. 2006
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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The Copper Industry in Zambia1055 - The Copper Industry in Zambia
Davis Brothers Auction
Simon Cunningham. 1981.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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14k Gold Ruby Necklace Pendant1055 - 14k Gold Ruby Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
14k Gold. 2.49 Grams. Signed as shown. Approximately 1.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Pandora Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet1056 - Pandora Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
22 total charms.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Across the Continent Rocky Mountains Mormons1056 - Across the Continent Rocky Mountains Mormons
Davis Brothers Auction
Samuel Bowles. With Map 1865
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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The Memories of the Comstock1057 - The Memories of the Comstock
Davis Brothers Auction
Harry M. Gorham. 1939
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Semi Precious Stone Bracelet1057 - Sterling Silver Semi Precious Stone Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bracelet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Meda Sterling Silver CZ Tennis Bracelet1058 - Meda Sterling Silver CZ Tennis Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bracelet. Made by Meda. 8 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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The Gold Diggins of Cape Horn1058 - The Gold Diggins of Cape Horn
Davis Brothers Auction
John R. Spears. 1895
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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The Earth in the Universe1059 - The Earth in the Universe
Davis Brothers Auction
V.V. Fedynskii. Published for NASA, shipped from NASA to Arizona State University as shown by the back label. 1968
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Gold Wash Tennis Bracelet1059 - Sterling Silver Gold Wash Tennis Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bracelet. Semi Precious Stones. 7 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Necklace Pendant1060 - Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Heart shaped pendant. Signed as shown. Measures 1 1/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Working for the Soviets1060 - Working for the Soviets
Davis Brothers Auction
1932. Signe by author.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Early Records Relating to Mining in Scotland1061 - Early Records Relating to Mining in Scotland
Davis Brothers Auction
R.W. Cochran Patrick. 1878
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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14K Gold Peridot Necklace Pendant1061 - 14K Gold Peridot Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pendant. Weighs 3.1 grams. Measures 1 1/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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10k Gold Blue Topaz Necklace Pendant1062 - 10k Gold Blue Topaz Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Weighs 3 grams. 7/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Colorado Central Lode a Paradox of Mining Law1062 - Colorado Central Lode a Paradox of Mining Law
Davis Brothers Auction
Ernest Le Neve Foster. Proceedings of the Colorado Scientific Society. 1902
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Colorado Rocky Mountain Gold and Silver Mining1063 - Colorado Rocky Mountain Gold and Silver Mining
Davis Brothers Auction
Frank Fossett. 1876
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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14K White Gold Heart Necklace Pendant1063 - 14K White Gold Heart Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Weighs 1 gram. 7/8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Antique Elgin Model 1 7J Pocket Watch1064 - Antique Elgin Model 1 7J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Model 1, 7J, Made in 1898. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Boom to Bust Grants New Mexico Uranium Boom1064 - Boom to Bust Grants New Mexico Uranium Boom
Davis Brothers Auction
George Dannenbaum. 1994
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Geology of the Big Bend Area Dome Texas1065 - Geology of the Big Bend Area Dome Texas
Davis Brothers Auction
Paul H. Pause. 1986
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Sterling Silver Semi Precious Tennis Bracelet1065 - Sterling Silver Semi Precious Tennis Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bracelet. Semi Precious stones set in sterling silver. 7 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Sterling Silver CZ Link Bracelet1066 - Sterling Silver CZ Link Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bracelet. 7 1/2" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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New Mexico Territorial Bureau of Immigration1066 - New Mexico Territorial Bureau of Immigration
Davis Brothers Auction
Report as to Socorro County 1881.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Here They Dug the Gold1067 - Here They Dug the Gold
Davis Brothers Auction
George F. Willison. 1946
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Sterling Silver Garnet Amethyst Link Bracelet1067 - Sterling Silver Garnet Amethyst Link Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice bracelet. 7 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00 + 13.75BP) = 68.75
 
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Bulova Automatic Date 10k RGP Men's Watch1068 - Bulova Automatic Date 10k RGP Men's Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Dial has quite a bit of patina. Watch is running but will need to be cleaned and serviced.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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History of Utah Illustrated1068 - History of Utah Illustrated
Davis Brothers Auction
Hubert Howe Bancroft. 1890
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Colorado Gold Silver Mines Ranches1069 - Colorado Gold Silver Mines Ranches
Davis Brothers Auction
Leadville Bonanza. 1876-1880. Frank Fossett. 1976
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Christian Dior D96-100 Diorific Ladies Watch1069 - Christian Dior D96-100 Diorific Ladies Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice watch. Needs a new battery.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Judith Ripka Stone Face Ladies Watch1070 - Judith Ripka Stone Face Ladies Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Running but needs a new battery.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
 
 
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The Saga of Upper Clear Creek1070 - The Saga of Upper Clear Creek
Davis Brothers Auction
Erl H. Ellis. 1983. Signed, limited to 400 copies.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (10.00 + 2.50BP) = 12.50
 
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Law of Mines and Minerals Digest1071 - Law of Mines and Minerals Digest
Davis Brothers Auction
R.S. Morrison Colorado Bar. 1878.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Lot of 3 Sterling Silver Necklaces1071 - Lot of 3 Sterling Silver Necklaces
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Necklace1072 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Coral Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Modern Copper Smelting1072 - Modern Copper Smelting
Davis Brothers Auction
Edward Dyer Peters. 1899
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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The MacArthur-Forrest Process Gold Extraction1073 - The MacArthur-Forrest Process Gold Extraction
Davis Brothers Auction
J.S. MacArthur. 1890
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Santo Domingo Indian Turquoise Necklace1073 - Santo Domingo Indian Turquoise Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Turquoise and black dyed shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace1074 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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