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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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Ojibwe Indian Birch Bark Basket150 - Ojibwe Indian Birch Bark Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine example. More complex than most you find. 4.5" by 5.5" by 6" including handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Pima Papago Indian Gathering Basket151 - Pima Papago Indian Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice basket. 12.5" tall including handle. 11" long by 7.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents151 - Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice box and contents.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Colorado Arizona Montana License Place Collection152 - Colorado Arizona Montana License Place Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collection. Matched pairs from Arizona and Montana, Singles from Colorado and New Jersey.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Antique Woodlands Indian Cree Beaded Moccasins152 - Antique Woodlands Indian Cree Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of moccasins. First half of the 20th Century. 9.5" long, 3.5" wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of Rinehart Indian Prints153 - Pair of Rinehart Indian Prints
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of prints. 12" by 22" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Fritz Diller Monarch of the Woods Sculpture153 - Fritz Diller Monarch of the Woods Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
14 1/4" by 16 3/4" framed. Fritz Diller (1875 - 1946) was active/lived in Germany. Fritz Diller is known for Sculpture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Antique Granite Montana Bronze Mortar Pestle154 - Antique Granite Montana Bronze Mortar Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old mortar and pestle. Was acquired from an estate in Granite, which is now a Ghost Town in Montana. Made from bronze.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Canadian Metis Indian Beaded Mukluks Shoes154 - Canadian Metis Indian Beaded Mukluks Shoes
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair. Beaded with fur trim. Feet are 9.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Three Sisters Alberta Canada Pastel Drawing155 - Three Sisters Alberta Canada Pastel Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 12.75" by 15.75" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Ott Jones Trouble on the Wind Bronze Montana155 - Ott Jones Trouble on the Wind Bronze Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Base is 9 1/2" by 14 1/2". Bronze is 7 1/2" tall. Ott Jones (20th century) was active/lived in Montana. Ott Jones is known for Sculpt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Antique Cello Bed Warmer Hot Water Bottle156 - Antique Cello Bed Warmer Hot Water Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 9 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mt Rundel Canada Gouache Pastel Drawing156 - Mt Rundel Canada Gouache Pastel Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed as shown. 12.75" by 15.75" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Robert Genn The Sound and The Fury157 - Robert Genn The Sound and The Fury
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed and numbered. 23.25" by 27.25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Large Brass Seal Sea Lion Bookends Made in Spain157 - Large Brass Seal Sea Lion Bookends Made in Spain
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. 11 1/2" tall. Made by Sarreid.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Large Brass Duck Head Bookends Made in Spain158 - Large Brass Duck Head Bookends Made in Spain
Davis Brothers Auction
10" tall. Made by Sarreid.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Childs Toy Wood Rocking Horse158 - Childs Toy Wood Rocking Horse
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older toy rocking horse. 28.5" long, 12.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Pueblo Native American Indian Drum159 - Pueblo Native American Indian Drum
Davis Brothers Auction
10.75" tall, 8.75" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Dewar Butte Montana Miners Carbide Lamp159 - Antique Dewar Butte Montana Miners Carbide Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old lamp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Alaskan Oil Pipeline Sculpture160 - Alaskan Oil Pipeline Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat sculpture. Made from part of the Alaskan Oil Pipeline. Engraved with the route and the cities. 9 1/4" long, 5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Native American Indian Armadillo Bag160 - Antique Native American Indian Armadillo Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old bag. 9.75" long. Unusual
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00 + 10.00BP) = 50.00
 
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Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach161 - Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice roach. 24" long. Made by David Little Brave.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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M10A1 Biological Chemical Mask Canisters161 - M10A1 Biological Chemical Mask Canisters
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of 12. Unopened.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Montana Gold Assayers Scale162 - Antique Montana Gold Assayers Scale
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old scale in wood case. No weights. 19 1/2" long, 16" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach162 - Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice roach. 17" long. Made by a member of the Iron Shell Family.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach163 - Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice roach. 18" long. Made by High Pipe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Sarreid Brass Candlestick Candle Holder Spain163 - Sarreid Brass Candlestick Candle Holder Spain
Davis Brothers Auction
19 1/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Pair of Montana Rail Link Railroad Bookends164 - Pair of Montana Rail Link Railroad Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of bookends. Made from old rail and chrome plated. 7 1/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach164 - Native American Indian Porcupine Hair Roach
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice roach. 15" long. Purchased in Cody, WY at the Cody Bar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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American Indian Made Beaded Spider165 - American Indian Made Beaded Spider
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat spider. Second half of the 20th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Stover Ideal Kerosene Lamp Bracket165 - Antique Stover Ideal Kerosene Lamp Bracket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Tom Saubert Montana Cattle Auctioneer Print166 - Tom Saubert Montana Cattle Auctioneer Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed. 19" by 25" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Ancient Stone Indian Artifact Collection166 - Ancient Stone Indian Artifact Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. All collected in the Midwest on a family homestead. Frame measures 13" by 20".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Jemez Pueblo Indian Pottery Bowl Vase Pot167 - Jemez Pueblo Indian Pottery Bowl Vase Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
4" tall. Unsigned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Antique Railroad Station Wall Clock167 - Antique Railroad Station Wall Clock
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Karr. 37 1/4" diameter. Guts are intact. Has original winding and case unlocking key. Paint on face is flaking off. Large and Very Expe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Art Nouveau Bronze Vase Francesco Flora168 - Art Nouveau Bronze Vase Francesco Flora
Davis Brothers Auction
17" tall. Posthumous recast. Francesco Flora (Born 1857) was active/lived in Spain. Francesco Flora is known for Sculpture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Zuni Indian Gecko Lizard Pot Vase168 - Zuni Indian Gecko Lizard Pot Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsigned, 3.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Embera Wounaan Panama Woven Basket169 - Embera Wounaan Panama Woven Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice basket. Made by the Embera and Wounaan. 3.25" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique GE Oscillating Fan 42x548169 - Antique GE Oscillating Fan 42x548
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old fan in original paint. 13 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00 + 22.50BP) = 112.50
 
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Antique European Painting170 - Antique European Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old painting on board. Signed H.W. 13" by 16 1/4" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Painted Winter Count Native American Indian Hide170 - Painted Winter Count Native American Indian Hide
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted elk or deer hide. Showing the Winter count. 30" by 42". Unsure as to age. The hide itself is pre 20th Century, the paint on the hi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Laura Tamosie Hopi Indian Tewa Pueblo Bowl Pot171 - Laura Tamosie Hopi Indian Tewa Pueblo Bowl Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
2.5" tall. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Swiss Army Leather Pouch and Signal Mirror171 - Swiss Army Leather Pouch and Signal Mirror
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Laemmle Theaters California Monte Dolack Print172 - Laemmle Theaters California Monte Dolack Print
Davis Brothers Auction
20" by 28". Monte A. Dolack (born May 23, 1950) is an American graphic artist who lives in Missoula, Montana, in the United States. Fromme...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Miniature American Indian Pine Needle Basket172 - Miniature American Indian Pine Needle Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
2" tall, 3.5" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Native American Indian Carved Antler173 - Native American Indian Carved Antler
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat piece. Carved with eagles. Signed as shown. 5" long, 3" tall. Made by One Feather.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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New Varsity Theatre California Monte Dolack Print173 - New Varsity Theatre California Monte Dolack Print
Davis Brothers Auction
20" by 28". Monte A. Dolack (born May 23, 1950) is an American graphic artist who lives in Missoula, Montana, in the United States. Fromme...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mercy Theatres Washington Monte Dolack Print174 - Mercy Theatres Washington Monte Dolack Print
Davis Brothers Auction
20" by 28". Monte A. Dolack (born May 23, 1950) is an American graphic artist who lives in Missoula, Montana, in the United States. Fromme...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Cleaner174 - Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Cleaner
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nicely made. Second half of the 20th Century. 11.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Quilled Awl Case175 - Plains Native American Indian Quilled Awl Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very finely made. Most likely North or South Dakota in origin. Second half of the 20th Century. 15" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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