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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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Mid Century Tony Paul Slingback Chair175 - Mid Century Tony Paul Slingback Chair
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice chair. Seat fabric is a replacement. 47" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW2 Japanese Navy Wool Blanket176 - WW2 Japanese Navy Wool Blanket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old blanket with tag. Has red anchor on the corner. 48 1/4" by 74".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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US Artillery Fascine Knife Camp Verde Arizona176 - US Artillery Fascine Knife Camp Verde Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old knife. Found at Old Camp Verde Arizona. 5.25" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Cleaner177 - Native American Indian Quilled Pipe Cleaner
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nicely made. Second half of the 20th Century. 12" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Vintage Tweed Cavanaugh Fedora Hat177 - Vintage Tweed Cavanaugh Fedora Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Pace Setter Collection. Size 7 3/8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WW2 Front Seam Fixed Bale M1 Army Helmet178 - WW2 Front Seam Fixed Bale M1 Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice helmet with liner. Appears to have been camo painted in the field.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Pair of Braided Horsehair Cowboy Hat Bands178 - Pair of Braided Horsehair Cowboy Hat Bands
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of hat bands.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Phenomenal Navajo Indian Rug179 - Phenomenal Navajo Indian Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Phenomenal rug. Water Bug motif. The use of natural yellow dye is quite scarce for a rug of this age. No rips/tears/repairs. 61" by 98.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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1934 Worlds Fair Chicago Tray179 - 1934 Worlds Fair Chicago Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
12" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Korean War M1923 US Army Cartridge Belt180 - Korean War M1923 US Army Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt. Marked as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Doll180 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Doll
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Dorothy Little Elk. Second half of the 20th Century. 11" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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Antique African Copper Bladed Dagger Knife181 - Antique African Copper Bladed Dagger Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
5" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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130 Pieces of Antique Assorted Silver Plate181 - 130 Pieces of Antique Assorted Silver Plate
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Some was made for the Mercy Hospital in Chicago.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Knights Templar Sword182 - Antique Knights Templar Sword
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old sword. Identified on blade as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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Antique Navajo Indian Whirling Log Rug182 - Antique Navajo Indian Whirling Log Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old rug. 45.75" by 79". No rips/tears/repairs. Unusual pattern.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Dakota Plains Indian Quilled Buffalo Heart Bag183 - Dakota Plains Indian Quilled Buffalo Heart Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old piece. Still has quills inside as shown. 13.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1948 PCGS MS64FBL Franklin Half Dollar183 - 1948 PCGS MS64FBL Franklin Half Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice half dollar with toning
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1955 1952 MS64FBL MS65 Franklin Half Dollars184 - 1955 1952 MS64FBL MS65 Franklin Half Dollars
Davis Brothers Auction
1952 MS65 ANACS, 1955 MS64FBL NGC.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Native American Indian Shaman Dew Claw Rattle184 - Native American Indian Shaman Dew Claw Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older rattle. 20th Century. 26.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Alaskan Yupik Eskimo Caribou Hair Dance Fans185 - Alaskan Yupik Eskimo Caribou Hair Dance Fans
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of dance fans. 20th Century. 12.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00 + 12.50BP) = 62.50
 
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Collection of 39 Buffalo Nickels185 - Collection of 39 Buffalo Nickels
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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1879 S Morgan Silver Dollar186 - 1879 S Morgan Silver Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Grade on holder may not reflect actual grade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Rattle186 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Dance Rattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice rattle. Second half of the 20th Century. 27.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace187 - Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice choker. Bone hair pipes, and white heart trade beads. 22.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1889 P Morgan Silver Dollar187 - 1889 P Morgan Silver Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Grade on holder may not reflect actual grade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1893 O Barber Silver Half Dollar188 - 1893 O Barber Silver Half Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Appears to have been cleaned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace188 - Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice choker. Bone hair pipes, and shell center medallion. 31.5" long. Originally made by Russel Means.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace189 - Native American Indian Hair Pipe Choker Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice choker. Bone hair pipes, and shell center medallion. 38.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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1942 P Mercury Silver Dime189 - 1942 P Mercury Silver Dime
Davis Brothers Auction
Grade on holder may not reflect actual grade.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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1897 O Barber Silver Half Dollar ANACS G4190 - 1897 O Barber Silver Half Dollar ANACS G4
Davis Brothers Auction
Graded by ANACS.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Indian Quilled Roach Hair Pin190 - Native American Indian Quilled Roach Hair Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nicely made. Second half of the 20th Century. 18" long. Originally made by Mrs. Blackbear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Montana Braided Leather Cowboy Horse Quirt191 - Montana Braided Leather Cowboy Horse Quirt
Davis Brothers Auction
Custom made. Braided two tone leather. 24" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Walking Standing Liberty Half And Quarters191 - Walking Standing Liberty Half And Quarters
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. 1928 P, 1929 P, and 1938 D Half.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Three Cent Nickel 1866 P192 - Three Cent Nickel 1866 P
Davis Brothers Auction
Both are 1866 P.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Mayan Human Snake Effigy Pipe and Figure192 - Mayan Human Snake Effigy Pipe and Figure
Davis Brothers Auction
Both are contemporary reproductions.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Native American Indian Hair Roach Spreader193 - Native American Indian Hair Roach Spreader
Davis Brothers Auction
Fully Quilled. Very nice roach spreader. 26" long. Made by Mrs. Black Bear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1857 Flying Eagle Penny Cent193 - 1857 Flying Eagle Penny Cent
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice coin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar194 - 1831 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice coin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia194 - Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice matched set. Shawl, Belt, and Choker. Made by Ruth Moccasin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Quilled Native American Indian Moccasins195 - Quilled Native American Indian Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of moccasins. Quilled with medicine wheels. Second half of the 20th Century. 9" long. Made by Inez Iron Shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00 + 52.50BP) = 262.50
 
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1977 Valley Forge Gold Medal Proof Coin195 - 1977 Valley Forge Gold Medal Proof Coin
Davis Brothers Auction
500/1000 Fine Gold. Franklin Mint.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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11 Indian Head Cent Pennies196 - 11 Indian Head Cent Pennies
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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1950s Tex Tan Yoakum Inlaid Cowboy Cowgirl Boots196 - 1950s Tex Tan Yoakum Inlaid Cowboy Cowgirl Boots
Davis Brothers Auction
10" long heel to toe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique Sioux Indian Beaded Moccasins197 - Antique Sioux Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old pair of moccasins. Late 19th Century.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (220.00 + 55.00BP) = 275.00
 
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PCI MS66+ 1881 S Morgan Silver Dollar197 - PCI MS66+ 1881 S Morgan Silver Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice dollar with toning.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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1923 Silver Peace Dollar198 - 1923 Silver Peace Dollar
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old coin with some toning as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Native American Indian Quilled Beaded Moccasins198 - Native American Indian Quilled Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of moccasins. Second half of the 20th Century. 9.5" long. Made by Mrs. Shields.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (95.00 + 23.75BP) = 118.75
 
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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins199 - Plains Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair. Second half of the 20th Century. 9.75" long. Made by Mrs. Carl Sr. Iron Shell.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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4 Dansbury Mint State Quarter Rolls199 - 4 Dansbury Mint State Quarter Rolls
Davis Brothers Auction
12 in each roll.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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1848 1849 Large Cent 1875 Shield Nickel 1838 Dime200 - 1848 1849 Large Cent 1875 Shield Nickel 1838 Dime
Davis Brothers Auction
1848 and 1849 Large Cents, 1875 Shield Nickel, and 1838 Half Dime.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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