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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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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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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".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Saura Hand Bearing Boat Compass Type MB-6576 - Saura Hand Bearing Boat Compass Type MB-65
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example in case. Does have some corrosion in battery well.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Vintage Sonar VHF Sentry Transistor Radio77 - Vintage Sonar VHF Sentry Transistor Radio
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old radio.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique California Notary Seal78 - Antique California Notary Seal
Davis Brothers Auction
For the AJ Glesener Company.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Paper Label Tiger Tobacco Store Counter Tin79 - Paper Label Tiger Tobacco Store Counter Tin
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old tin. Paper label. Store sized with 5 cent packages advertised. 11" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Mid Century Murano Glass Candlestick80 - Mid Century Murano Glass Candlestick
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice candlestick. 12.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Barbara Coppock Montana Flower Etchings81 - Barbara Coppock Montana Flower Etchings
Davis Brothers Auction
Hand colored etchings. Signed and numbered. Set of 4. 9.5" by 11" framed. Barbara Coppock (20th century) was active/lived in Montana. Barb...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Antique Elgin 169 15J Pocket Watch82 - Antique Elgin 169 15J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in 1899. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Hampden 109D 15J Pocket Watch83 - Antique Hampden 109D 15J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Made in 1900. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Illinois 106 Railroad Pocket Watch84 - Antique Illinois 106 Railroad Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
17J made in 1915. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Antique Elgin 477 17J Pocket Watch85 - Antique Elgin 477 17J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
17J made in 1927. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Antique Elgin 73 7J Pocket Watch86 - Antique Elgin 73 7J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
7J made in 1890. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique Elgin 119 Pocket Watch87 - Antique Elgin 119 Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
11J made in 1895. Running
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Antique Waltham 610 7J Pocket Watch88 - Antique Waltham 610 7J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
7J made in 1903. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Antique Waltham 17J Crescent Street Pocket Watch89 - Antique Waltham 17J Crescent Street Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
17J made in 1896. Does not run.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Antique Elgin BW Raymond 15J Pocket Watch90 - Antique Elgin BW Raymond 15J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
15J made in 1890. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique Collection of Dime Store Pocket Watches91 - Antique Collection of Dime Store Pocket Watches
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping of watches. Westclox, Biltmore, Sturdy. Untested.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Antique Rockford 835 17J Pocket Watch92 - Antique Rockford 835 17J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
17J made in 1898. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Antique Hampden 109 15J Pocket Watch93 - Antique Hampden 109 15J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
15J made in 1917. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Antique Elgin BW Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch94 - Antique Elgin BW Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
Model 8. 19J made in 1911. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Antique Elgin 15 19J Pocket Watch95 - Antique Elgin 15 19J Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
19J Model 15 made in 1922. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Antique Hamilton 940 Railroad Pocket Watch96 - Antique Hamilton 940 Railroad Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
21J made in 1898. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Antique Hamilton 990 Railroad Pocket Watch97 - Antique Hamilton 990 Railroad Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
21J made in 1908. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Antique Elgin 313 Pocket Watch98 - Antique Elgin 313 Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
15J made in 1909. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Rockford 573 Pocket Watch99 - Antique Rockford 573 Pocket Watch
Davis Brothers Auction
17J made in 1910. Running.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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