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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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.
ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE.
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Ancient Indian Artifact Arrowheads Points1148 - Ancient Indian Artifact Arrowheads Points
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00 + 8.75BP) = 43.75
 
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Ted Long Lame Deer Indian Oil Painting1149 - Ted Long Lame Deer Indian Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is 'Lame Deer'. 14 1/4" by 18 1/4" framed. Ted Long, North Platte artist and sculptor, created the larger than life bronze s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Ted Long Kill Bear Indian Oil Painting1150 - Ted Long Kill Bear Indian Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is 'Kill Bear'. 14 1/4" by 18 1/4" framed. Ted Long, North Platte artist and sculptor, created the larger than life bronze s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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Edward Curtis Cree Woman Indian Photo1151 - Edward Curtis Cree Woman Indian Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
16" by 20" framed. Uncertain as to age.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Edward Curtis Zuni Governor Indian Photo1152 - Edward Curtis Zuni Governor Indian Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
16" by 20" framed. Uncertain as to age.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Carsons Men After Charles M Russell1153 - Carsons Men After Charles M Russell
Davis Brothers Auction
Painted by E Leonard. 29" by 41" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Antique Native American Indian Oil Painting1154 - Antique Native American Indian Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early painting. Most likely painted by an Itinerant artist. Clothing appears to be woodlands, possibly Cree. 20" by 26" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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The Ducker Lee Leuning Sherri Treeby Sculpture1155 - The Ducker Lee Leuning Sherri Treeby Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
15" long, 9" wide, 5 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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14k Gold Victorian Star Stickpin1156 - 14k Gold Victorian Star Stickpin
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. 1.2 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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14k Gold Imperial German Award Medal1157 - 14k Gold Imperial German Award Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
Very interesting piece. Medal is enameled and numbered. 4.71 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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14k Gold Kashmir Sapphire Necklace1158 - 14k Gold Kashmir Sapphire Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. 11.7 grams total weight. Kashmir dark blue sapphire.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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14k Gold BPOE Elks Tooth Watch Fob Pendant1159 - 14k Gold BPOE Elks Tooth Watch Fob Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
5.36 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Chip Inlay Navajo Sterling Necklace Pendants1160 - Chip Inlay Navajo Sterling Necklace Pendants
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of pendants.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Victorian 10k Gold Cufflinks1161 - Victorian 10k Gold Cufflinks
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of cufflinks. 4.17 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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14k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet1162 - 14k Yellow Gold Bangle Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Weighs 8.88 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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10k Gold Victorian Stick Pin1163 - 10k Gold Victorian Stick Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
Possibly from Bishop McNamara High School. Total weight is 1.93 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Antique European Coin Silver Watch Fob Chain1164 - Antique European Coin Silver Watch Fob Chain
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old fob. 12 1/2" total length.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Victorian Gold Filled Mourning Hair Watch Fob1165 - Victorian Gold Filled Mourning Hair Watch Fob
Davis Brothers Auction
15" long. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Old Pawn Heishi Beads1166 - Old Pawn Heishi Beads
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping of old beads.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Montana Indian Mountain Lion Claw Necklace1167 - Montana Indian Mountain Lion Claw Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice choker style necklace. 24" long. Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No sales to Alabama, Californ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Gorham Sterling Silver Gold Unicorn Necklace1168 - Gorham Sterling Silver Gold Unicorn Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice necklace. Made by Gorham.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00 + 7.50BP) = 37.50
 
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Victorian Pocket Watch Fob Chain Locket1169 - Victorian Pocket Watch Fob Chain Locket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old piece. Locket in the form of a pocket watch.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Mountain Chickadee Wood Carving Jon Austin1170 - Mountain Chickadee Wood Carving Jon Austin
Davis Brothers Auction
7" tall, 5" base diameter. Jon Austin is an award winning carver and sculptor who has recently moved into the realm of abstract art. A ful...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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10k Gold Hoop Earrings1171 - 10k Gold Hoop Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of earrings. Posts are marked as 10k but earring bodies test as 14k. 2 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Victorian 14k Gold Tie Tack Bar1172 - Victorian 14k Gold Tie Tack Bar
Davis Brothers Auction
3 Grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Victorian 14k Gold Moonstone Stick Pin1173 - Victorian 14k Gold Moonstone Stick Pin
Davis Brothers Auction
2.19 grams total weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Antique Charles M Russell Envelope Montana1174 - Antique Charles M Russell Envelope Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old envelope with Russell Vignette.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Historic Romantic Map of Montana1175 - Historic Romantic Map of Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
17" by 24 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique American Sampler1176 - Antique American Sampler
Davis Brothers Auction
Somerset Ohio, dated 1847. 18 1/2" by 19" on linen backing.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Dave Powell Montana Indian Ledger Drawings1177 - Dave Powell Montana Indian Ledger Drawings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of ledger drawings. 9" by 11". Dave Powell is a native son of Montana, in a world of change and transition; few can say they hav...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Pair of Antique Plains Indian Ledger Drawings1178 - Pair of Antique Plains Indian Ledger Drawings
Davis Brothers Auction
From an old Montana Estate. One pictures a warrior killing a cavalry soldier.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Siletz Native American Indian Gathering Basket1179 - Siletz Native American Indian Gathering Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
15" tall. 11 1/2" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (140.00 + 35.00BP) = 175.00
 
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La Belle Noiseuse French Movie Poster1180 - La Belle Noiseuse French Movie Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
The Beautiful Troublemaker. 26" by 41".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Vintage Ganscraft Chimayo Jacket Coat1181 - Vintage Ganscraft Chimayo Jacket Coat
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice jacket. Ganascraft label. 19" chest, 41" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Antique Leather Postcard Folk Art Pillow1182 - Antique Leather Postcard Folk Art Pillow
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting old piece made from leather postcards. 16 1/2" by 18".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Antique Chinese Yixing Zisha Teapot1183 - Antique Chinese Yixing Zisha Teapot
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice diminutive teapot. 4" long, 2 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carved Bear1184 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Soapstone Carved Bear
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. 5" long, 3 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Antique Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Brooch1185 - Antique Zuni Turquoise Petit Point Brooch
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large brooch. 4" by 5 1/4". Could also be used as a necklace pendant.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Taxco Sterling Silver Bead Necklace1186 - Taxco Sterling Silver Bead Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW2 1944 Iran Silver Dagger Letter Opener1187 - WW2 1944 Iran Silver Dagger Letter Opener
Davis Brothers Auction
Very neat piece. Dated 1944. 5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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African Scrimshaw Bone Hippo Salt Pepper Shakers1188 - African Scrimshaw Bone Hippo Salt Pepper Shakers
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. Scrimshawed with hippos. 3 1/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Miniature Chinese Mud Men1189 - Antique Miniature Chinese Mud Men
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Group of Assorted Collectables1190 - Group of Assorted Collectables
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Spoons, Brooch, Gold Flake, Notepad, and a Toyo Tire Lighter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Group of 3 Antique Compacts1192 - Group of 3 Antique Compacts
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW1 WWI US Army Replacement Buttons Bag1193 - WW1 WWI US Army Replacement Buttons Bag
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old bag and contents.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings1194 - Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Victorian Agate Letter Opener and Pencil1195 - Victorian Agate Letter Opener and Pencil
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00 + 6.25BP) = 31.25
 
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Group of 3 Souvenir Spoons Yellowstone Park1196 - Group of 3 Souvenir Spoons Yellowstone Park
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice group of spoons. Sterling Silver Yellowstone Park, Plated St Louis Expo, Plated Golden Gate International Expo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Group of Bolo Ties and Copper Bracelet1197 - Group of Bolo Ties and Copper Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet1198 - Zuni Inlaid Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old bracelet. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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