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Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester.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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Native American Navajo Alabaster Carved Bear351 - Native American Navajo Alabaster Carved Bear
Davis Brothers Auction
Hand carved by James C. Joe III. 4" tall, 5 3/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Dried Slate Pencil Urchin352 - Dried Slate Pencil Urchin
Davis Brothers Auction
Noteworthy example. 3 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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2785 Carats of Natural Turquoise353 - 2785 Carats of Natural Turquoise
Davis Brothers Auction
557 Grams or 2785 Carats. Very nice large piece. 2 3/4" tall, 3 1/4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Turquoise in Matrix Mineral Specimen354 - Turquoise in Matrix Mineral Specimen
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/2" long, 3 3/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Native American Indian Grinding Stone Pestle355 - Native American Indian Grinding Stone Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. 1 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Fossil Ammonite356 - Fossil Ammonite
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice fossil. 9 1/2" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Large Fossil Dinosaur Egg or Concretion357 - Large Fossil Dinosaur Egg or Concretion
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsure as to origin of this piece. It appears to be some sort of egg or concretion. 11 1/2" long, 7" tall. Weight is 19lbs 7oz.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Petrified Wood Slab Specimen Arizona358 - Petrified Wood Slab Specimen Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice slice of petrified wood. Origin unknown, size is approximately 9" in diameter, 2" thick and weighs in at 12.2 lbs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Large Petrified Wood Chunk Arizona359 - Large Petrified Wood Chunk Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Approximately 15.5" long, 8.5" thick, and weighs 18.7 lbs
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Large Petrified Wood Chunk Arizona360 - Large Petrified Wood Chunk Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Approximately 13" x 5.5", weighing 17.3 lbs
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Large Petrified Wood Chunk Arizona361 - Large Petrified Wood Chunk Arizona
Davis Brothers Auction
Sized approximately 12" x 10" and weighs 40.3 lbs
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Assorted Mineral Specimen Collection362 - Assorted Mineral Specimen Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice variety of mineral specimens
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Assorted Mineral Specimens and Petrified Wood363 - Assorted Mineral Specimens and Petrified Wood
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice assortment of minerals and small chunks of petrified wood.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Fossil and Mineral Specimens364 - Fossil and Mineral Specimens
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting assortment of fossils, and mineral specimens.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Assorted Mineral Specimen Collection365 - Assorted Mineral Specimen Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting assortment, some specimens identified as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Assorted Mineral Specimen Collection366 - Assorted Mineral Specimen Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice variety, some identified as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Assorted Mineral Specimen Collection367 - Assorted Mineral Specimen Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice, assorted collection of minerals, some identified as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Indian Artifact Stone Grinding Pestle368 - Indian Artifact Stone Grinding Pestle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example, approximately 5.5" x 3.5" as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Glass Fishing Net Floats369 - Antique Glass Fishing Net Floats
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice collection, assorted sizes and colors, some netting still intact. Sized as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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North Carolina Primitive Root Head Decoy370 - North Carolina Primitive Root Head Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
6.5" tall x 7.5" long. Nice early primitive piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Curlew Wood Shore Bird Decoy371 - Curlew Wood Shore Bird Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely painted, approximately 9" tall. Appears to be depiction of a curlew, unsigned
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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North Carolina Primitive Root Head Decoy372 - North Carolina Primitive Root Head Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Found in Knots Island, NC. Unsigned. Approximately 11" tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Carved Robin Bird Decoy Richard Morgan373 - Carved Robin Bird Decoy Richard Morgan
Davis Brothers Auction
Authentic reproduction of early American hunting decoys. Carved from pine, they are hand-painted and have metal, wood or bone beaks. The bases are cut
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hand Carved Wood Shore Bird Decoy374 - Hand Carved Wood Shore Bird Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely carved wooden decoy. Approximately 15 1/2" tall on stand.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Wood Shore Bird Decoy375 - Wood Shore Bird Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice piece, approximately 8 1/2" on stand. Unsigned.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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S R White Shore Bird Decoy376 - S R White Shore Bird Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Approximately 9 1/4" tall on the stand, and almost 8" long. Signed as shown.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Mallard Wood Duck Decoy377 - Mallard Wood Duck Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
Nicely carved and painted Mallard duck decoy. Approximately 7" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Richard Morgan Woodcock Decoy378 - Richard Morgan Woodcock Decoy
Davis Brothers Auction
The Painted Bird by Richard Morgan decoy of a woodcock. These birds are authentic reproductions of early American hunting decoys. Carved from pine, th
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Canadian NWT Carved Caribou Horn Antler379 - Canadian NWT Carved Caribou Horn Antler
Davis Brothers Auction
Caribou antler carved by artist Daniel J Hudson on antler stand. Signed, dated and titled 'Caribou Sun'. Approximately 12" x 8" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Anne Frank Book Collection380 - Anne Frank Book Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Over a dozen written works about the life of one of the most discussed Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Rich history captivatingly captured by many au
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Amish and Mennonite Book Collection381 - Amish and Mennonite Book Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting assortment of written works exploring the history, concepts and belief structures of this religious group and their way of life.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Group of Sterling Silver Christmas Ornaments382 - Group of Sterling Silver Christmas Ornaments
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice grouping. Gorham, Towle, International Silver Company, Reed and Barton. Ornaments weigh 337 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Italian Made Glass Wine Water Pitcher383 - Italian Made Glass Wine Water Pitcher
Davis Brothers Auction
10 1/2" tall. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Alexander Von Humboldt Sketch of the Cosmos384 - Alexander Von Humboldt Sketch of the Cosmos
Davis Brothers Auction
3 Volume Set. Seventh Edition 1870. Sketch of a Physical Description of the Universe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Antique George Cram 12" Terrestrial Globe385 - Antique George Cram 12" Terrestrial Globe
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old globe.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Precision Radiation Instruments Geiger Counter386 - Precision Radiation Instruments Geiger Counter
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Untested.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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WW2 Longines Army Air Forces Pocket Compass387 - WW2 Longines Army Air Forces Pocket Compass
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Canadian Metis Indian Beaded Mukluks Shoes388 - Canadian Metis Indian Beaded Mukluks Shoes
Davis Brothers Auction
10" long, 9" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Lot of 10 Baccarat Crystal Goblets389 - Lot of 10 Baccarat Crystal Goblets
Davis Brothers Auction
4 of the 5 3/4" tall, 6 of the 7" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique Hopf Violin and Bow390 - Antique Hopf Violin and Bow
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old set in case. Violin has some condition issues as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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US Army Regulation Bugle391 - US Army Regulation Bugle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old bugle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Antique Goodyear Rubber Fire Bucket392 - Antique Goodyear Rubber Fire Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
13" tall. Very nice old bucket with swing handle. Marked as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Edison Stock Ticker Bookends393 - Edison Stock Ticker Bookends
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of bookends.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00 + 18.75BP) = 93.75
 
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Antique Utah Copper Company Mining Ingot394 - Antique Utah Copper Company Mining Ingot
Davis Brothers Auction
3" long. Kit Kat type bar.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Butte Montana Copper Smelter Lantern Slide395 - Butte Montana Copper Smelter Lantern Slide
Davis Brothers Auction
Published by Keystone.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Antique Butte Montana Miners Candlestick396 - Antique Butte Montana Miners Candlestick
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. 9" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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McKinley Mining Company Utah Corporate Seal397 - McKinley Mining Company Utah Corporate Seal
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old seal. Eureka Utah.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Green River Formation Fish Fossil398 - Green River Formation Fish Fossil
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" by 5 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Zuni Septarian Nodule Bear Carving399 - Zuni Septarian Nodule Bear Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/2" tall, 6" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Azurite and Malachite Utah Mineral Specimen400 - Azurite and Malachite Utah Mineral Specimen
Davis Brothers Auction
Total weight of 467 grams. 4" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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