Silence of the Prairie

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Davis Brothers Auction is proud to present Day 2 of our landmark summer event, Silence of the Prairie-a sweeping exhibition of rare Western fine art, historic photography, and investment-grade artifacts drawn from private collections and long-held estates across America.

Featured Artists:

Olaf Wieghorst, William Penhallow Henderson, Les Thomas, George Phippen, Granville Redmond, William Seltzer Rice, David Mayer, William Standing, Raphael Lillywhite, Maynard Dixon, Maurice Braun, Loren Entz, Clark Hulings, Frederic Remington, Carl Von Hassler, Walt Gonske, John Bye, Hans Kleiber, David Mann, Bill Anton, Don Oelze, Edward Borein, Harold Von Schmidt, Charles Russell, John Nieto, Edgar Alwin Payne, Clyde Aspevig.

Auction Highlights:

Hyatt & Tankersley Alamosa Belt Handcuffs, historic Standing Rock Reservation photographs and archive, Native American Beadwork, Colonel AE Stewart Trophy Room Photos, Edward Curtis orotones and photogravures, African tribal antiques, Acoma Pueblo pottery and so many more hidden treasures.
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WW2 M1 Carbine Muzzle Cover151 - WW2 M1 Carbine Muzzle Cover
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Deadstock
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Man with Pet Parrot Stereoview151 - Man with Pet Parrot Stereoview
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Neat image.
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Wonderland Annex Coney Island Freakshow Photo152 - Wonderland Annex Coney Island Freakshow Photo
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3 1/4" by 5 1/2"
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Collection of Victor Montana Ranch Used Traps152 - Collection of Victor Montana Ranch Used Traps
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One is a 3N with cast jaws.
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Montana Boy Scout Uniform Set153 - Montana Boy Scout Uniform Set
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Nice set.
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Boulder Colorado Hotel Photo153 - Boulder Colorado Hotel Photo
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5 1/4" by 6 1/2"
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Lehi Utah Mormon Funeral Cabinet Photo154 - Lehi Utah Mormon Funeral Cabinet Photo
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William Asher Photographer Lehi Utah.
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J.L. Wright Lincoln Log Set154 - J.L. Wright Lincoln Log Set
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Nice set in original box.
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Wagner Ware Cast Iron Enamel Skillet Ashtray155 - Wagner Ware Cast Iron Enamel Skillet Ashtray
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5 3/4" by 4 1/4"
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Boulder Colorado Hotel Photo155 - Boulder Colorado Hotel Photo
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5 1/4" by 6 1/2"
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Butte Public Library Montana Photo156 - Butte Public Library Montana Photo
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5 1/2" by 5 1/2".
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Antique Country Primitive Hanging Spice Cabinet156 - Antique Country Primitive Hanging Spice Cabinet
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11" by 11" by 5 1/2"
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Buffalo Toy Jackpot Game Trade Stimulator157 - Buffalo Toy Jackpot Game Trade Stimulator
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Made by Buffalo Toy and Tool Works. 7 1/8" by 4 1/4" by 4".
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Taxidermy Birds in Display Cases Cabinet Photo157 - Taxidermy Birds in Display Cases Cabinet Photo
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Location unidentified. 6 1/4" by 5 1/4"
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O.C. Bundy Helena Montana CDV Photo158 - O.C. Bundy Helena Montana CDV Photo
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2 1/2" by 4 1/8".
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Aladdin Kerosene Lamp with Shade158 - Aladdin Kerosene Lamp with Shade
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23 1/4" tall with chimney.
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Kelly Bits & Spurs Lady Leg Spurs159 - Kelly Bits & Spurs Lady Leg Spurs
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Nice set.
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John X. Beidler Montana Vigilante US Marshal Photo159 - John X. Beidler Montana Vigilante US Marshal Photo
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Photo by Jorud of Helena Montana. 6 1/4" by 8 1/2" John X. Beidler was one of Montana’s best known pioneers. A leader of the Montana...
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Man in Ethnic Garb Cabinet Photo160 - Man in Ethnic Garb Cabinet Photo
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6 1/2" by 9"
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Crockett Aluminum Montana Cowboy Spurs160 - Crockett Aluminum Montana Cowboy Spurs
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Stamped on top of band.
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Antique Rooster Weathervane Lightning Rod161 - Antique Rooster Weathervane Lightning Rod
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Repainted. 33 1/2" tall on base.
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Hotel De Mineral Butte Montana Photo161 - Hotel De Mineral Butte Montana Photo
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5 3/4" by 9 3/4" Simon and John Hauswirth, born in Switzerland in 1844 and 1829 respectively, came to Montana in the gold rush of 1864. In...
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South Bend Washington Bicycle Cabinet Photo162 - South Bend Washington Bicycle Cabinet Photo
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4 1/4" by 6 1/2"
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Antique Weathervane Lightning Rod162 - Antique Weathervane Lightning Rod
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Repainted. 27" tall on base.
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Redware Civil Rights Book Form Whiskey Flask163 - Redware Civil Rights Book Form Whiskey Flask
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7 3/8" by 4 1/2" by 2 1/2".
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Butte Montana Booklet163 - Butte Montana Booklet
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McKee Printing Butte Montana. 5" by 6 1/4"
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Woman with Bicycle Cabinet Photo164 - Woman with Bicycle Cabinet Photo
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6" by 8"
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Maciel Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bowl164 - Maciel Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bowl
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7 1/2" diameter, 1 1/2" tall. 248 grams.
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Spanish American War Hardtack Biscuits165 - Spanish American War Hardtack Biscuits
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Named on back as shown.
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Butte Montana Dart Hardware Cabinet Photo165 - Butte Montana Dart Hardware Cabinet Photo
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5" by 8"
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Emery Mine Butte Montana Cabinet Photo166 - Emery Mine Butte Montana Cabinet Photo
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11" by 14"
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Collection of Skookum Indian Dolls166 - Collection of Skookum Indian Dolls
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Nice grouping. Largest is 10 5/8" tall.
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Mountain States Telephone Telegraph Ashtray167 - Mountain States Telephone Telegraph Ashtray
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Directory Department. 4 3/4" diameter.
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Speculator Butte Montana Mining Cabinet Photo167 - Speculator Butte Montana Mining Cabinet Photo
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The Granite Mountain/Speculator Mine disaster is considered the worst hard-rock mine disaster in the United States, with 163 people dying as a result
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Dillon Montana 1883 Panoramic Photo168 - Dillon Montana 1883 Panoramic Photo
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4 1/4" by 11"
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Charles M Russell Montana Print168 - Charles M Russell Montana Print
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Peacfulvally Saloon. Numbered. 19 1/2" by 25 1/2" framed.
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Maciel Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bowl169 - Maciel Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver Bowl
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8" diameter. 330 grams.
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John Running Babbit Ranch Cowboy Photo169 - John Running Babbit Ranch Cowboy Photo
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11" by 14" in matte. 8" by 10" without matte.
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Reed Mission Standing Rock Reservation Photo170 - Reed Mission Standing Rock Reservation Photo
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Our First Home at Fort Yates 1888 for 20 years called the Mission. 4 3/4" by 6 1/2". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missio...
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1915 Map of Butte Montana170 - 1915 Map of Butte Montana
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Passmore & Co.
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Clason's Wyoming Road Map Railway Guide171 - Clason's Wyoming Road Map Railway Guide
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Nice example.
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Military Post Fort Yates Indian Camp Photo171 - Military Post Fort Yates Indian Camp Photo
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Booth and Teepees, showing how Indians lived and do now live in September when attending their large religious gatherings. Showing the Military post,
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Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo172 - Frank Bennett Fiske Indian Cabinet Photo
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Unidentified subjects, both residents of Standing Rock. 4 1/4" by 6". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor...
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Anaconda Copper Mining Company172 - Anaconda Copper Mining Company
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Its Properties and Operations in Montana.
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The Yellowstone National Park173 - The Yellowstone National Park
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Historical and Descriptive. Hiram Martin Chittenden. 1918
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Standing Rock Indian Reservation Picnic Photo173 - Standing Rock Indian Reservation Picnic Photo
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Annual Picnic, June 1915. 5" by 8". Provenance: The Estate of George W Reed Indian Missionary and Pastor of Standing Rock Reservation Fort...
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Reed Mission Standing Rock Reservation Photo174 - Reed Mission Standing Rock Reservation Photo
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Hospital, run from 1889 to 1900 used as a School 1914-1918. Mission house used as sergeant's residence 1888 to 1903. Used as teacher's house...
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Alaska and the Klondike Gold Fields174 - Alaska and the Klondike Gold Fields
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A.C. Harris. 1897
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Alaska Almanac 1909175 - Alaska Almanac 1909
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The Harrison Publishing Company
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Clinton Iowa Curtis Factory Stereoview175 - Clinton Iowa Curtis Factory Stereoview
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Nice example.
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