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The Great Montana Territorial Library Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2750 Palmer St, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States

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Join us for one of the most phenomenal libraries offered to the public in years from a local Montana Estate. Day 1 will include Bob Borcherdt's personal library in its entirety featuring rare Western 1st Edition Books. Fine Western and Indigenous Art (Including Artists such as Eanger Irving Couse, Bert Geer Phillips, and Ray Swanson), Montana Historical Photography, Taxidermy, Uzbek and Turkomen Rugs, Asian and Ethnographic Antiques, Rugs, Advertising Signs and Instruments. Day 2 will feature the next edition of our ongoing military artifact extravaganza including relics from all wars and firearms.
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WW2 US Army Detonation Trip Wire401 - WW2 US Army Detonation Trip Wire
Davis Brothers Auction
3 spools all deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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WW2 US Army Nurse Medical Slippers402 - WW2 US Army Nurse Medical Slippers
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pair of WW2 War Bond Posters Lawson Wood402 - Pair of WW2 War Bond Posters Lawson Wood
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of posters. Illustrator is Lawson Wood. Both promoting war bonds. 12" by 16".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW1 Food is Ammunition Poster John E. Sheridan403 - WW1 Food is Ammunition Poster John E. Sheridan
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 21" by 26.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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WW2 US Army Signal Corps Radio Hand Set403 - WW2 US Army Signal Corps Radio Hand Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Rare WW2 Can of Celery Salt Ration404 - Rare WW2 Can of Celery Salt Ration
Davis Brothers Auction
Quite scarce. OD green base color.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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WW1 The Spirit of War Camp Service Poster404 - WW1 The Spirit of War Camp Service Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 20" by 29".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW1 Third Liberty Loan Government War Bond Poster405 - WW1 Third Liberty Loan Government War Bond Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 20" by 29.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW2 Medical Humidifier Vaporizer405 - WW2 Medical Humidifier Vaporizer
Davis Brothers Auction
Porcelain with original tags. As used in field hospitals.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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British Entrenching Tool WW2 Pick Shovel Handle406 - British Entrenching Tool WW2 Pick Shovel Handle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set. With cover.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW1 Remember and Invest War Bond Poster406 - WW1 Remember and Invest War Bond Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 19.75" by 29.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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WW1 YMCA Workers War Bond Poster407 - WW1 YMCA Workers War Bond Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 19.5" by 27".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Civil War Pair of Shelter Half Tent Stakes407 - Civil War Pair of Shelter Half Tent Stakes
Davis Brothers Auction
Original not copies.
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Named WW1 Drum Major Baton 14th Reg NGP408 - Named WW1 Drum Major Baton 14th Reg NGP
Davis Brothers Auction
Named. Unusual presentation piece.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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WW1 Red Cross HELP! War Bond Poster408 - WW1 Red Cross HELP! War Bond Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 21.5" by 26.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW1 YMCA United War Work Campaign Poster409 - WW1 YMCA United War Work Campaign Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 21.5" by 32.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of European Ammo Pouches409 - Lot of European Ammo Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Assorted eras.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Lot of American Army Ammunition Pouches410 - Lot of American Army Ammunition Pouches
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping, various eras
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW1 The Greatest Mother Red Cross Poster410 - WW1 The Greatest Mother Red Cross Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 20.5" by 26.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Cabinet Photo Arthur Griffin Indian Woman411 - Cabinet Photo Arthur Griffin Indian Woman
Davis Brothers Auction
Image is taken by Arthur Griffin. The card is embossed with the raised griffin mark. Phenomenal image. Arthur Griffin was born in Lawrence, Massachus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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US Army 60mm Mortar Carrier Cover and Strap411 - US Army 60mm Mortar Carrier Cover and Strap
Davis Brothers Auction
Deadstock.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Hawley Norton Kenwood New York #1 Trap412 - Hawley Norton Kenwood New York #1 Trap
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice trap. Original patina. Early Kenwood with eyehole springs. Hook ring and wedge intact.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Pair of Antique Montana Sepia Cowboy Photos412 - Pair of Antique Montana Sepia Cowboy Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of photos. Framed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Montana Collection Forest Service Logging Photos413 - Montana Collection Forest Service Logging Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of photos. Depicting early life in the Montana Forest Service.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Lot of 3 Vintage Bike Jockstrap Size Large413 - Lot of 3 Vintage Bike Jockstrap Size Large
Davis Brothers Auction
Appear to be deadstock. All size large. RARE
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Montana Territory M1885 Indian Wars Cloak414 - Montana Territory M1885 Indian Wars Cloak
Davis Brothers Auction
Missing liner as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Lot of 11 8mm Cowboy Movies414 - Lot of 11 8mm Cowboy Movies
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of 8mm films. Including an early mickey mouse.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Butte Montana Watercolor of Indian Noon 1932415 - Butte Montana Watercolor of Indian Noon 1932
Davis Brothers Auction
7.5" by 10" framed. Done by Noon of Butte Montana in 1932.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW2 Nazi German Horseshoe Wrench415 - WW2 Nazi German Horseshoe Wrench
Davis Brothers Auction
Difficult to find. Used by WW2 German Farriers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Bundeswehr NBC Marking Equipment Chemical Warfare416 - Bundeswehr NBC Marking Equipment Chemical Warfare
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice German marking backpack. Used for marking fallout locations for chemical and radiological events and attacks. This one is sealed in original
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
 
 
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California or Mexican Transitional Cowboy Spurs416 - California or Mexican Transitional Cowboy Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsure as to age. Appear to be matched pair. No silver or engraving.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Green River Trade Knife417 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Green River Trade Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Russell Green River knife. Modified by the Montana Blackfoot Indians, wonderful workmanship with the addition of a Montana Elk horn handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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WW2 USMC Marine Corps P44 Frogskin Uniform417 - WW2 USMC Marine Corps P44 Frogskin Uniform
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set. They appear to be deadstock. May be reproduction. Size 46 reversible.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (575.00) = 575.00
 
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Indian Wars US Leather Wool Saddle Blanket Cover418 - Indian Wars US Leather Wool Saddle Blanket Cover
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice piece. Leather and navy wool.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Hunters Companion Walrus Ivory Bowie Knife418 - Hunters Companion Walrus Ivory Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine early gamblers bowie. Professional repair to the end of the handle as shown. Very old, not a modern copy like most you see.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Butte Montana Frontier Law Enforcement Leather Sap419 - Butte Montana Frontier Law Enforcement Leather Sap
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sap. Hand made by an officer in Butte Montana. Lead weighted end. 18" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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WW2 4 Pocket US Army Jacket Uniform Coat 37L419 - WW2 4 Pocket US Army Jacket Uniform Coat 37L
Davis Brothers Auction
Cross of Honor CDG Cord. Size 37L with cap.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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42nd Division WW1 Rainbow Uniform Macarthur420 - 42nd Division WW1 Rainbow Uniform Macarthur
Davis Brothers Auction
MacArthur's division. Original patches. Has not been altered or messed with. Rare. Named inside as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Knife Steel Sharpener420 - Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Knife Steel Sharpener
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sharpening steel. With blade catchers as shown. Walrus handle. Marked as shown. 15.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Carving Knife Set421 - Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Carving Knife Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Monogrammed handle. Fork is missing one blade guard. Matched set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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WW1 Army Khaki Cotton Tunic Uniform Quartermaster421 - WW1 Army Khaki Cotton Tunic Uniform Quartermaster
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice original tunic. Khaki in color.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Marine Corps Jacket and Pants WW2 Forest Green422 - Marine Corps Jacket and Pants WW2 Forest Green
Davis Brothers Auction
Named inside as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Oregon Gun Dog Show Trophy 1926422 - Oregon Gun Dog Show Trophy 1926
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice trophy. Given by the Oregon Gun Dog Club in 1926 as first prize in all age stakes 17" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Montana Studio Pottery Vase Signed423 - Montana Studio Pottery Vase Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice vase. Signed on bottom as shown. 8" tall. No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Air Force Intermediate Flight Trousers Type A-11A423 - Air Force Intermediate Flight Trousers Type A-11A
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 30. Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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WW2 Leather Flight Trousers Pants Type A-3424 - WW2 Leather Flight Trousers Pants Type A-3
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice example. Hard to find clean like this. Size 44R.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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American Abolition 1860's Tole Painted Tray424 - American Abolition 1860's Tole Painted Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Large size tole painted tray. Identified with note on back as shown. 22" by 30.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Antique German Beer Stein425 - Antique German Beer Stein
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice stein. 10" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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WW2 Leather Flight Suit Vest Trousers Type A3425 - WW2 Leather Flight Suit Vest Trousers Type A3
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce full set with vest. Condition issues as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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German Leather Jacket Motorcycle Police 1950s426 - German Leather Jacket Motorcycle Police 1950s
Davis Brothers Auction
Appears to be from East Germany. Post WW2, as used on Motorcycles. Scarce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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