The Great Montana Territorial Library Auction

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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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Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Necklace673 - Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Navajo sterling silver and Turquoise necklace.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Rutilated Quartz Sterling Silver Necklace674 - Rutilated Quartz Sterling Silver Necklace
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Very nice sterling silver necklace set with rutilated quartz.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Black and Brown Opal Necklaces675 - Black and Brown Opal Necklaces
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of necklaces. They appear to both be opal.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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2014 PCGS MS70 1/10 oz Gold Coin First Strike676 - 2014 PCGS MS70 1/10 oz Gold Coin First Strike
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice coin. Graded by PCGS MS70. 1/10 oz pure gold.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 350.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Set of 5 Sterling Silver Dice Taxco Mexico677 - Set of 5 Sterling Silver Dice Taxco Mexico
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice set of sterling silver dice. Mark appears to be that of Taxco Mexico.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Lot of Cabochon Opal Loose Gemstones678 - Lot of Cabochon Opal Loose Gemstones
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of cabochons. Appear to be opal.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Lot of 7 Natural Pearls679 - Lot of 7 Natural Pearls
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of pearls.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Antique European Sterling Silver Trinket Box680 - Antique European Sterling Silver Trinket Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sterling silver box. Hallmarked on the bottom as shown. 1.25" by 3.5". 120 grams.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Sterling Silver 12k Black Hills Gold Cowboy Ring681 - Sterling Silver 12k Black Hills Gold Cowboy Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice ring. Sterling Silver and 12k Black Hills Gold. Size is 13.5.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means682 - Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Means
Davis Brothers Auction
Tied by Norman Means in Missoula Montana. Nice big salmon fly.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Rod Means683 - Missoula Montana Bunyan Bug Fishing Fly Rod Means
Davis Brothers Auction
Made by Norman Means of Missoula Montana for Flo Rose. Unusual folding design. The only known example. Appears to have been custom made. One folding s
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (525.00) = 525.00
 
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Lot of 17 Montana Black Bear Claws684 - Lot of 17 Montana Black Bear Claws
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Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No sales to Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Massa
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Early Primitive Brass Chocolate or Coffee Pot685 - Early Primitive Brass Chocolate or Coffee Pot
Davis Brothers Auction
Comes with insert. Some damage, as to be expected. Appears to be 18th Century. 12" tall.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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European Wood Baby or Doll Cradle686 - European Wood Baby or Doll Cradle
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Very finely carved. Heart handles. Markings are indicative of European manufacture. Wood on the bottom has worm holes.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Vintage Montana Cowboy Belts & Belt Buckles687 - Vintage Montana Cowboy Belts & Belt Buckles
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Nice lot of Montana Belts and Belt Buckles. Ex Tom Ford Estate. Tom owned the Ford's Mercantile Clothing Store in Hamilton Montana until his dea...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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James R. Ryan (1898-1962) Montana Pen and Ink688 - James R. Ryan (1898-1962) Montana Pen and Ink
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Very nice lot of Pen and Ink Drawings. Artist is James "Jim" R. Ryan (1898-1962). James Ryan was born in New Jersey on November 6, 1898. ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Madonna of Ice Photo Johnson and Johnson689 - Madonna of Ice Photo Johnson and Johnson
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice silver gelatin image. 6.5" by 10.5" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Herman Schnitzmeyer Flathead Lake Montana Photo690 - Herman Schnitzmeyer Flathead Lake Montana Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice image. Framed with UV glass. 9.25" by 20".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Washington Beach at Sunset Photograph Seattle691 - Washington Beach at Sunset Photograph Seattle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice silver gelatin image. 9.5" by 11.5" framed.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Herman Schnitzmeyer Meadow Lake Terrace Montana692 - Herman Schnitzmeyer Meadow Lake Terrace Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice hand tinted photo. 7" by 11".
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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