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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Antique Oahu Publishing Hawaiian Parlor Guitar601 - Antique Oahu Publishing Hawaiian Parlor Guitar
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice guitar in original case. No damage to note very clean, a few minor scratches from use.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Vega Gibson Banjo Mother of Pearl Korea602 - Vega Gibson Banjo Mother of Pearl Korea
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Korean Made Vega Banjo. Made before the Gibson takeover of the Korean Brand. Appears to be unused in original case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Antique Twisted Clear Glass Carnival Cane603 - Antique Twisted Clear Glass Carnival Cane
Davis Brothers Auction
36" tall. Chipping to base.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Clock604 - Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Clock
Davis Brothers Auction
Serial number 438207. Very nice clock. Good working condition. Blackened hand tips and numbers at 12,3,6,9 o'clock. Very nice example, well take...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Abbotwares Model Z477 Copper Horse Radio605 - Abbotwares Model Z477 Copper Horse Radio
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old radio. Has original felt blanket and rein chains. No chips or cracks to the casting. Radio does not appear to function. Good candidate f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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1890's Furnivals Vine & Scroll Ironstone Punchbowl606 - 1890's Furnivals Vine & Scroll Ironstone Punchbowl
Davis Brothers Auction
14.5" wide, 7.25" tall. No chips/cracks/repairs/damage. About as nice of a bowl as you will ever find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Antique Bronze Chinese Vase607 - Antique Bronze Chinese Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old vase. Age unknown but has quite a bit of patina and verdigris.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Antique Bronze Bells w/ Religious Christian Cross608 - Antique Bronze Bells w/ Religious Christian Cross
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual old bells. Both have a Christian Cross on them. 3.5" tall with bails. Clappers appear to be rose nails.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Little League World Series Baseball China Flag609 - Little League World Series Baseball China Flag
Davis Brothers Auction
One of a kind piece. Measures 12" by 16".The previous owner sated that his friend helped coach the Chinese team in 1979 and brought this b...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
 
 
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Antique Galle Art Glass Lamp Base610 - Antique Galle Art Glass Lamp Base
Davis Brothers Auction
Boudoir sized lamp base. Made by Galle. Shade was signed by Galle but it was shattered in transit. 8.5" tall. Lamp base does not have damage bu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Large Room Size Sarouk Persian Oriental Rug611 - Large Room Size Sarouk Persian Oriental Rug
Davis Brothers Auction
93.5" by 126" including fringe. Very nice rug with no condition issues.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Antique Vietnam Cambodia Ceremonial Rice Knife612 - Antique Vietnam Cambodia Ceremonial Rice Knife
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Very nice old knife. Made in Vietnam/Cambodia, used for ceremonial purposes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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1980's Coiled Hopi Indian Basket613 - 1980's Coiled Hopi Indian Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
6" tall 10" wide. Made in the 1980's by the Hopi Indians.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Montana Carved Elk Horn Buffalo Nickel Belt Buckle614 - Montana Carved Elk Horn Buffalo Nickel Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt and buckle. Carved from elk horn. 42" long from tip to tip.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Crow Indian Montana Buffalo Beaded Awl Case615 - Crow Indian Montana Buffalo Beaded Awl Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very unusual, the cover being buffalo with hair on as shown. Made by the Crow Indians of Montana. No loss or damage. 1890s.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Antique South Bend 9' Bamboo Fly Rod616 - Antique South Bend 9' Bamboo Fly Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old rod in original case. 9' length. No damage
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Stanley 45 Wood Plane617 - Stanley 45 Wood Plane
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice old plane. Fence has been repaired as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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New in Box Winchester Trap Skeet Clay Thrower618 - New in Box Winchester Trap Skeet Clay Thrower
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful old clay thrower. Made by Winchester. New in box with sleeve.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Black Wool Filson Mackinaw Hat619 - Black Wool Filson Mackinaw Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice older hat. Good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Peterson Hamilton Montana Mountain Goat Hunt Photo620 - Peterson Hamilton Montana Mountain Goat Hunt Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
17.5" by 21.5" framed. Photographer is Peterson of Hamilton Montana. Wonderful Image of a man with his hunting trophy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Walton Butts Serigraph Print Sentinel Washington621 - Walton Butts Serigraph Print Sentinel Washington
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Serigraph print. Title is Sentinel, Artist is Walton Butts. 19" by 23" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Lot of Japanese Painted Porcelain Tiles CDGC622 - Lot of Japanese Painted Porcelain Tiles CDGC
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of tiles. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Street Scene Photo Montana Business College623 - Street Scene Photo Montana Business College
Davis Brothers Auction
9.5" by 12". Location is believed to be Montana, but photo is not identified.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Joe DiMaggio Restaurant Menu SF California Signed624 - Joe DiMaggio Restaurant Menu SF California Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice old menu from Joe Dimaggio's Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge on Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco. Front of the menu is signed by J...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Lot of 3 Ringling Brothers Circus Photos Montana625 - Lot of 3 Ringling Brothers Circus Photos Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
5.25" by 6.25". Taken when the Ringling Circus came to town. I believe these to be Montana but they are not identified as such.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Large Lot of Hileman Glacier National Park Photos626 - Large Lot of Hileman Glacier National Park Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
6 images are by Hileman, 1 is by Haynes, 4 are by Ted Marble. All of Glacier National Park in Montana. Very nice lot of images.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Parrot Gold and Silver Mine Montana Stock627 - Parrot Gold and Silver Mine Montana Stock
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice stock. Framed with UV glass. 13" by 16" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Paradise Falls Montana Schlechten Photograph628 - Paradise Falls Montana Schlechten Photograph
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice hand tinted image. By Albert Schlechten of Bozeman Montana. Title is Paradise Falls. 12" by 15" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00 + 16.50BP) = 91.50
 
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Montana Centennial Bronze Belt Buckle 1989629 - Montana Centennial Bronze Belt Buckle 1989
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice. New in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Pair of Chinese Silver Panda Coins 2015 2016630 - Pair of Chinese Silver Panda Coins 2015 2016
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of coins. Both are proof uncirculated in original cases.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pair of Chinese Silver Panda Coins 2013 2014 2016631 - Pair of Chinese Silver Panda Coins 2013 2014 2016
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of coins. All are proof uncirculated in original cases.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 3 Morgan Silver Dollars 1881 1878632 - Lot of 3 Morgan Silver Dollars 1881 1878
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of coins. 1878 S, 1881 O x 2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Large Lot of Uncirculated Toned Pennies633 - Large Lot of Uncirculated Toned Pennies
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. All are toned and uncirculated condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Collection of Wheat Pennies Jefferson Nickels634 - Collection of Wheat Pennies Jefferson Nickels
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collection of pennies and nickels.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Lot of 4 Graded Coins Dime Quarter Penny635 - Lot of 4 Graded Coins Dime Quarter Penny
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Lot of 4 Graded Coins. 1957 D MS 66 RD, 1953 S MS 67, 1937 MS65 FB, 1960 Type B Rev MS 64.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lot of Antique Reference Books Cameos Christmas636 - Lot of Antique Reference Books Cameos Christmas
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Assorted titles, some quite hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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Lot of Antique Reference Books Slot Machines Poker637 - Lot of Antique Reference Books Slot Machines Poker
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Assorted titles, some quite hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of Antique Reference Books Cameras Photographs638 - Lot of Antique Reference Books Cameras Photographs
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Assorted titles, some quite hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of Antique Reference Books Pottery Glass639 - Lot of Antique Reference Books Pottery Glass
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Assorted titles, some quite hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of Antique Reference Books Railroad Tobacco640 - Lot of Antique Reference Books Railroad Tobacco
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Assorted titles, some quite hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Lot of Antique Reference Books Toys Dolls Steiff641 - Lot of Antique Reference Books Toys Dolls Steiff
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of books. Assorted titles, some quite hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Men and Trade on the Northern Frontier 1955642 - Men and Trade on the Northern Frontier 1955
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce. 1955 1st Edition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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The Ring-Necked Pheasant 1945 1st Edition643 - The Ring-Necked Pheasant 1945 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10.00 - 15.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Trails Plowed Under Charles Russell 1st Edition644 - Trails Plowed Under Charles Russell 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
1st edition 1927 with dust jacket. Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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The Last Buffalo Joan Murray 1st Edition645 - The Last Buffalo Joan Murray 1st Edition
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Theodore Roosevelt Ranch Life Frederick Remington646 - Theodore Roosevelt Ranch Life Frederick Remington
Davis Brothers Auction
Scarce book. Fine condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (1,150.00) = 1,150.00
 
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The Royal Natural History Lydekker 6 Vol Set647 - The Royal Natural History Lydekker 6 Vol Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice 6 volume set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Vladimir Tretchikoff Balinese Girl 1959 Print648 - Vladimir Tretchikoff Balinese Girl 1959 Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large and early edition of the famous print. 24" by 28".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (230.00) = 230.00
 
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10k Yellow Gold Montana Sapphire Ring Size 10649 - 10k Yellow Gold Montana Sapphire Ring Size 10
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. All different shades of Montana Sapphire set in 10k Yellow Gold. Weight is 1.9 grams. Size is 10.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Mens 14k Gold and Diamond Ring Size 10650 - Mens 14k Gold and Diamond Ring Size 10
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. Diamonds set in 14k Yellow Gold. Weight is 5.3 grams. Size is 10.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 225.00
Sold for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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