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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14k White Gold and CZ Ladies Ring Size 9.5651 - 14k White Gold and CZ Ladies Ring Size 9.5
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. CZ set in 14k White Gold. Weight is 4.3 grams. Size is 9.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Mens 10k Yellow Gold and Topaz Ring Size 10652 - Mens 10k Yellow Gold and Topaz Ring Size 10
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. Blue Topaz set in 14k Yellow Gold. Weight is 4.64 grams. Size is 10.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Ladies 10k Yellow Gold and Sapphire Ring Size 8.5653 - Ladies 10k Yellow Gold and Sapphire Ring Size 8.5
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. Blue Sapphire set in 10k Yellow Gold. Weight is 4.7 grams. Size is 8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Montana Yogo Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring654 - Montana Yogo Sapphire and Diamond White Gold Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. Montana Yogo Sapphires and Diamonds set in 14k White Gold. Weight is 5.3 grams. Size is 8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (675.00) = 675.00
 
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Russian Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring655 - Russian Amethyst and 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. Russian Amethyst and Diamond set in 14k Yellow Gold. Weight is 7.4 grams. Size is 9.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Ladies 10k Yellow Gold and Ruby Ring Size 9.5656 - Ladies 10k Yellow Gold and Ruby Ring Size 9.5
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. Rubies set in 10k Yellow Gold. Weight is 2.8 grams. Size is 9.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Phenomenal 15ct Andalusite 14k Yellow Gold Ring657 - Phenomenal 15ct Andalusite 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Wonderful ring. Natural Andalusite, weight is 15cts, no visual inclusions, could use a cleaning. Stone is color phase between peach and green. Top fac
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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1995 Montana Grizzlies National Championship Ring658 - 1995 Montana Grizzlies National Championship Ring
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice ring. 14k White gold. Engraved on the backside as shown for player name. Initials are JJ, we were told that this belonged to one of the Chee
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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14k Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Ladies Earrings659 - 14k Yellow Gold and Blue Topaz Ladies Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of earrings. Blue Topaz set in 14k Yellow Gold.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Rutilated Quartz 10k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant660 - Rutilated Quartz 10k Yellow Gold Necklace Pendant
Davis Brothers Auction
Rutilated Quartz set in 10k Yellow Gold. 3.25 grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet661 - Pearl and 14k Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice tennis bracelet. Pearls set in 14k Yellow Gold. Weight is 11.3 Grams.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Monarch Precious Metals 1.5 oz Silver Frankenstein662 - Monarch Precious Metals 1.5 oz Silver Frankenstein
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice hand poured bar in the form of Frankenstein. 1.5 oz Troy. Pure silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Monarch Precious Metals 1.5 oz Silver Frankenstein663 - Monarch Precious Metals 1.5 oz Silver Frankenstein
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice hand poured bar in the form of Frankenstein. 1.5 oz Troy. Pure silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Monarch Precious Metals 1.5 oz Silver Frankenstein664 - Monarch Precious Metals 1.5 oz Silver Frankenstein
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice hand poured bar in the form of Frankenstein. 1.5 oz Troy. Pure silver.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet665 - Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Bracelet
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sterling silver charm bracelet. All charms are sterling as is the bracelet.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Sterling Silver Horse Brooch Signed666 - Sterling Silver Horse Brooch Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Sterling Silver brooch. Signed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Spoon Rings667 - Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Spoon Rings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of rings, made from sterling silver flatware. One is size 9 one is size 11.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Pair of Navajo Sterling Silver Opal Rings668 - Pair of Navajo Sterling Silver Opal Rings
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of rings. One is Size 6, one is Size 10.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Lot of Sterling Silver Jewelry Rings Earrings669 - Lot of Sterling Silver Jewelry Rings Earrings
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collection of sterling silver jewelry.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Pure Silver Baht Chain and Bracelet Thailand670 - Pure Silver Baht Chain and Bracelet Thailand
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice chain and bracelet set. Made of pure silver 98-99%. 7" bracelet length, 20" necklace length.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Hopi Kokopelli Ammonite Sterling Silver Necklace671 - Hopi Kokopelli Ammonite Sterling Silver Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Double sided. One side is a Kokopelli, the other is a Ammonite Cabochon.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Navajo Sterling Silver White Opal Necklace672 - Navajo Sterling Silver White Opal Necklace
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice necklace. Sterling Silver and white opal.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sterling silver necklace set with rutilated quartz.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No sales to Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Massa
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very finely carved. Heart handles. Markings are indicative of European manufacture. Wood on the bottom has worm holes.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
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. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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".
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00 + 22.00BP) = 122.00
 
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Harrison R. Crandall Grand Tetons Wyoming Photo693 - Harrison R. Crandall Grand Tetons Wyoming Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Phenomenal hand tinted image. By Harrison R. Crandall. 13" by 17" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Walter Hook Missoula Montana Abstract Drawing694 - Walter Hook Missoula Montana Abstract Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual abstract drawing by Walter Hook of Missoula Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Hileman Montana Photo St Marys Lake Glacier Park695 - Hileman Montana Photo St Marys Lake Glacier Park
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice image. 10.5" by 12.5" framed with UV glass.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (170.00 + 37.40BP) = 207.40
 
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American Arcot Mission India Wood Bookshelf696 - American Arcot Mission India Wood Bookshelf
Davis Brothers Auction
This bookshelf appears to be Rosewood, it has vignettes of elephants on the sides. The Arcot Mission of the Reformed Church in America was located i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (50.00 + 11.00BP) = 61.00
 
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Northern Pacific Construction Train Montana Photo697 - Northern Pacific Construction Train Montana Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice cabinet photo image of a train crane and crew constructing a bridge. Engine says Northern Pacific Railroad on the side. Nice early Montana I
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Herman Schnitzmeyer Rode Mission Mountains Montana698 - Herman Schnitzmeyer Rode Mission Mountains Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice image of the Mission Mountains in Montana. 7.5" by 11.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00 + 15.40BP) = 85.40
 
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RE Marble Glacier National Park Montana Photo699 - RE Marble Glacier National Park Montana Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice image. Signed by RE Marble. Title is After the Storm. 6.75" by 8.75".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00 + 24.20BP) = 134.20
 
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Montana Railroad and Hunting Cabinet Card Photos700 - Montana Railroad and Hunting Cabinet Card Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of images. A Montana Hunting Party, Railroad Gandy Dancers, and a pair of images depicting a horrific railroad accident.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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