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The Great Montana Territorial Library Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2750 Palmer St, Missoula, Montana, 59808, United States In Person PreviewTo arrange a private viewing please contact Davis Brothers Auction via email: info@davisbrothersau...

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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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Montana Crow Indian Top Hat Trade Silver Crown441 - Montana Crow Indian Top Hat Trade Silver Crown
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Nice early beaver top hat. Crown is trade silver. No markings. Crown appears to be authentic, unlike most you see. Red wool trade cloth separating the
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Combination Kentucky Long Rifle Moore New York442 - Combination Kentucky Long Rifle Moore New York
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50" long. Double barrel combination rifle. Lock plates and patch box indicate the rifle is New York in origin. Stock appears to have been repla...
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Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Revolver443 - Colt Model 1860 Richards Conversion Revolver
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Mismatched trigger guard. Several of the screws have been replaced. One line barrel mark. Cylinder, barrel, and frame all have the same serial number.
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,250.00
Sold for (1,350.00) = 1,350.00
 
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British Model 1821 Light Cavalry Saber Sword444 - British Model 1821 Light Cavalry Saber Sword
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No scabbard. Sword has a rattle and is not extremely tight. Marked as shown. Measures just over 34".
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (220.00) = 220.00
 
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3 Antique African Leaf Bladed Metal Spears445 - 3 Antique African Leaf Bladed Metal Spears
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Very nice lot. Not modern, al antique. All different lengths as shown.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (95.00) = 95.00
 
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Montana Indian Wars Cavalry Frontier Canteen446 - Montana Indian Wars Cavalry Frontier Canteen
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Very nice early canteen. Carried by Cavalry Soldiers and early Frontiersmen. 8.5" long.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Alaskan Fossil Walrus Tooth Necklace Pendants447 - Alaskan Fossil Walrus Tooth Necklace Pendants
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Very nice pair of necklace pendants.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Duncan Gilchrist Bronze Grizzly Bear Claw448 - Duncan Gilchrist Bronze Grizzly Bear Claw
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Very nice bronze bear claw. Made for Duncan Gilchrist, from one of the Grizzlies he shot. Could be used as a necklace or a watch fob pendant.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Pair of Salish Indian Moccasins Montana449 - Pair of Salish Indian Moccasins Montana
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Very nice pair of Moccasins made by Sharon Barnaby of the Salish Indian Tribe of Montana.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Navajo Buffalo Tooth Turquoise Nugget Necklace450 - Navajo Buffalo Tooth Turquoise Nugget Necklace
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Very Nice. Turquoise and Fossil Buffalo Teeth. String of turquoise measures 28" long.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Navajo Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Necklace451 - Navajo Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise Necklace
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Very nice. Measures 13.5" long from top of clasp to bottom of pendant.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Navajo Turquoise Nugget Heishi Necklace452 - Navajo Turquoise Nugget Heishi Necklace
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Very nice. Turquoise nuggets and Heishi.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Montana Crow Indian Beaded Strike a Lite Bag453 - Montana Crow Indian Beaded Strike a Lite Bag
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Very nice bag. Has trade bead and brass cone drops. Made by the Crow Indians of Montana.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00 + 35.20BP) = 195.20
 
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Montana Indian Painted War Shield454 - Montana Indian Painted War Shield
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14" in diameter. Painted. Indian Made.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Superb Room Size Navajo Rug Crystal Trading Post455 - Superb Room Size Navajo Rug Crystal Trading Post
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63" by 98". Huge rug. No repairs. Some minor wear and staining as to be expected.
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Very Fine Beaded Indian Pipe Bag456 - Very Fine Beaded Indian Pipe Bag
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Brain tanned leather. Fine workmanship. Probably 1940's-1960's in time period. 35" long including fringe.
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Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (625.00 + 137.50BP) = 762.50
 
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Very Nice Anasazi Pottery Water Ladle457 - Very Nice Anasazi Pottery Water Ladle
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Found in the Guadalupe Mountains in Texas on a Private Ranch. Has a chip to the bowl a shown. No restoration to note. 10" long 5" wide.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,250.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Navajo Indian Horse Saddle Blanket458 - Navajo Indian Horse Saddle Blanket
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28.5" by 30". Has some staining and wear as to be expected.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Navajo Indian Horse Saddle Blanket Arrow Pattern459 - Navajo Indian Horse Saddle Blanket Arrow Pattern
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Has some staining and wear as to be expected.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Whirling Log Navajo Rug Hubbell Trading Post460 - Whirling Log Navajo Rug Hubbell Trading Post
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Nice early rug. 23.5" by 54". Some bleed as shown.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (350.00 + 77.00BP) = 427.00
 
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