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 Blue Painted Primitive Pantry Box Jointed351 - Antique Blue Painted Primitive Pantry Box Jointed
Davis Brothers Auction
Leather lap jointed pantry box. Wonderful old blue paint. Husband and wife name on the interior of the lid as shown, more than likely the craftsmen. 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (210.00) = 210.00
 
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Antique Glass Minnow Trap Fishing352 - Antique Glass Minnow Trap Fishing
Davis Brothers Auction
Metal banded glass minnow trap. With original lid. No damage to note.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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Antique Montana Japanese Wicker Fishing Creel353 - Antique Montana Japanese Wicker Fishing Creel
Davis Brothers Auction
Small area of damage in bottom corner. Complete with strap and front pocket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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3 New Laurel Baits Fishing Lures Kalispell Montana354 - 3 New Laurel Baits Fishing Lures Kalispell Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual and rare. Appear to be unfished.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Scarce 1960's Trout Unlimited Patch355 - Scarce 1960's Trout Unlimited Patch
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice patch. 1960s or so in vintage. 3.5" long
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of 19 Anarchists Handbook Booklets356 - Lot of 19 Anarchists Handbook Booklets
Davis Brothers Auction
All unread.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Lot of 13 Anarchists Handbook Booklets357 - Lot of 13 Anarchists Handbook Booklets
Davis Brothers Auction
All unread.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Lot of Montana and Western History Book358 - Lot of Montana and Western History Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. Assorted titles.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Rare Krauss Fishing Lure Kalispell Montana359 - Rare Krauss Fishing Lure Kalispell Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Krauss Plug from 3250 Hwy 93 S. Kalispell MT 1940's. Never fished. Very scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Bronze Medal Libby Dam 1975 Montana360 - Bronze Medal Libby Dam 1975 Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice diminutive bronze table medal. Made to Commemorate the Building of the Libby Dam in 1975.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Wallace Highliner Fishing Lure w/ Original Box361 - Wallace Highliner Fishing Lure w/ Original Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lure. Unfished in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Rare Master Kaster Automatic Fishing Rod Rinehart362 - Rare Master Kaster Automatic Fishing Rod Rinehart
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare and unusual. Made by Rinehart. Pump action to reel in the line. Nice original patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 300.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Butte Montana Fly Fishing Rod Varnish Bottle363 - Butte Montana Fly Fishing Rod Varnish Bottle
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice bottle with original label and partial contents. Only one we have ever seen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Montana and English Made Trout Fishing Flies364 - Montana and English Made Trout Fishing Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice collection. Some identified as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Cigar Box with Montana Fly Fishing Line and Flies365 - Cigar Box with Montana Fly Fishing Line and Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Neat lot of flies and line in old cigar box. All unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of Montana Special Trout Fishing Flies366 - Lot of Montana Special Trout Fishing Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot. All new on card.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Lot of Montana Trout Flies367 - Lot of Montana Trout Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot of assorted flies. Appear unused.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Butte Montana Framed Fly License Wallet & Photo368 - Butte Montana Framed Fly License Wallet & Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice fishing display. Spillums Butte Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Montana Rock Creek Lodge Road Sign369 - Montana Rock Creek Lodge Road Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
18" by 24". Rare but a bit tough condition. May clean up.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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RL Winston Fly Rod Co. Dealer Sign Montana370 - RL Winston Fly Rod Co. Dealer Sign Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
18" by 24" double sided hanging dealer sign. Nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Wallace Getz Kalispell Montana Bamboo Fishing Rod371 - Wallace Getz Kalispell Montana Bamboo Fishing Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice rod. Thicker gauge bamboo. Made by Wallace Getz of Kalispell Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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14 Framed Bunyan Bugs Fly Fishing Montana372 - 14 Framed Bunyan Bugs Fly Fishing Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice display. All bugs were tied by the Means. Quite a few unusual flies. All in wonderful condition. 17.5" by 27" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,250.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (975.00) = 975.00
 
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Lucky Bug Fly Shop Envelope Butte Montana373 - Lucky Bug Fly Shop Envelope Butte Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice scarce envelope from the Lucky Bug fly shop in Butte Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (10.00) = 10.00
 
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A. Venables Son England Leather Shotgun Shell Box374 - A. Venables Son England Leather Shotgun Shell Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice English field ammo box. Would have stored boxes of ammo while traveling. Made by A. Venables and Son of Oxford England. Engraved Face Plate.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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George Lawrence Oregon .44 Mag Cartridge Belt375 - George Lawrence Oregon .44 Mag Cartridge Belt
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice belt. Measures 41" long overall. Holds .44 caliber shells.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Lot of Antique Montana Advertising Premiums376 - Lot of Antique Montana Advertising Premiums
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lot of premiums. Towns include Dillon, Missoula, Helena, and Harrison.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Red Rider Daisy BB Gun Made in 1946377 - Red Rider Daisy BB Gun Made in 1946
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice condition. Made in 1946. Hard to find these early rifles in this condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Fishing Reel Model 25-3 New in Box378 - J.A. Coxe Fishing Reel Model 25-3 New in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. New in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Pflueger Williams Fishing Reel Handle379 - Pflueger Williams Fishing Reel Handle
Davis Brothers Auction
Handle only, no reel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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Langley Cast Rite Model 380A Fishing Reel New380 - Langley Cast Rite Model 380A Fishing Reel New
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean reel, appears to have never been fished. Some dried grease in spots.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Shakespeare Tournament Model 1740 Fishing Reel381 - Shakespeare Tournament Model 1740 Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual small single tournament quick reel handle. Very fast. Excellent condition, hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Horton Meek #3 Bluegrass Fishing Reel382 - Horton Meek #3 Bluegrass Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. Great patina. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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MEISSELBACH Superlite 1000 Symploreel Fishing Reel383 - MEISSELBACH Superlite 1000 Symploreel Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice reel. Scarce.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (35.00) = 35.00
 
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Shakespeare Uncle Sam Fishing Reel384 - Shakespeare Uncle Sam Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice early reel. Fine condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Shakespeare Uncle Sam Reel ("S" endcaps)385 - Shakespeare Uncle Sam Reel ("S" endcaps)
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare S Endcap version. Nice patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Finely Made Early Bakelite Handle Fly Fishing Reel386 - Finely Made Early Bakelite Handle Fly Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Finely made reel. Unmarked.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Coronet 25 Fishing Reel in Leather Case387 - J.A. Coxe Coronet 25 Fishing Reel in Leather Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean. Appears to have never been used.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Horton Meek #3 Bluegrass Fishing Reel w/ Case388 - Horton Meek #3 Bluegrass Fishing Reel w/ Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel in leather travel case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Louisville Casting Fishing Reel in Leather Case389 - Louisville Casting Fishing Reel in Leather Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Case stitching has failed as shown. Reel is in nice condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Model 25C Fishing Reel in Leather Case390 - J.A. Coxe Model 25C Fishing Reel in Leather Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Very clean. Appears to be unused in original case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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J.A. Coxe Coronet 25n Fishing Reel Store Display391 - J.A. Coxe Coronet 25n Fishing Reel Store Display
Davis Brothers Auction
Rare countertop store display featuring the Coxe Coronet 25n.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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William Talbot Star Fishing Reel Engraved392 - William Talbot Star Fishing Reel Engraved
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine reel in leather case. Engraved with owners details as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Pocket Watch 14k Gold Walton Talbot Fishing Reels393 - Pocket Watch 14k Gold Walton Talbot Fishing Reels
Davis Brothers Auction
Talbot Pocket Watch made in Nevada Missouri. Made by one of the Talbot's for their family members. The Talbots were known for producing high end...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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J.A. Coxe Fishing Reel Model 30C New in Box394 - J.A. Coxe Fishing Reel Model 30C New in Box
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice reel. New in original box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Union Hardware Company 7266 Fishing Reel in box395 - Union Hardware Company 7266 Fishing Reel in box
Davis Brothers Auction
Some paint crackling on handles as shown. Overall nice. Matching box and reel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Montague Automatic Casting Float Fishing Lure396 - Montague Automatic Casting Float Fishing Lure
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice envelope for the Montague Automatic Casting Float. Hard to find.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (15.00) = 15.00
 
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George Grant Fishing Fly Bozeman Montana397 - George Grant Fishing Fly Bozeman Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice framed fly. Church Window Featherback. Made in Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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9ft 3 Piece Montague Trail Fly Fishing Bamboo Rod398 - 9ft 3 Piece Montague Trail Fly Fishing Bamboo Rod
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice condition with sleeve and case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 125.00
Sold for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Bob Wood Conrad Mansion Montana 1977 (Pen/Ink)399 - Bob Wood Conrad Mansion Montana 1977 (Pen/Ink)
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice framed pen and ink. Entitled "Conrad Mansion", artist is Bob Wood.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (55.00) = 55.00
 
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Lot of Jack Holt Hollywood Movie Star Photos400 - Lot of Jack Holt Hollywood Movie Star Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of images. All old, not modern reprints.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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