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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3 Pieces of WW2 Trench Art Desk Items401 - 3 Pieces of WW2 Trench Art Desk Items
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice set of trench art. Candlestick, ashtray and coin dish. All made from shells.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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Pair of WW2 War Bond Posters Lawson Wood402 - Pair of WW2 War Bond Posters Lawson Wood
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of posters. Illustrator is Lawson Wood. Both promoting war bonds. 12" by 16".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (45.00) = 45.00
 
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WW1 Food is Ammunition Poster John E. Sheridan403 - WW1 Food is Ammunition Poster John E. Sheridan
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 21" by 26.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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WW1 The Spirit of War Camp Service Poster404 - WW1 The Spirit of War Camp Service Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 20" by 29".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW1 Third Liberty Loan Government War Bond Poster405 - WW1 Third Liberty Loan Government War Bond Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 20" by 29.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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WW1 Remember and Invest War Bond Poster406 - WW1 Remember and Invest War Bond Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 19.75" by 29.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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WW1 YMCA Workers War Bond Poster407 - WW1 YMCA Workers War Bond Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 19.5" by 27".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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WW1 Red Cross HELP! War Bond Poster408 - WW1 Red Cross HELP! War Bond Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 21.5" by 26.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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WW1 YMCA United War Work Campaign Poster409 - WW1 YMCA United War Work Campaign Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 21.5" by 32.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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WW1 The Greatest Mother Red Cross Poster410 - WW1 The Greatest Mother Red Cross Poster
Davis Brothers Auction
Archivally backed on board as shown. Very nice original poster. 20.5" by 26.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 175.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Cabinet Photo Arthur Griffin Indian Woman411 - Cabinet Photo Arthur Griffin Indian Woman
Davis Brothers Auction
Image is taken by Arthur Griffin. The card is embossed with the raised griffin mark. Phenomenal image. Arthur Griffin was born in Lawrence, Massachus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (65.00) = 65.00
 
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Pair of Antique Montana Sepia Cowboy Photos412 - Pair of Antique Montana Sepia Cowboy Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of photos. Framed as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Montana Collection Forest Service Logging Photos413 - Montana Collection Forest Service Logging Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of photos. Depicting early life in the Montana Forest Service.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (240.00) = 240.00
 
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Lot of 11 8mm Cowboy Movies414 - Lot of 11 8mm Cowboy Movies
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot of 8mm films. Including an early mickey mouse.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Butte Montana Watercolor of Indian Noon 1932415 - Butte Montana Watercolor of Indian Noon 1932
Davis Brothers Auction
7.5" by 10" framed. Done by Noon of Butte Montana in 1932.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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California or Mexican Transitional Cowboy Spurs416 - California or Mexican Transitional Cowboy Spurs
Davis Brothers Auction
Unsure as to age. Appear to be matched pair. No silver or engraving.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (85.00) = 85.00
 
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Montana Blackfoot Indian Green River Trade Knife417 - Montana Blackfoot Indian Green River Trade Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice Russell Green River knife. Modified by the Montana Blackfoot Indians, wonderful workmanship with the addition of a Montana Elk horn handle.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hunters Companion Walrus Ivory Bowie Knife418 - Hunters Companion Walrus Ivory Bowie Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine early gamblers bowie. Professional repair to the end of the handle as shown. Very old, not a modern copy like most you see.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 66.00BP) = 366.00
 
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Butte Montana Frontier Law Enforcement Leather Sap419 - Butte Montana Frontier Law Enforcement Leather Sap
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sap. Hand made by an officer in Butte Montana. Lead weighted end. 18" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Knife Steel Sharpener420 - Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Knife Steel Sharpener
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice sharpening steel. With blade catchers as shown. Walrus handle. Marked as shown. 15.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Carving Knife Set421 - Will & Finck Walrus Ivory Carving Knife Set
Davis Brothers Auction
Monogrammed handle. Fork is missing one blade guard. Matched set.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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Oregon Gun Dog Show Trophy 1926422 - Oregon Gun Dog Show Trophy 1926
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice trophy. Given by the Oregon Gun Dog Club in 1926 as first prize in all age stakes 17" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Montana Studio Pottery Vase Signed423 - Montana Studio Pottery Vase Signed
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice vase. Signed on bottom as shown. 8" tall. No chips or cracks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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American Abolition 1860's Tole Painted Tray424 - American Abolition 1860's Tole Painted Tray
Davis Brothers Auction
Large size tole painted tray. Identified with note on back as shown. 22" by 30.5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Antique German Beer Stein425 - Antique German Beer Stein
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice stein. 10" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of Riz LA Rolling Papers and Marlboro Matches426 - Lot of Riz LA Rolling Papers and Marlboro Matches
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. All unused. Also includes a picture frame made from camel packs during ww2..
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Antique Pre-Production Sample Work Posters427 - Antique Pre-Production Sample Work Posters
Davis Brothers Auction
Lot includes a pile of draft or sample work that would have been produced as a proof for the advertising companies. Unusual material.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Scottie Dog Cast Iron Cowboy Boot Scraper Montana428 - Scottie Dog Cast Iron Cowboy Boot Scraper Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual form. Cast iron. 8" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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General Dry Goods Store Candy Scale Measuring Pan429 - General Dry Goods Store Candy Scale Measuring Pan
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice tin candy or dry good store scale pan. Hard to find. 12" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Amber Aladdin Washington Drape Kerosene Lamp430 - Amber Aladdin Washington Drape Kerosene Lamp
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice lamp. Needs a cap for the fuel reserve. Burner is nice.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (30.00 + 6.60BP) = 36.60
 
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Arts and Crafts Antique Bronze Door Handles431 - Arts and Crafts Antique Bronze Door Handles
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of handles. Both Arts and Crafts period.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Dixieland Jazz Record Signed Max Kaminsky432 - Dixieland Jazz Record Signed Max Kaminsky
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice record. Signed and Inscribed by Max Kamisky.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (25.00 + 5.50BP) = 30.50
 
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Meet the Beatles T 2047 Record Very Fine Condition433 - Meet the Beatles T 2047 Record Very Fine Condition
Davis Brothers Auction
Very fine condition with shrink remaining. T2047.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Lot of Time Life Old West Books and Index434 - Lot of Time Life Old West Books and Index
Davis Brothers Auction
28 volumes of The Old West, 5 volumes of the Civil war. Plus index.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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17" Antique Butcher Knife435 - 17" Antique Butcher Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice knife. 17" long. No maker marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Antique Bronze Handle and Frame Non Sparking Saw436 - Antique Bronze Handle and Frame Non Sparking Saw
Davis Brothers Auction
Very unusual. Bronze handle and frame, indicating that this needed to be used in an environment that was not spark friendly such as oil or gas. No mak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (15.00 + 3.30BP) = 18.30
 
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Lot of Antique Indian Stone Axe Hammer Heads437 - Lot of Antique Indian Stone Axe Hammer Heads
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. One is lava stone. Various conditions.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Montana Horse Hair Frontier Stagecoach Gloves438 - Montana Horse Hair Frontier Stagecoach Gloves
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice pair of horsehide driving gloves. Used by Stagecoach and Buggy Drivers in the Old West. 16" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Montana Frontier Black Bear Stagecoach Jacket439 - Montana Frontier Black Bear Stagecoach Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice jacket. Worn by Stagecoach and Buggy Drivers in the Old West. Could have also been used by an Montana Frontiersman.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (875.00) = 875.00
 
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Montana Frontier Horse Hair Stagecoach Jacket440 - Montana Frontier Horse Hair Stagecoach Jacket
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice jacket. Worn by Stagecoach and Buggy Drivers in the Old West. Could have also been used by an Montana Frontiersman.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Montana Crow Indian Top Hat Trade Silver Crown441 - Montana Crow Indian Top Hat Trade Silver Crown
Davis Brothers Auction
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Mismatched trigger guard. Several of the screws have been replaced. One line barrel mark. Cylinder, barrel, and frame all have the same serial number.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
No scabbard. Sword has a rattle and is not extremely tight. Marked as shown. Measures just over 34".
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice lot. Not modern, al antique. All different lengths as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice early canteen. Carried by Cavalry Soldiers and early Frontiersmen. 8.5" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of necklace pendants.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice pair of Moccasins made by Sharon Barnaby of the Salish Indian Tribe of Montana.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Davis Brothers Auction
Very Nice. Turquoise and Fossil Buffalo Teeth. String of turquoise measures 28" long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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