Western Montana Summer Showcase

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Join us for our Montana Summer Showcase, a 4-day auction event packed with history, rarity, and Americana. This special summer sale features an extraordinary selection of historic memorabilia, vintage photographs, rare advertising antiques, fine art, bronzes, shipwreck coins, and much more.

– Day 1 Highlights –

A curated mix of high-end collectibles and timeless treasures:A beautifully crafted soprano music box. Stunning sterling silver pieces. A vintage Williams Big Guns pinball machine. Rare shipwreck coins. A sought-after first edition of Charlotte’s Web. Sleek and iconic mid-century modern furniture. A wide range of antiques and unique finds that span eras and styles.

Day 2: Photography and Western History Highlights Include:

Nat Love Black Cowboy Arizona Territory Cabinet Photo, William Gay Hanging Invitation, Daguerreotype Photos of Owners and their Dogs, Stunning Photo Album of Early Travels on the Indian Continent, Indian Mutilation Post Mortem Photo, Rancheros Visitadores Sterling Silver Cowboy Buckle, Big Jim Indian Cabinet Photo, Joseph William Torrey Yankee Rajah CDV, Yamapi Yam-An-Atz Ute Indian Photo, Carl Moon Indian Photos, Eonah-Pah Trailing the Enemy Kiowa Indian Photo, Samuel Morse Signed CDV Photo, C.R. Savate Ute Indian Charley Photo, Dr. Frederick Cook North Pole Expedition Cabinet Photo, Chief Washington of the Ute Indians Cabinet Photo, Dempsey Gibbons Boxing Match Program, Buffalo Bill Cody's Boots Cabinet Photo, Civil War Stereoview Collection, Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Tintypes, and much more.

Day 3:

Featured Artists Include:

Maurice Utrillo, David Hockney, Alfred Julio Jensen, Alexander Calder, Sydney Mortimer Laurence, Frank McCarthy, Emil Bisttram, Guy Anderson, Ace Powell, R.C. Gorman, Marsden Hartley, Norman Lowell, Jay Rummel, Alexander Leydenfrost, Chris Owen, Kyle Paliotto, Richard Edward Miller, John Ferren, Russell Chatham, Frederic Remington, Randall Davey, Terry Lee, Chance Tedesco, Virginia Alice Stroud, Fred Oldfield, Alfred Jacob Miller, Philip Russell Goodwin, Georges Rouault, Peter Hurd, Marc Chagall, Mary Morez, Frederico Olivia, Ward Lockwood and many more.

Featured Items Include:

Kalispell Montana Prestate License Plate, 1959 Triumph T120 Bonneville Cutaway Engine, Frank Meanea Orange Wooly Chaps, Mark Matthews Art Glass Sphere Marble Collection, C.P. Shipley Wooly Chaps, Kyser and Rex Globe Savings Fund Iron Bank, Buermann Silver Overlay Lady Leg Spurs, FBI Named Presentation Navajo Rug, Art Nouveau and Art Deco Lamp Collection, Gas and Oil Sign Collection, Josh Simpson Megaplanet Paperweight Collection, Montana Triceratops Fossil Browhorns, 14k Gold Omega Seamaster Watch, Marysville Montana Miners Candlestick, Harley Davidson Motorcycle Model J Parts Collection, Glacier National Park CCC Carving, Art Glass Marble Collection, Montana History, and much more.

Day 4: Military History

Evgeny Chirikov Censored Russian Screenplay, WW2 German SS Gold Honor Ring, Remington Rider Double Action Revolver, John Blanch Scottish Silver Pistol, Watch Parts and Cases, Letters from Iosif Gheorghian, WW2 German Dagger Collection including Unground Rohm and Damascus Luftwaffe, Trap Collection Including Newhouse and Miles Standish (mouse to bear), Edward Bohlin Double Gun Belt, Historic Letters from 49ers Oregon Trail Members and Pirate Hunters, Vladimir Lenin Signature, Firearms, Weapons, Patches, Ammo, and much more
A bid placed on our auctions is a legal contract – it cannot be revoked or cancelled for any reason. By registering for our auctions, you grant us permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. Auctions will be sold with and without reserve. If a lot contains a reserve price, it will be clearly noted in the corresponding catalog. All items are sold as is, where is with no guarantees expressed or implied.
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WW2 M34 German Double Decal Fire Police Helmet163 - WW2 M34 German Double Decal Fire Police Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Includes liner and leather neck protector.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
 
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Please No Smoking Montana Saloon Cowboy Sign163 - Please No Smoking Montana Saloon Cowboy Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
8 3/4" by 16"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Pepsi Store Display Clock164 - Pepsi Store Display Clock
Davis Brothers Auction
Not working. 12" by 18"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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WW2 German Navy Kriegsmarine Visor Cap164 - WW2 German Navy Kriegsmarine Visor Cap
Davis Brothers Auction
Size small. Appears to be post war manufacture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype Photo Preacher & Wife164 - Antique Daguerreotype Photo Preacher & Wife
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/4" by 2 7/8" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Glen Evans Caldwell Idaho Fishermans Prayer164 - Glen Evans Caldwell Idaho Fishermans Prayer
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Ambassadeur 5000c Fishing Reel165 - Ambassadeur 5000c Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Antique Ambrotype Photo Girl In Lace Gloves165 - Antique Ambrotype Photo Girl In Lace Gloves
Davis Brothers Auction
3" by 2 1/2" in case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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WW2 German DAK Afrika Korps Luftwaffe Pith Helmet165 - WW2 German DAK Afrika Korps Luftwaffe Pith Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 7 1/2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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Lighted Phone Booth Bubble Sign165 - Lighted Phone Booth Bubble Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
24" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Pepsi Diet Pepsi Corkboard Menu Sign166 - Pepsi Diet Pepsi Corkboard Menu Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
26 1/2" by 37".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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WW2 German NCO Panzer Truppen Visor Cap166 - WW2 German NCO Panzer Truppen Visor Cap
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 55 European which is Small in US.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Antique Ambrotype Photo Fancy Bowtie166 - Antique Ambrotype Photo Fancy Bowtie
Davis Brothers Auction
Features a man with a high collar and fancy neck tie. 2 7/8" by 2 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Penn 149 Deep Sea Fishing Reel166 - Penn 149 Deep Sea Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents167 - Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
 
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Antique Ambrotype Photo Bearded Man167 - Antique Ambrotype Photo Bearded Man
Davis Brothers Auction
3" by 2 1/2" in case
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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WW2 German Fire Police Visor Hat Cap167 - WW2 German Fire Police Visor Hat Cap
Davis Brothers Auction
Size 56 European which is size 7 US.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
 
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Lone Tree Drive Missoula Montana Road Sign167 - Lone Tree Drive Missoula Montana Road Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
8" by 36"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Your Bank Americard Welcome Here Credit Card Sign168 - Your Bank Americard Welcome Here Credit Card Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
20" by 30".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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WW2 M34 German Double Decal Fire Police Helmet168 - WW2 M34 German Double Decal Fire Police Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
No comb or liner.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype & Ambrotype Photos168 - Antique Daguerreotype & Ambrotype Photos
Davis Brothers Auction
Five total of a woman and girls. All in cases or frames.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents168 - Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents169 - Vintage Fishing Tackle Box and Contents
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Antique Ambrotype Photo Stern Faced Man169 - Antique Ambrotype Photo Stern Faced Man
Davis Brothers Auction
2 7/8" by 2 1/2" in case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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WW2 German Luftwaffe M35 Single Decal Helmet169 - WW2 German Luftwaffe M35 Single Decal Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with liner and chinstrap. Soldier named.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
 
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New York Drug Free School Zone Sign169 - New York Drug Free School Zone Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
18" by 24"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Large Interstate 90 Highway Sign Montana170 - Large Interstate 90 Highway Sign Montana
Davis Brothers Auction
Very nice large original shield sign. 36" by 36". Faded and worn but original.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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WW2 Rear Seam M1 US Army Helmet170 - WW2 Rear Seam M1 US Army Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Includes chinstrap. No liner.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo Bearded Man170 - Antique Tintype Photo Bearded Man
Davis Brothers Auction
Features a solemn man with a Shenandoah style beard. 2 7/8" by 2 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Vintage Tackle Box Full of Fishing Lures170 - Vintage Tackle Box Full of Fishing Lures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice box and contents.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Vintage Tackle Box Full of Fishing Lures171 - Vintage Tackle Box Full of Fishing Lures
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype Photo Husband & Wife171 - Antique Daguerreotype Photo Husband & Wife
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/4" by 2 3/4" framed. Possibly in Mourning Dress.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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WW2 German Army Heer M43 Field Cap171 - WW2 German Army Heer M43 Field Cap
Davis Brothers Auction
Size Small. Dated 1943.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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1970s Framed Goodyear Tire Sign171 - 1970s Framed Goodyear Tire Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
12" by 66" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Porcelain Danger High Voltage Keep Away Sign172 - Porcelain Danger High Voltage Keep Away Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
7" by 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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WW2 German Luftschutz Antiaircraft Helmet172 - WW2 German Luftschutz Antiaircraft Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Known as a gladiator helmet. Size 57 European which is size 7 1/8 US.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
 
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Antique Ambrotype Photo Man Holding Top Hat172 - Antique Ambrotype Photo Man Holding Top Hat
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/2" by 2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Penn No 85 Deep Sea Fishing Reel172 - Penn No 85 Deep Sea Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Shimano Baitrunner 6500 Fishing Reel173 - Shimano Baitrunner 6500 Fishing Reel
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Union Case Thermoplastic Daguerreotype Case173 - Union Case Thermoplastic Daguerreotype Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice gutta percha case with fruit motif. 3" by 2 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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WW2 M34 German Double Decal Fire Police Helmet173 - WW2 M34 German Double Decal Fire Police Helmet
Davis Brothers Auction
Missing comb.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Electric Fence Lightning Sign173 - Electric Fence Lightning Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
4" by 8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Porcelain General Telephone Cable Route Sign174 - Porcelain General Telephone Cable Route Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/2" by 8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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WW2 Germany Collection Of Books174 - WW2 Germany Collection Of Books
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Antique Ambrotype Photo Well Dressed Young Man174 - Antique Ambrotype Photo Well Dressed Young Man
Davis Brothers Auction
2 7/8" by 2 1/2". George Washington Patriotic Case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Collection of Montana Trout Fishing Flies174 - Collection of Montana Trout Fishing Flies
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping in box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Bill Lewis Tiny Rat L Trap Fishing Lure175 - Bill Lewis Tiny Rat L Trap Fishing Lure
Davis Brothers Auction
10 1/2" by 12 1/2" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype Photo Happily Married Couple175 - Antique Daguerreotype Photo Happily Married Couple
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/8" by 2 7/8. Frame is falling apart.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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WW2 Sterling Silver Pilot Wings175 - WW2 Sterling Silver Pilot Wings
Davis Brothers Auction
In my opinion these all appear to be recast. 63 grams combined weight.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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Porcelain Railroad Number Sign175 - Porcelain Railroad Number Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
5" by 7 1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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