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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Betty Jean Billups Mountain Fire Oil Painting376 - Betty Jean Billups Mountain Fire Oil Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Mountain Fire. 16" by 20" unframed. 25" by 29" framed. Oil on Canvas. From the Private Collection of James H and Paulin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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WW2 German Reichsluftschutzbund RLB Sign376 - WW2 German Reichsluftschutzbund RLB Sign
Davis Brothers Auction
Porcelain on Steel. Block Warden. 3 1/8" by 4 3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo Women Playing Cards Gambling376 - Antique Tintype Photo Women Playing Cards Gambling
Davis Brothers Auction
2 3/8" by 3 1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Japanese Food Dog Cast Metal Incense Burner376 - Japanese Food Dog Cast Metal Incense Burner
Davis Brothers Auction
3 5/8" by 2 3/4" by 1 5/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Antique Chinese Soapstone Quan Yin Statue377 - Antique Chinese Soapstone Quan Yin Statue
Davis Brothers Auction
11 5/8" tall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo Blind Women with Sunglasses377 - Antique Tintype Photo Blind Women with Sunglasses
Davis Brothers Auction
2 3/8" by 3 1/2". Unusual and rare image, both women are fully blind, and appear exceptionally wealthy.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 210.00
 
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WW2 German Busch Martching Compass377 - WW2 German Busch Martching Compass
Davis Brothers Auction
Decent example.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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June Bourque Sagebrush and Rocks Watercolor377 - June Bourque Sagebrush and Rocks Watercolor
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Sagebrush and Rocks. 22" by 28" unframed. 24" by 30" framed. Watercolor on Paper. From the Private Collection of James ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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Montez Outer Space Moon Painting378 - Montez Outer Space Moon Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
14" by 18" unframed. 22" by 26" framed. Oil on Board. From the Private Collection of James H and Pauline Harken. Inventory #479
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to n*******4 (40032) for 19.20
 
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WW2 German Belt Buckle Collection378 - WW2 German Belt Buckle Collection
Davis Brothers Auction
Post War Manufacture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo Bathing Suits378 - Antique Tintype Photo Bathing Suits
Davis Brothers Auction
Interesting image, children have sand buckets, oars, and a pond boat. The child behind the seated woman appears to be throwing a ball at the back of h
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Chinese Soapstone Peacock Carving378 - Chinese Soapstone Peacock Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
8" tall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Ojibwe Indian Birch Bark Storage Box379 - Ojibwe Indian Birch Bark Storage Box
Davis Brothers Auction
16 3/8" by 11 1/4" by 4 1/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo of a Daguerreotype Photo379 - Antique Tintype Photo of a Daguerreotype Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/2" by 3 3/4". Unusual.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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WW2 German Luftwaffe Stickpins Medal379 - WW2 German Luftwaffe Stickpins Medal
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping. Post war manufacture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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David Ewart Cowboy Gouache Painting379 - David Ewart Cowboy Gouache Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
10" by 14 1/2" unframed. 21 1/2" by 25 1/2" framed. Gouache on Board. From the Private Collection of James H and Pauline Harken....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to n*******4 (40032) for 76.80
 
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Shirley Arrants Looking Back Pastel Drawing380 - Shirley Arrants Looking Back Pastel Drawing
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Looking Back. 11" by 16" unframed. 20" by 25" framed. Pastel on Paper. From the Private Collection of James H and Pauli...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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WW2 German Afrika Korps Insignia380 - WW2 German Afrika Korps Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Post war Manufacture
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo Costumed with Shotgun380 - Antique Tintype Photo Costumed with Shotgun
Davis Brothers Auction
Unusual image. Horn, Baseball Bat, Drum, and a Shotgun. Possibly some sort of performing act. 2 1/4" by 3 3/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
 
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Kim Seybert Beaded Coral Place Mat380 - Kim Seybert Beaded Coral Place Mat
Davis Brothers Auction
29 1/4" by 20"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Box381 - Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Box
Davis Brothers Auction
2 7/8" tall by 4 3/4" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo Children with Shovels381 - Antique Tintype Photo Children with Shovels
Davis Brothers Auction
Possibly taken on a beach. Children appear to be wearing leggings. 2 1/2" by 3 3/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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WW2 German Totenkopf Deaths Head Insignia381 - WW2 German Totenkopf Deaths Head Insignia
Davis Brothers Auction
Post war manufacture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Antonio Beneduce Italian Watercolor Painting381 - Antonio Beneduce Italian Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" by 29 1/2" unframed. 14" by 38 1/2" framed. Watercolor on Paper. From the Private Collection of James H and Pauline Harke...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Dave Powell Mountain Men Watercolor Painting382 - Dave Powell Mountain Men Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Mountain Camp. 15" by 19 1/2" unframed. 21 1/2" by 25 1/2" framed. Watercolor on paper. From the Private Collection of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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WW2 German 1936 Berlin Olympics Belt Buckle382 - WW2 German 1936 Berlin Olympics Belt Buckle
Davis Brothers Auction
Post war manufacture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Antique Tintype Photo Amputee Injured Man382 - Antique Tintype Photo Amputee Injured Man
Davis Brothers Auction
Man is holding a rag over his hand, that appears to be dripping blood or fluid. 2 3/8" by 3 1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Chinese Brass Bell Montana Residents Only382 - Chinese Brass Bell Montana Residents Only
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/8" tall by 1 3/4" in diameter. Montana Residents Only. No shipping outside of the state of Montana. Only for sale to Montana Residents...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Guilloche Enamel Decorated Brass Pill Box383 - Guilloche Enamel Decorated Brass Pill Box
Davis Brothers Auction
7/8" tall by 1 7/8" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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J.A. Shepard Portrait Copying House Business Card383 - J.A. Shepard Portrait Copying House Business Card
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/2" by 4 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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WW2 German Medals Badges Rings383 - WW2 German Medals Badges Rings
Davis Brothers Auction
Post War Manufacture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Beatien (Little No Shirt) Yazz Gouache Painting383 - Beatien (Little No Shirt) Yazz Gouache Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Yearlings. 14" by 19 1/2" unframed. 21" by 27" framed. Gouache on Paper. From the Private Collection of James H and Pau...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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James L Miller Luck Pott Watercolor Painting384 - James L Miller Luck Pott Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Luck Pott. 14 1/2" by 21 1/2" unframed. 22 1/2" by 29 1/2" framed. From the Private Collection of James H and Pauline H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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WW2 German Cased Medals384 - WW2 German Cased Medals
Davis Brothers Auction
All are post war manufacture.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Erotic Sexual Intercourse Greek Painting CDV Photo384 - Erotic Sexual Intercourse Greek Painting CDV Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/2" by 4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Lalique Dampierre Crystal Vase384 - Lalique Dampierre Crystal Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
4 3/4" tall by 4 1/2" in diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
 
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Japanese Meiji Lacquer Painted Box385 - Japanese Meiji Lacquer Painted Box
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/2" by 4 5/8" by 2 1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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Prince of Wales and Bride CDV Photo385 - Prince of Wales and Bride CDV Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
R.R. Landon Agent. 2 3/8" by 3 7/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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WW2 German Wehrmacht Desk Award Trophy385 - WW2 German Wehrmacht Desk Award Trophy
Davis Brothers Auction
6" tall, 2 7/8" diameter. Rifle is broken.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Jean Bales Horse Stick Dancers Painting385 - Jean Bales Horse Stick Dancers Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Horse Stick Dancers. 16" by 22" unframed. 25 1/2" by 32" framed. Gouache on Paper. Painting From the Private Collection...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
 
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Virginia Dan The Wise Men Print386 - Virginia Dan The Wise Men Print
Davis Brothers Auction
Signed and Numbered. 31" by 36" framed. From the Private Collection of James H and Pauline Harken. Inventory #137
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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WW2 Bullet Trench Art Paperweight386 - WW2 Bullet Trench Art Paperweight
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/4" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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President Abraham Lincoln CDV Photo386 - President Abraham Lincoln CDV Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
Unaccredited with tax stamp on back. 2 1/2" by 4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Antique Chinese Famille Rose Pedestal Bowl386 - Antique Chinese Famille Rose Pedestal Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
6 7/8" by 5 1/2" by 2 1/2". Mark translates to Made in the Qianlong period of the Great Qing Dynasty, more than likely a Republic Per...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
 
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Chinese Enamel Decorated Mini Brass Box387 - Chinese Enamel Decorated Mini Brass Box
Davis Brothers Auction
1 5/8" by 1 1/4" by 1 1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Civil War General Grant CDV Photo Matthew Brady387 - Civil War General Grant CDV Photo Matthew Brady
Davis Brothers Auction
Lieutenant General Ulysses S Grant. 2 1/2" by 4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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WW2 German Porcelain Hero Soldier Bust Head387 - WW2 German Porcelain Hero Soldier Bust Head
Davis Brothers Auction
May be post war manufacture. 5 5/8" by 3 5/8" by 3 1/2"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
 
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Harold Balazs Red Cabbage Watercolor Painting387 - Harold Balazs Red Cabbage Watercolor Painting
Davis Brothers Auction
Title is Red Cabbage. 23" by 23" unframed. 36" by 36" framed. Watercolor on Paper. From the Private Collection of James H and Pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Ben Stahl The Swinger Lithograph388 - Ben Stahl The Swinger Lithograph
Davis Brothers Auction
25 1/2" by 30" framed. From the Private Collection of James H and Pauline Harken. Inventory #777
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Mack Truck Metal Bulldog Advertising Paperweight388 - Mack Truck Metal Bulldog Advertising Paperweight
Davis Brothers Auction
5" by 3" by 2 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 70.00
 
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