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
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1850s Union Case Thermoplastic Daguerreotype Case38 - 1850s Union Case Thermoplastic Daguerreotype Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Quarter plate sized case with a scene known as The Capture Of Major Andre. 4 7/8" by 4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Cranberry Swirl Opalescent Lamp Shade38 - Cranberry Swirl Opalescent Lamp Shade
Davis Brothers Auction
6 5/8" tall by 9 5/8" in diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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Mosser Glass Jadeite Trojan Horse Figure39 - Mosser Glass Jadeite Trojan Horse Figure
Davis Brothers Auction
5 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 65.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype Photo In Case39 - Antique Daguerreotype Photo In Case
Davis Brothers Auction
4 1/4" by 3 1/4" in case.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
 
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WW2 German Government Official Dagger39 - WW2 German Government Official Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
Post War Manufacture. 14 3/8" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
 
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Northwest Coast Makah Nootka Indian Basket Mat39 - Northwest Coast Makah Nootka Indian Basket Mat
Davis Brothers Auction
6 1/4" diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Ancient Native American Indian Banner Stone40 - Ancient Native American Indian Banner Stone
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/2" by 1 1/2" by 1 1/8". Nice old stone, lots of patina.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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WW2 German Fireman Firefighter Parade Bayonet40 - WW2 German Fireman Firefighter Parade Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with scabbard, frog, and knot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Littlefield Thermoplastic Daguerreotype Case40 - Littlefield Thermoplastic Daguerreotype Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Patriotic scene of eagle & flag. 3 3/4" by 3 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Murano Art Glass Ruby Red Bowl40 - Murano Art Glass Ruby Red Bowl
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/2" tall by 6 1/2" by 6 1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Amber Art Glass Candlesticks41 - Amber Art Glass Candlesticks
Davis Brothers Auction
Two total. 2 3/8" tall by 2 5/8" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Daguerreotype Photo Man with Fancy Tie41 - Daguerreotype Photo Man with Fancy Tie
Davis Brothers Auction
The case is known as Rebekah & The Well. 3 3/4" by 3 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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WW2 German K98 Mauser S/155K Bayonet41 - WW2 German K98 Mauser S/155K Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with scabbard and frog. Matching numbers. Made by Horster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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Steatite Native American Indian Bird Effigy Pipe41 - Steatite Native American Indian Bird Effigy Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
4" by 2" by 1 1/2". Contemporary.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
 
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Hopewell Style Carved Platform Pipe42 - Hopewell Style Carved Platform Pipe
Davis Brothers Auction
Contemporary. 5 7/8" by 3" by 1 3/8"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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WW2 German M42 Trench Combat Fighting Knife42 - WW2 German M42 Trench Combat Fighting Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with steel boot scabbard. 10 1/4" overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 170.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype Photo Woman with Book42 - Antique Daguerreotype Photo Woman with Book
Davis Brothers Auction
3 1/4" by 2 3/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Group Of Glass Souvenir Paperweights42 - Group Of Glass Souvenir Paperweights
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice grouping
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 10.00 | Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
 
 
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Tiara Indiana Glass Eagle & Star Lidded Dish43 - Tiara Indiana Glass Eagle & Star Lidded Dish
Davis Brothers Auction
5" tall by 4 3/8" across the bottom.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype Photo In Case43 - Antique Daguerreotype Photo In Case
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/4" by 3 3/8". Woman is sitting next to a stack of books by Thomas Dick, entitled Dick's Works.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
 
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H Stern Germany Stag Handled Hunting Knife43 - H Stern Germany Stag Handled Hunting Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
This is the same design as the Hitler Youth and German scout knife, but was produced after the war. 9 1/2" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Pre Columbian Style Jade Effigy Amulet43 - Pre Columbian Style Jade Effigy Amulet
Davis Brothers Auction
Unknown age. 6" by 3 1/8" by 2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Antique Inuit Eskimo Ice Skimmer Fishing Scoop44 - Antique Inuit Eskimo Ice Skimmer Fishing Scoop
Davis Brothers Auction
14" long. Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Internationally, or any o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officer Dagger44 - WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officer Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
14 5/8" long overall. Post war production.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype Photo Woman Holding Book44 - Antique Daguerreotype Photo Woman Holding Book
Davis Brothers Auction
Scrap of paper found behind the photo says Allentown, Allentown Pennsylvania. 3 3/4" by 3 1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
 
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Fulper Pottery Flower Frog44 - Fulper Pottery Flower Frog
Davis Brothers Auction
2 1/4" tall by 4 1/4" in diameter. Repaired as shown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
 
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Glass Soda Fountain General Store Risers45 - Glass Soda Fountain General Store Risers
Davis Brothers Auction
The taller ones measure 10 1/4" high by 5" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Melainotype Connecticut Putnam Phalanx Soldier45 - Melainotype Connecticut Putnam Phalanx Soldier
Davis Brothers Auction
This type of uniform was popular with pre Civil War Volunteer militia soldiers. This soldier was possibly a member of Connecticut's Putman Phala...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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WW2 German Kreigsmarine Navy Officer Dagger45 - WW2 German Kreigsmarine Navy Officer Dagger
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with brass scabbard. 14 3/4" long overall. No maker marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
 
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Antique Inuit Eskimo Ice Skimmer Fishing Scoop45 - Antique Inuit Eskimo Ice Skimmer Fishing Scoop
Davis Brothers Auction
15 1/8" long. Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Internationally, or a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Fishing Bait Bucket46 - Antique Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Fishing Bait Bucket
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/8" by 3 1/2" by 3 1/4". Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jerse...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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WW2 German Hitler Youth HJ Dagger Knife46 - WW2 German Hitler Youth HJ Dagger Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Post War Manufacture. 9 1/2" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
 
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Double Daguerreotype Thermoplastic Union Case46 - Double Daguerreotype Thermoplastic Union Case
Davis Brothers Auction
Frame is known as The Faithful Hound. 6 1/4" by 3 3/4". Only one gilt frame is present.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Buffalo Pottery Deldare Ware Pitcher & Mug46 - Buffalo Pottery Deldare Ware Pitcher & Mug
Davis Brothers Auction
Pitcher measures 6" tall by 4 1/8" across the bottom.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to d******8 (40034) for 64.00
 
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South American Folk Art Bird Carving47 - South American Folk Art Bird Carving
Davis Brothers Auction
7" long by 4 1/2" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 10.00
 
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Antique Daguerreotype Photo Woman Holding Book47 - Antique Daguerreotype Photo Woman Holding Book
Davis Brothers Auction
3 3/4" by 3 1/4" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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WW2 Mark 1 MK1 US Navy RH Pal Knife47 - WW2 Mark 1 MK1 US Navy RH Pal Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with Mark 1 scabbard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
 
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Ancient Thule Inuit Alaskan Eskimo Fishing Lure47 - Ancient Thule Inuit Alaskan Eskimo Fishing Lure
Davis Brothers Auction
5 3/8" long. Native made prior to 1972. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Internationally, or an...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for 55.00
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Walrus Hide Fishing Basket48 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Walrus Hide Fishing Basket
Davis Brothers Auction
17 1/4" by 12 1/4" by 4 5/8". Fishing Basket from St. Lawrence Island in the Arctic. Made from Walrus Hide. Native made prior to 1972...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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WW1 WWI Imperial German Trench Fighting Knife48 - WW1 WWI Imperial German Trench Fighting Knife
Davis Brothers Auction
WKC maker. 10 1/4" long overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Post Mortem Baby Daguerreotype Photo48 - Post Mortem Baby Daguerreotype Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
3 5/8" by 3 1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
 
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Roseville Pottery Rosecraft Panel Vase48 - Roseville Pottery Rosecraft Panel Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
6" tall by 3 3/4" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Frankoma Leaf Handle Ribbed Vase49 - Frankoma Leaf Handle Ribbed Vase
Davis Brothers Auction
10 3/4" tall by 7" in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 15.00
 
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Named Post Mortem Baby Ambrotype Photo49 - Named Post Mortem Baby Ambrotype Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
The child in the photo is deceased. 3 3/4" by 3 1/2" framed. Subjects are Robert Jeffers and Roby Jeffers.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 190.00
 
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WW2 German K98 Mauser Bayonet49 - WW2 German K98 Mauser Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Herder maker. Nice example with scabbard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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Tuckyashuk Alaskan Inuit Pussy Willow Sculpture49 - Tuckyashuk Alaskan Inuit Pussy Willow Sculpture
Davis Brothers Auction
20 1/4" by 15 1/2" by 14 1/2". Featured page 66 of Hessel, Ingo. "Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art from the Albrecht Collection of the H...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Beaded Leather Plaque50 - Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Beaded Leather Plaque
Davis Brothers Auction
5" by 7"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
 
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WW2 German K98 Mauser Parade Bayonet50 - WW2 German K98 Mauser Parade Bayonet
Davis Brothers Auction
Nice example with scabbard & frog. Eickhorn maker.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
 
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Post Mortem Baby Daguerreotype Photo50 - Post Mortem Baby Daguerreotype Photo
Davis Brothers Auction
The child in the photo is deceased. 3 3/4" by 3 1/4" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 160.00
 
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Boyd Art Glass Night Watch Scottie Dog50 - Boyd Art Glass Night Watch Scottie Dog
Davis Brothers Auction
6" by 4 7/8" by 3 1/4"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
 
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