Snapshots of the Great American West
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Missoula, MT 59808
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Saturday Jul 30, 2022 Completed
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Davis Brothers Auction LLC Terms & Conditions Last Updated: January 15, 2022 Introduction Davis Brothers Auction LLC ("Davis Brothers") is an auction company that operates online and on-site auctions and appraisals (the "Services"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") are a binding legal agreement between you and Davis Brothers that govern your use of the Services. By accessing the website davisbrothersauction.com ("Website") and using the Services, you confirm that you are in agreement with and bound by the terms of service contained in the Terms outlined below and that you will comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding your use of the Website and Services. The Terms apply to the entire Website and any email or other type of communication between you and Davis Brothers. In these Terms, "you" refers both to you as an individual and to the entity you represent, if any. Modifications Davis Brothers may modify the Services or these Terms at any time. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will post the revised Terms on the Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms. Your continued access to or use of the Site will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms. We also maintain other terms and policies that supplement these Terms, which may be updated from time to time. Eligibility The Services are intended solely for persons who are 18 or older. Any use of the Services by anyone that does not meet this age requirement is expressly prohibited. Auction items are sold "as is" with no returns or exchanges Auction items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and WITH ALL FAULTS. We will make every effort and put forth our due diligence to attempt to properly describe and represent items, however all items are sold on a buyer discretionary basis. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of auction items. All statements and descriptions of items by Davis Brothers are statements of opinion and are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. Davis Brothers is not responsible in any way for errors or omissions in the descriptions of items. Once a lot has been purchased, there are no returns or exchanges of any kind. DAVIS BROTHERS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT TO AUCTION ITEMS, INCLUDING ANY (a) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (b) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (c) ACCURACY OF THE CATALOGUE OR OTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITION, SIZE, QUALITY, RARITY, IMPORTANCE, MEDIUM, MATERIAL, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE, PERIOD, CULTURE, SOURCE, ORIGIN, EXHIBITIONS, LITERATURE, OR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ANY AUCTION ITEM. Bids Davis Brothers reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse admission to any auction (whether online or on-site) and to reject any bid, as well as the right to refuse to acknowledge any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the buyer of the auction item(s). Bidders cannot revoke or cancel a bid for any reason. As an auctioneer Davis Brothers reserves the right to place a bids on behalf of the seller in consecutive fashion up to a reserve or preset price in sale with or without reserve. Unless otherwise announced at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue. Davis Brothers reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If the Auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, they may reject the bid; and if, having acknowledged an opening bid they decide that any advance is not sufficient, they may reject the advance. The Auctioneer reserves the right to acknowledge an auction floor bid before acknowledging an internet and/or phone bid regardless of the maximum bid amount provided by the bidder before and/or during the auction. Payment When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price. Payment in full is to be expected within 7 business days upon the completion of the catalog sale. If payment is not received, Davis Brothers Auctions reserves the right to cancel or void any unpaid transaction and/or charge storage fees associated with unpaid property. If you are having trouble paying for your items via the corresponding online portals, please feel free to contact us for assistance at: info@davisbrothersauction.com. All forms of credit card are accepted. Bank wire transfers (required for high value purchases above $5,000), cashier's checks and postal money orders. By registering for this auction, you give Davis Brothers explicit consent to charge your card on file following the auction for the total amount due plus shipping. You waive your right to contest final sale approval for any of your purchases with Davis Brothers. If your purchase total is in the excess of $5,000 we may require non-credit card payment. By registering for our auctions, you grant Davis Brothers permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE All items are packed professionally and insured in house. A shipping cost will be added to your invoice at end of sale. If you have questions about cost of shipping please send us an email at info@davisbrothersauction.com before auction day. Local customers may request to pick up auction items by emailing us at info@davisbrothersauction.com. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks AFTER auction payment to receive a tracking number for your item. Firearms All firearm sales are shipped in house. We accept FFLs and C&Rs. All in person pickups require background checks and appropriate identification.Severability and non-waiver In the event any provision of these Terms is held to be void, voidable, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The failure of Davis Brothers to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision, or any other provision, nor in any way to affect the validity of these Terms or any part of these Terms, or any right of Davis Brothers to enforce that provision or each and every other provision at any time. No waiver of any breach of these Terms shall constitute or be deemed a waiver of any other breach. Except as expressly set forth in these Terms, the exercise by either party of any of its remedies under these Terms will be without prejudice to its other remedies under these Terms or otherwise permitted under law. Force majeure Davis Brothers shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, epidemics or disease, strikes or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials. 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It shall apply to the extent permitted by applicable law, and any aspects of it that are deemed unenforceable shall be severed while leaving the remainder in effect.Governing law and venue These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana and the United States of America, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Judicial proceedings must be brought in state or federal court in Missoula County, Montana.Entire agreement These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Davis Brothers regarding your use of the Website and use of the Services and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and Davis Brothers. Additional terms Davis Brothers Auction is not responsible for how third-parties, including HiBid, Invaluable, LiveAuctioneers, ProxiBid, AuctionZip, iCollector, AskArt, BidSquare, Mailchimp, ShipStation and others use and share your information. 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Listing Information
Welcome to our Snapshots of the Great American West Sale. This one day Auction is jam packed full of over 1400 lots to choose from. Truly something for everyone. Art: Fred Boyer, John Seerey-Lester, Chip Jones, Rip Caswell, Dennis Jones, Donna Howell-Sickles, Joe Trujillo, Ace Powell, Paolo Soleri, Jeff Fleming, Marcia Ballowe, Larry Janoff, Spike Ress, Taylor Lynde, Carl Kauba, Harvey Rattey, Gary Schildt, Wayne Dowdy, Gary Shoop, Stan Lynde, and more. Native American: Navajo Rugs, Hopi Kachina Dolls, Trade Beads, Hammers, War Clubs, Knives, Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry. Books: The first part of the Missoula Heritage Research Center Library. Historical Montana Items: A large Archive of Butte Montana Paperwork and Photographs. Bottles, Coins, Societal Buttons and Ribbons, Campaign Buttons, Denim, Decoys, Totem Poles, and so much more.


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Collection of Reloading Bullets
Nice grouping. A handful of loaded rounds, quite a few bullet tips, and a pair of dies.

3
Antique Religious Christian Alter Crucifix Set
Very nice grouping. One of the candlesticks is missing a piece as shown.

4
Brown's Mule Tobacco Box Missoula Montana
Nice old advertising box. Brown's Mule Tobacco. 5lb plug tobacco box.

5
Montana Oliver Tractor Advertising Mirror
Hamilton Farm Equipment, Missoula Montana. Oliver 70 Row Crop tractor pictured. Scarce. 7 3/4" by 9".

6
Ricardo Nickel Silver Cowboy Collar Tips
Very nice set. Marked as shown.

7
Antique Montana Fly Fishing Wallet
Very nice old wallet and contents. Has a Pott Trout Fly.



10
Foss Real Estate Missoula Montana Calendar Sign
Neat old piece. With adjustable Months and Days. Complete. Celluloid on Metal. Probably 1960s. 15 3/4" long, 8 3/4" wide.

11
Kenneth Miller Adams Lithograph Set
Portfolio of Lithographs, New Mexico Artist Series No. 1 1950. 12" by 16" prints.

12
Antique United States Marshal Badge
Very nice old authentic and obsolete badge. "Badges of the United States Marshals" by Sherrard page 86 as being used pre 1925 in the San Fransisco area."

13
Antique Denver Colorado Police Badge
Wonderful old badge. Appears to have had a name or another piece on the bottom at some point. Rare badge. Authentic and Obsolete. Made by Sachs-Lawlor of Denver.

14
Antique Deputy Marshal State of Colorado Badge
Very nice badge. Authentic and obsolete.

15
Sterling Silver Pronghorn Antelope Belt Buckle
Artist is Ken Reid of Sheridan Wyoming. 3" long. Quite a nice buckle.

16
Antique Oswego New York Police Star Badge
Very nice badge. Early example. Has some wear as shown. Authentic and obsolete.

17
Antique Deputy Sheriff Erie New York Badge
Nice old badge. Erie County New York. Authentic and Obsolete.

18
Antique Special Deputy Sheriff Police Star Badge
Marhall Putnam Fair of Illinois. Authentic and obsolete.

19
Antique Special Police Star Badge
Very nice old badge. Honest wear. Authentic and obsolete.

20
Antique Deputy Sheriff Police Star Badge
Nice old badge. Some wear as shown. Authentic and obsolete.

21
Native American Indian Made Feather Basket
Very nice basket. Native American Indian Made. 11 1/2" tall.

22
Native American Indian Made Basket Pitcher
Nice piece. Native American Indian Made. 9 3/4" tall.

23
Antique Black Cat Hosiery Watch Fob
Very nice old fob with leather strap.

24
Nebraska Christian Endeavor Union Watch Fob
Lincoln Nebraska Silver Jubliee October 26-27 1911. Nice old fob and strap.

25
Miles City Saddlery Montana Watch Fob
Nice old fob. Excellent patina. Miles City Saddlery Makers of the Original Coggshall Saddle Miles City Montana.


27
Antique Sterling Silver Cowboy Watch Fob
Wonderful old watch fob. Engraved Sterling Silver with a Cowboy on a bucking bronc.

28
Miles City Saddlery Montana Watch Fob
Nice old fob. Excellent patina. Miles City Saddlery Makers of the Original Coggshall Saddle Miles City Montana.

29
Hamley Pendleton Oregon Saddle Watch Fob
Round Up Saddle made by Hamley and Company of Pendleton Oregon. Nice old fob and strap.

30
El Paso Saddlery Texas Watch Fob
Wear as shown. Appears to have been silver gilt at some point.

31
Buffalo Bill Pawnee Bill Watch Fob Wild West Show
As sold at the Wild West Shows. Nice old fob.


33
Group of Antique Watch Fobs
Nice grouping. The Wells Fargo Express fob has enamel damage.

34
Roseville Clematis 667-4 Vase
Very nice vase. No chips or cracks. 4" tall.

35
Large Bronze Grizzly Bear Sculpture
Signed J. Prince. 9 1/4" tall, 11 1/4" long including base.

36

37
Vintage Wrangler Jeans Denim Cowboy Hat
Nice hat. Quite Scarce. Made entirely from denim. Size 7 1/8.

38
Harvey Rattey Cowboy Bronze Montana
4" long on base. 4 3/4" tall including base. HARVEY RATTEY is a Native American enrolled tribal member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa. He and his three sisters and a brother were raised on a cattle ranch bordering the Assiniboine reservat...

39
Antique Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

40
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6" tall. Sold as-is.

41
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7" tall. Sold as-is.

42
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

43
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6" tall. Sold as-is.

44
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
5 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

45
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7" tall. Sold as-is.

46
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

47
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
10 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

48
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

49
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.


51
Santa Clara Indian Pottery Vase Maria Martinez
3 3/4" tall. No chips or cracks. Signed as shown. Appears to read Marie Santana. Signature is fairly washed out. 3 1/4" diameter, 3 1/2" tall.

52
Navajo Sterling Silver Bear Paw Bolo Tie
Very nice bolo. Signed as shown.

53
Zuni Turquoise Inlaid Bolo Tie
Chip inlaid, turquoise, coral and jet.


55
Beautiful Violin in Case with Bow
Nice violin. No maker label. Has some personalization as shown.

56
Native American Indian Made Bear Jaw Knife
Nice knife. Synthetic Bear Jaw with an Iron Arrowhead Blade. 10 3/4" long.

57
Native American Indian Beaded Pouch
Nice pouch. Second half of the 20th Century.

58
Montana Indian Made Buffalo Hide Holster
Nice hair on holster. Made by Montana Indians. Beaded section as shown. Second half of the 20th Century. 11 1/2" long.

59
Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Very nice bag. Beaded as shown. Shell drops with a fox head flap. Second half of the 20th Century. 30" long including handle.

60
Native American Indian Beaded Bronc Belt
Very nice leather belt. Studded with beadwork as shown. As used by Bucking Bronc Riders. Second half of the 20th Century. 35" long.

61
Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Nice little bag. First half of the 20th Century. 3 1/2" wide.

62
Plains Native American Indian Beaded Medicine Bag
Very nice piece. Finely beaded with woven tassels. Second half of the 20th Century. 25" long including handle.

63
Native American Indian Leather Doll
Kindred Spirit. 8 3/4" tall.

64
Plains Native American Indian Parfleche Envelope
Miniature size. Second half of the 20th Century.

65
Native American Indian Leather Doll
Kindred Spirit. 8" tall.

66
Native American Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Nice bag. Second half of the 20th Century.

67
Native American Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Very nice bag. Second half of the 20th Century.

68
Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Nicely Beaded. 11 1/2" long including handle. Second half of the 20th Century.

69
Montana Cottonwood Carving Trapper Man
15 1/2" long. Signed as shown.



72
Antique Fowlke's Open Range Montana Cowboy Hat
Model is the Badger. Size is 7 3/8.

73
Montana Ranch Worn Resistol Cowboy Hat
Originally sold at the Kyi-Yo Western Store and Pow Wow in Arlee Montana. Size is 7 1/4.

74
Montana Trophy White Tail Deer Horns
Wonderful inscription on the back. Shot by Dale "Dead-Eye" Foss Guided by "Cougar" Curt Dunbar. Time and Date Unknown but the Memory Lives On. 1974. 16" wide. 11 3/4" tall including base.


76
Antique Antonio Curatoli Violin
Nice violin in case. Made by Antonio Curatoli in 1917. Copy of Stradivarius. Also comes with a Bausch Bow.

77
Jennifer Lowe Peter Bartlo Montana Buffalo Prints
Signed as shown. Title is Buffalo Bob. There are a total of 44 Signed Prints. 22" by 28".

78
WW2 US Coast Guard Life Preserver Stearns
LG-306 Life Preserver. HBT Khaki.

79
RH Ruana Bonner Montana Brassie Knife
Very nice knife. Blade needs a polish. Blade is signed but is obscured by a poor sharpening job. Has a few other numbers engraved on the blade as shown. 10 1/2" long.

80
Antique Porcelain No Smoking Gas Station Sign
Nice old blue and white sign. 5 1/2" by 18".

81
Tyler & Co Double Camera Daguerreotype
Very nice matched set. Tyler & Co Boston Address. Ninth Plate Size.

82
Antique Cranberry Diamond Optic Syrup Pitcher
Very nice old piece of glass. The gasket on the mouth has dried out from age and is no longer present. Meaning the metal collar will not stay on the base. 5 1/4" tall.

83
Henry Van Wolf Buffalo Award Statue
Awarded by the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel to Chef G. Conte Christmas 1958. 8" long, 5 3/4" tall. Henry Van Wolf (1898 - 1982) was active/lived in California / Germany. Henry Van Wolf is known for Sculptor-Indian figure, portrait. Henry Van Wolf w...

84
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

85
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

86
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

87
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

88
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3" tall. Sold as-is.

89
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

90
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4" tall. Sold as-is.

91
Anaconda Copper Mining Company Butte Montana
Very nice paperweight in the form of their logo. Poured at the Anaconda Smelter. 2 1/4" tall.

92
Zuni Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle
Very nice buckle. Signed as shown.



















111
Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3" tall. Sold as-is.

112
Resin Northwest Coast Indian Totem Pole
Resin. Signed as shown. 11" tall.

113
Philip Kraczkowski Pewter Indian Sculpture
Made by Worchester Pewter. Artist is Philip Kraczkowski. Has a small amount of damage as shown. 6" tall, 9" long.


115
Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Spear Harpoon Point
Very nice old artifact. 3 1/8" long.

116


118
Native American Indian Made War Club
Second half of the 20th Century. Native American Indian made. 14" long.

119
Larry Janoff Tom Turkey Gouache Painting Montana
8 3/4" by 10 5/8" framed. Gouache. Title is "A Young Tom". Larry Janoff (Born 1941) is active/lives in Montana. Larry Janoff is known for Still life.

120
Carl Kauba Native American Indian Bronze
8 3/4" tall including base. 6" long. Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. Austrian sculptor of Western American bronzes specializing in Indians. K...

121
Carl Kauba Native American Indian Bronze
Title is Chief White Cloud. 13" tall. Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. Austrian sculptor of Western American bronzes specializing in Indians. ...

122
Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Thermometer Montana
7 1/4" by 9". Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers.

123
Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Light My Fire Bears Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 6" tall.

124
Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Handy Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 5 3/4" tall.

125
Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Boyd Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 3 1/2" tall.

126
Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Bearfoot Swing Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 2 3/4" tall.

127
Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Boyd Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 3 1/2" tall.

128
Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Bears Montana
Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers.



131
Small Montana Chainsaw Carved Bear
9 1/2" tall. Made in Montana.

132
Montana Taxidermy Bear Head Mount
Nicely done. Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No sales to Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, West Virgin...

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Davis Brothers Auction LLC Terms & Conditions Last Updated: January 15, 2022 Introduction Davis Brothers Auction LLC ("Davis Brothers") is an auction company that operates online and on-site auctions and appraisals (the "Services"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") are a binding legal agreement between you and Davis Brothers that govern your use of the Services. By accessing the website davisbrothersauction.com ("Website") and using the Services, you confirm that you are in agreement with and bound by the terms of service contained in the Terms outlined below and that you will comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding your use of the Website and Services. The Terms apply to the entire Website and any email or other type of communication between you and Davis Brothers. In these Terms, "you" refers both to you as an individual and to the entity you represent, if any. Modifications Davis Brothers may modify the Services or these Terms at any time. When we make material changes to these Terms, we will post the revised Terms on the Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms. Your continued access to or use of the Site will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms. We also maintain other terms and policies that supplement these Terms, which may be updated from time to time. Eligibility The Services are intended solely for persons who are 18 or older. Any use of the Services by anyone that does not meet this age requirement is expressly prohibited. Auction items are sold "as is" with no returns or exchanges Auction items are sold AS IS, WHERE IS, and WITH ALL FAULTS. We will make every effort and put forth our due diligence to attempt to properly describe and represent items, however all items are sold on a buyer discretionary basis. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of auction items. All statements and descriptions of items by Davis Brothers are statements of opinion and are not to be relied upon as statements of fact. Davis Brothers is not responsible in any way for errors or omissions in the descriptions of items. Once a lot has been purchased, there are no returns or exchanges of any kind. DAVIS BROTHERS MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WHATSOEVER OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT TO AUCTION ITEMS, INCLUDING ANY (a) WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (b) WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (c) ACCURACY OF THE CATALOGUE OR OTHER DESCRIPTION OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITION, SIZE, QUALITY, RARITY, IMPORTANCE, MEDIUM, MATERIAL, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE, PERIOD, CULTURE, SOURCE, ORIGIN, EXHIBITIONS, LITERATURE, OR HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ANY AUCTION ITEM. Bids Davis Brothers reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to refuse admission to any auction (whether online or on-site) and to reject any bid, as well as the right to refuse to acknowledge any bidder. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the buyer of the auction item(s). Bidders cannot revoke or cancel a bid for any reason. As an auctioneer Davis Brothers reserves the right to place a bids on behalf of the seller in consecutive fashion up to a reserve or preset price in sale with or without reserve. Unless otherwise announced at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the catalogue. Davis Brothers reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. The highest bid acknowledged by the Auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and re-sell the article in dispute. If the Auctioneer determines that any opening bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, they may reject the bid; and if, having acknowledged an opening bid they decide that any advance is not sufficient, they may reject the advance. The Auctioneer reserves the right to acknowledge an auction floor bid before acknowledging an internet and/or phone bid regardless of the maximum bid amount provided by the bidder before and/or during the auction. Payment When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price. Payment in full is to be expected within 7 business days upon the completion of the catalog sale. If payment is not received, Davis Brothers Auctions reserves the right to cancel or void any unpaid transaction and/or charge storage fees associated with unpaid property. If you are having trouble paying for your items via the corresponding online portals, please feel free to contact us for assistance at: info@davisbrothersauction.com. All forms of credit card are accepted. Bank wire transfers (required for high value purchases above $5,000), cashier's checks and postal money orders. By registering for this auction, you give Davis Brothers explicit consent to charge your card on file following the auction for the total amount due plus shipping. You waive your right to contest final sale approval for any of your purchases with Davis Brothers. If your purchase total is in the excess of $5,000 we may require non-credit card payment. By registering for our auctions, you grant Davis Brothers permission to waive your right to execute any chargebacks against our company for any reason. ALL SHIPPING IS HANDLED IN HOUSE All items are packed professionally and insured in house. A shipping cost will be added to your invoice at end of sale. If you have questions about cost of shipping please send us an email at info@davisbrothersauction.com before auction day. Local customers may request to pick up auction items by emailing us at info@davisbrothersauction.com. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks AFTER auction payment to receive a tracking number for your item. Firearms All firearm sales are shipped in house. We accept FFLs and C&Rs. All in person pickups require background checks and appropriate identification.Severability and non-waiver In the event any provision of these Terms is held to be void, voidable, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The failure of Davis Brothers to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be construed to be a waiver of such provision, or any other provision, nor in any way to affect the validity of these Terms or any part of these Terms, or any right of Davis Brothers to enforce that provision or each and every other provision at any time. No waiver of any breach of these Terms shall constitute or be deemed a waiver of any other breach. 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Welcome to our Snapshots of the Great American West Sale. This one day Auction is jam packed full of over 1400 lots to choose from. Truly something for everyone. Art: Fred Boyer, John Seerey-Lester, Chip Jones, Rip Caswell, Dennis Jones, Donna Howell-Sickles, Joe Trujillo, Ace Powell, Paolo Soleri, Jeff Fleming, Marcia Ballowe, Larry Janoff, Spike Ress, Taylor Lynde, Carl Kauba, Harvey Rattey, Gary Schildt, Wayne Dowdy, Gary Shoop, Stan Lynde, and more. Native American: Navajo Rugs, Hopi Kachina Dolls, Trade Beads, Hammers, War Clubs, Knives, Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry. Books: The first part of the Missoula Heritage Research Center Library. Historical Montana Items: A large Archive of Butte Montana Paperwork and Photographs. Bottles, Coins, Societal Buttons and Ribbons, Campaign Buttons, Denim, Decoys, Totem Poles, and so much more.


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Collection of Reloading Bullets
Nice grouping. A handful of loaded rounds, quite a few bullet tips, and a pair of dies.

3
Antique Religious Christian Alter Crucifix Set
Very nice grouping. One of the candlesticks is missing a piece as shown.

4
Brown's Mule Tobacco Box Missoula Montana
Nice old advertising box. Brown's Mule Tobacco. 5lb plug tobacco box.

5
Montana Oliver Tractor Advertising Mirror
Hamilton Farm Equipment, Missoula Montana. Oliver 70 Row Crop tractor pictured. Scarce. 7 3/4" by 9".

6
Ricardo Nickel Silver Cowboy Collar Tips
Very nice set. Marked as shown.

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Antique Montana Fly Fishing Wallet
Very nice old wallet and contents. Has a Pott Trout Fly.



10
Foss Real Estate Missoula Montana Calendar Sign
Neat old piece. With adjustable Months and Days. Complete. Celluloid on Metal. Probably 1960s. 15 3/4" long, 8 3/4" wide.

11
Kenneth Miller Adams Lithograph Set
Portfolio of Lithographs, New Mexico Artist Series No. 1 1950. 12" by 16" prints.

12
Antique United States Marshal Badge
Very nice old authentic and obsolete badge. "Badges of the United States Marshals" by Sherrard page 86 as being used pre 1925 in the San Fransisco area."

13
Antique Denver Colorado Police Badge
Wonderful old badge. Appears to have had a name or another piece on the bottom at some point. Rare badge. Authentic and Obsolete. Made by Sachs-Lawlor of Denver.

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Antique Deputy Marshal State of Colorado Badge
Very nice badge. Authentic and obsolete.

15
Sterling Silver Pronghorn Antelope Belt Buckle
Artist is Ken Reid of Sheridan Wyoming. 3" long. Quite a nice buckle.

16
Antique Oswego New York Police Star Badge
Very nice badge. Early example. Has some wear as shown. Authentic and obsolete.

17
Antique Deputy Sheriff Erie New York Badge
Nice old badge. Erie County New York. Authentic and Obsolete.

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Antique Special Deputy Sheriff Police Star Badge
Marhall Putnam Fair of Illinois. Authentic and obsolete.

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Antique Special Police Star Badge
Very nice old badge. Honest wear. Authentic and obsolete.

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Antique Deputy Sheriff Police Star Badge
Nice old badge. Some wear as shown. Authentic and obsolete.

21
Native American Indian Made Feather Basket
Very nice basket. Native American Indian Made. 11 1/2" tall.

22
Native American Indian Made Basket Pitcher
Nice piece. Native American Indian Made. 9 3/4" tall.

23
Antique Black Cat Hosiery Watch Fob
Very nice old fob with leather strap.

24
Nebraska Christian Endeavor Union Watch Fob
Lincoln Nebraska Silver Jubliee October 26-27 1911. Nice old fob and strap.

25
Miles City Saddlery Montana Watch Fob
Nice old fob. Excellent patina. Miles City Saddlery Makers of the Original Coggshall Saddle Miles City Montana.


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Antique Sterling Silver Cowboy Watch Fob
Wonderful old watch fob. Engraved Sterling Silver with a Cowboy on a bucking bronc.

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Miles City Saddlery Montana Watch Fob
Nice old fob. Excellent patina. Miles City Saddlery Makers of the Original Coggshall Saddle Miles City Montana.

29
Hamley Pendleton Oregon Saddle Watch Fob
Round Up Saddle made by Hamley and Company of Pendleton Oregon. Nice old fob and strap.

30
El Paso Saddlery Texas Watch Fob
Wear as shown. Appears to have been silver gilt at some point.

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Buffalo Bill Pawnee Bill Watch Fob Wild West Show
As sold at the Wild West Shows. Nice old fob.


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Group of Antique Watch Fobs
Nice grouping. The Wells Fargo Express fob has enamel damage.

34
Roseville Clematis 667-4 Vase
Very nice vase. No chips or cracks. 4" tall.

35
Large Bronze Grizzly Bear Sculpture
Signed J. Prince. 9 1/4" tall, 11 1/4" long including base.

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Vintage Wrangler Jeans Denim Cowboy Hat
Nice hat. Quite Scarce. Made entirely from denim. Size 7 1/8.

38
Harvey Rattey Cowboy Bronze Montana
4" long on base. 4 3/4" tall including base. HARVEY RATTEY is a Native American enrolled tribal member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa. He and his three sisters and a brother were raised on a cattle ranch bordering the Assiniboine reservat...

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Antique Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
5 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
10 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.


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Santa Clara Indian Pottery Vase Maria Martinez
3 3/4" tall. No chips or cracks. Signed as shown. Appears to read Marie Santana. Signature is fairly washed out. 3 1/4" diameter, 3 1/2" tall.

52
Navajo Sterling Silver Bear Paw Bolo Tie
Very nice bolo. Signed as shown.

53
Zuni Turquoise Inlaid Bolo Tie
Chip inlaid, turquoise, coral and jet.


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Beautiful Violin in Case with Bow
Nice violin. No maker label. Has some personalization as shown.

56
Native American Indian Made Bear Jaw Knife
Nice knife. Synthetic Bear Jaw with an Iron Arrowhead Blade. 10 3/4" long.

57
Native American Indian Beaded Pouch
Nice pouch. Second half of the 20th Century.

58
Montana Indian Made Buffalo Hide Holster
Nice hair on holster. Made by Montana Indians. Beaded section as shown. Second half of the 20th Century. 11 1/2" long.

59
Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Very nice bag. Beaded as shown. Shell drops with a fox head flap. Second half of the 20th Century. 30" long including handle.

60
Native American Indian Beaded Bronc Belt
Very nice leather belt. Studded with beadwork as shown. As used by Bucking Bronc Riders. Second half of the 20th Century. 35" long.

61
Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Nice little bag. First half of the 20th Century. 3 1/2" wide.

62
Plains Native American Indian Beaded Medicine Bag
Very nice piece. Finely beaded with woven tassels. Second half of the 20th Century. 25" long including handle.

63
Native American Indian Leather Doll
Kindred Spirit. 8 3/4" tall.

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Plains Native American Indian Parfleche Envelope
Miniature size. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Native American Indian Leather Doll
Kindred Spirit. 8" tall.

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Native American Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Nice bag. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Native American Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Very nice bag. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Nicely Beaded. 11 1/2" long including handle. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Montana Cottonwood Carving Trapper Man
15 1/2" long. Signed as shown.



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Antique Fowlke's Open Range Montana Cowboy Hat
Model is the Badger. Size is 7 3/8.

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Montana Ranch Worn Resistol Cowboy Hat
Originally sold at the Kyi-Yo Western Store and Pow Wow in Arlee Montana. Size is 7 1/4.

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Montana Trophy White Tail Deer Horns
Wonderful inscription on the back. Shot by Dale "Dead-Eye" Foss Guided by "Cougar" Curt Dunbar. Time and Date Unknown but the Memory Lives On. 1974. 16" wide. 11 3/4" tall including base.


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Antique Antonio Curatoli Violin
Nice violin in case. Made by Antonio Curatoli in 1917. Copy of Stradivarius. Also comes with a Bausch Bow.

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Jennifer Lowe Peter Bartlo Montana Buffalo Prints
Signed as shown. Title is Buffalo Bob. There are a total of 44 Signed Prints. 22" by 28".

78
WW2 US Coast Guard Life Preserver Stearns
LG-306 Life Preserver. HBT Khaki.

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RH Ruana Bonner Montana Brassie Knife
Very nice knife. Blade needs a polish. Blade is signed but is obscured by a poor sharpening job. Has a few other numbers engraved on the blade as shown. 10 1/2" long.

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Antique Porcelain No Smoking Gas Station Sign
Nice old blue and white sign. 5 1/2" by 18".

81
Tyler & Co Double Camera Daguerreotype
Very nice matched set. Tyler & Co Boston Address. Ninth Plate Size.

82
Antique Cranberry Diamond Optic Syrup Pitcher
Very nice old piece of glass. The gasket on the mouth has dried out from age and is no longer present. Meaning the metal collar will not stay on the base. 5 1/4" tall.

83
Henry Van Wolf Buffalo Award Statue
Awarded by the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel to Chef G. Conte Christmas 1958. 8" long, 5 3/4" tall. Henry Van Wolf (1898 - 1982) was active/lived in California / Germany. Henry Van Wolf is known for Sculptor-Indian figure, portrait. Henry Van Wolf w...

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Anaconda Copper Mining Company Butte Montana
Very nice paperweight in the form of their logo. Poured at the Anaconda Smelter. 2 1/4" tall.

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Zuni Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle
Very nice buckle. Signed as shown.



















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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3" tall. Sold as-is.

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Resin Northwest Coast Indian Totem Pole
Resin. Signed as shown. 11" tall.

113
Philip Kraczkowski Pewter Indian Sculpture
Made by Worchester Pewter. Artist is Philip Kraczkowski. Has a small amount of damage as shown. 6" tall, 9" long.


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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Spear Harpoon Point
Very nice old artifact. 3 1/8" long.

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Native American Indian Made War Club
Second half of the 20th Century. Native American Indian made. 14" long.

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Larry Janoff Tom Turkey Gouache Painting Montana
8 3/4" by 10 5/8" framed. Gouache. Title is "A Young Tom". Larry Janoff (Born 1941) is active/lives in Montana. Larry Janoff is known for Still life.

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Carl Kauba Native American Indian Bronze
8 3/4" tall including base. 6" long. Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. Austrian sculptor of Western American bronzes specializing in Indians. K...

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Carl Kauba Native American Indian Bronze
Title is Chief White Cloud. 13" tall. Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. Austrian sculptor of Western American bronzes specializing in Indians. ...

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Thermometer Montana
7 1/4" by 9". Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Light My Fire Bears Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 6" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Handy Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 5 3/4" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Boyd Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 3 1/2" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Bearfoot Swing Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 2 3/4" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Boyd Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 3 1/2" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Bears Montana
Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers.



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Small Montana Chainsaw Carved Bear
9 1/2" tall. Made in Montana.

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Montana Taxidermy Bear Head Mount
Nicely done. Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No sales to Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, West Virgin...

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Snapshots of the Great American West
 Live Auction w/Online Bidding
Auction Date(s)
Saturday Jul 30, 2022 Completed
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Missoula, MT 59808
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Welcome to our Snapshots of the Great American West Sale. This one day Auction is jam packed full of over 1400 lots to choose from. Truly something for everyone. Art: Fred Boyer, John Seerey-Lester, Chip Jones, Rip Caswell, Dennis Jones, Donna Howell-Sickles, Joe Trujillo, Ace Powell, Paolo Soleri, Jeff Fleming, Marcia Ballowe, Larry Janoff, Spike Ress, Taylor Lynde, Carl Kauba, Harvey Rattey, Gary Schildt, Wayne Dowdy, Gary Shoop, Stan Lynde, and more. Native American: Navajo Rugs, Hopi Kachina Dolls, Trade Beads, Hammers, War Clubs, Knives, Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry. Books: The first part of the Missoula Heritage Research Center Library. Historical Montana Items: A large Archive of Butte Montana Paperwork and Photographs. Bottles, Coins, Societal Buttons and Ribbons, Campaign Buttons, Denim, Decoys, Totem Poles, and so much more.

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Collection of Reloading Bullets
Nice grouping. A handful of loaded rounds, quite a few bullet tips, and a pair of dies.

3
Antique Religious Christian Alter Crucifix Set
Very nice grouping. One of the candlesticks is missing a piece as shown.

4
Brown's Mule Tobacco Box Missoula Montana
Nice old advertising box. Brown's Mule Tobacco. 5lb plug tobacco box.

5
Montana Oliver Tractor Advertising Mirror
Hamilton Farm Equipment, Missoula Montana. Oliver 70 Row Crop tractor pictured. Scarce. 7 3/4" by 9".

6
Ricardo Nickel Silver Cowboy Collar Tips
Very nice set. Marked as shown.

7
Antique Montana Fly Fishing Wallet
Very nice old wallet and contents. Has a Pott Trout Fly.

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10
Foss Real Estate Missoula Montana Calendar Sign
Neat old piece. With adjustable Months and Days. Complete. Celluloid on Metal. Probably 1960s. 15 3/4" long, 8 3/4" wide.

11
Kenneth Miller Adams Lithograph Set
Portfolio of Lithographs, New Mexico Artist Series No. 1 1950. 12" by 16" prints.

12
Antique United States Marshal Badge
Very nice old authentic and obsolete badge. "Badges of the United States Marshals" by Sherrard page 86 as being used pre 1925 in the San Fransisco area."

13
Antique Denver Colorado Police Badge
Wonderful old badge. Appears to have had a name or another piece on the bottom at some point. Rare badge. Authentic and Obsolete. Made by Sachs-Lawlor of Denver.

14
Antique Deputy Marshal State of Colorado Badge
Very nice badge. Authentic and obsolete.

15
Sterling Silver Pronghorn Antelope Belt Buckle
Artist is Ken Reid of Sheridan Wyoming. 3" long. Quite a nice buckle.

16
Antique Oswego New York Police Star Badge
Very nice badge. Early example. Has some wear as shown. Authentic and obsolete.

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Antique Deputy Sheriff Erie New York Badge
Nice old badge. Erie County New York. Authentic and Obsolete.

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Antique Special Deputy Sheriff Police Star Badge
Marhall Putnam Fair of Illinois. Authentic and obsolete.

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Antique Special Police Star Badge
Very nice old badge. Honest wear. Authentic and obsolete.

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Antique Deputy Sheriff Police Star Badge
Nice old badge. Some wear as shown. Authentic and obsolete.

21
Native American Indian Made Feather Basket
Very nice basket. Native American Indian Made. 11 1/2" tall.

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Native American Indian Made Basket Pitcher
Nice piece. Native American Indian Made. 9 3/4" tall.

23
Antique Black Cat Hosiery Watch Fob
Very nice old fob with leather strap.

24
Nebraska Christian Endeavor Union Watch Fob
Lincoln Nebraska Silver Jubliee October 26-27 1911. Nice old fob and strap.

25
Miles City Saddlery Montana Watch Fob
Nice old fob. Excellent patina. Miles City Saddlery Makers of the Original Coggshall Saddle Miles City Montana.

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Antique Sterling Silver Cowboy Watch Fob
Wonderful old watch fob. Engraved Sterling Silver with a Cowboy on a bucking bronc.

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Miles City Saddlery Montana Watch Fob
Nice old fob. Excellent patina. Miles City Saddlery Makers of the Original Coggshall Saddle Miles City Montana.

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Hamley Pendleton Oregon Saddle Watch Fob
Round Up Saddle made by Hamley and Company of Pendleton Oregon. Nice old fob and strap.

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El Paso Saddlery Texas Watch Fob
Wear as shown. Appears to have been silver gilt at some point.

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Buffalo Bill Pawnee Bill Watch Fob Wild West Show
As sold at the Wild West Shows. Nice old fob.

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Group of Antique Watch Fobs
Nice grouping. The Wells Fargo Express fob has enamel damage.

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Roseville Clematis 667-4 Vase
Very nice vase. No chips or cracks. 4" tall.

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Large Bronze Grizzly Bear Sculpture
Signed J. Prince. 9 1/4" tall, 11 1/4" long including base.

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Vintage Wrangler Jeans Denim Cowboy Hat
Nice hat. Quite Scarce. Made entirely from denim. Size 7 1/8.

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Harvey Rattey Cowboy Bronze Montana
4" long on base. 4 3/4" tall including base. HARVEY RATTEY is a Native American enrolled tribal member of the Little Shell Band of the Chippewa. He and his three sisters and a brother were raised on a cattle ranch bordering the Assiniboine reservat...

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Antique Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
5 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
10 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
7 1/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
6 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Santa Clara Indian Pottery Vase Maria Martinez
3 3/4" tall. No chips or cracks. Signed as shown. Appears to read Marie Santana. Signature is fairly washed out. 3 1/4" diameter, 3 1/2" tall.

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Navajo Sterling Silver Bear Paw Bolo Tie
Very nice bolo. Signed as shown.

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Zuni Turquoise Inlaid Bolo Tie
Chip inlaid, turquoise, coral and jet.

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Beautiful Violin in Case with Bow
Nice violin. No maker label. Has some personalization as shown.

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Native American Indian Made Bear Jaw Knife
Nice knife. Synthetic Bear Jaw with an Iron Arrowhead Blade. 10 3/4" long.

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Native American Indian Beaded Pouch
Nice pouch. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Montana Indian Made Buffalo Hide Holster
Nice hair on holster. Made by Montana Indians. Beaded section as shown. Second half of the 20th Century. 11 1/2" long.

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Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Very nice bag. Beaded as shown. Shell drops with a fox head flap. Second half of the 20th Century. 30" long including handle.

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Native American Indian Beaded Bronc Belt
Very nice leather belt. Studded with beadwork as shown. As used by Bucking Bronc Riders. Second half of the 20th Century. 35" long.

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Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Nice little bag. First half of the 20th Century. 3 1/2" wide.

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Plains Native American Indian Beaded Medicine Bag
Very nice piece. Finely beaded with woven tassels. Second half of the 20th Century. 25" long including handle.

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Native American Indian Leather Doll
Kindred Spirit. 8 3/4" tall.

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Plains Native American Indian Parfleche Envelope
Miniature size. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Native American Indian Leather Doll
Kindred Spirit. 8" tall.

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Native American Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Nice bag. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Native American Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Very nice bag. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Plateau Native American Indian Beaded Bag
Nicely Beaded. 11 1/2" long including handle. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Montana Cottonwood Carving Trapper Man
15 1/2" long. Signed as shown.

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Antique Fowlke's Open Range Montana Cowboy Hat
Model is the Badger. Size is 7 3/8.

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Montana Ranch Worn Resistol Cowboy Hat
Originally sold at the Kyi-Yo Western Store and Pow Wow in Arlee Montana. Size is 7 1/4.

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Montana Trophy White Tail Deer Horns
Wonderful inscription on the back. Shot by Dale "Dead-Eye" Foss Guided by "Cougar" Curt Dunbar. Time and Date Unknown but the Memory Lives On. 1974. 16" wide. 11 3/4" tall including base.

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Antique Antonio Curatoli Violin
Nice violin in case. Made by Antonio Curatoli in 1917. Copy of Stradivarius. Also comes with a Bausch Bow.

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Jennifer Lowe Peter Bartlo Montana Buffalo Prints
Signed as shown. Title is Buffalo Bob. There are a total of 44 Signed Prints. 22" by 28".

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WW2 US Coast Guard Life Preserver Stearns
LG-306 Life Preserver. HBT Khaki.

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RH Ruana Bonner Montana Brassie Knife
Very nice knife. Blade needs a polish. Blade is signed but is obscured by a poor sharpening job. Has a few other numbers engraved on the blade as shown. 10 1/2" long.

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Antique Porcelain No Smoking Gas Station Sign
Nice old blue and white sign. 5 1/2" by 18".

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Tyler & Co Double Camera Daguerreotype
Very nice matched set. Tyler & Co Boston Address. Ninth Plate Size.

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Antique Cranberry Diamond Optic Syrup Pitcher
Very nice old piece of glass. The gasket on the mouth has dried out from age and is no longer present. Meaning the metal collar will not stay on the base. 5 1/4" tall.

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Henry Van Wolf Buffalo Award Statue
Awarded by the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel to Chef G. Conte Christmas 1958. 8" long, 5 3/4" tall. Henry Van Wolf (1898 - 1982) was active/lived in California / Germany. Henry Van Wolf is known for Sculptor-Indian figure, portrait. Henry Van Wolf w...

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 3/4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3 1/2" tall. Sold as-is.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
4" tall. Sold as-is.

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Anaconda Copper Mining Company Butte Montana
Very nice paperweight in the form of their logo. Poured at the Anaconda Smelter. 2 1/4" tall.

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Zuni Sterling Silver Bear Belt Buckle
Very nice buckle. Signed as shown.

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Hopi Indian Kachina Doll
3" tall. Sold as-is.

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Resin Northwest Coast Indian Totem Pole
Resin. Signed as shown. 11" tall.

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Philip Kraczkowski Pewter Indian Sculpture
Made by Worchester Pewter. Artist is Philip Kraczkowski. Has a small amount of damage as shown. 6" tall, 9" long.

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Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Carved Spear Harpoon Point
Very nice old artifact. 3 1/8" long.

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Native American Indian Made War Club
Second half of the 20th Century. Native American Indian made. 14" long.

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Larry Janoff Tom Turkey Gouache Painting Montana
8 3/4" by 10 5/8" framed. Gouache. Title is "A Young Tom". Larry Janoff (Born 1941) is active/lives in Montana. Larry Janoff is known for Still life.

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Carl Kauba Native American Indian Bronze
8 3/4" tall including base. 6" long. Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. Austrian sculptor of Western American bronzes specializing in Indians. K...

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Carl Kauba Native American Indian Bronze
Title is Chief White Cloud. 13" tall. Carl Kauba (1865 - 1922) was active/lived in Austria, United States. Carl Kauba is known for Sculpture-western figure, Native American. Austrian sculptor of Western American bronzes specializing in Indians. ...

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Thermometer Montana
7 1/4" by 9". Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Light My Fire Bears Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 6" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Handy Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 5 3/4" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Boyd Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 3 1/2" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Bearfoot Swing Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 2 3/4" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Boyd Bear Montana
Numbered edition. Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers. 3 1/2" tall.

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Jeff Fleming Bearfoots Bears Montana
Artist is Jeff Fleming of Montana, designed for Big Sky Carvers.

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Small Montana Chainsaw Carved Bear
9 1/2" tall. Made in Montana.

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Montana Taxidermy Bear Head Mount
Nicely done. Only for sale where legal. No International Sales. Know your own laws. No sales to Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, West Virgin...