Spectacular Spring Bonanza Auction - Day 1
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Missoula, MT 59808
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Saturday Feb 26, 2022 Completed
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Davis Brothers Auction

Contact: Matthew Davis
Phone: 4065460226
Email: support@davisbrothersauction.com
Website: https://davisbrothersauction.com/

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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. Indemnification
You agree to release, defend, indemnify, and hold Davis Brothers and its subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and agents, harmless from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with: (i) your access to or use of the Services; and (ii) your violation of these Terms. Such indemnification includes but is not limited to any injuries, losses, or damages (compensatory, direct, incidental, consequential, or otherwise) arising in connection with or as a result of your use of the Services. This indemnification provision is a fundamental element of the basis of the bargain between Davis Brothers and you. 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. Please refer to the privacy policies of those third-parties to understand how they use and share your information.

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Listing Information
Welcome to our Spectacular Spring Bonanza Auction. Our two-day sale features a vast assortment of items. Day 1: Cowboy Spurs, Chaps, Saddles, Bits, Indian Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry, Navajo Rugs, Indian Artifacts, Chinese and Asian Objects, Montana Historical Items, Bronzes, Flags, Books, Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, Fossils, Sterling Silver Flatware, Watches, Arrowheads, Coins, and so much more. Also included in Day 1 is a large selection of artworks from the Estate of Frederick Kress a notable California Artist. Other featured artists include: Ace Powell, Bob Scriver, Taylor Lynde, Earle Erik Heikka, Thomas Hart Benton, Ted DeGrazia, Charles Wysocki, Clyde Aspevig. Highlights from our Day 1 Sale include: The Largest Charles Wysocki Painting ever offered on the open market, a Black Forest Carved Wood Desk, Original Ted DeGrazia and Thomas Hart Benton Studio Signs. Day 2: Our Military and Firearm Day. The beginning of the day will be the continuation of our Day 1 Sale. Artwork, Jewelry, Collectables and Antiques. Followed by our traditional selection of Military Goods and Firearms.

1
Hand Carved Malachite Stone Crocodile
7" long, 2" wide. Hand carved and polished from natural Malachite. The Greeks often associated Malachite with the Goddess Venus. Malachite cut into a triangular shape was believed to provide the bearer with protection against the Evil Eye and draws ...

2
Hand Carved Malachite Stone Frog Toad
3" long, 2.25" wide. Hand carved and polished from natural Malachite. The Greeks often associated Malachite with the Goddess Venus. Malachite cut into a triangular shape was believed to provide the bearer with protection against the Evil Eye and dra...

3
Antique Double Rowel Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of spurs. Unusual pattern with the double rowels.

4
Montana Indian Made Antler Hatchet
Nice old hatchet. Commercial made blade with Indian added antler handle.

5
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of spurs. Large and fancy. Nicely engraved, intricate Espuela Granda styling.

6
Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Very nice piece. Scrimshawed as shown. 4" long.

7
Western Hatchet Camp Axe Boulder Colorado
Nice example with hand tooled leather sheath. Size as shown.

8

9
Group of 3 Antique Cowboy Horse Bits
Nice grouping. Stamped as shown.

10
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs Maker Marked
Very nice pair of spurs. Maker marked in several areas as shown. Large and fancy Espuela Grande style. Silver Inlay.

11
Antique Vaquero Silver Inlaid Horse Ring Bit
Very nice piece. Silver inlaid on the sides.

12
Antique Ottoman Empire Islamic Horse Bit
Very nice and fancy old bit.

13
Group of 5 Antique Single Charro Spurs
Very nice grouping of single spurs. Engraved as shown. Charro Style.

14
Group of 5 Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Very nice grouping. Different rowel styles, goose-necked designs.

15
Group of 5 Antique Single Charro Spurs
Very nice grouping. Silver inlaid. Some have snakes, some geometric. Very nice set, charro style.

16
Montana Crow Indian Beaded Choker Necklace
Very nice old necklace. Made by the Crow Indians of Montana. First half of the 20th century.

17
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of spurs. Large and Fancy Espuela Grande style.

18
Group of Custom Made Elk Leather Gloves
Very nice grouping, some fringed.


20
Collection of Replacement Spur Rowels
Nice grouping. Assorted spur designs.


22
Antique Pair of Montana Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of charro style spurs. Hand tooled spur strap.

23
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt
Very nice old belt. Sterling Silver Oblong Conchos with scalloped edges and set with turquoise. 45" long on belt.

24
Antique Celluloid Harness Spreader Rings
Nice old set. Red, white and black.

25
L.I.&J. White Meat Cleaver
14" long, 3.75" wide blade. Antique #9 Meat Cleaver with wood handle made by L & I. J. White 1837 from Buffalo, NY.

26
Northwest Coast Makah Nootka Indian Basket
Very nice example with lid. Size as shown.


28
Native American Indian Woven Pine Needle Basket
4" tall. Hand woven from pine needles.

29
Antique Cast Iron Apothecary Mortar
5.5" tall, 6.5" diameter. Very nice patina.


31
Crow Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Very nice older bag. Finely Made. Crow Indian. First half of the 20th Century. White, black, green and lilac-colored beads.

32
Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Bonnet Case
Nice old piece. 12" long with fringe. Colorful, geometric design.

33
Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope
Very nice piece. First half of the 20th Century. 3" by 4.5". Red and green geometric design.

34
Antique Montana Celluloid Cowboy Photo
Neat old image of a Cowboy on Horseback crossing the river. Image cracking as shown. 6" by 8".

35
Montana Indian Made Beaded Gloves
Second half of the 20th Century. Montana Indian Made and beaded.

36
Tekke Turkoman Collar Necklace
Missing a few drops as shown.

37
Natural Baltic Amber Necklace
Nice necklace. A few different types of amber represented.

38
Exceptional 9 Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
The most impressive Fetish necklace we have ever handled. This one is a whopping 9 strands. Exceptionally carved beads. As nice as it gets.

39

40
Navajo Sterling Silver Sand Cast Necklace
Double sided, turquoise and coral. Sand cast pendant with handmade links. Very nice piece.

41
Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch
Nice old piece. Finely carved cameo.

42
Antique Reverse Painted Bridle Rosettes
Nice old pair. Reverse painted. Single letter monogram with 'D' initial and gold foil rosette.

43
Turquoise Seed Pearl Chip Necklace
Turquoise and seed pearl, multiple strands.

44
Pair of Sterling Silver Tea Strainers
Nice pair of strainers. Sterling Silver.

45
Group of Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Jewelry
Nice grouping. Old pawn rings, Coral and heishi necklace. Liquid silver and turquoise necklace. Sizes as shown.

46
WW1 Waltham Art Deco Mens Watch
Nice example. WW1 period. Unusual outlined indicators, and skeleton hands. Should be cleaned and serviced. Has not been tested.

47
1950's Branded Stirrup Cowboy Lamp
Very nice old western style piece with pinecone motif painted lamp shade. Wooden stirrup base with branding.

48
Navajo Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace
Necklace and earrings. Very nice old pawn set.

49
Sterling Silver Cowboy Boot Horse Bit Earrings
Nice set. Custom made. Drop dangle style with locking back.

50
10k Gold Sterling Silver Cowboy Spur Earrings
10k gold overlay leaves on sterling silver. Nice custom-made set. Drop dangle style with locking back.

51
Quilled Montana Indian Made Possible Pouch
Very finely made. Excellent, colorful quill work. 10.5" long including fringe. Second half of the 20th Century.

52
Group of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Bowls Box
Nice grouping. Set of bowls and hinged lid box.

53
Antique 19th Century Buggy Tag Collection
Nice grouping. 13 total. Marked origins: U.S.A., Canada, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania

54
California State Board of Pharmacy License
Neat old certificate. 1955 Pharmacy License.

55
Quick Stop Parking Sign University of Montana
Neat older metal sign from the UM here in Missoula. 18" by 24".

56
Kalispell Montana Bishops Livery Photo
Neat old photo of a man driving a hearse. Bishops Livery was in Kalispell Montana, converted from post office. Wonderful early image. 6.25" by 8.25".

57
Charles Bear Engraving Montana
10" by 13.5" including matte. Charles Bear (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Charles Bear is known for Indian figure and genre. A resident of Virginia City, Montana, his paintings reflect his love of the Northern Plains during the era of the ...

58
Edward Curtis Bears Belly Exhibition Poster
Impressed photogravure. 19.5" by 25".


60
Jo Mora Indians of North America Print
Nice original print by Jo Mora. Not a later reprint. 24" x 31.25"

61
Wayfarers Park Bigfork Montana Oil on Board
Artist is MC Pontius. 11.5" by 13.5" framed.

62
Paul Surber Montana Indian Teepee Painting
12.5" by 16.25" framed. Gouache. Paul Surber was born in Redlands CA., in 1942. His first encounter with Indians was in a Parade when he was five years old. Attracted to the colorful and ornate costumes, he went home to draw with his crayons what...

63
Paul Surber Montana River Gouache Painting
12.5" by 16.5" framed. Gouache. Paul Surber was born in Redlands CA., in 1942. His first encounter with Indians was in a Parade when he was five years old. Attracted to the colorful and ornate costumes, he went home to draw with his crayons what ...

64
Hank Lawshe Artist Proof Indian Engraving Montana
11" by 14" framed. Hank Lawshe was born in Los Angeles in 1935 and died in 1993. The move East of his commercial art employer was the turning point in his career. After growing up on the family farm in central Illinois, Lawshe worked as a mechanic...


66
D. Fancher Pencil Horse Drawing
18.5" by 24.25" framed. Nicely done. Artist appears to be D. Fancher.

67
The Silent Buck K. Maroon Print
Signed as shown. 20.5" by 24.5".


69
Main Winchester Stone Cowboy Catalog California
Nice reprint of 1905 Saddlery Catalog.

70
Bible of Bridle Bits First Edition Haug
Scarce piece of western Americana. First Edition, printed in U.S.A.

71
Kalispell Montana Polk Directory 1922-1923
Scarce. Fascinating piece of western Americana.


73
My Place Adventures of a Lifetime Outdoors James
First edition with dust jacket. Signed.

74
White House Cook Book 1904 Edition
Nice example. 1904 edition. Untested recipes.


76
Cowboy and Gunfighter Collectibles
1989. Published in Missoula, MT


78
Cowboy Spurs and Their Makers Jane Pattie
First Edition with Dust Jacket.

79
The West of Sandy Ingersoll Moynahan
1974 edition with dust jacket.

80
EE Heikka Sculptor of the American West
Vivian A Paladin. Nice edition with dust jacket.

81
Spurs Were a Jinglin Wyoming Range Country
Don Hedgpeth. 1975 1st edition.

82
Saddles Russel Beatie
Second printing. Staining on dust jacket.



85
The Cheyenne Saddle James Laird
1982, some spine detachment.






91
California Bit and Spur Deluxe First Edition
Scarce. Numbered 500 of 1000, Signed.



94
Saddle Strings Don Bailey Signed
Signed limited edition.


96
Sears Roebuck Company Catalog No 112
Rare original catalog. Advertised prices no longer honored.


98
Deer Lodge Prison Tooled Leather Planner Book
Nice older piece. Hand tooled leather, Hitched horsehair. Very well made at the Deer Lodge Prison in Montana.

99
Before Barbed Wire The Frontier Years Huffman
Nice examples with dust jackets.


101

102
Before Barbed Wire The Frontier Years Huffman
Nice editions with dust jackets.

103
Cook Book Ladies Aid Society North Dakota
Compiled by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Kenmare North Dakota. Untested advice.



106
Antique Folk Art Treen Wood Egg Cup
Nice old piece. Unscrews. In the form of an egg cup.

107
Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera
Decent example. Untested.

108
Group of Antique Kuna Mola Cloth Panels
Very nice grouping of 1940s-1950s Mola Cloths. Came from an old estate of an Indigenous Art collector. The example with the flags is exceptional in quality and construction.

109
Group of Bronze Name Plaques
Ace Powell, Buffalo Bill, Edward Borein.

110
Chris Riebe Kila Montana Raku Pottery Vase
Nice vase. Artist is Chris Riebe. 8.5" tall.

111
Big Sky Brewing Missoula Montana Sign
Original Moose Drool Beer Sign. Hung in the Heidelhaus here in Missoula Montana. Made in 1998 by Rock Creek Wood Designs. 12" wide by 51.5" long.

112
Paradise in Colter's Hell Gary Carter Print
Artist Proof. Signed as shown. 30" by 42.5"

113
Earle Erik Heikka Glassing the North Slope Bronze
Very fine bronze. Signed as shown. 33" long x 10.25" wide x 14.75" tall. In 1963 Joe De YongCharles M. Russell's only protégéwrote a tribute to Earl E. Heikka, "What has received far less attention than deserved is the wholly untrained, yet artist...


115
19th Century Mexican Colonial Spurs
Nice pair of Espeula Grande design spurs.

116
Bronze and Copper Inlaid Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Nice large pair of Espuela Grande design spurs. Fancy, inlaid with copper and bronze.

117
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of Espuela Grande design spurs. Large and Fancy with etchings.

118
California Mexico Transitional Cowboy Spurs
Nice pair of inlaid Charro style transitional spurs. Texas/Mexico transitional. Maker marked.

119
Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Very nice grouping. Mixed designs and styles.

120
Group of Antique Transitional Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping of single spurs. Mixed designs and styles.

121
Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping. Mixed designs and styles.

122
Custom Made Bronze Cowboy Spurs
Unusual pair of custom spurs. Marked as shown. Large and fancy steer motif.

123
Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping. Varied styles and motifs with pair of leather straps.

124
Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping, charro style.


126
Antique Texas Cowboy Horse Bit Snake Chains
Nice old bit. Snakes on the chain rings as shown. Silver overlay. Unusual.

127
Antique Iron Horse Cowboy Bit
Nice old bit. Decorated shanks as shown.


129
August Buermann Hercules Bronze Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of Charro style spurs. Marked as shown.

130
15th Century Hundred Years War Spurs
Very unusual set of early spurs. Adjustable heels as shown. Very fine decoration. From the time period of the 100 years war. 1337-1453.

131
WW1 US Cavalry Buermann Spurs
Nice pair of spurs. Marked as shown, with chains.

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Contact: Matthew Davis
Phone: 4065460226
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Missoula, MT 59808
Sale Dates and Times
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Sale Terms and Conditions
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 Spectacular Spring Bonanza Auction. Our two-day sale features a vast assortment of items. Day 1: Cowboy Spurs, Chaps, Saddles, Bits, Indian Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry, Navajo Rugs, Indian Artifacts, Chinese and Asian Objects, Montana Historical Items, Bronzes, Flags, Books, Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, Fossils, Sterling Silver Flatware, Watches, Arrowheads, Coins, and so much more. Also included in Day 1 is a large selection of artworks from the Estate of Frederick Kress a notable California Artist. Other featured artists include: Ace Powell, Bob Scriver, Taylor Lynde, Earle Erik Heikka, Thomas Hart Benton, Ted DeGrazia, Charles Wysocki, Clyde Aspevig. Highlights from our Day 1 Sale include: The Largest Charles Wysocki Painting ever offered on the open market, a Black Forest Carved Wood Desk, Original Ted DeGrazia and Thomas Hart Benton Studio Signs. Day 2: Our Military and Firearm Day. The beginning of the day will be the continuation of our Day 1 Sale. Artwork, Jewelry, Collectables and Antiques. Followed by our traditional selection of Military Goods and Firearms.

1
Hand Carved Malachite Stone Crocodile
7" long, 2" wide. Hand carved and polished from natural Malachite. The Greeks often associated Malachite with the Goddess Venus. Malachite cut into a triangular shape was believed to provide the bearer with protection against the Evil Eye and draws ...

2
Hand Carved Malachite Stone Frog Toad
3" long, 2.25" wide. Hand carved and polished from natural Malachite. The Greeks often associated Malachite with the Goddess Venus. Malachite cut into a triangular shape was believed to provide the bearer with protection against the Evil Eye and dra...

3
Antique Double Rowel Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of spurs. Unusual pattern with the double rowels.

4
Montana Indian Made Antler Hatchet
Nice old hatchet. Commercial made blade with Indian added antler handle.

5
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of spurs. Large and fancy. Nicely engraved, intricate Espuela Granda styling.

6
Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Very nice piece. Scrimshawed as shown. 4" long.

7
Western Hatchet Camp Axe Boulder Colorado
Nice example with hand tooled leather sheath. Size as shown.

8

9
Group of 3 Antique Cowboy Horse Bits
Nice grouping. Stamped as shown.

10
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs Maker Marked
Very nice pair of spurs. Maker marked in several areas as shown. Large and fancy Espuela Grande style. Silver Inlay.

11
Antique Vaquero Silver Inlaid Horse Ring Bit
Very nice piece. Silver inlaid on the sides.

12
Antique Ottoman Empire Islamic Horse Bit
Very nice and fancy old bit.

13
Group of 5 Antique Single Charro Spurs
Very nice grouping of single spurs. Engraved as shown. Charro Style.

14
Group of 5 Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Very nice grouping. Different rowel styles, goose-necked designs.

15
Group of 5 Antique Single Charro Spurs
Very nice grouping. Silver inlaid. Some have snakes, some geometric. Very nice set, charro style.

16
Montana Crow Indian Beaded Choker Necklace
Very nice old necklace. Made by the Crow Indians of Montana. First half of the 20th century.

17
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of spurs. Large and Fancy Espuela Grande style.

18
Group of Custom Made Elk Leather Gloves
Very nice grouping, some fringed.


20
Collection of Replacement Spur Rowels
Nice grouping. Assorted spur designs.


22
Antique Pair of Montana Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of charro style spurs. Hand tooled spur strap.

23
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt
Very nice old belt. Sterling Silver Oblong Conchos with scalloped edges and set with turquoise. 45" long on belt.

24
Antique Celluloid Harness Spreader Rings
Nice old set. Red, white and black.

25
L.I.&J. White Meat Cleaver
14" long, 3.75" wide blade. Antique #9 Meat Cleaver with wood handle made by L & I. J. White 1837 from Buffalo, NY.

26
Northwest Coast Makah Nootka Indian Basket
Very nice example with lid. Size as shown.


28
Native American Indian Woven Pine Needle Basket
4" tall. Hand woven from pine needles.

29
Antique Cast Iron Apothecary Mortar
5.5" tall, 6.5" diameter. Very nice patina.


31
Crow Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Very nice older bag. Finely Made. Crow Indian. First half of the 20th Century. White, black, green and lilac-colored beads.

32
Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Bonnet Case
Nice old piece. 12" long with fringe. Colorful, geometric design.

33
Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope
Very nice piece. First half of the 20th Century. 3" by 4.5". Red and green geometric design.

34
Antique Montana Celluloid Cowboy Photo
Neat old image of a Cowboy on Horseback crossing the river. Image cracking as shown. 6" by 8".

35
Montana Indian Made Beaded Gloves
Second half of the 20th Century. Montana Indian Made and beaded.

36
Tekke Turkoman Collar Necklace
Missing a few drops as shown.

37
Natural Baltic Amber Necklace
Nice necklace. A few different types of amber represented.

38
Exceptional 9 Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
The most impressive Fetish necklace we have ever handled. This one is a whopping 9 strands. Exceptionally carved beads. As nice as it gets.

39

40
Navajo Sterling Silver Sand Cast Necklace
Double sided, turquoise and coral. Sand cast pendant with handmade links. Very nice piece.

41
Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch
Nice old piece. Finely carved cameo.

42
Antique Reverse Painted Bridle Rosettes
Nice old pair. Reverse painted. Single letter monogram with 'D' initial and gold foil rosette.

43
Turquoise Seed Pearl Chip Necklace
Turquoise and seed pearl, multiple strands.

44
Pair of Sterling Silver Tea Strainers
Nice pair of strainers. Sterling Silver.

45
Group of Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Jewelry
Nice grouping. Old pawn rings, Coral and heishi necklace. Liquid silver and turquoise necklace. Sizes as shown.

46
WW1 Waltham Art Deco Mens Watch
Nice example. WW1 period. Unusual outlined indicators, and skeleton hands. Should be cleaned and serviced. Has not been tested.

47
1950's Branded Stirrup Cowboy Lamp
Very nice old western style piece with pinecone motif painted lamp shade. Wooden stirrup base with branding.

48
Navajo Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace
Necklace and earrings. Very nice old pawn set.

49
Sterling Silver Cowboy Boot Horse Bit Earrings
Nice set. Custom made. Drop dangle style with locking back.

50
10k Gold Sterling Silver Cowboy Spur Earrings
10k gold overlay leaves on sterling silver. Nice custom-made set. Drop dangle style with locking back.

51
Quilled Montana Indian Made Possible Pouch
Very finely made. Excellent, colorful quill work. 10.5" long including fringe. Second half of the 20th Century.

52
Group of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Bowls Box
Nice grouping. Set of bowls and hinged lid box.

53
Antique 19th Century Buggy Tag Collection
Nice grouping. 13 total. Marked origins: U.S.A., Canada, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania

54
California State Board of Pharmacy License
Neat old certificate. 1955 Pharmacy License.

55
Quick Stop Parking Sign University of Montana
Neat older metal sign from the UM here in Missoula. 18" by 24".

56
Kalispell Montana Bishops Livery Photo
Neat old photo of a man driving a hearse. Bishops Livery was in Kalispell Montana, converted from post office. Wonderful early image. 6.25" by 8.25".

57
Charles Bear Engraving Montana
10" by 13.5" including matte. Charles Bear (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Charles Bear is known for Indian figure and genre. A resident of Virginia City, Montana, his paintings reflect his love of the Northern Plains during the era of the ...

58
Edward Curtis Bears Belly Exhibition Poster
Impressed photogravure. 19.5" by 25".


60
Jo Mora Indians of North America Print
Nice original print by Jo Mora. Not a later reprint. 24" x 31.25"

61
Wayfarers Park Bigfork Montana Oil on Board
Artist is MC Pontius. 11.5" by 13.5" framed.

62
Paul Surber Montana Indian Teepee Painting
12.5" by 16.25" framed. Gouache. Paul Surber was born in Redlands CA., in 1942. His first encounter with Indians was in a Parade when he was five years old. Attracted to the colorful and ornate costumes, he went home to draw with his crayons what...

63
Paul Surber Montana River Gouache Painting
12.5" by 16.5" framed. Gouache. Paul Surber was born in Redlands CA., in 1942. His first encounter with Indians was in a Parade when he was five years old. Attracted to the colorful and ornate costumes, he went home to draw with his crayons what ...

64
Hank Lawshe Artist Proof Indian Engraving Montana
11" by 14" framed. Hank Lawshe was born in Los Angeles in 1935 and died in 1993. The move East of his commercial art employer was the turning point in his career. After growing up on the family farm in central Illinois, Lawshe worked as a mechanic...


66
D. Fancher Pencil Horse Drawing
18.5" by 24.25" framed. Nicely done. Artist appears to be D. Fancher.

67
The Silent Buck K. Maroon Print
Signed as shown. 20.5" by 24.5".


69
Main Winchester Stone Cowboy Catalog California
Nice reprint of 1905 Saddlery Catalog.

70
Bible of Bridle Bits First Edition Haug
Scarce piece of western Americana. First Edition, printed in U.S.A.

71
Kalispell Montana Polk Directory 1922-1923
Scarce. Fascinating piece of western Americana.


73
My Place Adventures of a Lifetime Outdoors James
First edition with dust jacket. Signed.

74
White House Cook Book 1904 Edition
Nice example. 1904 edition. Untested recipes.


76
Cowboy and Gunfighter Collectibles
1989. Published in Missoula, MT


78
Cowboy Spurs and Their Makers Jane Pattie
First Edition with Dust Jacket.

79
The West of Sandy Ingersoll Moynahan
1974 edition with dust jacket.

80
EE Heikka Sculptor of the American West
Vivian A Paladin. Nice edition with dust jacket.

81
Spurs Were a Jinglin Wyoming Range Country
Don Hedgpeth. 1975 1st edition.

82
Saddles Russel Beatie
Second printing. Staining on dust jacket.



85
The Cheyenne Saddle James Laird
1982, some spine detachment.






91
California Bit and Spur Deluxe First Edition
Scarce. Numbered 500 of 1000, Signed.



94
Saddle Strings Don Bailey Signed
Signed limited edition.


96
Sears Roebuck Company Catalog No 112
Rare original catalog. Advertised prices no longer honored.


98
Deer Lodge Prison Tooled Leather Planner Book
Nice older piece. Hand tooled leather, Hitched horsehair. Very well made at the Deer Lodge Prison in Montana.

99
Before Barbed Wire The Frontier Years Huffman
Nice examples with dust jackets.


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102
Before Barbed Wire The Frontier Years Huffman
Nice editions with dust jackets.

103
Cook Book Ladies Aid Society North Dakota
Compiled by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Kenmare North Dakota. Untested advice.



106
Antique Folk Art Treen Wood Egg Cup
Nice old piece. Unscrews. In the form of an egg cup.

107
Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera
Decent example. Untested.

108
Group of Antique Kuna Mola Cloth Panels
Very nice grouping of 1940s-1950s Mola Cloths. Came from an old estate of an Indigenous Art collector. The example with the flags is exceptional in quality and construction.

109
Group of Bronze Name Plaques
Ace Powell, Buffalo Bill, Edward Borein.

110
Chris Riebe Kila Montana Raku Pottery Vase
Nice vase. Artist is Chris Riebe. 8.5" tall.

111
Big Sky Brewing Missoula Montana Sign
Original Moose Drool Beer Sign. Hung in the Heidelhaus here in Missoula Montana. Made in 1998 by Rock Creek Wood Designs. 12" wide by 51.5" long.

112
Paradise in Colter's Hell Gary Carter Print
Artist Proof. Signed as shown. 30" by 42.5"

113
Earle Erik Heikka Glassing the North Slope Bronze
Very fine bronze. Signed as shown. 33" long x 10.25" wide x 14.75" tall. In 1963 Joe De YongCharles M. Russell's only protégéwrote a tribute to Earl E. Heikka, "What has received far less attention than deserved is the wholly untrained, yet artist...


115
19th Century Mexican Colonial Spurs
Nice pair of Espeula Grande design spurs.

116
Bronze and Copper Inlaid Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Nice large pair of Espuela Grande design spurs. Fancy, inlaid with copper and bronze.

117
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of Espuela Grande design spurs. Large and Fancy with etchings.

118
California Mexico Transitional Cowboy Spurs
Nice pair of inlaid Charro style transitional spurs. Texas/Mexico transitional. Maker marked.

119
Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Very nice grouping. Mixed designs and styles.

120
Group of Antique Transitional Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping of single spurs. Mixed designs and styles.

121
Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping. Mixed designs and styles.

122
Custom Made Bronze Cowboy Spurs
Unusual pair of custom spurs. Marked as shown. Large and fancy steer motif.

123
Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping. Varied styles and motifs with pair of leather straps.

124
Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping, charro style.


126
Antique Texas Cowboy Horse Bit Snake Chains
Nice old bit. Snakes on the chain rings as shown. Silver overlay. Unusual.

127
Antique Iron Horse Cowboy Bit
Nice old bit. Decorated shanks as shown.


129
August Buermann Hercules Bronze Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of Charro style spurs. Marked as shown.

130
15th Century Hundred Years War Spurs
Very unusual set of early spurs. Adjustable heels as shown. Very fine decoration. From the time period of the 100 years war. 1337-1453.

131
WW1 US Cavalry Buermann Spurs
Nice pair of spurs. Marked as shown, with chains.

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Spectacular Spring Bonanza Auction - Day 1
 Live Auction w/Online Bidding
Sale Date(s)
Saturday Feb 26, 2022 Completed
Sale Location

Missoula, MT 59808
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Welcome to our Spectacular Spring Bonanza Auction. Our two-day sale features a vast assortment of items. Day 1: Cowboy Spurs, Chaps, Saddles, Bits, Indian Beadwork, Turquoise Jewelry, Navajo Rugs, Indian Artifacts, Chinese and Asian Objects, Montana Historical Items, Bronzes, Flags, Books, Rugs, Blankets, Textiles, Fossils, Sterling Silver Flatware, Watches, Arrowheads, Coins, and so much more. Also included in Day 1 is a large selection of artworks from the Estate of Frederick Kress a notable California Artist. Other featured artists include: Ace Powell, Bob Scriver, Taylor Lynde, Earle Erik Heikka, Thomas Hart Benton, Ted DeGrazia, Charles Wysocki, Clyde Aspevig. Highlights from our Day 1 Sale include: The Largest Charles Wysocki Painting ever offered on the open market, a Black Forest Carved Wood Desk, Original Ted DeGrazia and Thomas Hart Benton Studio Signs. Day 2: Our Military and Firearm Day. The beginning of the day will be the continuation of our Day 1 Sale. Artwork, Jewelry, Collectables and Antiques. Followed by our traditional selection of Military Goods and Firearms.

1
Hand Carved Malachite Stone Crocodile
7" long, 2" wide. Hand carved and polished from natural Malachite. The Greeks often associated Malachite with the Goddess Venus. Malachite cut into a triangular shape was believed to provide the bearer with protection against the Evil Eye and draws ...

2
Hand Carved Malachite Stone Frog Toad
3" long, 2.25" wide. Hand carved and polished from natural Malachite. The Greeks often associated Malachite with the Goddess Venus. Malachite cut into a triangular shape was believed to provide the bearer with protection against the Evil Eye and dra...

3
Antique Double Rowel Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of spurs. Unusual pattern with the double rowels.

4
Montana Indian Made Antler Hatchet
Nice old hatchet. Commercial made blade with Indian added antler handle.

5
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of spurs. Large and fancy. Nicely engraved, intricate Espuela Granda styling.

6
Antique Eskimo Inuit Scrimshaw Whale Tooth
Very nice piece. Scrimshawed as shown. 4" long.

7
Western Hatchet Camp Axe Boulder Colorado
Nice example with hand tooled leather sheath. Size as shown.

8

9
Group of 3 Antique Cowboy Horse Bits
Nice grouping. Stamped as shown.

10
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs Maker Marked
Very nice pair of spurs. Maker marked in several areas as shown. Large and fancy Espuela Grande style. Silver Inlay.

11
Antique Vaquero Silver Inlaid Horse Ring Bit
Very nice piece. Silver inlaid on the sides.

12
Antique Ottoman Empire Islamic Horse Bit
Very nice and fancy old bit.

13
Group of 5 Antique Single Charro Spurs
Very nice grouping of single spurs. Engraved as shown. Charro Style.

14
Group of 5 Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Very nice grouping. Different rowel styles, goose-necked designs.

15
Group of 5 Antique Single Charro Spurs
Very nice grouping. Silver inlaid. Some have snakes, some geometric. Very nice set, charro style.

16
Montana Crow Indian Beaded Choker Necklace
Very nice old necklace. Made by the Crow Indians of Montana. First half of the 20th century.

17
Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of spurs. Large and Fancy Espuela Grande style.

18
Group of Custom Made Elk Leather Gloves
Very nice grouping, some fringed.

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20
Collection of Replacement Spur Rowels
Nice grouping. Assorted spur designs.

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22
Antique Pair of Montana Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of charro style spurs. Hand tooled spur strap.

23
Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt
Very nice old belt. Sterling Silver Oblong Conchos with scalloped edges and set with turquoise. 45" long on belt.

24
Antique Celluloid Harness Spreader Rings
Nice old set. Red, white and black.

25
L.I.&J. White Meat Cleaver
14" long, 3.75" wide blade. Antique #9 Meat Cleaver with wood handle made by L & I. J. White 1837 from Buffalo, NY.

26
Northwest Coast Makah Nootka Indian Basket
Very nice example with lid. Size as shown.

27

28
Native American Indian Woven Pine Needle Basket
4" tall. Hand woven from pine needles.

29
Antique Cast Iron Apothecary Mortar
5.5" tall, 6.5" diameter. Very nice patina.

30

31
Crow Indian Beaded Strike A Light Bag
Very nice older bag. Finely Made. Crow Indian. First half of the 20th Century. White, black, green and lilac-colored beads.

32
Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Bonnet Case
Nice old piece. 12" long with fringe. Colorful, geometric design.

33
Plains Indian Painted Parfleche Case Envelope
Very nice piece. First half of the 20th Century. 3" by 4.5". Red and green geometric design.

34
Antique Montana Celluloid Cowboy Photo
Neat old image of a Cowboy on Horseback crossing the river. Image cracking as shown. 6" by 8".

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Montana Indian Made Beaded Gloves
Second half of the 20th Century. Montana Indian Made and beaded.

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Tekke Turkoman Collar Necklace
Missing a few drops as shown.

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Natural Baltic Amber Necklace
Nice necklace. A few different types of amber represented.

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Exceptional 9 Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
The most impressive Fetish necklace we have ever handled. This one is a whopping 9 strands. Exceptionally carved beads. As nice as it gets.

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Navajo Sterling Silver Sand Cast Necklace
Double sided, turquoise and coral. Sand cast pendant with handmade links. Very nice piece.

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Victorian Sterling Silver Shell Cameo Brooch
Nice old piece. Finely carved cameo.

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Antique Reverse Painted Bridle Rosettes
Nice old pair. Reverse painted. Single letter monogram with 'D' initial and gold foil rosette.

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Turquoise Seed Pearl Chip Necklace
Turquoise and seed pearl, multiple strands.

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Pair of Sterling Silver Tea Strainers
Nice pair of strainers. Sterling Silver.

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Group of Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Jewelry
Nice grouping. Old pawn rings, Coral and heishi necklace. Liquid silver and turquoise necklace. Sizes as shown.

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WW1 Waltham Art Deco Mens Watch
Nice example. WW1 period. Unusual outlined indicators, and skeleton hands. Should be cleaned and serviced. Has not been tested.

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1950's Branded Stirrup Cowboy Lamp
Very nice old western style piece with pinecone motif painted lamp shade. Wooden stirrup base with branding.

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Navajo Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace
Necklace and earrings. Very nice old pawn set.

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Sterling Silver Cowboy Boot Horse Bit Earrings
Nice set. Custom made. Drop dangle style with locking back.

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10k Gold Sterling Silver Cowboy Spur Earrings
10k gold overlay leaves on sterling silver. Nice custom-made set. Drop dangle style with locking back.

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Quilled Montana Indian Made Possible Pouch
Very finely made. Excellent, colorful quill work. 10.5" long including fringe. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Group of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Bowls Box
Nice grouping. Set of bowls and hinged lid box.

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Antique 19th Century Buggy Tag Collection
Nice grouping. 13 total. Marked origins: U.S.A., Canada, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania

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California State Board of Pharmacy License
Neat old certificate. 1955 Pharmacy License.

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Quick Stop Parking Sign University of Montana
Neat older metal sign from the UM here in Missoula. 18" by 24".

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Kalispell Montana Bishops Livery Photo
Neat old photo of a man driving a hearse. Bishops Livery was in Kalispell Montana, converted from post office. Wonderful early image. 6.25" by 8.25".

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Charles Bear Engraving Montana
10" by 13.5" including matte. Charles Bear (Born 1950) is active/lives in Montana. Charles Bear is known for Indian figure and genre. A resident of Virginia City, Montana, his paintings reflect his love of the Northern Plains during the era of the ...

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Edward Curtis Bears Belly Exhibition Poster
Impressed photogravure. 19.5" by 25".

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Jo Mora Indians of North America Print
Nice original print by Jo Mora. Not a later reprint. 24" x 31.25"

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Wayfarers Park Bigfork Montana Oil on Board
Artist is MC Pontius. 11.5" by 13.5" framed.

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Paul Surber Montana Indian Teepee Painting
12.5" by 16.25" framed. Gouache. Paul Surber was born in Redlands CA., in 1942. His first encounter with Indians was in a Parade when he was five years old. Attracted to the colorful and ornate costumes, he went home to draw with his crayons what...

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Paul Surber Montana River Gouache Painting
12.5" by 16.5" framed. Gouache. Paul Surber was born in Redlands CA., in 1942. His first encounter with Indians was in a Parade when he was five years old. Attracted to the colorful and ornate costumes, he went home to draw with his crayons what ...

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Hank Lawshe Artist Proof Indian Engraving Montana
11" by 14" framed. Hank Lawshe was born in Los Angeles in 1935 and died in 1993. The move East of his commercial art employer was the turning point in his career. After growing up on the family farm in central Illinois, Lawshe worked as a mechanic...

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D. Fancher Pencil Horse Drawing
18.5" by 24.25" framed. Nicely done. Artist appears to be D. Fancher.

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The Silent Buck K. Maroon Print
Signed as shown. 20.5" by 24.5".

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Main Winchester Stone Cowboy Catalog California
Nice reprint of 1905 Saddlery Catalog.

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Bible of Bridle Bits First Edition Haug
Scarce piece of western Americana. First Edition, printed in U.S.A.

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Kalispell Montana Polk Directory 1922-1923
Scarce. Fascinating piece of western Americana.

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My Place Adventures of a Lifetime Outdoors James
First edition with dust jacket. Signed.

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White House Cook Book 1904 Edition
Nice example. 1904 edition. Untested recipes.

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Cowboy and Gunfighter Collectibles
1989. Published in Missoula, MT

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Cowboy Spurs and Their Makers Jane Pattie
First Edition with Dust Jacket.

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The West of Sandy Ingersoll Moynahan
1974 edition with dust jacket.

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EE Heikka Sculptor of the American West
Vivian A Paladin. Nice edition with dust jacket.

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Spurs Were a Jinglin Wyoming Range Country
Don Hedgpeth. 1975 1st edition.

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Saddles Russel Beatie
Second printing. Staining on dust jacket.

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The Cheyenne Saddle James Laird
1982, some spine detachment.

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California Bit and Spur Deluxe First Edition
Scarce. Numbered 500 of 1000, Signed.

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Saddle Strings Don Bailey Signed
Signed limited edition.

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Sears Roebuck Company Catalog No 112
Rare original catalog. Advertised prices no longer honored.

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Deer Lodge Prison Tooled Leather Planner Book
Nice older piece. Hand tooled leather, Hitched horsehair. Very well made at the Deer Lodge Prison in Montana.

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Before Barbed Wire The Frontier Years Huffman
Nice examples with dust jackets.

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Before Barbed Wire The Frontier Years Huffman
Nice editions with dust jackets.

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Cook Book Ladies Aid Society North Dakota
Compiled by the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Kenmare North Dakota. Untested advice.

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Antique Folk Art Treen Wood Egg Cup
Nice old piece. Unscrews. In the form of an egg cup.

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Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera
Decent example. Untested.

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Group of Antique Kuna Mola Cloth Panels
Very nice grouping of 1940s-1950s Mola Cloths. Came from an old estate of an Indigenous Art collector. The example with the flags is exceptional in quality and construction.

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Group of Bronze Name Plaques
Ace Powell, Buffalo Bill, Edward Borein.

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Chris Riebe Kila Montana Raku Pottery Vase
Nice vase. Artist is Chris Riebe. 8.5" tall.

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Big Sky Brewing Missoula Montana Sign
Original Moose Drool Beer Sign. Hung in the Heidelhaus here in Missoula Montana. Made in 1998 by Rock Creek Wood Designs. 12" wide by 51.5" long.

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Paradise in Colter's Hell Gary Carter Print
Artist Proof. Signed as shown. 30" by 42.5"

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Earle Erik Heikka Glassing the North Slope Bronze
Very fine bronze. Signed as shown. 33" long x 10.25" wide x 14.75" tall. In 1963 Joe De YongCharles M. Russell's only protégéwrote a tribute to Earl E. Heikka, "What has received far less attention than deserved is the wholly untrained, yet artist...

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19th Century Mexican Colonial Spurs
Nice pair of Espeula Grande design spurs.

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Bronze and Copper Inlaid Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Nice large pair of Espuela Grande design spurs. Fancy, inlaid with copper and bronze.

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Chilean Vaquero Cowboy Spurs
Very nice pair of Espuela Grande design spurs. Large and Fancy with etchings.

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California Mexico Transitional Cowboy Spurs
Nice pair of inlaid Charro style transitional spurs. Texas/Mexico transitional. Maker marked.

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Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Very nice grouping. Mixed designs and styles.

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Group of Antique Transitional Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping of single spurs. Mixed designs and styles.

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Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping. Mixed designs and styles.

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Custom Made Bronze Cowboy Spurs
Unusual pair of custom spurs. Marked as shown. Large and fancy steer motif.

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Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping. Varied styles and motifs with pair of leather straps.

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Group of Antique Single Cowboy Spurs
Nice grouping, charro style.

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Antique Texas Cowboy Horse Bit Snake Chains
Nice old bit. Snakes on the chain rings as shown. Silver overlay. Unusual.

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Antique Iron Horse Cowboy Bit
Nice old bit. Decorated shanks as shown.

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August Buermann Hercules Bronze Cowboy Spurs
Nice old pair of Charro style spurs. Marked as shown.

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15th Century Hundred Years War Spurs
Very unusual set of early spurs. Adjustable heels as shown. Very fine decoration. From the time period of the 100 years war. 1337-1453.

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WW1 US Cavalry Buermann Spurs
Nice pair of spurs. Marked as shown, with chains.