Prospecting the West - Day 1
Listing ID#: 504942

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Missoula, MT 59808
Sale Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Saturday Jun 11, 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.

You authorize Davis Brothers to have access to your online bidding platform account information, specifically your contact and payment information, and you agree and authorize Davis Brothers to use such information to carry out the Services. You also authorize Davis Brothers to send you promotional emails. If you would like to opt-out of receiving promotional emails, please email us at info@davisbrothersauction.com.

Contact us
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Listing Information
Welcome to our Prospecting the West Sale. This Two Day Sale is filled with over 2500 lots for you to choose from. Day 1: The Allard Collection, and other Select Consignors and Estates Jewelry: (Gold, Navajo, Turquoise, Mexican) Musical Instruments: (Yamaha, Gibson, High Spirits) Watches: (Rolex, Cartier, Movado) Bronzes and Paintings: (Olaf Seltzer, Ace Powell, Gerard Curtis Delano, Josh Elliott, Cyrus Walker) Indian Art: (Artifacts, Beadwork, Baskets, Dolls, Rugs, Dresses, Pots, Trade Beads) Eskimo Inuit Art: (Baskets, Scrimshaw, Paintings and Drawings) Day 2: The Paul Mogensen Collection Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Mining Artifacts, Hand Colored Mining Maps, Leica and Hasselblad Cameras, Mormon History Books, Mining and Western History Books, and an Extensive Firearm Collection. Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester. This collection is sold in its entirety with copyright privilege's going to the next owner.



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Mid Century 1972 Batik Cloth Painting
Signed and dated as shown. Period Teak frame. 36" by 40" framed.

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Arizona Desert Oil on Canvas Painting
Signed N. Lawson. 28" by 34" framed.

5
Roger Flythe Oil on Board Indian Painting
18" by 42" framed. Roger Flythe (20th Century) was active/lived in United States. Roger Flythe is known for Painting.

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Relief Map of Africa Central School Supply House
Patented May 3rd 1892, Copyright 1893. Last patent date is 1895. 34" by 47.5" framed.

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Relief Map of Asia Central School Supply House
Patented May 3rd 1892, Copyright 1893. Last patent date is 1895. 34" by 47.5" framed.

8
Antique Blue Bill Wood Duck Decoy Ontario
Nice old decoy. Feather combed paint. Eastern Lake Ontario. 13" long.

9
Korean Porcelain Vase Tao Yong
Very nice vase. 15.25" tall. Made by Tao Yong.

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Du Pont Powders Dusky Ruffled Grouse Print
Nice old print. 13.5" by 16" framed.




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Western Cowboy Iron Lamp Horse Silhouette Shade
Nice lamp, working condition. 25" tall.

16
Damon Howatt Hunter Recurve Bow 55lb 28"
55lb weight, 28" draw length. Hunter model.

17
Mack Sennett Comedies Bathing Beauty Photo
Nice old hand tinted image. 8.75" by 10.75" framed.

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Mack Sennett Comedies Bathing Beauty Photo
Nice old hand tinted image. 7.75" by 9.75" framed.

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Antique Pro Labor Union Political Cartoon Painting
Interesting painting. Not signed. 9.75" by 12.75" framed.

20
Vintage Western Placemats and Cap Gun
Included is a factory sealed Marx Golden Guns Shot Gun.

21
Collection of Old Photos US Navy Identified
Nice grouping. Candid images of boxer Freddie Mastrean.


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Freddie Mastrean Boxing Photos
Nice grouping of old boxing images. Boxer is Freddie Mastrean.

24
Coleman 200a Hiking Camping Lantern 1964
Nice example in box. Dated 1964. Some rust on base as shown.

25
1950s Mexican Bullfighting Scarf
Nice old scarf. 17.5" by 29".

26
Lucky Lager Reverse Painted Glass Beer Sign
Very nice old reverse on glass painted bar sign. States "It's Lucky when you live in California". 11" long, 8.75" wide.

27
Richard Dick Schiebel Goldeneye Wood Duck Decoy
Signed on base as shown. 14.5" long, 6.75" tall.

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Carved Wood Goose Decoy
Signed by Dennis as shown. Last name is illegible. 18.75" long, 9.75" tall.

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Carved Wood Shorebirds K Wagel
11.25" tall. Signed K Wagel.

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Union Milk Company Pyro Bottle
Back says Swing to Milk the Universal Food.

31
Charles Fish Wood Duck Decoy
Very nice decoy. Made by Charles Fish of Chincoteague Virginia. 12.5" long, 5.75" tall.

32
Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns
Very nice large set. 21.5" spread, 14.75" tip to tip.

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Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns
Very nice set of horns. 18.5" spread, 13.5" tip to tip.

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Afghan Kilim Persian Oriental Rug
39.25" by 74.5" including fringe.

35
Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke
Very nice sash. First half of the 20th Century. Leather and trade cloth.

36
Buckhorn Wash Utah Indian Sandstone Art Painting
Signed on back E. Nakai-Dine. Title is Rainbow Blessing 5.25" by 7.75".

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Native American Indian Made Dance Rattle
Nice rattle. Second half of the 20th Century. 24" long.

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Indian Made Beaded Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Nice set of cuffs. Beaded. Second half of the 20th Century.


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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 44" long.

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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 36" long.

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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 42.5" long.

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Cheyenne Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Nice old set of moccasins. Some bead loss. 12" long, 4" wide.

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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia
Nice grouping. Named as shown. Second half of the 20th century.

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Plains Indian Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate
Nice older breastplate. Second half of the 20th Century. 12" by 12".

47
Eric Thorsen Grizzly Bear Fishing Bronze
Title of the work is Happy Bear. Sits on a shelf or ledge. 14.75" tall by 20" long.

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Big Sky Carvers Canoe Trip Jeff Fleming Bears
23" long. Title is Canoe Trip.

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Jim Jensen Montana Black Bear Wood Carving
6.5" by 7.5". Jim Jensen is active/lives in Montana. Jim Jensen is known for Wood carving.

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John Louis Clarke Bronze Mountain Goat Montana
Artist is John Louis Clarke of Glacier Park Montana. Work is entitled "Climbing Goat". 7.25" tall, 5.25" long. How could a Native American boy lacking the ability to hear or speak and raised at the edge of what would become Glacier National Park gro...

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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
15" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.


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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
10" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.

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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
10.25" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.

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Elmer Sprunger Montana Squirrel Oil on Canvas
11" by 13.25" framed. Elmer Sprunger grew up on the west side of the Rockies around Bigfork, Flathead and Swan Lake. His sophomore year of high school was in Butte, where his art teacher was Elizabeth Lochrie. Her lessons took hold. Sprunger mar...



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14k Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace Earrings
Nice matched set. 14k Gold and Lapis.

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Rolex 1400 Solid 14k Gold Ladies Watch
Movement is 1400 17J Unadjusted. 14k Gold Case and Band. Inside of case back says L1306 in marker, and 8191, along with Rolex and 14k Italy. Watch is running. Very nice watch. Total weight is 41.71 grams. Comes with outer box but no inner box or pape...

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Ladies Movado Longines Watches
Nice pair of watches. The Movado has the box as shown.

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14k Gold Omega Pear Shape Ladies Watch
Very nice watch. 14k case and bracelet. Watch is running but may need to be serviced. Total Weight of 15.41 grams.

65
Mid Century Girard Perregaux Quartz Mens Watch
Jumbo model. Reference number Z9474. Untested. Will need a new battery.

66
L'Ochsners Montana Sterling Silver Earrings
Very nice set of earrings. Custom made by L'Ochsners of Glasgow Montana. Sterling Silver set with Royston ribbon turquoise.

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Sterling Silver Blue Agate Pearl Necklace
Nice necklace. Freshwater pearls, and blue agate.

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Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet
Very nice bracelet. Signed as shown.

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10k White Gold Filled Ladies Omega Watch
Nice watch. Gold Filled. Running.

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10k White Gold Filled Ladies Bucherer Watch
Nice watch. 17j movement. White Gold Filled. Running.

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Cartier Tank Francaise Two Tone Ladies Watch 2384
Very nice watch. No box or papers. Reference number is 2384. Quartz. 18k Gold and Stainless Steel.


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Richard Nixon Six Crises Signed First Edition
Hand Signed in person by Nixon.

73
1984 America Sailing Belt Buckle
Made by Arroyo Grande Buckle Company.

74
Brass Cheslea Quartz Clock Barometer Bookend Set
Very nice set of bookends. One is a barometer the other is a quartz clock. Both made by Chelsea. 7.5" tall.

75
Simex Star Finder Identifier
Nice condition with case.

76
Saura Hand Bearing Boat Compass Type MB-65
Nice example in case. Does have some corrosion in battery well.


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Antique California Notary Seal
For the AJ Glesener Company.

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Paper Label Tiger Tobacco Store Counter Tin
Very nice old tin. Paper label. Store sized with 5 cent packages advertised. 11" tall.

80
Mid Century Murano Glass Candlestick
Very nice candlestick. 12.5" tall.

81
Barbara Coppock Montana Flower Etchings
Hand colored etchings. Signed and numbered. Set of 4. 9.5" by 11" framed. Barbara Coppock (20th century) was active/lived in Montana. Barbara Coppock is known for Historic building, landscape.

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Antique Elgin 477 17J Pocket Watch
17J made in 1927. Running.

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Antique Elgin 73 7J Pocket Watch
7J made in 1890. Running.

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Antique Elgin 119 Pocket Watch
11J made in 1895. Running

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Antique Waltham 610 7J Pocket Watch
7J made in 1903. Running.

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Antique Collection of Dime Store Pocket Watches
Very nice grouping of watches. Westclox, Biltmore, Sturdy. Untested.

92
Antique Rockford 835 17J Pocket Watch
17J made in 1898. Running.

93
Antique Hampden 109 15J Pocket Watch
15J made in 1917. Running.

94
Antique Elgin BW Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch
Model 8. 19J made in 1911. Running.

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Antique Elgin 15 19J Pocket Watch
19J Model 15 made in 1922. Running.

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Antique Elgin 313 Pocket Watch
15J made in 1909. Running.

99
Antique Rockford 573 Pocket Watch
17J made in 1910. Running.


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Antique Elgin 132 Pocket Watch
15J made in 1899. Not running.



105
Ancient Native American Indian Stone Gorget
Very nice old gorget. 4.3/8" long, just over 2" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

106
Ancient Native American Indian Banded Slate Gorget
4.5" long, 2.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

107
Polychrome Pre Columbian Pottery Turtle Effigy
Just over 3.25" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

108
Pre Columbian Pottery Water Bowl Cup
Very nice old piece. Has wave effigy lines carved in the bottom. 4 1/8" diameter. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

109
Ancient Hopewell Indian Speckled Granite Gorget
Very nice piece. 3 5/5" long, just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

110
Ancient Native American Indian Stone Gorget
Just under 4.5" long, and just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

111
Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
3 5/8" long, and just over 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

112
Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
3.25" long, and just over 1.25" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

113
Ancient Indian Elongated Slate Bird Stone Indiana
4" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection, prior to that directly from the family who found it. Label says Vincent Family Greene County Indiana.

114
Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
Just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

115
Ancient Pre Columbian Banded Slate Tool
Huge tool. 16.25" long, just under 2.5" wide. Weight is 11.5 pounds. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

116
Polychrome Pre Columbian Pottery Parrot Whistle
Just over 3.5" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

117
Ancient American Indian Dimpled Biscuit Discoidal
Found in the Cahokia Mounds in the 1890's. Just over 2.75" diameter and just under 2" tall. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.


119
Antique Plains Indian Stone Beaded War Club
Very nice club. Traces of Ocher paint. Beaded leather. Late 19th Century. 15.5" long.

120
Indian Artifact Cartersville Mound Stone Mask
Superb and stunning. Found in Cartersville Georgia near the Etowah Mounds in 1877. 6.25" long by 5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection. Truly worthy of an institutional collection.

121
Ancient Pre Columbian Jade Olmec Mask
Wonderful mask. Has been broken and repaired in two spots as shown. Even has the pebbles still in the teeth from being buried in the earth. 8 3/8" long, 7 1/8" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

122
Ancient Native American Indian Owl Effigy Pipe
Wonderful stone pipe. Found by F.J. Fry near the Sandusky River in Ohio. 6 1/8" long. Wonderful trade abalone inset eyes. Guaranteed authentic and old. Fresh to the market from an old Idaho collection.

123
African Ceremonial Wall Mask
Interesting mask. Encrusted with all sorts of objects. 13" wide, 31.5" long.

124
Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug
Nice old rug. Has some wear and tear as shown. 29.75" by 64".

125
Antique Hopi Pueblo Pottery Bowl
3 1/8" tall. Has a crack as shown. Signed Sahmea Polacca.

126
Antique Hopi Indian Cylinder Vase Pot
Has a couple in-painted chips on the interior rim as shown. 6" tall.

127
Darin Michelle Pasquale Acoma Indian Pot Vase
Signed on the bottom as shown. 4.5" tall.

128
Northwest Coast Tlingit Indian Rattle Top Basket
Very nice old basket. 4.25" tall.

129
Hopi Indian Ceremonial Coiled Basket
9" diameter. Very nice basket.

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Contact: Matthew Davis
Phone: 4065460226
Sale Location
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Missoula, MT 59808
Sale Dates and Times
Saturday Jun 11, 2022 Completed
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. 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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Welcome to our Prospecting the West Sale. This Two Day Sale is filled with over 2500 lots for you to choose from. Day 1: The Allard Collection, and other Select Consignors and Estates Jewelry: (Gold, Navajo, Turquoise, Mexican) Musical Instruments: (Yamaha, Gibson, High Spirits) Watches: (Rolex, Cartier, Movado) Bronzes and Paintings: (Olaf Seltzer, Ace Powell, Gerard Curtis Delano, Josh Elliott, Cyrus Walker) Indian Art: (Artifacts, Beadwork, Baskets, Dolls, Rugs, Dresses, Pots, Trade Beads) Eskimo Inuit Art: (Baskets, Scrimshaw, Paintings and Drawings) Day 2: The Paul Mogensen Collection Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Mining Artifacts, Hand Colored Mining Maps, Leica and Hasselblad Cameras, Mormon History Books, Mining and Western History Books, and an Extensive Firearm Collection. Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester. This collection is sold in its entirety with copyright privilege's going to the next owner.



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Mid Century 1972 Batik Cloth Painting
Signed and dated as shown. Period Teak frame. 36" by 40" framed.

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Arizona Desert Oil on Canvas Painting
Signed N. Lawson. 28" by 34" framed.

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Roger Flythe Oil on Board Indian Painting
18" by 42" framed. Roger Flythe (20th Century) was active/lived in United States. Roger Flythe is known for Painting.

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Relief Map of Africa Central School Supply House
Patented May 3rd 1892, Copyright 1893. Last patent date is 1895. 34" by 47.5" framed.

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Relief Map of Asia Central School Supply House
Patented May 3rd 1892, Copyright 1893. Last patent date is 1895. 34" by 47.5" framed.

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Antique Blue Bill Wood Duck Decoy Ontario
Nice old decoy. Feather combed paint. Eastern Lake Ontario. 13" long.

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Korean Porcelain Vase Tao Yong
Very nice vase. 15.25" tall. Made by Tao Yong.

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Du Pont Powders Dusky Ruffled Grouse Print
Nice old print. 13.5" by 16" framed.




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Western Cowboy Iron Lamp Horse Silhouette Shade
Nice lamp, working condition. 25" tall.

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Damon Howatt Hunter Recurve Bow 55lb 28"
55lb weight, 28" draw length. Hunter model.

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Mack Sennett Comedies Bathing Beauty Photo
Nice old hand tinted image. 8.75" by 10.75" framed.

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Mack Sennett Comedies Bathing Beauty Photo
Nice old hand tinted image. 7.75" by 9.75" framed.

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Antique Pro Labor Union Political Cartoon Painting
Interesting painting. Not signed. 9.75" by 12.75" framed.

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Vintage Western Placemats and Cap Gun
Included is a factory sealed Marx Golden Guns Shot Gun.

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Collection of Old Photos US Navy Identified
Nice grouping. Candid images of boxer Freddie Mastrean.


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Freddie Mastrean Boxing Photos
Nice grouping of old boxing images. Boxer is Freddie Mastrean.

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Coleman 200a Hiking Camping Lantern 1964
Nice example in box. Dated 1964. Some rust on base as shown.

25
1950s Mexican Bullfighting Scarf
Nice old scarf. 17.5" by 29".

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Lucky Lager Reverse Painted Glass Beer Sign
Very nice old reverse on glass painted bar sign. States "It's Lucky when you live in California". 11" long, 8.75" wide.

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Richard Dick Schiebel Goldeneye Wood Duck Decoy
Signed on base as shown. 14.5" long, 6.75" tall.

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Carved Wood Goose Decoy
Signed by Dennis as shown. Last name is illegible. 18.75" long, 9.75" tall.

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Carved Wood Shorebirds K Wagel
11.25" tall. Signed K Wagel.

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Union Milk Company Pyro Bottle
Back says Swing to Milk the Universal Food.

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Charles Fish Wood Duck Decoy
Very nice decoy. Made by Charles Fish of Chincoteague Virginia. 12.5" long, 5.75" tall.

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Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns
Very nice large set. 21.5" spread, 14.75" tip to tip.

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Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns
Very nice set of horns. 18.5" spread, 13.5" tip to tip.

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Afghan Kilim Persian Oriental Rug
39.25" by 74.5" including fringe.

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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke
Very nice sash. First half of the 20th Century. Leather and trade cloth.

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Buckhorn Wash Utah Indian Sandstone Art Painting
Signed on back E. Nakai-Dine. Title is Rainbow Blessing 5.25" by 7.75".

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Native American Indian Made Dance Rattle
Nice rattle. Second half of the 20th Century. 24" long.

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Indian Made Beaded Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Nice set of cuffs. Beaded. Second half of the 20th Century.


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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 44" long.

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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 36" long.

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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 42.5" long.

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Cheyenne Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Nice old set of moccasins. Some bead loss. 12" long, 4" wide.

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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia
Nice grouping. Named as shown. Second half of the 20th century.

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Plains Indian Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate
Nice older breastplate. Second half of the 20th Century. 12" by 12".

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Eric Thorsen Grizzly Bear Fishing Bronze
Title of the work is Happy Bear. Sits on a shelf or ledge. 14.75" tall by 20" long.

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Big Sky Carvers Canoe Trip Jeff Fleming Bears
23" long. Title is Canoe Trip.

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Jim Jensen Montana Black Bear Wood Carving
6.5" by 7.5". Jim Jensen is active/lives in Montana. Jim Jensen is known for Wood carving.

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John Louis Clarke Bronze Mountain Goat Montana
Artist is John Louis Clarke of Glacier Park Montana. Work is entitled "Climbing Goat". 7.25" tall, 5.25" long. How could a Native American boy lacking the ability to hear or speak and raised at the edge of what would become Glacier National Park gro...

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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
15" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.


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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
10" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.

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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
10.25" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.

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Elmer Sprunger Montana Squirrel Oil on Canvas
11" by 13.25" framed. Elmer Sprunger grew up on the west side of the Rockies around Bigfork, Flathead and Swan Lake. His sophomore year of high school was in Butte, where his art teacher was Elizabeth Lochrie. Her lessons took hold. Sprunger mar...



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14k Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace Earrings
Nice matched set. 14k Gold and Lapis.

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Rolex 1400 Solid 14k Gold Ladies Watch
Movement is 1400 17J Unadjusted. 14k Gold Case and Band. Inside of case back says L1306 in marker, and 8191, along with Rolex and 14k Italy. Watch is running. Very nice watch. Total weight is 41.71 grams. Comes with outer box but no inner box or pape...

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Ladies Movado Longines Watches
Nice pair of watches. The Movado has the box as shown.

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14k Gold Omega Pear Shape Ladies Watch
Very nice watch. 14k case and bracelet. Watch is running but may need to be serviced. Total Weight of 15.41 grams.

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Mid Century Girard Perregaux Quartz Mens Watch
Jumbo model. Reference number Z9474. Untested. Will need a new battery.

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L'Ochsners Montana Sterling Silver Earrings
Very nice set of earrings. Custom made by L'Ochsners of Glasgow Montana. Sterling Silver set with Royston ribbon turquoise.

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Sterling Silver Blue Agate Pearl Necklace
Nice necklace. Freshwater pearls, and blue agate.

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Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet
Very nice bracelet. Signed as shown.

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10k White Gold Filled Ladies Omega Watch
Nice watch. Gold Filled. Running.

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10k White Gold Filled Ladies Bucherer Watch
Nice watch. 17j movement. White Gold Filled. Running.

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Cartier Tank Francaise Two Tone Ladies Watch 2384
Very nice watch. No box or papers. Reference number is 2384. Quartz. 18k Gold and Stainless Steel.


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Richard Nixon Six Crises Signed First Edition
Hand Signed in person by Nixon.

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1984 America Sailing Belt Buckle
Made by Arroyo Grande Buckle Company.

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Brass Cheslea Quartz Clock Barometer Bookend Set
Very nice set of bookends. One is a barometer the other is a quartz clock. Both made by Chelsea. 7.5" tall.

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Simex Star Finder Identifier
Nice condition with case.

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Saura Hand Bearing Boat Compass Type MB-65
Nice example in case. Does have some corrosion in battery well.


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Antique California Notary Seal
For the AJ Glesener Company.

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Paper Label Tiger Tobacco Store Counter Tin
Very nice old tin. Paper label. Store sized with 5 cent packages advertised. 11" tall.

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Mid Century Murano Glass Candlestick
Very nice candlestick. 12.5" tall.

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Barbara Coppock Montana Flower Etchings
Hand colored etchings. Signed and numbered. Set of 4. 9.5" by 11" framed. Barbara Coppock (20th century) was active/lived in Montana. Barbara Coppock is known for Historic building, landscape.

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Antique Elgin 477 17J Pocket Watch
17J made in 1927. Running.

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Antique Elgin 73 7J Pocket Watch
7J made in 1890. Running.

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Antique Elgin 119 Pocket Watch
11J made in 1895. Running

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Antique Waltham 610 7J Pocket Watch
7J made in 1903. Running.

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Antique Collection of Dime Store Pocket Watches
Very nice grouping of watches. Westclox, Biltmore, Sturdy. Untested.

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Antique Rockford 835 17J Pocket Watch
17J made in 1898. Running.

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Antique Hampden 109 15J Pocket Watch
15J made in 1917. Running.

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Antique Elgin BW Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch
Model 8. 19J made in 1911. Running.

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Antique Elgin 15 19J Pocket Watch
19J Model 15 made in 1922. Running.

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Antique Elgin 313 Pocket Watch
15J made in 1909. Running.

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Antique Rockford 573 Pocket Watch
17J made in 1910. Running.


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Antique Elgin 132 Pocket Watch
15J made in 1899. Not running.



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Ancient Native American Indian Stone Gorget
Very nice old gorget. 4.3/8" long, just over 2" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Native American Indian Banded Slate Gorget
4.5" long, 2.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Polychrome Pre Columbian Pottery Turtle Effigy
Just over 3.25" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Pre Columbian Pottery Water Bowl Cup
Very nice old piece. Has wave effigy lines carved in the bottom. 4 1/8" diameter. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Hopewell Indian Speckled Granite Gorget
Very nice piece. 3 5/5" long, just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Native American Indian Stone Gorget
Just under 4.5" long, and just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
3 5/8" long, and just over 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
3.25" long, and just over 1.25" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Indian Elongated Slate Bird Stone Indiana
4" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection, prior to that directly from the family who found it. Label says Vincent Family Greene County Indiana.

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Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
Just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Pre Columbian Banded Slate Tool
Huge tool. 16.25" long, just under 2.5" wide. Weight is 11.5 pounds. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Polychrome Pre Columbian Pottery Parrot Whistle
Just over 3.5" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient American Indian Dimpled Biscuit Discoidal
Found in the Cahokia Mounds in the 1890's. Just over 2.75" diameter and just under 2" tall. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.


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Antique Plains Indian Stone Beaded War Club
Very nice club. Traces of Ocher paint. Beaded leather. Late 19th Century. 15.5" long.

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Indian Artifact Cartersville Mound Stone Mask
Superb and stunning. Found in Cartersville Georgia near the Etowah Mounds in 1877. 6.25" long by 5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection. Truly worthy of an institutional collection.

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Ancient Pre Columbian Jade Olmec Mask
Wonderful mask. Has been broken and repaired in two spots as shown. Even has the pebbles still in the teeth from being buried in the earth. 8 3/8" long, 7 1/8" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Native American Indian Owl Effigy Pipe
Wonderful stone pipe. Found by F.J. Fry near the Sandusky River in Ohio. 6 1/8" long. Wonderful trade abalone inset eyes. Guaranteed authentic and old. Fresh to the market from an old Idaho collection.

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African Ceremonial Wall Mask
Interesting mask. Encrusted with all sorts of objects. 13" wide, 31.5" long.

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Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug
Nice old rug. Has some wear and tear as shown. 29.75" by 64".

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Antique Hopi Pueblo Pottery Bowl
3 1/8" tall. Has a crack as shown. Signed Sahmea Polacca.

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Antique Hopi Indian Cylinder Vase Pot
Has a couple in-painted chips on the interior rim as shown. 6" tall.

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Darin Michelle Pasquale Acoma Indian Pot Vase
Signed on the bottom as shown. 4.5" tall.

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Northwest Coast Tlingit Indian Rattle Top Basket
Very nice old basket. 4.25" tall.

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Hopi Indian Ceremonial Coiled Basket
9" diameter. Very nice basket.

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Prospecting the West - Day 1
 Live Auction w/Online Bidding
Sale Date(s)
Saturday Jun 11, 2022 Completed
Sale Location

Missoula, MT 59808
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Welcome to our Prospecting the West Sale. This Two Day Sale is filled with over 2500 lots for you to choose from. Day 1: The Allard Collection, and other Select Consignors and Estates Jewelry: (Gold, Navajo, Turquoise, Mexican) Musical Instruments: (Yamaha, Gibson, High Spirits) Watches: (Rolex, Cartier, Movado) Bronzes and Paintings: (Olaf Seltzer, Ace Powell, Gerard Curtis Delano, Josh Elliott, Cyrus Walker) Indian Art: (Artifacts, Beadwork, Baskets, Dolls, Rugs, Dresses, Pots, Trade Beads) Eskimo Inuit Art: (Baskets, Scrimshaw, Paintings and Drawings) Day 2: The Paul Mogensen Collection Rocks, Fossils, Minerals, Mining Artifacts, Hand Colored Mining Maps, Leica and Hasselblad Cameras, Mormon History Books, Mining and Western History Books, and an Extensive Firearm Collection. Also featured is a complete collection of unpublished glass photo negatives documenting the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush by Wilhelm Hester. This collection is sold in its entirety with copyright privilege's going to the next owner.

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Mid Century 1972 Batik Cloth Painting
Signed and dated as shown. Period Teak frame. 36" by 40" framed.

4
Arizona Desert Oil on Canvas Painting
Signed N. Lawson. 28" by 34" framed.

5
Roger Flythe Oil on Board Indian Painting
18" by 42" framed. Roger Flythe (20th Century) was active/lived in United States. Roger Flythe is known for Painting.

6
Relief Map of Africa Central School Supply House
Patented May 3rd 1892, Copyright 1893. Last patent date is 1895. 34" by 47.5" framed.

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Relief Map of Asia Central School Supply House
Patented May 3rd 1892, Copyright 1893. Last patent date is 1895. 34" by 47.5" framed.

8
Antique Blue Bill Wood Duck Decoy Ontario
Nice old decoy. Feather combed paint. Eastern Lake Ontario. 13" long.

9
Korean Porcelain Vase Tao Yong
Very nice vase. 15.25" tall. Made by Tao Yong.

10
Du Pont Powders Dusky Ruffled Grouse Print
Nice old print. 13.5" by 16" framed.

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Western Cowboy Iron Lamp Horse Silhouette Shade
Nice lamp, working condition. 25" tall.

16
Damon Howatt Hunter Recurve Bow 55lb 28"
55lb weight, 28" draw length. Hunter model.

17
Mack Sennett Comedies Bathing Beauty Photo
Nice old hand tinted image. 8.75" by 10.75" framed.

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Mack Sennett Comedies Bathing Beauty Photo
Nice old hand tinted image. 7.75" by 9.75" framed.

19
Antique Pro Labor Union Political Cartoon Painting
Interesting painting. Not signed. 9.75" by 12.75" framed.

20
Vintage Western Placemats and Cap Gun
Included is a factory sealed Marx Golden Guns Shot Gun.

21
Collection of Old Photos US Navy Identified
Nice grouping. Candid images of boxer Freddie Mastrean.

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Freddie Mastrean Boxing Photos
Nice grouping of old boxing images. Boxer is Freddie Mastrean.

24
Coleman 200a Hiking Camping Lantern 1964
Nice example in box. Dated 1964. Some rust on base as shown.

25
1950s Mexican Bullfighting Scarf
Nice old scarf. 17.5" by 29".

26
Lucky Lager Reverse Painted Glass Beer Sign
Very nice old reverse on glass painted bar sign. States "It's Lucky when you live in California". 11" long, 8.75" wide.

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Richard Dick Schiebel Goldeneye Wood Duck Decoy
Signed on base as shown. 14.5" long, 6.75" tall.

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Carved Wood Goose Decoy
Signed by Dennis as shown. Last name is illegible. 18.75" long, 9.75" tall.

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Carved Wood Shorebirds K Wagel
11.25" tall. Signed K Wagel.

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Union Milk Company Pyro Bottle
Back says Swing to Milk the Universal Food.

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Charles Fish Wood Duck Decoy
Very nice decoy. Made by Charles Fish of Chincoteague Virginia. 12.5" long, 5.75" tall.

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Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns
Very nice large set. 21.5" spread, 14.75" tip to tip.

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Exceptional Large Montana Whitetail Deer Horns
Very nice set of horns. 18.5" spread, 13.5" tip to tip.

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Afghan Kilim Persian Oriental Rug
39.25" by 74.5" including fringe.

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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Yoke
Very nice sash. First half of the 20th Century. Leather and trade cloth.

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Buckhorn Wash Utah Indian Sandstone Art Painting
Signed on back E. Nakai-Dine. Title is Rainbow Blessing 5.25" by 7.75".

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Native American Indian Made Dance Rattle
Nice rattle. Second half of the 20th Century. 24" long.

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Indian Made Beaded Leather Cowboy Cuffs
Nice set of cuffs. Beaded. Second half of the 20th Century.

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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 44" long.

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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 36" long.

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Native American Indian Made Beaded Belt
Nice belt. Second half of the 20th Century. 42.5" long.

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Cheyenne Native American Indian Beaded Moccasins
Nice old set of moccasins. Some bead loss. 12" long, 4" wide.

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Native American Indian Beaded Dance Regalia
Nice grouping. Named as shown. Second half of the 20th century.

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Plains Indian Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate
Nice older breastplate. Second half of the 20th Century. 12" by 12".

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Eric Thorsen Grizzly Bear Fishing Bronze
Title of the work is Happy Bear. Sits on a shelf or ledge. 14.75" tall by 20" long.

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Big Sky Carvers Canoe Trip Jeff Fleming Bears
23" long. Title is Canoe Trip.

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Jim Jensen Montana Black Bear Wood Carving
6.5" by 7.5". Jim Jensen is active/lives in Montana. Jim Jensen is known for Wood carving.

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John Louis Clarke Bronze Mountain Goat Montana
Artist is John Louis Clarke of Glacier Park Montana. Work is entitled "Climbing Goat". 7.25" tall, 5.25" long. How could a Native American boy lacking the ability to hear or speak and raised at the edge of what would become Glacier National Park gro...

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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
15" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.

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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
10" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.

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Lakeside Montana Wood Mallard Duck Decoy
10.25" long. Made by Lakeside Decoys Helena Montana.

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Elmer Sprunger Montana Squirrel Oil on Canvas
11" by 13.25" framed. Elmer Sprunger grew up on the west side of the Rockies around Bigfork, Flathead and Swan Lake. His sophomore year of high school was in Butte, where his art teacher was Elizabeth Lochrie. Her lessons took hold. Sprunger mar...

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14k Gold and Lapis Lazuli Necklace Earrings
Nice matched set. 14k Gold and Lapis.

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Rolex 1400 Solid 14k Gold Ladies Watch
Movement is 1400 17J Unadjusted. 14k Gold Case and Band. Inside of case back says L1306 in marker, and 8191, along with Rolex and 14k Italy. Watch is running. Very nice watch. Total weight is 41.71 grams. Comes with outer box but no inner box or pape...

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Ladies Movado Longines Watches
Nice pair of watches. The Movado has the box as shown.

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14k Gold Omega Pear Shape Ladies Watch
Very nice watch. 14k case and bracelet. Watch is running but may need to be serviced. Total Weight of 15.41 grams.

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Mid Century Girard Perregaux Quartz Mens Watch
Jumbo model. Reference number Z9474. Untested. Will need a new battery.

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L'Ochsners Montana Sterling Silver Earrings
Very nice set of earrings. Custom made by L'Ochsners of Glasgow Montana. Sterling Silver set with Royston ribbon turquoise.

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Sterling Silver Blue Agate Pearl Necklace
Nice necklace. Freshwater pearls, and blue agate.

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Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Bracelet
Very nice bracelet. Signed as shown.

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10k White Gold Filled Ladies Omega Watch
Nice watch. Gold Filled. Running.

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10k White Gold Filled Ladies Bucherer Watch
Nice watch. 17j movement. White Gold Filled. Running.

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Cartier Tank Francaise Two Tone Ladies Watch 2384
Very nice watch. No box or papers. Reference number is 2384. Quartz. 18k Gold and Stainless Steel.

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Richard Nixon Six Crises Signed First Edition
Hand Signed in person by Nixon.

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1984 America Sailing Belt Buckle
Made by Arroyo Grande Buckle Company.

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Brass Cheslea Quartz Clock Barometer Bookend Set
Very nice set of bookends. One is a barometer the other is a quartz clock. Both made by Chelsea. 7.5" tall.

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Simex Star Finder Identifier
Nice condition with case.

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Saura Hand Bearing Boat Compass Type MB-65
Nice example in case. Does have some corrosion in battery well.

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Antique California Notary Seal
For the AJ Glesener Company.

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Paper Label Tiger Tobacco Store Counter Tin
Very nice old tin. Paper label. Store sized with 5 cent packages advertised. 11" tall.

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Mid Century Murano Glass Candlestick
Very nice candlestick. 12.5" tall.

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Barbara Coppock Montana Flower Etchings
Hand colored etchings. Signed and numbered. Set of 4. 9.5" by 11" framed. Barbara Coppock (20th century) was active/lived in Montana. Barbara Coppock is known for Historic building, landscape.

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Antique Elgin 477 17J Pocket Watch
17J made in 1927. Running.

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Antique Elgin 73 7J Pocket Watch
7J made in 1890. Running.

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Antique Elgin 119 Pocket Watch
11J made in 1895. Running

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Antique Waltham 610 7J Pocket Watch
7J made in 1903. Running.

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Antique Collection of Dime Store Pocket Watches
Very nice grouping of watches. Westclox, Biltmore, Sturdy. Untested.

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Antique Rockford 835 17J Pocket Watch
17J made in 1898. Running.

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Antique Hampden 109 15J Pocket Watch
15J made in 1917. Running.

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Antique Elgin BW Raymond Railroad Pocket Watch
Model 8. 19J made in 1911. Running.

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Antique Elgin 15 19J Pocket Watch
19J Model 15 made in 1922. Running.

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Antique Elgin 313 Pocket Watch
15J made in 1909. Running.

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Antique Rockford 573 Pocket Watch
17J made in 1910. Running.

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Antique Elgin 132 Pocket Watch
15J made in 1899. Not running.

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Ancient Native American Indian Stone Gorget
Very nice old gorget. 4.3/8" long, just over 2" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Native American Indian Banded Slate Gorget
4.5" long, 2.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Polychrome Pre Columbian Pottery Turtle Effigy
Just over 3.25" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Pre Columbian Pottery Water Bowl Cup
Very nice old piece. Has wave effigy lines carved in the bottom. 4 1/8" diameter. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Hopewell Indian Speckled Granite Gorget
Very nice piece. 3 5/5" long, just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Native American Indian Stone Gorget
Just under 4.5" long, and just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
3 5/8" long, and just over 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
3.25" long, and just over 1.25" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Indian Elongated Slate Bird Stone Indiana
4" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection, prior to that directly from the family who found it. Label says Vincent Family Greene County Indiana.

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Ancient American Indian Banded Slate Bannerstone
Just under 1.5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Pre Columbian Banded Slate Tool
Huge tool. 16.25" long, just under 2.5" wide. Weight is 11.5 pounds. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Polychrome Pre Columbian Pottery Parrot Whistle
Just over 3.5" long. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient American Indian Dimpled Biscuit Discoidal
Found in the Cahokia Mounds in the 1890's. Just over 2.75" diameter and just under 2" tall. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Antique Plains Indian Stone Beaded War Club
Very nice club. Traces of Ocher paint. Beaded leather. Late 19th Century. 15.5" long.

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Indian Artifact Cartersville Mound Stone Mask
Superb and stunning. Found in Cartersville Georgia near the Etowah Mounds in 1877. 6.25" long by 5" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection. Truly worthy of an institutional collection.

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Ancient Pre Columbian Jade Olmec Mask
Wonderful mask. Has been broken and repaired in two spots as shown. Even has the pebbles still in the teeth from being buried in the earth. 8 3/8" long, 7 1/8" wide. Guaranteed authentic and old. Provenance from an old Idaho collection.

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Ancient Native American Indian Owl Effigy Pipe
Wonderful stone pipe. Found by F.J. Fry near the Sandusky River in Ohio. 6 1/8" long. Wonderful trade abalone inset eyes. Guaranteed authentic and old. Fresh to the market from an old Idaho collection.

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African Ceremonial Wall Mask
Interesting mask. Encrusted with all sorts of objects. 13" wide, 31.5" long.

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Antique Navajo Indian Saddle Blanket Rug
Nice old rug. Has some wear and tear as shown. 29.75" by 64".

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Antique Hopi Pueblo Pottery Bowl
3 1/8" tall. Has a crack as shown. Signed Sahmea Polacca.

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Antique Hopi Indian Cylinder Vase Pot
Has a couple in-painted chips on the interior rim as shown. 6" tall.

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Darin Michelle Pasquale Acoma Indian Pot Vase
Signed on the bottom as shown. 4.5" tall.

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Northwest Coast Tlingit Indian Rattle Top Basket
Very nice old basket. 4.25" tall.

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Hopi Indian Ceremonial Coiled Basket
9" diameter. Very nice basket.