March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2025 Session I

Fri, Mar 21, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 242

Maple Burl Ladle and Plains Bison Horn Spoon

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

1) Maple Burl Ladle 14.5" embellished with four brass tacks. Circa 1870. Provenance: Dave Harvey, 2023; Present owner. 2) Plains Bison Horn Spoon 7.5" with skeletonized handle wrapped with porcupine quills. The end of the handle is embellished with yellow dyed horse hair and corded hide suspension loop. Circa 1850. $1,500-2,500 Provenance: Collection of Jeb Taylor.

Condition

Expected use wear, minor bug damage. Quills missing on one area of handle. Shows age and use. Both overall great considering age and use.

Provenance information:

Information Sheet