2017 Cowboy Con Auction

Auction Details

Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC will conduct a 390-lot auction of Western Americana on Sunday, August 6th, starting at 12 high noon Pacific time, in the firm’s gallery at 3555 Airway Drive (Suite 309) in Reno. The event will be simulcast at the first-ever Cowboy-Con Convention, slated for Aug. 4-6 at the nearby Reno/Sparks Convention Center.

“This auction will include everything the novice or advanced collector needs, to outfit his or her cowboy dreams,” said Fred Holabird of Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC. “We’ve got saddles, guns, Native American art and artifacts, and items relating to Pawnee Bill, including his wooden trunk, his Winchester model 94 rifle, a framed autograph and a profile photograph.”
SHIPPING & HANDLING: Shipping and Handling cannot be estimated prior to invoicing, based on the size and weight of your purchase. All shipping is subject to a minimum charge of $19.00. If additional shipping and handling costs are required, the buyer will be reinvoiced for the balance due. Items are not shipped until the invoice is completely paid. Many buyers purchase a number of lots. Every effort will be made to include all lots in a single shipping charge calculated to cover the weight and size of the package(s). NOTE: Some shipments (of unusual size, dimension, or weight) may require sp...
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Ancient Knife with Jade Guard1022 - Ancient Knife with Jade Guard
Holabird Western Americana Collections
This knife appears to be very old, possibly as old as 1000 years. it is 16.5" long and has a prior collection marking but the source is unknow...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (375.00 + 90.00BP) = 465.00
 
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Arrest Warrant1023 - Arrest Warrant
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Dated 1909, arrest warrant issued for "Assault with a deadly weapon," Signed by constable and justice of the peace. Has folds. Measures 8 ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Authentic Bear Rug1024 - Authentic Bear Rug
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Well worn and will need some TLC. Size is 60" x 72" Please see photo. ID# 50234
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to l**********5 for (225.00 + 54.00BP) = 279.00
 
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Autograph Book Including the Ranch Boys Cowboy Group1025 - Autograph Book Including the Ranch Boys Cowboy Group
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Autographs from the three "Ranch Boys." Jack Ross, Curley Bradley, and Hubert “Shorty” Carson had formed a Western singing trio four year...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to a********o.. for (800.00 + 168.00BP) = 968.00
 
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B. Castellanos Silver Spurs Purchased by Les Garcia of Reno1026 - B. Castellanos Silver Spurs Purchased by Les Garcia of Reno
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver spurs ordered by Les Garcia from Jose Castellanos. Includes a cancelled check from Les Garcia for the spurs. Consigned by The Cowboy Connecti
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Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to s*********y for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Bacho's Spurs1027 - Bacho's Spurs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Single mounted Bacho's spurs purchased from a cowboy wearing them at Crow reservation, Montana. Spurs are shield pattern with concho straps. Con...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to R******c for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Beatien Yazz Framed Painting: Cowboy riding horse1028 - Beatien Yazz Framed Painting: Cowboy riding horse
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Colorful depiction of a cowboy riding a horse. He seems to be in a hurry! Beatien Yazz grew up in two worlds; his artwork became a product of his duel
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Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to M**x for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Black Stetson Visalia California Hat1029 - Black Stetson Visalia California Hat
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Visalia Stock Saddle Co., San Fransisco, CA. Purple liner. Stetson mark. Size 6 1/2. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State: C
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to o******x for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Silver Over Inlaid Spurs with Bohlin Tooled Straps1030 - Silver Over Inlaid Spurs with Bohlin Tooled Straps
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver inlaid spurs, straps are marked Bohlin Leather Hollywood Calif. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection Date: ID# 49837
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
 
 
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Braided whip1031 - Braided whip
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Leather whip over ten feet long, braided. State: City: Date: ID# 49529
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Estimate : 70.00 - 140.00
Sold to a********r for (40.00 + 9.60BP) = 49.60
 
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Branding Cowboy Real Photo Post Cards1032 - Branding Cowboy Real Photo Post Cards
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Lot of four real photo postcards of cowboys branding. 1) "Steer Branding on Roundup" unused, made prior to 1907. 2) Branding in a pole cor...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to h*********n for (55.00 + 13.20BP) = 68.20
 
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Buck Deer and Lake Painting1033 - Buck Deer and Lake Painting
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Signed by Andrade 1970, nicely framed 33 x 28 inch oil painting of the great outdoors would look good in office or den. State: City: Date: ID# 49561
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
 
 
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Budweiser Stagecoach Advertising1034 - Budweiser Stagecoach Advertising
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Print of Budweiser Stagecoach Advertising which was displayed at bars. Framed, 29" x 42.4". State: City: Date: ID# 49790
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Cabinet Card of Holbrook House Hotel1035 - Cabinet Card of Holbrook House Hotel
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Cabinet card of Holbrook House Hotel in Holbrook, Arizona. The hotel burned down and was later rebuilt with brick. Note the freight wagons in front of
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B*****8 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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California Silver Inlay Spurs1036 - California Silver Inlay Spurs
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Silver InLaid Spurs with Heel Chains and Straps with Conchos. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State: City: Date: ID# 49834
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to c********e for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Carriage Foot Warmer1037 - Carriage Foot Warmer
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Rare wood and punched-tin foot warmer, by an unknown maker, from the mid 19th century. A small tin bucket (now missing) would have been filled with ho
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (35.00 + 8.40BP) = 43.40
 
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Cased M. Price Knife and Garter1038 - Cased M. Price Knife and Garter
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9.75" dagger with almond colored handle made by M. Price in San Francisco in case with purple liner on the inside top. Also a 6.5" corral...
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Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 9*****L for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Cased Wostenholm Knife1039 - Cased Wostenholm Knife
Holabird Western Americana Collections
9.75" long dagger made by Wostenholm in Sheffield England. Knife is has apearl heft and blade is inscribed Pearl of a Doke. 1 latch is missin...
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Start Price : 625.00 | Estimate : 1,250.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Cavalry Officers Saddle1040 - Cavalry Officers Saddle
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Definitely a U. S. Cavalry (U. S. Cav.) that is marked. Most likely an officer's saddle as it has a pouch on the back to deliver notes. Looks li...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b********s for (550.00 + 132.00BP) = 682.00
 
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Keyston Bros. Silver Parade Saddle with Silver Headstall and Breast Collar1040a - Keyston Bros. Silver Parade Saddle with Silver Headstall and Breast Collar
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Beautiful silver parade saddle with matching parade-style headstall made by Keyston Bros. in San Francisco, with silver work by Schaezlein, one of the
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Start Price : 1,750.00 | Estimate : 3,500.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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