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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Elmer Miller Bit1060 - Elmer Miller Bit
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Elmer Miller bit. Miller had a school to teach contemporary spur makers. He died in 1992. Nampa, ID. Silver overlay. State: City: Date: ID# 49841
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Extra Large Advertising Bit1061 - Extra Large Advertising Bit
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17" x 14". Used for advertising outside of a saddlery shop. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State: City: Date: ID...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Far Eastern Indian Dagger1062 - Far Eastern Indian Dagger
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14.75" long Indian dagger. Brass at the top and bottom of the wood clad handle. Possibly c. 1860. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Living...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to A*****4 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Framed 1982 Reno Rodeo Poster1063 - Framed 1982 Reno Rodeo Poster
Holabird Western Americana Collections
Framed poster in wood frame. Frame measures 29.5" x 24". RENO RODEO/ WILDEST RICHEST RODEO IN THE WEST/ JUNE 19-27, 1982. Depicts 2 cow...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to L*****5 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Framed 1983 Reno Rodeo Poster1064 - Framed 1983 Reno Rodeo Poster
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Framed poster in wood frame. Frame measures 29.5" x 24". RENO RODEO/ WILDEST, RICHEST RODEO IN THE WEST/ JUNE 17-26, 1983. Signed by ar...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Framed Schlitz Beer WANTED! Poster1065 - Framed Schlitz Beer WANTED! Poster
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Metal framed and matted poster. c. 1980 poster with WANTED! and a photo of a cowgirl on a hay bale. Her dog is at her feet and a bottle of Schlitz b
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R********9 for (30.00 + 7.20BP) = 37.20
 
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Fred M. Stern Saddlery Chaps1066 - Fred M. Stern Saddlery Chaps
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Batwing spotted chaps.The Stern Saddlery in San Jose, CA was started by Marcus Stern and were one of the first saddleries in California. Consigned by
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to B**********r for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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George Lawrence Spotted Cuffs1067 - George Lawrence Spotted Cuffs
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George Lawrence Spotted Cuffs, black leather with brass spots. 5 point star spots with 2 semi circles and top and bottom spot accents. Brass snaps.
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Granny Martin's Last Reata, Made for Ken Owens1068 - Granny Martin's Last Reata, Made for Ken Owens
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Here is Granville "Granny" Martins last ever made reata with hondo. It was made for Ken Owens. Includes a photo of Granny holding this r...
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Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to l**********r for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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Hangman's Rope1069 - Hangman's Rope
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14 knot hangman's rope. Noose is 19" long and adjustable. Appears to be old and unused? Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston...
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Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Harpham Bros. Dark Brown Woolie Chaps1070 - Harpham Bros. Dark Brown Woolie Chaps
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Harpham Bros. started business in Lincoln, NE c. 1900. These chaps are in very nice condition. 37" long. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection i...
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Start Price : 875.00 | Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,500.00
 
 
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Silver Mounted Spurs1071 - Silver Mounted Spurs
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Unmarked. Single Mounted Silver Spurs with spotted straps. State: City: Date: ID# 49835
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Heiser Leather Scabbard for 1886 Winchester1072 - Heiser Leather Scabbard for 1886 Winchester
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Marked J. Heiser, Denver, Colo. Rare item. Leather. State: City: Date: ID# 49852
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (160.00 + 38.40BP) = 198.40
 
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Historical Horseshoe Ephemera1073 - Historical Horseshoe Ephemera
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Two horseshoe 3-D wall hangings plus a real photo postcard of a horseshoe display of C.L. Reed. HWAC # 41649
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (50.00 + 12.00BP) = 62.00
 
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Jack Ferguson Silver Inlay Spurs1074 - Jack Ferguson Silver Inlay Spurs
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Jack Ferguson (Now Deceased) enjoyed building bits & spurs in the style that was reflective of the ones originally built in the Canyon City Pri...
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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John Clark & Son Saddle Catalog (1901)1075 - John Clark & Son Saddle Catalog (1901)
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This is a VERY early catalog and is complete. John Clark first appears in the 1873 McCormick's City Directory at 78 Front Street. Name was chang...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to p********6 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Knife Relic from Washita Battlefield1076 - Knife Relic from Washita Battlefield
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This knife was found at Washita battle field in Oklahoma. It is 11.25" long and there is a sticker indicating the knife is from Washita. In th...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to t********3 for (550.00 + 132.00BP) = 682.00
 
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Large California Spurs1077 - Large California Spurs
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Large unmarked chaised spurs with chains and jingle bobs. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State: City: Date: ID# 49845
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Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (250.00 + 60.00BP) = 310.00
 
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Large Deer and Lake Painting1078 - Large Deer and Lake Painting
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Forty four by thirty two inch gold frame with mountain lake and deer in the foreground. Signed by V Andrade, oil on canvas. State: City: Date: ID# 4
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Start Price : 125.00 | Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Leather George Lawrence Skeleton Holster1079 - Leather George Lawrence Skeleton Holster
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Made in Portland, OR. Maker is George Lawrence, R. U. is stamped on holster. Size 4 3/4. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. Sta
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 450.00
 
 
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