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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Photo: The Hanging of Elliott Lyons1100 - Photo: The Hanging of Elliott Lyons
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Cabinet card photo of 1903 Oregon horse thief and killer about to be hanged. He is shackled and cuffed standing on the gallows. Man to right has the k
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to r*********r for (425.00 + 102.00BP) = 527.00
 
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Reid Card Suit Spurs1101 - Reid Card Suit Spurs
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Reid marked spade, diamond, heart and club spurs. 188 marked. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State: City: Date: ID# 49842
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (150.00 + 36.00BP) = 186.00
 
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Reward Poster1102 - Reward Poster
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Escaped from the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, John Beck was an ex-miner sentenced for robbery and escaped prison. Measure 11 x 9 inches, has folds and
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (45.00 + 10.80BP) = 55.80
 
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Ruby Eye Gold Pendant1103 - Ruby Eye Gold Pendant
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Possible 14K gold pendant. Bull head with ruby eyes and a diamond drop hanging from the mouth. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (200.00 + 48.00BP) = 248.00
 
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Set of Gauntlets and Cowboy Cuffs1104 - Set of Gauntlets and Cowboy Cuffs
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Doeskin gauntlets for stage driver. Antique/Early 20th Century (very early 1900s) - Hand embroidered Leather Western-Style Show Gloves w/ Fringe, Line
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to b******g for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Small Cowhide Trunk1105 - Small Cowhide Trunk
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Brass tacs and brown cowhide small trunk. No key for lock. 6.75" x 14.25" x 7.75". Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingsto...
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Small Leather Personal Trunk1106 - Small Leather Personal Trunk
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Brass tacs and black leather. Leather handle. Metal corners. Brown liner with staining, no key for lock. 6.5" x 15" x 8'. Consign...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*********n for (90.00 + 21.60BP) = 111.60
 
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Smoky Mountain Fancy Cowboy Boots1107 - Smoky Mountain Fancy Cowboy Boots
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Genuine Leather. fancy Toe and Heel. Scroll work throughout the boots. Used. 13D. State: City: Date: ID# 49076
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
Sold to 8********l.. for (20.00 + 4.80BP) = 24.80
 
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Soapy Smith Real Photo Post Card1108 - Soapy Smith Real Photo Post Card
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Unused, made in Seattle Washington, the post card has no stamp box and the undivided back indicates the card was made before 1907 when postal regulat
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to j**********o for (300.00 + 72.00BP) = 372.00
 
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Spade Bit and Headstall with 2 Conchos1109 - Spade Bit and Headstall with 2 Conchos
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Spade Bit has Horsehead Conchos, Headstall has tooled Horseheads with Horsehead Conchos. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State:
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to c********e for (275.00 + 66.00BP) = 341.00
 
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Stagecoach / Indians1110 - Stagecoach / Indians
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Stagecoach / Indians, oil painting by Richard Carmella. 18" x 34", framed 26" x 42". State: City: Date:1939 ID# 49739
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Lot Withdrawn1111 - Lot Withdrawn
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Lot withdrawn
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Start Price : 1.00 | Estimate : 2.00 - 3.00
 
 
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Two Tone Lucchese Cowboy Boots1112 - Two Tone Lucchese Cowboy Boots
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Brown and red. Used. 13D. State: City: Date: ID# 49701
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Estimate : 80.00 - 150.00
Sold to m********1 for (60.00 + 14.40BP) = 74.40
 
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Ultra rare 19th Century Saddle Catalog from Little Known John P. Sharkey1113 - Ultra rare 19th Century Saddle Catalog from Little Known John P. Sharkey
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John P. Sharkey was the son of a harness maker from Wheeling, West Virginia. He arrived in Portland in 1886 where he was a boilermaker, and grocer. In
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to p********6 for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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US Saddle Bags1114 - US Saddle Bags
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Brown leather with US on both saddle bags. Canvas liners. W. T. Van Horne written on top leather. Very nice condition. Consigned by The Cowboy Con
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Verlag Borowsky Folio and 2 Books1115 - Verlag Borowsky Folio and 2 Books
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Verlag Lother Borowsky, Volumes 1 and 2 in German, Reise in das innere Nordamerika. The highlight of this lot is a folio of 48 black and white print
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to t*********5 for (100.00 + 24.00BP) = 124.00
 
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Very Rare Beaver Hat1116 - Very Rare Beaver Hat
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Lil boys beaver hat, c. 1870's. There is a tear in the band and perspiration stain. In nice overall condition for the age. Consigned by The Co...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******V for (475.00 + 114.00BP) = 589.00
 
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Vintage Cast Iron Rustic Spurs1117 - Vintage Cast Iron Rustic Spurs
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Vintage cast iron rustic spurs with embossed leather straps. State: City: Date: ID# 42073
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Vintage Heiser Bronc Belt1118 - Vintage Heiser Bronc Belt
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1920's leather with rolling log and numerous metal spots. 3 buckles. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. State: City: Date: ...
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Start Price : 150.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Vintage Justin Boots1119 - Vintage Justin Boots
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A pair of dark brown boots with slant heels. Dark brown with white inlays. Size unknown. Consigned by The Cowboy Connection in Livingston, MT. Stat
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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