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
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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
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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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