HISTORIC ESTATE AUCTION Burley Auction 20th Anniversary Celebration

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You are invited to join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary Saturday November 16th starting at noon, with a fantastic auction featuring a collection of rare historic items from the legendary Texas Ranger John Coffee Hays estate. Republic of Texas era photos, documents, books, maps, medals, & signatures from the John C. Hays estate. Plus Alamo battlefield relics, Santa Anna items, early Texas Ranger items, early San Francisco gold rush era items, antique guns, Colts & Winchesters, old west relics & more. A pair of massive live longhorn steers, Willie & Waylon, that have been together their entire lives. Plus a fine collection of neon signs, country store advertising, whiskey & saloon advertising, Texas beer signs, African trophy taxidermy mounts, gold & silver coins, estate jewelry, Rolex watches, & more. Plus items that relate to our last twenty years of the best live auctions in Texas. Items from Roy Rogers, Ted Nugent, Texas Ranger Jack Dean, Ray Benson, Eddie Wilson & the Armadillo World Headquarters, Chet Downs, Donald Yena, Moody Anderson / The Grove, The Franks Bros./ Willie Nelson, & many more that have made the last twenty years possible. Please make plans to join us for a great auction & after party. 20%BP (+5% online) TX#15184 Burley Auction 2004-2024. BurleyAuction.com
All items sold as is where is. See photos for condition, email info@burleyauction.com or call 830-629-9280 (Prior to sale day) if you have specific condition questions.

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Col. John Coffee Hays Texas Ranger Photo & Badges1 - Col. John Coffee Hays Texas Ranger Photo & Badges
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"Col. John Coffee Hays" (Capt. Texas Rangers; Sheriff of San Francisco). Artist Matthew Brady. Photograph and 2 badges. 45" x 23"...
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Houston Texas Small Advertising "Little Brown Jug"2 - Houston Texas Small Advertising "Little Brown Jug"
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Inscribed - "Compliments Little Brown Jug Katy Road Houston, Where She Dances." Measures 3.25" x 2.25" x 2".
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1921 San Antonio Texas Baseball Team Photos3 - 1921 San Antonio Texas Baseball Team Photos
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Undefeated Alamo National Bank, Saturday League Champions.. Framed 28" x 43.5".
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Vintage Austin Texas City Map4 - Vintage Austin Texas City Map
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"Partial View of Austin, Texas." Measures 40.5 x 29
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1891 Denison, Texas City Map5 - 1891 Denison, Texas City Map
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Grayson County, Texas. Framed 24.5" x 36".
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Fredericksburg Texas Map Circa 1920's6 - Fredericksburg Texas Map Circa 1920's
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B.L. Enderle, Engineer. Enderle is noted for reboundary of downtown Frederickburg, making the courthouse the center, The Radio Post (Fredericksburg, T
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(21) Stereograph Cards New Braunfels Texas Views7 - (21) Stereograph Cards New Braunfels Texas Views
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21 Stereograph Cards New Braunfels Texas Views
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(2) Alamo Mission San Antonio Texas Photo & Print8 - (2) Alamo Mission San Antonio Texas Photo & Print
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From the Applewhite-Clark Collection. Photo 8x10, along with engraving print 5.5" x 8"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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National Arms First Model Derringer9 - National Arms First Model Derringer
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Antique. Action works
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Pearl Beer Judge Roy Bean Lighted Sign10 - Pearl Beer Judge Roy Bean Lighted Sign
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25.5" x 29.5"
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Pearl Beer Lighted Clock Sign "Steak"11 - Pearl Beer Lighted Clock Sign "Steak"
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37" x 17" x 5".
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Pearl Beer Lighted Clock Sign "Nachos"12 - Pearl Beer Lighted Clock Sign "Nachos"
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37" x 17" x 5".
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Dr. Pepper Advertising Lighted Sign13 - Dr. Pepper Advertising Lighted Sign
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"Drink Dr. Pepper, Good For Life!". Reverse-glass with light cabinet built around it. 16.75" x 8.75" x 4.25".
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Antique Dr. Pepper/CHEERIO Seltzer Bottles (4)14 - Antique Dr. Pepper/CHEERIO Seltzer Bottles (4)
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Dr. Pepper Bottling Co., Memphis Tennessee. Dr. Pepper seltzer bottles are marked "made in Czechoslovakia"on bottom. Measure 11" tall
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Mexican Border Service 1915-1917 Photo15 - Mexican Border Service 1915-1917 Photo
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Framed 25.5" x 29.5".
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Willie Nelson 4th Of July Picnic Poster 197516 - Willie Nelson 4th Of July Picnic Poster 1975
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By Jim Franklin. Third annual Picnic was at Liberty Hill, TX. 10" x 17.5".
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
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Large Willie Nelson 4th Of July Picnic Poster 197717 - Large Willie Nelson 4th Of July Picnic Poster 1977
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22" x 33.75". Has folds in it.
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Willie Nelson Concert Poster 1974 By Jim Franklin18 - Willie Nelson Concert Poster 1974 By Jim Franklin
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At The Ritz Theatre in Austin, TX. Johnny Mack Brown Night with Doak Snead. 11" x 17".
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Willie Nelson LIFETIME Backstage Pass 21/10019 - Willie Nelson LIFETIME Backstage Pass 21/100
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From the collection of longtime Willie Nelson artist, Steve Brooks. 2.5 x 4.25
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Willie Nelson "Honeysuckle Rose" Film Poster/Stubs20 - Willie Nelson "Honeysuckle Rose" Film Poster/Stubs
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2 Ticket stubs and location filming poster for Willie Nelson's "Honeysuckle Rose", October 20, 1979. Poster measures 11.25" x 17....
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3 Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Handbills 197921 - 3 Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Handbills 1979
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With Credentials. From the collection of longtime Willie Nelson artist, Steve Brooks. 8.5 x 11.
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Willie Nelson, David Allan Coe Concert Poster '7622 - Willie Nelson, David Allan Coe Concert Poster '76
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Rare Willie Nelson and David Allan Coe poster, Texas Tennis Shoe Tour 1976, Taylor County Coliseum, December 11, 1976. From the collection of longtime
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Willie Nelson Pencil Sketch by Steve Brooks23 - Willie Nelson Pencil Sketch by Steve Brooks
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From the collection of longtime Willie Nelson artist Steve Brooks. 5.25x9
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Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic T-Shirt 197524 - Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic T-Shirt 1975
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Very rare, from the third 4th of July Picnic. From the collection of longtime Willie Nelson artist, Steve Brooks. Size Large
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"Barbarosa" Bill Wittliff and Willie Nelson Signed25 - "Barbarosa" Bill Wittliff and Willie Nelson Signed
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"Barbarosa" . Artist Bill Wittliff (1940-2019). Silver gelatin print. 10" x 14". Signature bottom left (Willie Nelson) and botto...
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Carl Hall Double Gal-Leg Spurs26 - Carl Hall Double Gal-Leg Spurs
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Copper & Silver mounted, 2" rowels
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Louis Traylor Copper Mounted Bottle Opener Spurs27 - Louis Traylor Copper Mounted Bottle Opener Spurs
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Circa 1930's-1940's by Louis Marvin “Cowboy” Traylor. 1.5" rowels, leather straps
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JR McChesney No. 1 Pattern Spurs28 - JR McChesney No. 1 Pattern Spurs
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Circa 1910-1920. Period floral carved leather straps, 1.5" rowels
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JR McChesney Chevron Pattern Spurs29 - JR McChesney Chevron Pattern Spurs
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1.5" rowels.
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JR McChesney No.26 Pattern Spurs30 - JR McChesney No.26 Pattern Spurs
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Mounted with silver and bronze, 1.5" rowels. Period worn basket-weave tooled leather straps.
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JR McChesney No.8 Pattern Gal-Leg Spurs31 - JR McChesney No.8 Pattern Gal-Leg Spurs
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Circa 1920's. Copper and silver mounted, 1.25" rowels
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Nocona McChesney Marked John Wayne Pattern Spurs32 - Nocona McChesney Marked John Wayne Pattern Spurs
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Five-point 1.5" rowels. Contemporary leather straps.
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Nocona McChesney Marked Heart Pattern Spurs33 - Nocona McChesney Marked Heart Pattern Spurs
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Heart pattern silver-mounted spurs with bottle opener shank. Period basket-weave tooled leather straps. 1.75" rowels
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Early California Silver Inlaid Scallop Heel Spurs34 - Early California Silver Inlaid Scallop Heel Spurs
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Scalloped heel-bands with chains. H-B Brand marked leather straps. 1.5" rowels
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Kelly Bros Marked 4-Heart Pattern Spurs35 - Kelly Bros Marked 4-Heart Pattern Spurs
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Period tooled leather straps, 2" rowels
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Kelly Bros Marked "Sutton Special" Pattern Spurs36 - Kelly Bros Marked "Sutton Special" Pattern Spurs
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Period tooled leather straps. 2" rowels
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Early California Silver Mounted Spurs37 - Early California Silver Mounted Spurs
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1 1/8" rowels, tooled leather straps
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Crockett Renalde Silver Mounted Parade Spurs38 - Crockett Renalde Silver Mounted Parade Spurs
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2.25" rowels, embossed leather straps
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AB Buermann Hercules Bronze Indian Pattern Spurs39 - AB Buermann Hercules Bronze Indian Pattern Spurs
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Period spotted straps, 1.75" rowels
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Joseph Law Sheffield Bone-Handle Bowie Knife40 - Joseph Law Sheffield Bone-Handle Bowie Knife
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Engraved Joseph Law, Sheffield bone-handle Bowie Knife. "Try Me" is seen engraved in the torso of a Pegasus, over maker's name. "...
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Large Antique Bowie Knife41 - Large Antique Bowie Knife
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Blade measures 12.5". Overall 18".
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G. Woodhead Sheffield Bone Handle Knife42 - G. Woodhead Sheffield Bone Handle Knife
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Coin silver hilt with ram's head motif. Blade marked "G. Woodhead, 56 Howard Street Sheffield." With original sheath. Blade length 4.5...
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Antique German Stag Handle Fighting Knife & Sheath43 - Antique German Stag Handle Fighting Knife & Sheath
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Brass guard and 13" dirk or dagger point blade. Original leather and brass trim frog scabbard, with acorn motif. Overall length 19"
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S&W 2nd Model Army .32 Revolver NY Shipped44 - S&W 2nd Model Army .32 Revolver NY Shipped
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SN 465, manufactured in 1861, first year of production for the 2nd Model Army, .32 rimfire. 6" barrel, good bore, Rosewood grips. Very nice con...
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Early Merwin Hulbert Single Action .44 Revolver45 - Early Merwin Hulbert Single Action .44 Revolver
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SN 8632. Very high condition early Merwin Hulbert 1st. Model Army type. Nickel finish, ivory grips, 7" barrel with very decent bore. Crisp work...
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S.A.P.D. Colt Army Special .38 Revolver46 - S.A.P.D. Colt Army Special .38 Revolver
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SN 420379. Marked S.A.P.D. No. 29 on bottom of grip frame. Factory letter show one of 36 revolvers shipped to Praeger Hardware Co. San Antonio, July o
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Robert Duvall Bill Wittliff Lonesome Dove Photo46A - Robert Duvall Bill Wittliff Lonesome Dove Photo
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"On the Rio Grande" archival pigmented print. Double signed Bill Wittliff, lower right and Robert Duvall, lower left. Print 17" x 11 ...
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Gus on the Rio Grande Bill Wittliff Lonesome Dove47 - Gus on the Rio Grande Bill Wittliff Lonesome Dove
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"Gus on the Rio Grande" on horseback. Archival pigmented print. 17" x 22" (11.5 & 18.5 actual image); fram 23" x 30&quo...
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"Call With Herd" Bill Wittliff Lonesome Dove Photo48 - "Call With Herd" Bill Wittliff Lonesome Dove Photo
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"Call With Herd" silver gelatin print. 20" x 24" (image is 10" x 18"); frame 21" x 29". Signed lower right, ...
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Rare Buffalo Bill Original Tin Type Photograph49 - Rare Buffalo Bill Original Tin Type Photograph
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William Frederick Cody, "Buffalo Bill" (1846-1917). Shown in his full fringed buckskin outfit, posed with lever action rifle over his shou...
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