THE DAVE & ROSE ROBERTS COLLECTION AUCTION

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We are very proud to announce the Dave & Rose Roberts Collection Auction Saturday August 26th. Dave & Rose Roberts are avid collectors of the finest examples of all things Texas. From rare beer signs to Longhorn cattle, they collected only the best. Their lifelong collection features an exceptional collection of early Texas beer signs. Neon over porcelain signs from Lone Star, Southern Select, Shiner, Grand Prize, Pearl, Jax & Dixie beer. The centerpiece of the collection is a monumental 14ft tall neon over porcelain Pearl beer sign, impeccably restored. Plus, gas & oil signs featuring a fine Rebel Gas neon over porcelain sign. An old west saloon, gambling & brothel collection with a rare steer head coin-op handkerchief perfumer, & slot machines. Cigar advertising collection with a rare coin-op cigar dispenser, signs & more. A life-sized Texas Ranger bronze by Edd Hayes that stands over 6ft tall, Texas longhorn bronzes, Spanish Conquistador helmet, Texas history collection, Republic of Texas themed bronzes & artwork, much more!

This auction will be on site at the Roberts own private, one of a kind 1836 Saloon behind their house. We have added in-house seating so there's plenty of room for you to join us in person!
20%BP (25% online) TX#15184. More details & online catalog at Burleyauction.com

Preview: Friday August 25th Noon-6:00 & Saturday 11AM-1PM Auction Start
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.

Winning bidders will receive an invoice on or before end-of-day Tuesday following the auction.
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Larry McMurtry's "Terms of Endearment"136 - Larry McMurtry's "Terms of Endearment"
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First Edition, Copyright 1975.
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Bill Wittliff Signed Original Lonesome Dove Print137 - Bill Wittliff Signed Original Lonesome Dove Print
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"Robert Duvall Wardrobe Test" Original print from the Bill Wittliff Lonesome Dove Collection (1988). Silver Gelatin print 20" x 24&qu...
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Bill Wittliff Signed Original Lonesome Dove Print138 - Bill Wittliff Signed Original Lonesome Dove Print
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"Tommy Lee Jones Wardrobe Test" Original print from the Bill Wittliff Lonesome Dove Collection. Silver Gelatin print 20" x 24" (...
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Lonesome Dove Danny Glover & Wittliff Signed Photo139 - Lonesome Dove Danny Glover & Wittliff Signed Photo
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"Epitaph Of A Good Man" Original Bill Wittliff archival pigmented print (1988) from the production of Lonesome Dove. (20x16, museum qualit...
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Bill Wittliff Signed Original Lonesome Dove Print139A - Bill Wittliff Signed Original Lonesome Dove Print
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Clara and Gus. Signed lower right by Bill Wittliff. Silver Gelatin Print measures 20x24 (13x18.75 Actual Image). Provenance: Bill Wittliff, Shelton Sm
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R.G. Sullivan 7-20-4 Cigars Porcelain Sign140 - R.G. Sullivan 7-20-4 Cigars Porcelain Sign
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Measures 3" x 18"
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Cigar Store Indian141 - Cigar Store Indian
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Contemporary game room cigar store Indian, not antique. 12" x 20" 62".
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Falstaff Beer Neon Sign142 - Falstaff Beer Neon Sign
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Original neon over porcelain Falstaff Beer "Bottle Beer" is not original, but very well done. Great looking clean sign.
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Falstaff Beer Neon Sign143 - Falstaff Beer Neon Sign
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9.5" x 12"
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Coors Beer Double-Sided Neon Sign144 - Coors Beer Double-Sided Neon Sign
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"Coors On Tap" Double-sided neon over porcelain. From a cafe in Northwest Colorado. All original.
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Mills Golden Nugget 25 Cent Slot Machine145 - Mills Golden Nugget 25 Cent Slot Machine
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Excellent working condition, circa 1940's Measures 15" x 16" x 26"
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National Brass Cash Register146 - National Brass Cash Register
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Measures 12" x 16" x 21"
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Victorian Era Marble-Top Safe147 - Victorian Era Marble-Top Safe
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Ornate vintage heavy safe with unique carvings and hunters’ relief depictions on each side. Interior is in great shape with individual maple compartme
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Rare Steer Head Coin-Op Handkerchief Perfumer148 - Rare Steer Head Coin-Op Handkerchief Perfumer
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"Ideal Japanada" Antique Perfume Dispenser. Continental Novelty Co. Buffalo N.Y. Was popular in bordellos in the late 1800s. Complete an...
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Prostitute's Box New Orleans Dagger & Revolver149 - Prostitute's Box New Orleans Dagger & Revolver
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Cased Gun, garter belt, knife, with photo. Engraved Hopkins & Allen XL No. 1. Spur Trigger Revolver. Filed down hammer, mother of pearl grips, w...
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Pink Pussy Cat Neon Sign150 - Pink Pussy Cat Neon Sign
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Unique modern neon sign scaled from original 18ft neon made by Industrial Neon Sign (Houston, TX) that adorned the first gentleman's club in dow...
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1947 Mexican Centenario 50 Gold Pesos Coin151 - 1947 Mexican Centenario 50 Gold Pesos Coin
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1947 Mexican Centenario 50 Gold Pesos Coin
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1906 U.S. $10-D Liberty Gold Eagle Coin152 - 1906 U.S. $10-D Liberty Gold Eagle Coin
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1906 U.S. $10-D Liberty Gold Eagle Coin
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2015 $10 American Gold Eagle Coin 1/4 oz.153 - 2015 $10 American Gold Eagle Coin 1/4 oz.
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2015 $10 American Gold Eagle Coin 1/4 oz.
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Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date154 - Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date
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In original box.
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Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust155 - Ladies Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust
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Comes with factory box.
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One 14 kt. Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet156 - One 14 kt. Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet
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One 14 kt. Yellow Gold Tennis Bracelet that features alternating links of channel set diamonds and blue sapphires. The bracelet contains ninety-six (9
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14 kt. White Gold Diamond Solitaire Earrings157 - 14 kt. White Gold Diamond Solitaire Earrings
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One pair. The earrings contain two (2) round brilliant cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 1.30 cts. The diamonds have an approximate colo
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100 oz Engelhard Silver Bar .999 Fine158 - 100 oz Engelhard Silver Bar .999 Fine
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P943377
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100 oz Engelhard Silver Bar .999 Fine159 - 100 oz Engelhard Silver Bar .999 Fine
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P868425
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10 Troy Oz. Buffalo .999 Fine Silver Bar160 - 10 Troy Oz. Buffalo .999 Fine Silver Bar
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10 Troy Oz. Buffalo .999 Fine Silver Bar
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10 oz Sunshine Minting .999 Fine Silver Bar161 - 10 oz Sunshine Minting .999 Fine Silver Bar
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10 oz Sunshine Minting .999 Fine Silver Bar
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Collection Of Silver Certificate Notes162 - Collection Of Silver Certificate Notes
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(50) $1 Silver Certificate Notes (1-1923 / 2-1928 / 23- 1935 / 24-1957) . (1) $5 Silver Certificate Note Series 1953 A. (2) $5 Red Seal Notes (Series1
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Shiner Beer Yellow Rose Girl Framed Poster164 - Shiner Beer Yellow Rose Girl Framed Poster
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20.75" x 24.5"
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Gilley's Pasadena Texas Painted Metal Sign165 - Gilley's Pasadena Texas Painted Metal Sign
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Contemporary 24'x36"
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Houston Livestock Expo & Rodeo Framed Poster166 - Houston Livestock Expo & Rodeo Framed Poster
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Frame measures 21.5" x 27.5"
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Houston Livestock Show Salesman Sample Saddle167 - Houston Livestock Show Salesman Sample Saddle
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11" x 16"
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Shiner Premium Beer Porcelain Sign168 - Shiner Premium Beer Porcelain Sign
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Measures 22" x 30"
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Ducks Unlimited Neon169 - Ducks Unlimited Neon
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Measures 24" x 24"
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Mallard Duck Neon Sign170 - Mallard Duck Neon Sign
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Measures 23" diameter
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Indian Carved Totem Pole171 - Indian Carved Totem Pole
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11" x 10 ft.
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Vintage Rare Cowboy Lariat Water Sprinkler172 - Vintage Rare Cowboy Lariat Water Sprinkler
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13 1/2 X 42
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The Great Race Pedal Car From Car Mueseum173 - The Great Race Pedal Car From Car Mueseum
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The Great Race Custom Ford Pedal Race Car, acquired by The Roberts from Dick Burdick's "Dick's Garage" Collection. Measures 19&qu...
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Lone Star Beer Sharps Pepperbox Sign174 - Lone Star Beer Sharps Pepperbox Sign
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Circa 1959. Measures 11" x 13"
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Lone Star Beer Branding Iron Sign175 - Lone Star Beer Branding Iron Sign
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"From The Big Country" 13" x 18"
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Lone Star Beer Wagon Wheel Sign176 - Lone Star Beer Wagon Wheel Sign
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"From The Big Country", measures 13" x 18"
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Lone Star Beer Revolver Sign177 - Lone Star Beer Revolver Sign
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"From The Big Country", measures 13" x 18"
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Lone Star Beer Lantern Sign178 - Lone Star Beer Lantern Sign
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12" x 16"
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Lone Star Beer Spurs Sign179 - Lone Star Beer Spurs Sign
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"From The Big Country", measures 13" x 18"
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Lone Star Beer Antique Gun Series Sign180 - Lone Star Beer Antique Gun Series Sign
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"Old Betsey". Measures 14.5" x 32".
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Lone Star Beer Single Action Revolver Sign181 - Lone Star Beer Single Action Revolver Sign
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Glass framed edition, measures 9.5" x 17.5"
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Mitchells & Butlers Beer Thermometer182 - Mitchells & Butlers Beer Thermometer
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Large working metal thermometer. Mitchell's brand was an original Texas brewery in El Paso, Texas. Measures 8.25" x 38.5"
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Pearl Beer Tin Sign183 - Pearl Beer Tin Sign
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"Keep Me Full of Pearl Beer", measures 8.5" x 11.75"
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Pearl Beer Bottle Cap Advertising Clock184 - Pearl Beer Bottle Cap Advertising Clock
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14" Dia.
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Rebecca Creek Distillery Neon Sign185 - Rebecca Creek Distillery Neon Sign
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24" x 36".
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