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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Pearl Beer Octagon Neon Clock96 - Pearl Beer Octagon Neon Clock
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Face measures 18" x 18"
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
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Pearl Beer Die Cut Theadgill's Austin Texas97 - Pearl Beer Die Cut Theadgill's Austin Texas
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was acquired by Dave Roberts at the Threadgill's auction from Eddie Wilson's collection (founder of the famed Armadillo World Headquarters &...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Pearl Lager Beer Double-Sided Sign98 - Pearl Lager Beer Double-Sided Sign
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"Drink Pearl Lager Beer" double-sided metal sign, round measures 30" diameter
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Pearl Beer Neon Sign99 - Pearl Beer Neon Sign
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Old original near mint "Bottle of Pearl Please!" Measures 40.5" x 68"
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
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Pearl Lager Beer Porcelain Lighted Motion Sign100 - Pearl Lager Beer Porcelain Lighted Motion Sign
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A stunning showstopper… One of the largest (9.5’ X13.5’) and extremely rarest Pearl Beer neon signs in existence. All original large porcelain over m
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Estimate : 100,000.00 - 300,000.00
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Pearl Beer Neon Sign101 - Pearl Beer Neon Sign
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Measures 16" x 23"
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Old Original Pearl Beer Neon Sign102 - Old Original Pearl Beer Neon Sign
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Old original metal box neon. Neon over tin. With beautiful faded patina and restored neon. The logo from Pearl dates to the 1930s-40s era. Measures 7
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Pearl Lager Beer Lighted Sign103 - Pearl Lager Beer Lighted Sign
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Approximately 12" x 16"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
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Lonesome Dove Series Cast Iron Prop Stove104 - Lonesome Dove Series Cast Iron Prop Stove
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Cole's No.1 cast-iron stove, used as prop in the filming of the Lonesome Dove Series, as well as the film "Maverick". Measures 36"...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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"Gus On The Porch" Bill Wittliff Signed Photograph105 - "Gus On The Porch" Bill Wittliff Signed Photograph
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Archival Pigmented Original Lonesome Dove Print, museum UV quality framed. Measures 24x36. Framed size measures 35x46.Signed by Bill Wittliff (1940-20
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
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Robert Duvall Signed Lonesome Dove Print106 - Robert Duvall Signed Lonesome Dove Print
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“Augustus”. Lonesome Dove archival pigmented print Signed by Robert Duvall lower left, and by Bill Wittliff lower right. Print Size:
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Robert Duvall Signed Lonesome Dove Print107 - Robert Duvall Signed Lonesome Dove Print
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"On The Rio Grande", Signed lower left by Robert Duvall, Bill Wittliff signed lower right. Medium: Archival Pigmented Print Print Size: 17...
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Bill Wittliff Original Lonesome Dove Photograph108 - Bill Wittliff Original Lonesome Dove Photograph
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“Looking for a New Cook”, Archival Pigmented Print measures 24x36. Framed size measures 36x45. Signed by Bill Wittliff lower right.
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Lonesome Dove "Hat Creek Sign" Bill Wittliff Print109 - Lonesome Dove "Hat Creek Sign" Bill Wittliff Print
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Silver Gelatin Print measures 20x24 (12.75x19 Actual Image). Framed Size: 25x30. Signed lower right by Bill Wittliff. Provenance: Bill Wittliff/Shelto
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
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Spanish Conquistador Helmet110 - Spanish Conquistador Helmet
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Measures 8" x 10" x 14"
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Large Texas Cattle Raisers' Porcelain Sign111 - Large Texas Cattle Raisers' Porcelain Sign
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48" W x 24" H
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Charles Goodnight Framed Portrait & Badge112 - Charles Goodnight Framed Portrait & Badge
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Early 20th Century Portrait of Col. Charles Goodnight. Includes hand-made personalized Texas Rangers Sergeant badge made from a Mexican Cinco peso coi
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
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John Coffee Hays Framed Print & Badge113 - John Coffee Hays Framed Print & Badge
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Museum quality framed piece honoring Texas Ranger John Coffee Hays (1817-1883). This piece features a print of the 1858 Matthew Brady portrait of Hays
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 9,000.00
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Battle of San Jacinto by Ken Turner SIGNED114 - Battle of San Jacinto by Ken Turner SIGNED
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"Battle of San Jacinto" framed giclee signed by Texas artist Ken Turner. The original is in the Texas Capitol. Was commissioned by Rick P...
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Come And Take It Print  by Ken Turner SIGNED115 - Come And Take It Print by Ken Turner SIGNED
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"Come and Take It" framed giclee signed by Texas artist Ken Turner. The original is in the Governor's Mansion, commissioned by former...
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