THE DAVE & ROSE ROBERTS COLLECTION AUCTION

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MORE LOTS HAVE BEEN ADDED AND MORE TO COME!
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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Antique Horn Chair William Mittman San Antonio TX116 - Antique Horn Chair William Mittman San Antonio TX
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Child's horn chair circa 1880s. Attributed to William Mittman San Antonio Texas. "In the upper back, the familiar horn junction covered wit...
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Early Texas Sword with Texas Star on Crossguard117 - Early Texas Sword with Texas Star on Crossguard
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Early Texas sword with 5 point TEXAS STAR attached to crossguard. Leather handle with tooled brass scabbard. Blade is blued and acid etched with desig
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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Ames Militia Officer Sword with Texas Star118 - Ames Militia Officer Sword with Texas Star
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This Ames militia officer sword has a knights head/helmet pommel with a high plume, a 5.75 inch cross guard decorated with a 5 point TEXAS STAR. The g
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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Antique Glass Bexar County Texas Sheriff Sign119 - Antique Glass Bexar County Texas Sheriff Sign
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Rare, early reverse painted, scalloped glass light box sign. This sign would have housed a lamp or candle to be visible from the street. A piece of S
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Life-Size Texas Ranger Bronze by Edd Hayes120 - Life-Size Texas Ranger Bronze by Edd Hayes
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"Watching Over The 1836" life-size bronze by Texas sculptor Edd Hayes, named by the Texas Legislature as the Official Texas State Sculptor...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
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Texas Ranger Captain Jack Dean Custom 1911 .45 ACP121 - Texas Ranger Captain Jack Dean Custom 1911 .45 ACP
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Duty carried by Texas Ranger Captain Jack Dean, S/N F27698. Custom built 1911 pistol built on a Foster S/S frame. Engraved Captain Jack Dean, Texas Ra
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
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Texas Ranger Bronze by D. Scott Rogers122 - Texas Ranger Bronze by D. Scott Rogers
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"Duty Bound". Dated '97, Signed (David) Scott Rogers measures 6" x 10" x 18".
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
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Texas Ranger Bronze by Tom Moss123 - Texas Ranger Bronze by Tom Moss
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"Somewhere in Texas" 24/30 by Hill Country artist. Tom Moss. 10" x 11" x 24".
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Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
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Texas Rangers 175th Anniversary Badge124 - Texas Rangers 175th Anniversary Badge
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FTRA Commemorative issue (1997) with FTRF and FTRA signed Letter of Authenticity. No. 5/175. Museum quality framed 16" x 22".
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"The Texian" De Zavala Flag Bronze125 - "The Texian" De Zavala Flag Bronze
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"The Texian" by renowned Texas artist Craig Campobella was commissioned for the 175th Anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto for the ben...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 15,000.00
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Antique Sheriff's Office Door Brazos County Texas125A - Antique Sheriff's Office Door Brazos County Texas
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Antique door from the Brazos County Sheriff's office door. Measures 30" x 78"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
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Ray Swanson Original Oil Painting126 - Ray Swanson Original Oil Painting
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"Going To The Fair" oil on canvas 36" x 38", signed by Ray Swanson 1984, bottom left. Frame measures 39" x 47"
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
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Anita B. Pauwels "Twister" Bronze127 - Anita B. Pauwels "Twister" Bronze
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"Twister" numbered 5/10. Signed by artist lower left. Measures 7" x 10" x 16"
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
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Pair of Joseph B. Dunn Polo Watercolor Paintings128 - Pair of Joseph B. Dunn Polo Watercolor Paintings
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Two Jos. B. Dunn. Polo Drawings, Mid 1930's. Each Measures 7" x 5". Framed 12 1/4" X 10 1/4".
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
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The Magnificent Seven Longhorn Bronze Set130 - The Magnificent Seven Longhorn Bronze Set
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Very rare complete collection of bronze bookend sculptures of “The Magnificent Seven” - by Texas artist Danny Whelchel (1943-2008) w
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Estimate : 10,000.00 - 25,000.00
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Signed Copy of "The Longhorns" By J. Frank Dobie131 - Signed Copy of "The Longhorns" By J. Frank Dobie
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10th printing 1949.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
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"Coronado's Children" By J.  Frank Dobie132 - "Coronado's Children" By J. Frank Dobie
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The Lost Mines and Buried Treasures of the Southwest. 1st Edition 1930.
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"The Flavor Of Texas" By J. Frank Dobie133 - "The Flavor Of Texas" By J. Frank Dobie
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Signed Copy 1st edition 1936.
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"The Voice Of The Coyote" By J. Frank Dobie134 - "The Voice Of The Coyote" By J. Frank Dobie
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Signed 1st. edition 1949.
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"In A Narrow Grave" By Larry McMurtry135 - "In A Narrow Grave" By Larry McMurtry
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Rare First printing, First Edition typographical error copy. Essays on Texas. Copyright 1968.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
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