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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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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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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