THREADGILL'S OLD NO. 1 AUCTION

Auction Details

NEW AUCTION DATE will be Saturday, August 8th.

Threadgill’s Old No. 1 Auction Saturday August 8th featuring Eddie & Sandra Wilson’s collection of vintage beer signs, Armadillo World Headquarters posters, Janis Joplin & Austin music memorabilia, from the historic original Threadgill’s location in Austin Texas/

After waiting in line all night to get the first liquor license in Austin Texas following the repeal of prohibition, Kenneth Threadgill opened his gas station / beer joint in 1933. It didn’t take long for it to become a second home for local musicians. By the 1960s Threadgill’s Wednesday night jam sessions were draw to musicians including Janis Joplin who sang here often, developing her style that would make her the first female rock & roll star. By 1981 Threadgill’s was facing the wrecking ball until Eddie Wilson bought it. After the Armadillo World Headquarters closed on New Years Eve 1980, Eddie Wilson opened Threadgill’s on New Year’s Eve 1981 & has been serving Southern comfort food & live music 365 days a year until closing recently, ending 87 years worth of music history.

The auction will feature a world class collection of Austin music memorabilia, concert posters, vintage neon beer signs, & much more. Original Janis Joplin photos & memorabilia, Kenneth Threadgill’s gold record, early Texas beer signs, historic bar & backbar from the Armadillo World Headquarters. Plus a fantastic collection of Armadillo World HQ & Vulcan Gas co. posters, & an extensive collection of Jim Franklin concert posters.
PLUS the John Paul & Diana Hudson Advertising & Sign Collection. Featuring early Texas beer signs, porcelain signs, gas & oil signs, country store & more. Much of Eddies beer sign collection was originally purchased from them 40 years ago.
This will be a live auction at Threadgill’s with internet, phone, & absentee bidding available if you cannot attend. 15%BP TX#15184
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 the TUESDAY following the auction.
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Large Esso Gasoline Porcelain Sign274 - Large Esso Gasoline Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
35" x 111"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to Plates63 for (2,250.00 + 337.50BP) = 2,587.50
 
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Sinclair Gasoline Double Sided Porcelain Sign275 - Sinclair Gasoline Double Sided Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
48" Diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Texas Pacific Gasoline Motor Oil Porcelain Sign276 - Texas Pacific Gasoline Motor Oil Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
Texas Pacific Gasoline Motor Oil Porcelain Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Texaco Certified Service Porcelain Sign277 - Texaco Certified Service Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
30" x 30", Double Sided
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jbp1957 for (550.00 + 82.50BP) = 632.50
 
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Mobil Pegasus Metro Porcelain Sign278 - Mobil Pegasus Metro Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
11" x 13"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Plates63 for (1,100.00 + 165.00BP) = 1,265.00
 
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Ford Service Painted Wood Sign Burnet Texas279 - Ford Service Painted Wood Sign Burnet Texas
Burley Auction Group
23" x 47.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to BellMountain for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 920.00
 
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Chevrolet Service Carmine Texas Painted Wood Sign280 - Chevrolet Service Carmine Texas Painted Wood Sign
Burley Auction Group
26" x 71"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Chevrolet Time Neon Advertising Clock281 - Chevrolet Time Neon Advertising Clock
Burley Auction Group
21" Diameter McFall Chevrolet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to jbp1957 for (1,700.00 + 255.00BP) = 1,955.00
 
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Firestone Tires Porcelain Sign282 - Firestone Tires Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
16" x 48" double sided with bracket
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to jamesallan for (1,700.00 + 255.00BP) = 1,955.00
 
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AAA Texas Division District Office Lighted Sign283 - AAA Texas Division District Office Lighted Sign
Burley Auction Group
12" x 30" x 38", Double Sided
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Start Price : 250.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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US Army Recruiting Station Sign284 - US Army Recruiting Station Sign
Burley Auction Group
36" x 72" x10' double sided, lighted
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ArtD for (750.00 + 112.50BP) = 862.50
 
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Large 7-Up Bottle & Clock Sign Austin Texas285 - Large 7-Up Bottle & Clock Sign Austin Texas
Burley Auction Group
15" x 53" x 56" non-working
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Fresh Up With 7Up Oval Tin Sign286 - Fresh Up With 7Up Oval Tin Sign
Burley Auction Group
41" x 41"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to gasoilsoda.. for (1,100.00 + 165.00BP) = 1,265.00
 
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Fresh Up With 7Up Oval Tin Sign287 - Fresh Up With 7Up Oval Tin Sign
Burley Auction Group
30" x 40"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to kevinS43 for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 920.00
 
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Drink Dr. Pepper Tin Sign 1948288 - Drink Dr. Pepper Tin Sign 1948
Burley Auction Group
45" x 45" red brick logo with bottle. 1948
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to ajwood1965 for (4,250.00 + 637.50BP) = 4,887.50
 
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Dr Pepper Double Sided Sign289 - Dr Pepper Double Sided Sign
Burley Auction Group
24" x 36"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Dr Pepper Flange Sign290 - Dr Pepper Flange Sign
Burley Auction Group
16" x 24"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to gasoilsoda.. for (1,100.00 + 165.00BP) = 1,265.00
 
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Dr Pepper Light Up Clock291 - Dr Pepper Light Up Clock
Burley Auction Group
3" x 15"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to jswingler for (1,200.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,380.00
 
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Coca-Cola Root Beer Soda Dispenser Barrel292 - Coca-Cola Root Beer Soda Dispenser Barrel
Burley Auction Group
14.5" x 24"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to wooley73 for (1,600.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,840.00
 
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Coca-Cola Porcelain Sign293 - Coca-Cola Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
36" x 60"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to gandj for (750.00 + 112.50BP) = 862.50
 
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