THREADGILL'S OLD NO. 1 AUCTION

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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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Armadillo WHQ Pick-A-Pumpkin Poster Jim Franklin325 - Armadillo WHQ Pick-A-Pumpkin Poster Jim Franklin
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11" x 17", The Annual Pumpkin Stomp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to jamesallan for (950.00 + 142.50BP) = 1,092.50
 
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T Tellonious Troll Poster By Jim Franklin326 - T Tellonious Troll Poster By Jim Franklin
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11" x 17"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Armadillo World HQ Edgar Winter Jim Franklin327 - Armadillo World HQ Edgar Winter Jim Franklin
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Poster 11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to jamesallan for (900.00 + 135.00BP) = 1,035.00
 
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John Lee Hooker City Coliseum Jim Franklin Poster328 - John Lee Hooker City Coliseum Jim Franklin Poster
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11" x 17", with Jimmy Reed, The Platters, Chubby Checker, Little Richard.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to EdwardHicks for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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Frank Zappa Armadillo World Headquarters Poster329 - Frank Zappa Armadillo World Headquarters Poster
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11" x 17" by Micael Priest
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to jamesallan for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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The Sandwich Shop Jim Franklin Armadillo Umbrella330 - The Sandwich Shop Jim Franklin Armadillo Umbrella
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10.5" x 13"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to AusTexDawg for (2,100.00 + 315.00BP) = 2,415.00
 
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Armadillo World HQ Hub City Movers By Jim Franklin331 - Armadillo World HQ Hub City Movers By Jim Franklin
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Poster 8.5" x 11", Frame 15" x 17", with Eber.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to AkaWendy for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Ramon Ramon FREEE Handbill By Jim Franklin332 - Ramon Ramon FREEE Handbill By Jim Franklin
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Poster 8.5" x 9", Frame 15" x 15.5". with Onion Creak, Fat Emma, Lavender Hill Express ect. Autographed by Jim Franklin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to jamesallan for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Shiva's Headband AWHQ Handbill By Jim Franklin333 - Shiva's Headband AWHQ Handbill By Jim Franklin
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Poster 7" x 8.5", Frame 14" x 15", with Wildfire.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Daily Bread Armadillo World HQ Comic Jim Franklin334 - Daily Bread Armadillo World HQ Comic Jim Franklin
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Poster 3" x 4", Frame 7.5" x 8.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to bnwckbrs for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Armadillo world HQ Captain Beefheart Jim Franklin335 - Armadillo world HQ Captain Beefheart Jim Franklin
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Handbill 1971 7.75" x 10", Frame 13.5" x 17", autographed by Jim Franklin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to EdwardHicks for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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New Atlantis Smokin' Armadillo By Jim Franklin336 - New Atlantis Smokin' Armadillo By Jim Franklin
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6.75" x 8.5". with Lavender Hill Express, Texas Pacific, Eternal Life Corp., Georgetown Medical Band. Jim Franklin's first representat...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to sphinx54 for (1,700.00 + 255.00BP) = 1,955.00
 
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Hub City Movers Cactus Club By Jim Franklin337 - Hub City Movers Cactus Club By Jim Franklin
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Handbill 8.5" x 11". Autographed by Jim Franklin. The Cactus Club predated the Armadillo WHQ. This handbill promotes shows by Hub City Mov...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to WiseAl2 for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Pick-A-Pumpkin Armadillo World HQ By Jim Franklin338 - Pick-A-Pumpkin Armadillo World HQ By Jim Franklin
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8.5" x 11", The Annual Pumpkin Stomp.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to bpv6v for (550.00 + 82.50BP) = 632.50
 
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Ramon Ramon Armadillo World HQ By Jim Franklin339 - Ramon Ramon Armadillo World HQ By Jim Franklin
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1970 8" x 10.5", Frame 14" x 16"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to jamesallan for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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J.J. Cale Ritz Theater Poster by Jim Franklin340 - J.J. Cale Ritz Theater Poster by Jim Franklin
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Poster 11" x 17", Frame 17" x 23". with Sam Chatman.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Mance Lipscomb Summer Solstice By Jim Franklin341 - Mance Lipscomb Summer Solstice By Jim Franklin
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8.5" x 11", with Greasy Wheels
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to WiseAl2 for (325.00 + 48.75BP) = 373.75
 
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Earl Of Ruston Armadillo World HQ By Jim Franklin342 - Earl Of Ruston Armadillo World HQ By Jim Franklin
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6.5" x 10.25", Theatrical Performance. Printed on both sides. Autographed by Jim Franklin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Bbburton for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Earl Of Ruston UT Drama Building By Jim Franklin343 - Earl Of Ruston UT Drama Building By Jim Franklin
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8.5" x 11". Theatrical Performance.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to GeorgePWeb.. for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Armadillo World HQ Mona Lisa Handbill Jim Franklin344 - Armadillo World HQ Mona Lisa Handbill Jim Franklin
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Handbill 7" x 10.5" for Leo Kottke's first AWHQ appearance. Autographed by Jim Franklin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to EdwardHicks for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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