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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Shiva's Headband Jim Franklin Poster345 - Shiva's Headband Jim Franklin Poster
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by Jim Franklin 1971, 10" x 15" framed Memorial Coliseum Corpus Christi. Shiva's Headband, Storm, Greasy Wheels Plus Your Host Jim Fra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to qwilliam for (350.00 + 52.50BP) = 402.50
 
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Shiva's Headband Armadillo World HQ Poster346 - Shiva's Headband Armadillo World HQ Poster
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by Jim Franklin 8.5" x 11" framed, With T.T. Troll, Rockinghorse, Tiger Balm and Skyrocket.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to rodneym for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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Ravi Shankar Armadillo World Headquarters Handbill347 - Ravi Shankar Armadillo World Headquarters Handbill
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by Jim Franklin 6.5" x 10" framed. Autographed by Jim Franklin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to markMW4 for (550.00 + 82.50BP) = 632.50
 
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Weather Report Ritz Theater Poster by Jim Franklin348 - Weather Report Ritz Theater Poster by Jim Franklin
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Poster 11" x 17" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to Bearcam for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Doug Sahm Ritz Theater Poster By Jim Franklin349 - Doug Sahm Ritz Theater Poster By Jim Franklin
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11" x 17", with Paul Ray, The Cobras. Poster for Grand Opening of the Ritz Theater.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to jfinkelstine for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Taj Majal Armadillo World HQ Poster Jim Franklin350 - Taj Majal Armadillo World HQ Poster Jim Franklin
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11" x 17", with Lightnin' Hopkins. Featured in Art of Rock 4.166.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to rmstex for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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AWHQ Captain Beefheart Poster By Jim Franklin351 - AWHQ Captain Beefheart Poster By Jim Franklin
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11" x 17", with The Magic Band.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to EdwardHicks for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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AWHQ Halloween Armadillo Poster By Jim Franklin352 - AWHQ Halloween Armadillo Poster By Jim Franklin
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10.5" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Infinitibox for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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AWHQ Michael Murphey Poster Jim Franklin353 - AWHQ Michael Murphey Poster Jim Franklin
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11" x 17". Autographed by Michael Murphey and Jim Franklin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to ktsmitty for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Jim Franklin "Texas Poster Art" Framed Poster354 - Jim Franklin "Texas Poster Art" Framed Poster
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Poster 21" x 25", Frame 30" x 34". Signed & numbered (12/150). Autographed by Jim Franklin.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to rmstex for (550.00 + 82.50BP) = 632.50
 
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Jim Franklin University Summer Film Program Poster355 - Jim Franklin University Summer Film Program Poster
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11" x 16", By Jim Franklin 1971
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Freddie King AWHQ Poster Micael Priest356 - Freddie King AWHQ Poster Micael Priest
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to jgw002 for (750.00 + 112.50BP) = 862.50
 
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Taj Mahal Armadillo World HQ Poster Micael Priest357 - Taj Mahal Armadillo World HQ Poster Micael Priest
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Maryette for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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Kinky Friedman Armadillo World HQ Micael Priest358 - Kinky Friedman Armadillo World HQ Micael Priest
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Poster 11" x 17", Kinky & The Texas Jewboys.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to vrgoodgame for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Willie Nelson Austin Opry House By Danny Garrett359 - Willie Nelson Austin Opry House By Danny Garrett
Burley Auction Group
Poster 11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to melissaRYO for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
 
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Borden's Ice Cream Button Sign360 - Borden's Ice Cream Button Sign
Burley Auction Group
36" Diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to jamesallan for (2,900.00 + 435.00BP) = 3,335.00
 
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Large Coca-Cola Porcelain Sign361 - Large Coca-Cola Porcelain Sign
Burley Auction Group
48.5" x 96"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to gasoilsoda.. for (2,250.00 + 337.50BP) = 2,587.50
 
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Coca-Cola Things Go Better With Coke Sign362 - Coca-Cola Things Go Better With Coke Sign
Burley Auction Group
11.75" x 31.75"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to budzaman for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Coca-Cola In Bottles Tin Sign363 - Coca-Cola In Bottles Tin Sign
Burley Auction Group
10" x 27.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Drink Coca-Cola Tin Sign364 - Drink Coca-Cola Tin Sign
Burley Auction Group
6" x 18"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to rvolkening for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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