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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NuGrape Soda Tin Sign365 - NuGrape Soda Tin Sign
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14" x 32"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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NuGrape Soda Tin Thermometer366 - NuGrape Soda Tin Thermometer
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4" x 17"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
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NuGrape Soda Bottle Tin Sign367 - NuGrape Soda Bottle Tin Sign
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5" x 17"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 150.00
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Sun Crest Soda Tin Sign368 - Sun Crest Soda Tin Sign
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7.5" x 21"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Lone Star Oil Co. Conoco Gasoline Painted Door369 - Lone Star Oil Co. Conoco Gasoline Painted Door
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35.5" x 48"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to WRLex for (1,800.00 + 270.00BP) = 2,070.00
 
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Phillips 66 Double Sided Porcelain Sign370 - Phillips 66 Double Sided Porcelain Sign
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47" x 48"
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
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Large Esso Gasoline Porcelain Sign371 - Large Esso Gasoline Porcelain Sign
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35" x 111"
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
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Large Fina Porcelain Sign372 - Large Fina Porcelain Sign
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72" x 72"
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to WRLex for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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Magnolia Petroleum Co. Painted Wood Sign373 - Magnolia Petroleum Co. Painted Wood Sign
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7.5" x 59.5"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Railway Express Agency Large Porcelain Sign374 - Railway Express Agency Large Porcelain Sign
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12 x 119
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
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Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign375 - Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign
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12" x 72"
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign376 - Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign
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4" x 84"
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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Brewster & White Barber Shop 25 Cent Hair Cut Sign377 - Brewster & White Barber Shop 25 Cent Hair Cut Sign
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17" x 20" x 31" sidewalk sign
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
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Coca-Cola Flange Tin Sign378 - Coca-Cola Flange Tin Sign
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18" x 22"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to glenn0000 for (650.00 + 97.50BP) = 747.50
 
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Palace Barber Shop Double Side Wooden Hanging Sign379 - Palace Barber Shop Double Side Wooden Hanging Sign
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8.5" x 68"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Railway Express Agency Porcelain Flange Sign380 - Railway Express Agency Porcelain Flange Sign
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15" x 18", Double Sided.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to jamesallan for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Western Union Telegraph Porcelain Flange Sign381 - Western Union Telegraph Porcelain Flange Sign
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12" x 24"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Western Union Double Sided Porcelain Sign382 - Western Union Double Sided Porcelain Sign
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17" x 30"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Bubba1826 for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Western Union Double Sided Porcelain Sign383 - Western Union Double Sided Porcelain Sign
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17" x 30"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Bell System Porcelain Sign With Bracket384 - Bell System Porcelain Sign With Bracket
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8.5" x 34.5"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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