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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Steve Fromholz Armadillo World HQ Poster Guy Juke405 - Steve Fromholz Armadillo World HQ Poster Guy Juke
Burley Auction Group
Guy Juke 11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to vrgoodgame for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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John Sebastian Armadillo World HQ Poster406 - John Sebastian Armadillo World HQ Poster
Burley Auction Group
11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to WiseAl2 for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Fools Armadillo World Headquarters Micael Priest407 - Fools Armadillo World Headquarters Micael Priest
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11" x 17", with Rocky Hill Band.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Austin512 for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Commander Cody Armadillo World Headquarters Poster408 - Commander Cody Armadillo World Headquarters Poster
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Clark Bradley 11" x 17", Commander Cody & The Lost Plant Airmen and Asleep At The Wheel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to jamesallan for (900.00 + 135.00BP) = 1,035.00
 
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Lone Star Beer Austin Opera House Jim Franklin409 - Lone Star Beer Austin Opera House Jim Franklin
Burley Auction Group
11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to ryanbotkin for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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James Cotton Vulcan Gas Co. Handbill Jim Franklin410 - James Cotton Vulcan Gas Co. Handbill Jim Franklin
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8.5" x 11". with Mance Lipscomb.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to kb_kb for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Shiva's Headband Vulcan Gas Co Poster John Shelton411 - Shiva's Headband Vulcan Gas Co Poster John Shelton
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7" x 14". with Sherwood.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to kevinHI8 for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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Winter Vulcan Gas Co. Jim Franklin Gilbert Shelton412 - Winter Vulcan Gas Co. Jim Franklin Gilbert Shelton
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Handbill with concert art by Jim Franklin & Oat Willie's ad by Gilbert Shelton 7" x 9". with Endel St. Cloud in The Rain.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to Mrnatural for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Amazing Rhythm Aces AWHQ Poster Danny Garrett413 - Amazing Rhythm Aces AWHQ Poster Danny Garrett
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Gruene52 for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Balcones Fault Armadillo WorldHQ Poster Sam Yeates414 - Balcones Fault Armadillo WorldHQ Poster Sam Yeates
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11" x 17", with The Cold Nose Five and Chastity Fox.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to jamesallan for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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First Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Poster Kerry Awn415 - First Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Poster Kerry Awn
Burley Auction Group
11" x 17". with Augie Mayers, Greezy Wheels, Plum Nelly, etc. Certificate of authenticity.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to smty1000 for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Fourth Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Poster Kerry Awn416 - Fourth Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Poster Kerry Awn
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11" x 17", May 1974. with Asleep At The Wheel, Plum Nelly, Greezy Wheels, etc.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to WiseAl2 for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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Cobras Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Poster Kerry Awn417 - Cobras Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Poster Kerry Awn
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11" x 17", Oct 1974. with Paul Ray and The Cobras(with SRV), The Meters, Steam Heat.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to jamesallan for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Willie Nelson Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Kerry Awn418 - Willie Nelson Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Kerry Awn
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11" x 17", April 1976. with Willie Nelson, Sir Doug, Paul Ray and The Cobras, Greezy Wheels, Balcones Fault, Bill and Bonnie Hearne.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to melissaRYO for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Joe Ely Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Kerry Awn419 - Joe Ely Soap Creek Saloon Calendar Kerry Awn
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to jgw002 for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Armadillo World Headquarters Billy Swann Poster420 - Armadillo World Headquarters Billy Swann Poster
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to rmstex for (250.00 + 37.50BP) = 287.50
 
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Armadillo World HQ Fast Draw Poster Micael Priest421 - Armadillo World HQ Fast Draw Poster Micael Priest
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to jamesallan for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Armadillo World HQ J. Mayall Poster Micael Priest422 - Armadillo World HQ J. Mayall Poster Micael Priest
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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John Lee Hooker Antone's By Danny Garrett423 - John Lee Hooker Antone's By Danny Garrett
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Alvin Crow Bigger Than Dallas Poster424 - Alvin Crow Bigger Than Dallas Poster
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11" x 17"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to muellerba for (650.00 + 97.50BP) = 747.50
 
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