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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Doug Sahm Band Ritz Theater By Kerry Awn425 - Doug Sahm Band Ritz Theater By Kerry Awn
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8.5" x 11", with Shiva's Headband.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to RJHeath1968 for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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Inner Tube Austin Surf Store Poster Rick Turner426 - Inner Tube Austin Surf Store Poster Rick Turner
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11" x 17"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to Nichols678.. for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Freda And The Firedogs Texas Opry427 - Freda And The Firedogs Texas Opry
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11" x 17", with certificate of authenticity.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to atxcmh for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Ticket/Hostess Podium428 - Ticket/Hostess Podium
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Ticket/Hostess Podium
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Burma Shave Signs429 - Burma Shave Signs
Burley Auction Group
6 signs total. Each sign is 36" x 11"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Bjaybird1 for (1,700.00 + 255.00BP) = 1,955.00
 
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On the Bus Thumbs Up Particle Board Sign 2 Sided430 - On the Bus Thumbs Up Particle Board Sign 2 Sided
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Painted by Whitney. 36" x 30"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to djmaus10 for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Butch Hancock Original Poster Art Guy Juke431 - Butch Hancock Original Poster Art Guy Juke
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Original poster artwork by Guy Juke. Mixed media on artist board. Board 13.5' x 10", Image 13.25" x 8.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to WiseAl2 for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Armadillo World Headquarters Asleep At The Wheel432 - Armadillo World Headquarters Asleep At The Wheel
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Micael Priest 8.5" x 11", with Albert Lee & His 4-10th's.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Poster Guy Juke433 - Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Poster Guy Juke
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7" x 11"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to htimmins for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Rockola Bubbler CD Juke Box434 - Rockola Bubbler CD Juke Box
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Rockola Model CD88 jukebox that plays CDs.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Rock-Ola Standard Shuffleboard Cardboard Sign435 - Rock-Ola Standard Shuffleboard Cardboard Sign
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24" x 24"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to blakeatc for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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Pearl Lager Beer Framed Advertisement436 - Pearl Lager Beer Framed Advertisement
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28" x 39.5", "The Last Fight of Manolete"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to Plates63 for (950.00 + 142.50BP) = 1,092.50
 
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Bevador Beer Refrigerator with Custom Cone Top437 - Bevador Beer Refrigerator with Custom Cone Top
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Bevador Beer Refrigerator with Custom Cone Top
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to DougV for (3,100.00 + 465.00BP) = 3,565.00
 
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Lone Star Beer Crate438 - Lone Star Beer Crate
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10" x 12" x 18.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to ajwood1965 for (650.00 + 97.50BP) = 747.50
 
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Champion Brewing Co. Wooden Beer Crate439 - Champion Brewing Co. Wooden Beer Crate
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10" x 12" x 18.5"
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Vernon Chick Hatchery Vernon, Texas Sign440 - Vernon Chick Hatchery Vernon, Texas Sign
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24" x 48", Double Sided
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Grand Prize Pale Dry Beer Glass Menu Board441 - Grand Prize Pale Dry Beer Glass Menu Board
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14" x 22"
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Large Sunbeam Bread Domed Tin Sign442 - Large Sunbeam Bread Domed Tin Sign
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36" x 54"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to jules196499 for (3,500.00 + 525.00BP) = 4,025.00
 
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Large Sunbeam Bread Tin Sign443 - Large Sunbeam Bread Tin Sign
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47.5" x 47.5"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Sunbeam Bread Tin Sign444 - Sunbeam Bread Tin Sign
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11.5" x 25.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to Zapman for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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