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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101Kenneth Threadgill's Platinum Record Willie NelsonBurley Auction Group
Honeysuckle Rose Platinum record presented to Kenneth Threadgill from Columbia Records for his work with Willie Nelson & Family on the Honeysuck...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to AustinMike for 6,325.00
106Janis Joplin Photo By Burton Wilson 1970Burley Auction Group
The only photo ever taken of Janis Joplin by Burton Wilson. 12" x 15", Personal note on back: "I think everyone knows that Julie Joyc...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to sphinx54 for 2,300.00
107Janis Joplin Photos &Album Recorded At ThreadgillsBurley Auction Group
12.5" x 25.75, 1970 "recorded at Threadgill's Bar in 1962. Was included in an early book about her shortly after her death. The songs ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to erinBXF for 3,450.00
108Janis Joplin Day Proclamation Ann Richards SignedBurley Auction Group
State of Texas proclamation declaring January 19th 1993 as Janis Joplin Day signed by Governor Ann Richards. A proclamation by the City of Austin for
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Eshell for 3,162.50
112AKenneth Threadgill's Birthday Table, AutographedBurley Auction Group
Table top covered in autographs from Kenneth Threadgill's birthday party, when Janis Joplin flew in from Hawaii to surprise him in 1970. Autogra...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
113Threadgill Armadillo World HQ Poster & PhotosBurley Auction Group
Kenneth Threadgill & BW Stevenson Armadillo World Headquarters poster & original photos of Kenneth Threadgill in a double frame.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
114Kenneth Threadgill Music Award PlaquesBurley Auction Group
9" x 12" Austin Music Award 1979, 4" x 7.5" x 10" Kerrville Music Awards 1994
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to dougJBG for 690.00
117Kenneth Threadgill 100 Consecutive Shows PlaqueBurley Auction Group
10" x 12", Kenneth Threadgill & The Hootenannies appreciation of 100 consecutive Saturday night performances at Split Rail Inn
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to austingirl for 575.00
122Kenneth Threadgill Gulf Oil Plaque 1933Burley Auction Group
10.5" x 13.5", Recognition and appreciation of Threadgill's established in 1933
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to jamesallan for 862.50
124Kenneth Threadgill Photo FramedBurley Auction Group
14.5" x 18.5", "Silver-Haired Daddy" By Kenneth David Lockerman 1980
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to don1UJ for 690.00
130Violet Crown Neon SignBurley Auction Group
Custom made neon violet crown 18.5" x 28" Austin was called the "City of the violet crown" by the O'Henry, the author.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Boozetafar.. for 805.00
132Coca Cola Soda Fountain Glass SignBurley Auction Group
Large Coca-Cola soda fountain glass that Eddie rescued from behind a junk shop in Gonzales Texas
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,250.00
133Victory With Vegetables Custom Sign by Bill NarumBurley Auction Group
by poster artist Bill Narum, who was a well known poster artist for ZZ Top & the Armadillo World Headquarters 36.5" x 48" Was damaged ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Digong for 345.00
137Billy Beer Neon SignBurley Auction Group
16" x 21" Custom made from a Miller Lite Neon by Eddie back in the late 1970s. Billy Beer was based on Jimmy Carters brother.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mariajane for 1,150.00
141Lone Star Beer SignBurley Auction Group
12" x 15"
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to SCAustin for 402.50
145Southern Select Tin SignBurley Auction Group
with damage from the fire at Threadgill's in 1980s
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to msouthern for 805.00
149Janis Joplin PosterBurley Auction Group
Janis Joplin Poster
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to Earlie for 1,035.00
153Armadillo World Headquarters & Threadgill DisplaysBurley Auction Group
Has speaker cover and cutout for button for interactive listening of artists from the Armadillo World Headquarters & one about Kenneth Threadgil...
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to MarcyH for 575.00
155Kenneth Threadgill's SafeBurley Auction Group
Eddie locked the combination inside. Along with a few teeth that Threadgill had removed himself. 35" x 24" x 23". Located upstairs in...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Prosit for 1,150.00
156Threadgill's DeskBurley Auction Group
desk only. 49.5" x 48" x 30". Located upstairs in rear building.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to jrbill1978 for 920.00
157Pharmacy Back BarBurley Auction Group
With stained glass insets. Register not included. Measures: 96" x 95" x 16" Bar will separate into 2 pieces, the top and the bottom. ...
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Straub for 4,887.50
158National Cash RegisterBurley Auction Group
21.2" x 20" x 15.5". Located upstairs in rear building.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Neveroverbid for 1,092.50
159Dixie Cup DispenserBurley Auction Group
Dixie Cup Dispenser
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to jfowlkes for 575.00
163Pearl Beer Neon SignBurley Auction Group
14" x 21"
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jfowlkes for 2,185.00
165Big Joe Williams Burton Wilson Photo EnlargedBurley Auction Group
31.5"x 40", enlarged photograph on canvas by Burton Wilson. Known as "Burton Wilson's Mona Lisa". Was considered his masterp...
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mike57D for 2,185.00
185Caruso's Cafe Pasqal Caruso's Personal ChairBurley Auction Group
Caruso's Cafe & Delicatessen was located at 311 W. 6th Street was owned by Pasquale Caruso. This was the chair he spent most of his days in....
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
190Collection of Antique RadiosBurley Auction Group
were displayed in Threadgill's dining room. One of them is the first radio to have an FM band from 1934.
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to david-kim for 690.00
191Kenneth Threadgill PhotoBurley Auction Group
Kenneth Threadgill Photo
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to larrywcrooks for 460.00