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THREADGILL'S OLD NO. 1 AUCTION

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States In Person PreviewPlease check our website for information and updates at BurleyAuction.com.

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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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Lone Star Beer Advertising300D - Lone Star Beer Advertising
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28" x 38", By Jackson Grey Story. Cardboard. appears to be trimmed. framed. 100% of the proceeds (including 15% buyer's premium) from ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to thomas5PB for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Pearl Beer Fishing Boat Lighted Sign300E - Pearl Beer Fishing Boat Lighted Sign
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3" x 14" x 24" works 100% of the proceeds (including 15% buyer's premium) from the sell of this item will go to the John K. Stile...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Pearl Beer Framed Advertisement300F - Pearl Beer Framed Advertisement
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14" x 21" 100% of the proceeds (including 15% buyer's premium) from the sell of this item will go to the John K. Stiles Memorial Schol...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Pearl Beer La Cerveza Con Vida Framed Sign300G - Pearl Beer La Cerveza Con Vida Framed Sign
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28" x 35" thin cardboard sign in original styrofoam frame. 100% of the proceeds (including 15% buyer's premium) from the sell of this ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Grand Prize Beer Saloon Sign300H - Grand Prize Beer Saloon Sign
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Large Grand Prize Beer Cowboys working cattle. Exhibits smoke damage.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Armadillo World HQ Universal Armadillo Poster301 - Armadillo World HQ Universal Armadillo Poster
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11" x 17" Framed poster from August 1970. Featured in Art of Rock 4.169.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Vulcan Gas Co. "Woman With Ball" Poster302 - Vulcan Gas Co. "Woman With Ball" Poster
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22" x 28.5". with Shiva's Headband, Conqueroo, Space, American Eagle Squadron, Lost & Found.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Vulcan Gas Co. Grand Opening By Gilbert Shelton302A - Vulcan Gas Co. Grand Opening By Gilbert Shelton
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21" x 27". with Conqueroo, Shiva's Headband.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Vulcan Gas Co. "Hot Plate Heads" By Jim Franklin303 - Vulcan Gas Co. "Hot Plate Heads" By Jim Franklin
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22" x 28.5". with Shiva's Headband Conqueroo, Lightin' Hopkins, The Rubaiyat.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Frenchy75 for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
 
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Vulcan Gas Co. Steve Miller By Jim Franklin304 - Vulcan Gas Co. Steve Miller By Jim Franklin
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Poster 9.25" x 11.5", Frame 15" x 17". with New Atlantis, Shiva's Headband, Freddie King, Johnny Winter.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to ryanbotkin for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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