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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Schlitz Beer Neon Sign96 - Schlitz Beer Neon Sign
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11" x 28"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Schlitz Famous Malt Syrup Tin Tacker Sign97 - Schlitz Famous Malt Syrup Tin Tacker Sign
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12" x 24"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Falstaff Beer Neon Sign Night Owl Abbott, Texas98 - Falstaff Beer Neon Sign Night Owl Abbott, Texas
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From the Night Owl Bar in Abbott Texas where Willie Nelson first played as a young man. 21" x 23"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,450.00) = 1,450.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill Proclamation in Falstaff Frame99 - Kenneth Threadgill Proclamation in Falstaff Frame
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10.5" x 26", Kenneth Threadgill 1981 Texas Senate proclamation and photo.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill Oil Painting by Guy Juke100 - Kenneth Threadgill Oil Painting by Guy Juke
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22" x 26", By Guy Juke 1980
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill's Platinum Record Willie Nelson101 - Kenneth Threadgill's Platinum Record Willie Nelson
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Honeysuckle Rose Platinum record presented to Kenneth Threadgill from Columbia Records for his work with Willie Nelson & Family on the Honeysuck...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to AustinMike for (5,500.00 + 825.00BP) = 6,325.00
 
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Threadgill and Janis Joplin Painting by Sam Yeates102 - Threadgill and Janis Joplin Painting by Sam Yeates
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Original painting Oil on board, By Sam Yeates 28" x 36",
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Threadgill & Janis Joplin Painting Enlarged103 - Threadgill & Janis Joplin Painting Enlarged
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enlarged from the original painting by Sam Yeates
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Janis Joplin & Threadgill Original Photo Collage104 - Janis Joplin & Threadgill Original Photo Collage
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Janis Joplin & Threadgill Original Photo Collage
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Janis Joplin and Kenneth Threadgill Photograph105 - Janis Joplin and Kenneth Threadgill Photograph
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9.5" x 11.25"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to bpv6v for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
 
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Janis Joplin Photo By Burton Wilson 1970106 - Janis Joplin Photo By Burton Wilson 1970
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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to sphinx54 for (2,000.00 + 300.00BP) = 2,300.00
 
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Janis Joplin Photos &Album Recorded At Threadgills107 - Janis Joplin Photos &Album Recorded At Threadgills
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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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to erinBXF for (3,000.00 + 450.00BP) = 3,450.00
 
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Janis Joplin Day Proclamation Ann Richards Signed108 - Janis Joplin Day Proclamation Ann Richards Signed
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Eshell for (2,750.00 + 412.50BP) = 3,162.50
 
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Janis Joplin Photo Autographed by her Manager109 - Janis Joplin Photo Autographed by her Manager
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Inscribed to Threadgill's from Janis Joplin's road manager, John Cook 2014.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to glenn0000 for (1,400.00 + 210.00BP) = 1,610.00
 
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Janis Joplin Photograph Poster110 - Janis Joplin Photograph Poster
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20" x 28" framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to polleim for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Janis Joplin Columbia Records Photo111 - Janis Joplin Columbia Records Photo
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Clive Davis of Columbia Records describing Janis.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Janis Joplin San Francisco Concert Poster 1969112 - Janis Joplin San Francisco Concert Poster 1969
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The Fillmore San Francisco Janis Joplin concert poster16.5" x 22" framed, By Bill Graham 1969
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to dbrode for (2,000.00 + 300.00BP) = 2,300.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill's Birthday Table, Autographed112A - Kenneth Threadgill's Birthday Table, Autographed
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Table top covered in autographs from Kenneth Threadgill's birthday party, when Janis Joplin flew in from Hawaii to surprise him in 1970. Autogra...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Threadgill Armadillo World HQ Poster & Photos113 - Threadgill Armadillo World HQ Poster & Photos
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Kenneth Threadgill & BW Stevenson Armadillo World Headquarters poster & original photos of Kenneth Threadgill in a double frame.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill Music Award Plaques114 - Kenneth Threadgill Music Award Plaques
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9" x 12" Austin Music Award 1979, 4" x 7.5" x 10" Kerrville Music Awards 1994
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to dougJBG for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill Velvet Cowpasture Photo115 - Kenneth Threadgill Velvet Cowpasture Photo
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16" x 19" framed, Plaque reads: "Happy Birthday Kenneth from The Velvet Cowpasture"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to Barryhogan for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Willie Nelson, Threadgill, Leon Russell Photograph116 - Willie Nelson, Threadgill, Leon Russell Photograph
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Photo was taken during Willie Nelson's first 4th of July picnic. Eddie helped produce the first one18" x 22" Framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to JRayDillo for (1,100.00 + 165.00BP) = 1,265.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill 100 Consecutive Shows Plaque117 - Kenneth Threadgill 100 Consecutive Shows Plaque
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10" x 12", Kenneth Threadgill & The Hootenannies appreciation of 100 consecutive Saturday night performances at Split Rail Inn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to austingirl for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill "Them Yodelin" Blues"118 - Kenneth Threadgill "Them Yodelin" Blues"
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Article on Kenneth Threadgill by Roger Campbell. 26" x 18.5" framed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to SmithX2 for (100.00 + 15.00BP) = 115.00
 
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Threadgill's Print & Photographs119 - Threadgill's Print & Photographs
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Threadgill's Print & Photographs
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill's Custom License Plates120 - Kenneth Threadgill's Custom License Plates
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Kenneth Threadgill's Custom License Plates
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill & Eddie Wilson Photograph121 - Kenneth Threadgill & Eddie Wilson Photograph
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9.5" x 11.5" framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to dillophile for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill Gulf Oil Plaque 1933122 - Kenneth Threadgill Gulf Oil Plaque 1933
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10.5" x 13.5", Recognition and appreciation of Threadgill's established in 1933
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to jamesallan for (750.00 + 112.50BP) = 862.50
 
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Gulf Authorized Dealer Porcelain Sign123 - Gulf Authorized Dealer Porcelain Sign
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Double sided, 9" x 40"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill Photo Framed124 - Kenneth Threadgill Photo Framed
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14.5" x 18.5", "Silver-Haired Daddy" By Kenneth David Lockerman 1980
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to don1UJ for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Neon Sign125 - Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Neon Sign
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11" x 23"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to GPcollector for (1,500.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,725.00
 
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Pabst Beer Lighted Sign126 - Pabst Beer Lighted Sign
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7.5" x 16.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to visitoursi.. for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Pabst Blue Ribbon On Tap Neon Sign127 - Pabst Blue Ribbon On Tap Neon Sign
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12.5" 21"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to DA42 for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Telechron Neon Advertising Clock128 - Telechron Neon Advertising Clock
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Telechron Neon Advertising Clock
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to wooley73 for (850.00 + 127.50BP) = 977.50
 
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Rx Prescriptions Pharmacy Neon Sign129 - Rx Prescriptions Pharmacy Neon Sign
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17.5" x 28"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to jamesallan for (1,300.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,495.00
 
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Violet Crown Neon Sign130 - Violet Crown Neon Sign
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Custom made neon violet crown 18.5" x 28" Austin was called the "City of the violet crown" by the O'Henry, the author.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Boozetafar.. for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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Coca-Cola Dispenser Neon Over Porcelain Sign131 - Coca-Cola Dispenser Neon Over Porcelain Sign
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25" x 26.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to glenn0000 for (1,300.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,495.00
 
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Coca Cola Soda Fountain Glass Sign132 - Coca Cola Soda Fountain Glass Sign
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Large Coca-Cola soda fountain glass that Eddie rescued from behind a junk shop in Gonzales Texas
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Victory With Vegetables Custom Sign by Bill Narum133 - Victory With Vegetables Custom Sign by Bill Narum
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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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Digong for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Golden Flake Buttermilk Dispenser134 - Golden Flake Buttermilk Dispenser
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Golden Flake Buttermilk Dispenser
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to RJHeath1968 for (425.00 + 63.75BP) = 488.75
 
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Stainless Steel Medical Cabinet / T Shirt Display135 - Stainless Steel Medical Cabinet / T Shirt Display
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shirts not included
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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We Serve Blatz Beer Sign136 - We Serve Blatz Beer Sign
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10.5" x 15.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to mariajane for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Billy Beer Neon Sign137 - Billy Beer Neon Sign
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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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mariajane for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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Drink 2X Beer Tin Sign138 - Drink 2X Beer Tin Sign
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9.5" x 14.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Schlitz Beer Neon Sign139 - Schlitz Beer Neon Sign
Burley Auction Group
17" x 19"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to hmzimmer for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Falstaff Beer Plastic Sign140 - Falstaff Beer Plastic Sign
Burley Auction Group
17" x 21"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to dbrode for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Lone Star Beer Sign141 - Lone Star Beer Sign
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12" x 15"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to SCAustin for (350.00 + 52.50BP) = 402.50
 
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Mitchell's Beer Cardboard Sign142 - Mitchell's Beer Cardboard Sign
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29" x 34" framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to woodyR3Z for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Sun Records Neon Advertising Clock143 - Sun Records Neon Advertising Clock
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contemporary
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to atexas for (1,250.00 + 187.50BP) = 1,437.50
 
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Home Of Eddy's Good Bread Tin Sign144 - Home Of Eddy's Good Bread Tin Sign
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15" x 29"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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