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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Southern Select Tin Sign145 - Southern Select Tin Sign
Burley Auction Group
with damage from the fire at Threadgill's in 1980s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to msouthern for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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Milwaukee's Finest Beer Triangle Neon Sign146 - Milwaukee's Finest Beer Triangle Neon Sign
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25" x 25" x 25"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to SCAustin for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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OId Dutch Beer Neon Sign147 - OId Dutch Beer Neon Sign
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18" Diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Collection of 4 Janis Joplin Albums148 - Collection of 4 Janis Joplin Albums
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Framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to kevinandch.. for (350.00 + 52.50BP) = 402.50
 
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Janis Joplin Poster149 - Janis Joplin Poster
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Janis Joplin Poster
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to Earlie for (900.00 + 135.00BP) = 1,035.00
 
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Large Janis Joplin Poster150 - Large Janis Joplin Poster
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Large Janis Joplin Poster
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Janis Joplin Photos & Album in Matching Frames151 - Janis Joplin Photos & Album in Matching Frames
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Janis Joplin Photos & Album in Matching Frames
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Janis Joplin Poster & Photo Jim Franklin Framed151A - Janis Joplin Poster & Photo Jim Franklin Framed
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2" x 25" x 50" poster & photo (possible reprint) & Rolling Stone magazine.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill & Kris Kristofferson Photo152 - Kenneth Threadgill & Kris Kristofferson Photo
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Kenneth Threadgill & Kris Kristofferson Photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to NicholasPa.. for (550.00 + 82.50BP) = 632.50
 
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Armadillo World Headquarters & Threadgill Displays153 - Armadillo World Headquarters & Threadgill Displays
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Has speaker cover and cutout for button for interactive listening of artists from the Armadillo World Headquarters & one about Kenneth Threadgil...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to MarcyH for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Threadgill's Original Back Bar154 - Threadgill's Original Back Bar
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8" x 52" x 102"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill's Safe155 - Kenneth Threadgill's Safe
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Eddie locked the combination inside. Along with a few teeth that Threadgill had removed himself. 35" x 24" x 23". Located upstairs in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Prosit for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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Threadgill's Desk156 - Threadgill's Desk
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desk only. 49.5" x 48" x 30". Located upstairs in rear building.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to jrbill1978 for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 920.00
 
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Pharmacy Back Bar157 - Pharmacy Back Bar
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With stained glass insets. Register not included. Measures: 96" x 95" x 16" Bar will separate into 2 pieces, the top and the bottom. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Straub for (4,250.00 + 637.50BP) = 4,887.50
 
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National Cash Register158 - National Cash Register
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21.2" x 20" x 15.5". Located upstairs in rear building.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to Neveroverbid for (950.00 + 142.50BP) = 1,092.50
 
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Dixie Cup Dispenser159 - Dixie Cup Dispenser
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Dixie Cup Dispenser
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to jfowlkes for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Southern Select Beer Light Up Pam Clock160 - Southern Select Beer Light Up Pam Clock
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3" x 15"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Pearl Lager Beer Neon Sign161 - Pearl Lager Beer Neon Sign
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14" x 20.5"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jfowlkes for (1,300.00 + 195.00BP) = 1,495.00
 
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Bottle of Pearl Please Sign162 - Bottle of Pearl Please Sign
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Bottle of Pearl Please Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to jswingler for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Pearl Beer Neon Sign163 - Pearl Beer Neon Sign
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14" x 21"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jfowlkes for (1,900.00 + 285.00BP) = 2,185.00
 
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Pearl Lager Beer Thermometer164 - Pearl Lager Beer Thermometer
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12" Diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to jswingler for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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Big Joe Williams Burton Wilson Photo Enlarged165 - Big Joe Williams Burton Wilson Photo Enlarged
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31.5"x 40", enlarged photograph on canvas by Burton Wilson. Known as "Burton Wilson's Mona Lisa". Was considered his masterp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mike57D for (1,900.00 + 285.00BP) = 2,185.00
 
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Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Poster 1984166 - Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Poster 1984
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Danny Garrett 1983. Second version of the iconic 1984 4th of July Picnic poster.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to twilbur for (2,750.00 + 412.50BP) = 3,162.50
 
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Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic Poster167 - Willie Nelson's 4th of July Picnic Poster
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Artist Danny Garrett. 3rd & final Southpark Meadows version.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Amazing Rhythm Aces Armadillo World HQ Poster168 - Amazing Rhythm Aces Armadillo World HQ Poster
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Amazing Rhythm Aces Armadillo World HQ Poster
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Too Smooth Armadillo World Headquarters Poster169 - Too Smooth Armadillo World Headquarters Poster
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Too Smooth Armadillo World Headquarters Poster
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to bradleyallen for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 920.00
 
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Ravi Shankar Armadillo World Headquarters Poster170 - Ravi Shankar Armadillo World Headquarters Poster
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by Jim Franklin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to jarsmohella for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Mance Lipscomb Ritz Theater Poster By Jim Franklin171 - Mance Lipscomb Ritz Theater Poster By Jim Franklin
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11" x 17", By Jim Franklin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to rmstex for (200.00 + 30.00BP) = 230.00
 
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Bo Diddley Ritz Theater Poster By Jim Franklin '74172 - Bo Diddley Ritz Theater Poster By Jim Franklin '74
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11" x 17", By Jim Franklin 1974
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to rmstex for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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J.J. Cale Ritz Theater Poster By Jim Franklin173 - J.J. Cale Ritz Theater Poster By Jim Franklin
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11" x 17" By Jim Franklin 1974
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to AusTexDawg for (450.00 + 67.50BP) = 517.50
 
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Uncle Walt Armadillo World Headquarters Poster174 - Uncle Walt Armadillo World Headquarters Poster
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11" x 17", By Guy Juke 1978
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to wjmaustin for (750.00 + 112.50BP) = 862.50
 
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Greezy Wheel Armadillo World Headquarters Handbill175 - Greezy Wheel Armadillo World Headquarters Handbill
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9.5" x 12" By Micael Priest
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to smty1000 for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 920.00
 
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Armadillo World Headquarters Beer Garden Poster176 - Armadillo World Headquarters Beer Garden Poster
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Micael Priest
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to mslayout for (1,000.00 + 150.00BP) = 1,150.00
 
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Jim Franklin Armadillos & Rattlesnakes 1970177 - Jim Franklin Armadillos & Rattlesnakes 1970
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Jim Franklin Armadillos & Rattlesnakes 1970
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to devroro for (800.00 + 120.00BP) = 920.00
 
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Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Jimmy Fast Fingers178 - Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Jimmy Fast Fingers
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Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Jimmy Fast Fingers
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to BbqerTX for (700.00 + 105.00BP) = 805.00
 
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Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Greezy Wheels179 - Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Greezy Wheels
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Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Greezy Wheels
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to rmstex for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Electromagnets180 - Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Electromagnets
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Jim Franklin Ritz Poster Electromagnets
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to smty1000 for (150.00 + 22.50BP) = 172.50
 
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Burton Wilson Jimmie Vaughan Photo181 - Burton Wilson Jimmie Vaughan Photo
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Burton Wilson Jimmie Vaughan Photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to Wimbuyer for (850.00 + 127.50BP) = 977.50
 
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Armadillo World HQ Pumpkin Stomp Poster 1972182 - Armadillo World HQ Pumpkin Stomp Poster 1972
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11.5" x 17.5" By Jim Franklin 1972
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to rmstex for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Ira Tull Austin Music Poster By Micael Priest 1973183 - Ira Tull Austin Music Poster By Micael Priest 1973
Burley Auction Group
12" x 18", By Micael Priest 1973
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to jarsmohella for (300.00 + 45.00BP) = 345.00
 
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Jim Franklin Hot Dog Lilly Pads Print 1978184 - Jim Franklin Hot Dog Lilly Pads Print 1978
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Jim Franklin Hot Dog Lilly Pads Print 1978
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to unclejook for (750.00 + 112.50BP) = 862.50
 
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Caruso's Cafe Pasqal Caruso's Personal Chair185 - Caruso's Cafe Pasqal Caruso's Personal Chair
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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....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Grand Prize Beer Double Bubble Light Up Clock186 - Grand Prize Beer Double Bubble Light Up Clock
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3" x 15"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to DougV for (1,600.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,840.00
 
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Grand Prize Beer 1950's Light Up Sign187 - Grand Prize Beer 1950's Light Up Sign
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3.5" x 10" x 11"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill Burton Wilson Photo 1971188 - Kenneth Threadgill Burton Wilson Photo 1971
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Burton Wilson photo of Threadgill holding a bottle of Lone Star Beer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to WiseAl2 for (500.00 + 75.00BP) = 575.00
 
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Threadgill Silver Haired Daddy Album Framed189 - Threadgill Silver Haired Daddy Album Framed
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Threadgill Silver Haired Daddy Album Framed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 20.00 - 50.00
Sold to jamesallan for (350.00 + 52.50BP) = 402.50
 
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Collection of Antique Radios190 - Collection of Antique Radios
Burley Auction Group
were displayed in Threadgill's dining room. One of them is the first radio to have an FM band from 1934.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to david-kim for (600.00 + 90.00BP) = 690.00
 
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Kenneth Threadgill Photo191 - Kenneth Threadgill Photo
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Kenneth Threadgill Photo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to larrywcrooks for (400.00 + 60.00BP) = 460.00
 
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Threadgill's Porch No Smoking Signs192 - Threadgill's Porch No Smoking Signs
Burley Auction Group
porch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Threadgill's Sunday Brunch Signs (2)193 - Threadgill's Sunday Brunch Signs (2)
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Threadgill's Sunday Brunch Signs (2)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to BbqerTX for (1,100.00 + 165.00BP) = 1,265.00
 
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