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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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Window Neon57C - Window Neon
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Window Neon
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
 
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Air Conditioned Neon Sign58 - Air Conditioned Neon Sign
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Air Conditioned Neon Sign
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to casofell for 4,312.50
 
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Let's Go Fishing Large Exterior Neon Clock59 - Let's Go Fishing Large Exterior Neon Clock
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Large exterior neon clock mounted to the upstairs exterior on the banquet hall.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to anthonyUW1 for 4,025.00
 
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459-FULL Exterior Banquet Hall Neon Sign60 - 459-FULL Exterior Banquet Hall Neon Sign
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Large exterior neon sign mounted to the upstairs exterior on the banquet hall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to NicholasPa.. for 517.50
 
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Stallion Drive Inn Horse Exterior Neon Sign61 - Stallion Drive Inn Horse Exterior Neon Sign
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Neon sign from the old original Stallion Drive Inn that used to be on North Lamar. Mounted on Threadgill's exterior wall
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 2,400.00
 
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Threadgill's Live Music Calendar Board62 - Threadgill's Live Music Calendar Board
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with all the last shows still posted
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 1,150.00
 
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Wayne Model 60 Gas Pump63 - Wayne Model 60 Gas Pump
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Wayne Model 60 Gas Pump
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to Eshell for 3,737.50
 
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Wayne Model 60 Gas Pump64 - Wayne Model 60 Gas Pump
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Wayne Model 60 Gas Pump
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
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International Harvester F20 Tractor65 - International Harvester F20 Tractor
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International Harvester F20 Tractor
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
 
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Threadgill's Custom Neon Sign66 - Threadgill's Custom Neon Sign
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Neon "Threadgill's chub" sign that was custom made in the 1980s for Threadgill's frozen vegetables. 16" x 32"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to Eshell for 9,775.00
 
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Threadgill's1887 Pencil Drawling Framed67 - Threadgill's1887 Pencil Drawling Framed
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22" x 45", By Bill Ahlstrom
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to glenn0000 for 920.00
 
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Jim Franklin Prairie Schooner Enlarged on Canvas68 - Jim Franklin Prairie Schooner Enlarged on Canvas
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45" x 60" Lone Star Beer advertisement by Jim Franklin that has been enlarged & printed on canvas.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to unclejook for 2,645.00
 
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Armadillo World Headquarters by Sam Yeates69 - Armadillo World Headquarters by Sam Yeates
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enlarged from original painting & printed on a 38" x 57" canvas.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to Straub for 1,265.00
 
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Armadillo World Headquarters Interior Large Photo70 - Armadillo World Headquarters Interior Large Photo
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25" x 36" framed
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Armadillo World Headquarters Armadelli Menu Board71 - Armadillo World Headquarters Armadelli Menu Board
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34.25" x 24" painted wood. The last beer garden menu board From the historic Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin Texas
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to JRayDillo for 3,450.00
 
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Armadillo World Headquarters Staff Photographs72 - Armadillo World Headquarters Staff Photographs
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two photos, both measuring 12" x 18"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
 
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Gilbert Shelton Freak Brothers Riding Armadillo73 - Gilbert Shelton Freak Brothers Riding Armadillo
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19" x 26.5" copy of original work.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to jgw002 for 1,610.00
 
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Huge Threadgill's Clock Billboard Sign74 - Huge Threadgill's Clock Billboard Sign
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13ft tall custom made clock billboard sign. Aluminum fame & face. Neon & clock hands missing.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 4,750.00
 
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Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Poster Uncle Sam75 - Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic Poster Uncle Sam
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Artist: Danny Garrett 1983, First version, illustration only poster. 1984 Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic poster. From the personal collection of the
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to Bramlette for 4,312.50
 
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Willie Nelson Austin Opera House By Danny Garrett76 - Willie Nelson Austin Opera House By Danny Garrett
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12" x 17.5"
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
 
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