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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 On Tap Neon Beer Sign50 - Lone Star On Tap Neon Beer Sign
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13.5" x 20"
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Shiner Beer Texas Special Neon Sign51 - Shiner Beer Texas Special Neon Sign
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12" x 18" One of kind neon sign Eddie "acquired" from a closed down delapedated sign shop long, long ago.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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Home Cooking Neon Sign52 - Home Cooking Neon Sign
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Custom made for Threadgill's large exterior neon sign facing North Lamar Blvd. Only 2 were ever made for North & South locations.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to anthonyUW1 for (6,500.00 + 975.00BP) = 7,475.00
 
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Threadgill's Marquis Sign53 - Threadgill's Marquis Sign
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Threadgill's Marquis Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Howdy Stranger Neon Sign54 - Howdy Stranger Neon Sign
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Bill Narum Custom made neon sign designed by poster artist Bill Narum. that hung over the entrance to Threadgill's Old No. 1.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,500.00) = 10,500.00
 
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Entrance Neon Arrow Sign55 - Entrance Neon Arrow Sign
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Entrance Neon Arrow Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to jamesallan for (5,500.00 + 825.00BP) = 6,325.00
 
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Food To Take Home Neon Sign56 - Food To Take Home Neon Sign
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Food To Take Home Neon Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Threadgill's Exterior Neon Signs (3)57 - Threadgill's Exterior Neon Signs (3)
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Threadgill's Exterior Neon Signs (3)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to jamesallan for (6,000.00 + 900.00BP) = 6,900.00
 
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Dinner & Supper Neon Sign57A - Dinner & Supper Neon Sign
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Dinner & Supper Neon Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Parking Arrow Neon Sign57B - Parking Arrow Neon Sign
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Parking Arrow Neon Sign
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,600.00) = 3,600.00
 
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