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Broken Spoke Saloon Sign (Lot 209)
Name of Lot: Broken Spoke Saloon SignSize: 25 1/2″Brief Description: An original sign from Nashville’s Broken Spoke Saloon, which was founded in 1971. The saloon famous for hosting songwriters nights, was where Tim McGraw and the Dance Hall Doctors were the house band before Tim became a household name. Daryle Singletary was discovered at the Broken Spoke by Capital Records label executive Rob Henden. Stephen M. Shutts, President of Rockology Auctions recalls hanging out at the Broken Spoke with prolific songwriter Whitey Shafer, who penned numerous songs recorded by George Strait (All My Ex’s Live In Texas), George Jones, Lefty Frizzell and Keith Whitley to name a few. Excellent condition.Estimated Value: $200-$300 -
Col Tom Parker/Elvis Presley Management Office Remnants (Lot 206)
Name of Lot: Colonel Tom Parker / Elvis Presley Management Office RemnantsBrief Description: A group of artifacts saved from the systemic dismantle of the historic Col. Tom Parker Management Office Compound in Madison, Tennessee. Note a couple photos from the book documenting the dismantle project. The yellow tile is from the fan club building bathroom which sat behind the main office building. A black and white version of this book will be included in this lot. All pieces are depicted in two books printed during the dismantle process.Estimated Value: $200-$300 -
Col. Tom Parker Office Record / LP Cabinet (Lot 61)
Name of Lot: Col. Tom Parker Office Record / LP CabinetBrief Description: Available for acquisition is the record / LP cabinet, which came from Col. Tom Parker’s Madison, Tennessee office. The images of the lower level of his office which had a bar, shower and cedar closet, which once contained Elvis Presley’s gold lame suit, as well, housed this record / LP cabinet. A historic piece of furniture from the most significant music industry office in pop culture. It was from this very building that the Colonel managed Elvis’s career from 1955 to several years past his death in 1977. Elvis frequented this office in 1956 as Hank Snow’s Rainbow Ranch was just down the road. A true one-of-a-kind conversation piece, that was saved when the building was systematically dismantled several years ago. Excellent condition.Estimated Value: $2,000-$3,000 -
Col. Tom Parker Office Tree Log (Lot 111)
Name of Lot: Colonel Tom Parker Office Oak Tree LogSize: 3 1/2′ x 9′Brief Description: Certainly one of the more unusual items we have offered, is this massive oak tree log from the tree that towered over Col. Tom Parker’s historic management office in Madison, Tennessee. Folk lore has it that Colonel Tom Parker first met Elvis Presley under this tree, has having been introduced by Hank Snow. Of course masses of new Elvis fans would believe this encounter happened on a ferris wheel at some dusty carnival, based on the recently released “Elvis” movie. The tree was sadly removed when the office compound was dismantled to make way for a car wash. Rockology Auctions President Stephen M. Shutts, recommended saving the wood for historic minded purposes. Ideally the log could milled to utilize as paneling, a piece of furniture, guitars etc. Please contact Rockology Auctions to inspect in person. The tree is pictured and discussed in two reference books, as well as substantiated by two COA’s. The winning bidder is responsible for loading and removing within a 60 day time frame.Estimated Value: $2000-$3000 -
Col. Tom Parker Office Wrought Iron Door (Lot 140)
Name of Lot: Colonel Tom Parker Office Wrought Iron DoorBrief Description: Original wrought iron door from the historic Colonel Tom Parker management office in Madison, Tennessee. Two photos show the same style door at the Colonel’s office prior to dismantling. The book pictured, documents the dismantling of the management office and fan club compound. A black and white version of this book is included with the purchase of this door. Two COA’s are included with the purchase of the door. To duplicate a door like this today would cost in excess of $2500-$3,000. This door could easily be incorporated in a new home build.Estimated Value: $2,000-$3,000 -
Colonel Tom Parker Management Office Art Deco Light
Name of Lot: Colonel Tom Parker Management Office Art Deco LightBrief Description: One of only several, original art deco light installations from Colonel Tom Parker’s Elvis Presley Management Office in Madison, Tennessee. The one shown is from the office. We have one available for this auction and one available in person, to be viewable at the Johnny Cash Hideaway Farm on March 3rd and March 4th. The one pictured here is identical to the ones shown on the wall, but may not be one of the same ones pictured. You are bidding on one light.Estimated Value: $400-$600