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Bob Courtney Auctions will sell this large bronze fountain at the May 12 auction in Millbury, Mass. Image courtesy of Bob Courtney Auctions.

Bob Courtney Auctions planning grand finale May 12

Tom Hoepf
Tom Hoepf
Bob Courtney Auctions will sell this large bronze fountain at the May 12 auction in Millbury, Mass. Image courtesy of Bob Courtney Auctions.
Bob Courtney Auctions will sell this large bronze fountain at the May 12 auction in Millbury, Mass. Image courtesy of Bob Courtney Auctions.

MILLBURY, Mass. – For the past three decades, Bob Courtney Auctions has been supplying collectors with an array of beautiful antiques, monumental lighting, and some of the rarest and most unique items imaginable. Customers will have one last opportunity to buy from the longtime auction house on Sunday, May 12, when Courtney will present his final auction.

As always, the sale will be held at 12 Providence St. in Millbury. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding.

Battling lung cancer for the past two years, Courtney says he no longer has the strength and energy needed to continue the auctions. “We would like to thank all ahead of time for their well wishes,” a Courtney representative said in a statement.

Brimfield goers will want to note that the auction will be held the Sunday immediately before Brimfield week. The start time has yet to be determined.

While this sale will have only 175-200 lots, smaller than usual, it will not lack in quality, Courtney said.

Although this will be the company’s last gallery auction, Bob Courtney Auctions will continue to run its eBay store, which can be located by the username, bobcourtneyauctions. The company features over 1,000 lots for sale or best offer and will continue to add items including furniture, home and industrial lighting, furniture and lighting parts, rarities, little knickknacks and a great selection of glass and porcelain items including numerous salt and pepper shaker sets.

The aforementioned statement issued by Bob Courtney Auctions says: “Bob personally wants to thank everyone that has contributed to the auctions in one way or another. Whether you’re a dealer, collector, antique enthusiast or someone who just needed or wanted a specific item, you will not be forgotten. It’s been a great run and none of it could have happened without all of you. We truly appreciate everyone’s business and support and we want to wish all of you nothing but the best. We hope to see all the familiar faces and we’re eager to meet the new.”

For more information call 508-865-1009 or e-mail bca12@aol.com. For this sale, Bob Courtney Auctions will not be mailing the usual color brochure, but customers will be able to view the entire catalog once it is ready on www.liveauctioneers.com. Sales conducted by Bob Courtney Auctions are usually ready for viewing one month in advance.

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Bob Courtney Auctions will sell this large bronze fountain at the May 12 auction in Millbury, Mass. Image courtesy of Bob Courtney Auctions.
Bob Courtney Auctions will sell this large bronze fountain at the May 12 auction in Millbury, Mass. Image courtesy of Bob Courtney Auctions.