Bob Courtney Auction - Millbury Mass. 5-17-08 - Nice Stuff - As Always!

Some very nice Victorian furniture @ Bob Courntney auctions in Millbury Mass. May 17 08 -  Great Victorian Pool table w/ marquetry (was a trophy table won @ an early billiards tournament) from the collection of Mark Stellinga (author of Pool & Billiards Collectibles), featured on the cover. A very nice 3 pc. BR Suite w/ inlay Attr. to Berkey & Gay also from the Stellinga collection. See attached sample pics. Links: www.bobcourtneyauctions.com (shows highlights only) - Better choice to see furniture listings on ebay live @ http://antiques.search.ebay.com/_Furniture_W0QQcatrefZC12QQsacatZ20091QQsassZbobcourtneyauctions See full catalog w/ pics on ebay live @ http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbobcourtneyauctions  woodwright

That pool table is fantastic!

Regarding the pool table: It is a great table indeed. One of the best known tables in the country because it is featured on the cover of "Pool & Billiard Collectibles" (authored by Mark & Connie Stellinga) & it's provenance. The estimated sale price is listed at 150 - 200K. Mark Stellinga (Owner) has been offering it on his own website http://www.billiard-antiques.com/ and ebay for 250K - for a while now. It was sold in April of 2006 for +/-150K when Mark sold off most of his collection @ an auction w/ Rich Penn Auctions (I bought some of his memorabilia @ that auction) - but apparently he didn't let it go for that price. If you want a great Victorian pool table and money is no object - then this one's for you. I collect antique Pool & Billiard items and follow them closely on ebay & the net.  woodwright

I see the Stellinga pool table estimate has been lowered to 90 - 150 K w/ a new opening bid of 45K. It will be interesting to see how it goes.  woodwright