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2012 UPCOMING AUCTIONS

Auctions in Fulton every 1st and 3rd Friday nights.
Auctions in Orion every 2nd Saturday.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 @ 6 PM. NEW LOCATION! OLD DRIVES BUILDING ACROSS FROM THE FULTON WINDMILL
We’ve outgrown our former headquarters! Thank you.
Doors open at 5 pm. Multiple estate sale.
“How Auctions Work” school at 5:30. We’ll cover seller and buyer side of the auction business and give you an inside look at how auctions work. Everyone welcome.
Sale at 6. A fantastic lineup of merchandise from A to Z is already consigned and looking good. If you have consignments for us, please call. We’ll schedule you in asap. PHOTOS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 @ 10 AM. 15739 HWY 150, ORION, IL. (5 mi. past the airport on Hwy 150.)
The entire estate from the Dorothy Pobanz (Coal Valley) estate. Renowned artist Dorothy has moved and is offering her final paintings on different media (inc. stones) as well as her entire household from kitchen to garage. Huge lineup of furniture, household goods, tools, etc. It took 3 20’ trailers and 17 pickups to move this estate. Please join us for a 2-ring auction. INVENTORY PHOTOS (New Photos Added 1/13/12)

FRIDAY, JAN. 20 @ 6 PM. OLD DRIVES BUILDING ACROSS FROM THE FULTON WINDMILL Doors open at 5 pm. Another great multiple estate sale.POSTPONED till Feb. 3

FRIDAY, FEB. 3 @ 6 PM. OLD DRIVES BUILDING ACROSS FROM THE FULTON WINDMILL Doors open at 5 pm. Another great multiple estate sale. INVENTORY PHOTOS

SATURDAY, FEB. 4 @ 10 AM. REAL ESTATE AUCTION. 721 PECK STREET, GALESBURG, IL. Nice lot, excellent starter or retirement home plus car.

February 9-11 AUCTION SCHOOL, Walnut Creek Auction Company, LLC
15739 U.S. Highway 150, Orion, IL

SATURDAY, FEB. 11 @ 10 AM. ORION, IL AT WALNUT CREEK HDQRTRS.Another great estate sale. The final 20' trailer full of merchandise from the living estate of Dorothy Pobanz, PLUS the property of the late Lawrence Newman. Joined by the estate of Mykl Garrett, Chief Operating Officer of Trinity Regional Hospital, who recently resigned and moved to AZ. Outstanding lineup and a very large sale. INVENTORY PHOTOS

FRIDAY, FEB. 17 @ 6 PM. OLD DRIVES BUILDING ACROSS FROM THE FULTON WINDMILL Doors open at 5 pm. Another great multiple estate sale.

FRIDAY, MAR. 2 @ 6 PM. OLD DRIVES BUILDING ACROSS FROM THE FULTON WINDMILL Doors open at 5 pm. Another great multiple estate sale.

SATURDAY, MAR. 3 @ 7 PM. Waterfowl USA fundraiser. Starlight Ballroom. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport, IA.

SATURDAY, MAR. 10 @ 10 AM. ORION, IL AT WALNUT CREEK HDQRTRS. Monster lineup of collectibles. Antiques fand collectibles in nearly every category from several stores and private estates who have consigned with us to sell their overstocks. Military memorabilia from the late USN Capt. Stuart Briggs, comics, sports memorabilia from FL + new jewelry from NY. Collectors & antiquers won’t want to miss this one. Details on web site soon.

SATURDAY, MAR. 10 @ 6 PM. CHICAGO PHEASANTS FOREVER FUNDRAISER. CHICAGO CHAPTER IN CRYSTAL LAKE, IL.

FRIDAY, MAR. 16 @ 6 PM.
OLD DRIVES BUILDING ACROSS FROM THE FULTON WINDMILL Doors open at 5 pm. Another great multiple estate sale.

SATURDAY, MAR. 31 @ 10 AM. REAL ESTATE & ENTIRE ESTATE AUCTION, TIPTON, IA.

 

WALNUT CREEK AUCTION COMPANY
Professional Residential & Business Estate Liquidators
Dave Aeschliman & Cliff Sorrell, Auctioneers
309/558-8200 (Dave) or 815/535-1592 (Cliff)
Stay tuned to www.walnutcreekauction.com for photos and inventory.
We consign single items to entire estates. Ask how we can convert your unwanted assets into cash.

 

Past Auctions 2010

Past Auctions 2011

Walnut Creek Estate Auctions
All sales held at 15739 Hwy 150, Orion, IL unless otherwise noted.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 2011 - 10 am COLLECTIBLE ESTATE AUCTION
Walnut Creek Auction Headquarters 5 mi. past airport or 2 mi. n. of Orion on 150
This auction features the first half of inventory of a lifetime art, doll & miscellaneous collectibles of Darlene & the late Dr. Patrick Traynor of rural Coal Valley. Includes apprx. 50 collectible dolls & 50 pieces of artwork in addition to furniture and nice collectibles. Also some collectibles from Gloria Lawson, Orion.


JANUARY 22, 2011 - 10 am BUSINESS CLOSEOUT ABSOLUTE AUCTION
Doors open at 8 am for preview 3878 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA
(Take Middle Rd. exit off I-74 in Bettendorf, and go east apprx. 2 miles. Look for auction signs)B&B Kitchens is closed and all inventory will be sold at this absolute auction. This is a very large auction for business desk & accessory procurers, high-end residential room furnishment, builders, contractors, woodworkers, etc.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 - 10 am ESTATE AUCTION
15739 Hwy 150 Orion, IL Walnut Creek Auction Headquarters 5 mi. past airport or 2 mi. n. of Orion on 150.
The Fitzpatrick family of R.I. & others will sell the following estate items at auction. This is a partial listing.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2011 - 7 pm HEARTS FOR HORSES
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

Fundraiser for horse lovers throughout the Quad City Region. Expect apprx. 500 attendance.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 - 10 am ESTATE SALE & MORE
Walnut Creek Headquarters, Orion, IL

A Moline estate and several smaller consignments offer everything from furniture to coins to collectibles.

FRIADAY, MARCH 4, 2011 - 6 pm PHEASANTS FOREVER FUNDRAISER
(Chicago Chapter) Holiday Inn - Crystal Lake, IL

SATURDAY, March 26, 2011 - 10 am Doors open at 8am for preview.
MONSTER ABSOLUTE AUCTION
3030 State Street, Bettendorf, IA
(Former SellPro building)
For 15 years, these collectors have stored away items they've purchased. It's all coming out at this sale.

SATURDAY, May 7, 10 am, Faye Clow Estate Auction. Photos and inventory coming soon. 9:30 am-Don't miss this "How Auctions Work" workshop right before this sale. Plus a large tag sale throughout the day. 15739 U.S. Highway 150, Orion, IL. (5 miles past airport on 150). Walnut Creek Auction Headquarters.

FRIDAY, May 13, 10 am, Kewanee Sale Barn
Household Goods, Poultry, Hay, Sheep, Goats, Cattle
Large animals start inside at noon.

SATURDAY, May 14, 10 am, Premier Collector Car Auction
Kaptain Kirk's Auctions, 1936 11th Street, Rockford, IL
Personal property sale at 10 am followed by more than 50 collector cars, RAT rods, street rods and 100s of parts.

TUESDAY, May 31, 5:30 pm-Special Lock, Stock & Barrel Sale
Consignment Auction

Walnut Creek Auction Headquarters, 15739 US Hwy 150, Orion, IL
Something here for everyone. If you have an item or two or a garage full to consign, call 309/558-8200 or e-mail wcac@frontiernet.net. We pick up and  haul.

THURSDAY, June 16-4:45 pm. Des Moines, Iowa FFA Foundation Fundraiser. An exceptional line-up of great gifts donated by dozens of businesses from around Iowa get auctioned off in a private setting to raise funds for the foundation.

SATURDAY, June 18- 10 am. Personal property auction. 3621 Fair Avenue, Davenport, IA. An entire house filled with thousands of items from garage to furniture to hundreds of personal items. Every room is packed, including a double garage full of lawn & garden. A monster sale with nearly 800 lots. Arnold Wulf family estate.

SATURDAY, July 9-10 am. Our Fulton, IL Grand Opening Auction. River Bend Senior Center/Transit Facility (old firehouse) in downtown Fulton. 912 4th Street, Fulton, IL. Multiple estates with something for everyone.

SUNDAY, July 10 -12:30 p.m.Collectible Art, Books, Records. The Elks Club Davenport, IA (LOCATION UPDATE) Thousands of pieces of artwork, vintage books and early vintage records go on the block. If you collect, don't miss this auction. We'll combine inventory into approx. 400 lots.

THURSDAY, July 14-5:30 pm. Real estate auction at 3621 Fair Avenue, Davenport, IA. A beautiful and very private lot, home and newer garage in central Davenport go on the block.

SATURDAY, July 16-10 am. World renowned Maquoketa, IA artist Patrick Costello & wife Joan bring us a lifetime of paintings, inc. some originals of his famous works (including several that never had prints made), original African mask collection, exceptionally beautiful, furniture and a household of beautiful collectibles. Also shop tools, two pull-behind trailers, etc. This auction will be held at our headquarters near Orion.

TUESDAY, July 26, 2011 5:30 pm COLLECTORS AUCTION
15739 US Highway 150 (2 mi. north of Orion, IL or 5 mi. past QC Airport) This super 2,000+ piece inventory of advertising, local rarities, various collections, collectible glassware and much more comes from one local collector. One auction ring. Air-conditioned building. Come and check out the brands, the rare, the unique, the impossible to find…it’s here. If you’re curious, we can satisfy it here.


SATURDAY, August 13, 2011 - 10AM MULTI-ESTATE AUCTION River Bend Senior Center and Transit Facility 912 4th Street, Fulton, IL Jon & Vickie Lockhart and others will sell a broad-based lineup of furniture, jewelry, collectibles, tools, lawn & garden, guns and household goods. This is a large auction with a very clean lineup. Come join us. Below is a partial listing with more to come.

MONDAY, August 15. HAV Life Fund Raiser. 5 pm. John Deere TPC. Come and bid on PGA autographed flags including Arnold Palmer, Tiger Woods and more.

SATURDAY, August 27. Whitetails Unlimited Annual Auction. 6 pm. The Rock, Coal Valley, IL

SATURDAY, September 10, Multi-Estate Sale, 10 am, River Bend Senior Center and Transit Facility, 912 4th Street, Fulton, IL

SUNDAY, September 18, Arrowhead Ranch Roundup & Vehicle Auction, 11 am, Arrowhead Ranch, Coal Valley

SATURDAY, September 24, Second Costello Paintings & Estate Auction, 10 am, 15739 US Hwy 150, Orion, IL

SATURDAY, October 8, Fulton IL Heritage Collectible Auction, starts at 10:00am at the River Bend Senior Center and Transit Facility located @ 912 4th St Fulton Il.

SATURDAY, October 15 Pumpkin Fest Winning Pies Auction 4 pm, Sherrard Park, Sherrard, IL

SATURDAY, October 29 Blue Ridge Rescue Fund Raiser 2 pm, Muscatine Ag Center, Muscatine, IA

SATURDAY, November 5 Collectible Auction, 10 am 15730 US Highway 150, Orion, IL

SATURDAY, November 12, Fulton IL Heritage Collectible Auction, starts at 10:00am at the River Bend Senior Center and Transit Facility located @ 912 4th St Fulton Il, almost full consignment cut off date will be October 25, 2011

FRIDAY, November 25, 10 am Black Friday Men's Auction, Fulton, IL. Stay tuned for a great lineup of men's merchandise. We'll be splitting our auction team between Fulton and Bettendorf to celebrate this special men's shopping day in two communities that have supported us. Cliff Sorrell, Walnut Creek auctioneer

FRIDAY, November 25, 10 am 3030 State Street (Old SellPro Building) Bettendorf. We'll be auctioning for Crabby Guys as we sell 40 guns, ammo and a great lineup in this quick-hit auction. FFL on premises. IL FOID required. All gun laws will be enforced. Come early. Open at 8 am. David Aeschliman, Walnut Creek auctioneer

SATURDAY, December 10, 2011 at 10 am 912 4th st Fulton IL. End of the year blowout Auction. All types of nice goodies are included.  Food provided by the Paddle Wheel Pizza.