Central Mass Auctions

06/17/2026

Art, Samplers, Posters, & Collections Online Auction

Auction of art, samplers, railroad and motorcycle memorabilia, ephemera, mutoscope posters from White City, Spag's (Anthony Borgatti) trademark cowboy hat, toys, quilts, advertising tins and signs, Dr. Seuss limited edition prints, and a wide variety of antiques and collectibles.

Ends Tuesday, June 23rd starting at 3:00 PM.
See our website for a link to the auction:
https://centralmassauctions.com/
MA Lic. # 2591

04/16/2026

Wayne Tuiskula of Central Mass Auctions will be appraising items at the Upton Historical Society Appraisal Day on May 2nd.

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03/22/2026

We all have “stuff” … but what should we do with it?
Join us Thursday, April 16 @12:30PM in the Worcester JCC Auditorium for an informative session on downsizing and decluttering, where local experts will share practical tips and strategies to help simplify the process and make smart decisions about your belongings.

Hear from:
- Cheryl Mita – Downsizing Expert, owner of Sustainable Senior Solutions
- Wayne Tuiskula – Auctioneer with Central Mass Auctions and former appraiser on Antiques Roadshow
- Cathy Meyer – Licensed Massachusetts Realtor and Relocation Specialist

Sign up today on our website!
https://worcesterjcc.my.site.com/s/registration

Have questions? Contact Cultural Arts/Adult Programming Director, Leslie Grossman at [email protected] x232.

02/25/2026

Civil War memorabilia from the estate of Reverend Walter J. Riley. Reverend Riley was a Civil War history buff who collected over 10,000 pieces of memorabilia. Highlights include an Abraham Lincoln signed document, 1864 New York First Veteran Infantry Camp Flag, a bible that stopped a bullet and saved a soldier's life, Confederate Soldier Boteler memorabilia display, etc. Over 1,200 lots including photographs, letters, documents, broadsides, swords, & much more.

Ends Monday, March 2nd at 9:00 AM.
See our website for a link to the auction:
https://centralmassauctions.com/
MA Lic. # 2591

10/01/2025

Collection of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia from the estate of Clifford Sawyer. Mr. Sawyer was a long-time collector who collected film used clothing, over 100 signed pieces, toys, figures and a wide variety of other collectibles. There are over 500 lots in total.
Ends Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM.
See our website for a link to the auction:
https://centralmassauctions.com/
MA Lic. # 2591

08/27/2025

We are offering the collection of transportation memorabilia from the Harlansburg Station Transportation Museum in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The museum houses a large collection of railroad memorabilia including 4 railroad passenger cars. There is a vintage telephone booth with a telephone and other telephone and telegraph equipment. Aeronautical items include a Pittsburgh bronze airport sign and airport beacon. Nautical pieces include a brass ships binnacle, brass ships wheel, and many handcrafted ship models. Other items include a California Highway Patrol marked motorcycle, Greyhound Bus ticket window, post office ticket window, and over 1,000 other items. the auction ends September 9th and there is a preview at the museum Sepember 6th and 7th from 9:00 am to 3:00 PM.
https://centralmassauctions.com/

08/22/2025

New Castle News article on the auction of transportation memorabilia we are running in New Castle, PA.

The railroad never made it to Harlansburg — something Don Barnes changed 34 years ago.

12/11/2024

Will be discussing what to do with your antiques and collectibles when decluttering and downsizing. Wayne Tuiskula will join Cheryl Mita of Sustainable Senior Solutions at the JCC in Worcester at 11:00 am on December 11th.

Stuff! We all have some... What to do with it?

Join us on Dec. 11th at 11:00AM in the Worcester JCC Auditorium for an informative and engaging session on decluttering and downsizing. Hosted by Cheryl Mita, founder of Sustainable Senior Solutions with over 14 years of experience helping families declutter and downsize, and joined by Wayne Tuiskula, an auctioneer and collectibles appraiser from PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. He will share his expertise in valuing items and auctioning through Central Mass Auctions.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Nancy Greenberg, Cultural Arts/Adult Director, at [email protected] or call (508) 756-7109 x232.

10/29/2024

LiveAuctioneers article about the antique gambler's cheating device that sold for $6,000.

10/09/2024

Central Mass Auctions Inc.
Important Art, Estate Jewelry, Sterling Silver & Coins Online Auction

Important auction of Art from a collection at Big Y headquarters in Springfield and from Massachusetts estates. Estate Jewelry and Gold jewelry. Over 100 lots of sterling silver holloware and flatware. Gold and Silver U.S. coins and paper money. See our website for a link to the auction:
https://centralmassauctions.com/
MA Lic. # 2591