This exciting two-day auction event offers a wide array of items for collectors and enthusiasts across multiple categories. Day 1 showcases a diverse range of items, with a strong focus on photography equipment, jewelry, timepieces, novelties, and decorative arts. Photography highlights include Leica cameras and lenses, as well as professional Nikon telephoto lenses. The jewelry selection features gold and diamond pieces, including both modern and antique designs. Timepieces range from Tag Heuer wristwatches to impressive antique clocks. Decorative arts span various mediums, with porcelain from Royal Copenhagen, Lalique, and Moorcroft, alongside Murano glass and Limoges pill boxes. Furniture offerings include pieces from John Widdicomb, Maitland-Smith, and R.J. Horner, representing styles from Neoclassical to Art Deco. The auction also features collectibles such as World War I posters, 17th-century maps, music boxes, and fine Persian rugs. Novelty items include a Phillips 66 DSP Sign, Coca-Cola machine, and barber pole. Art pieces include sculptures, paintings, and rare historical items like a 14th/15th-century religious watercolor on vellum and 18th-century carved santos figures.  

This auction presents a diverse collection of Asian art and global treasures. A highlight is an early Qing Famille Verte rouleau vase depicting a dragon and phoenix in flight. Chinese jade takes center stage, with natural bangles and carved nephrite censers showcasing the material's beauty. Qing dynasty porcelain, including blue and white wares and Famille Rose pieces, demonstrates the artistry of Chinese ceramics. An extensive array of Chinese snuff bottles, crafted from materials like jade, glass, and cinnabar, offers miniature masterpieces for collectors. Japanese art is represented by Meiji era cloisonné and Satsuma pottery, highlighting the craftsmanship of this period. The auction also features Haitian folk art paintings by notable artists, capturing the vibrant culture of the Caribbean nation. European works include etchings by masters like Rembrandt and Louis Icart. Sculptures from various cultures, including a monumental Senufo bird from West Africa and contemporary bronze pieces, add three-dimensional interest to the sale. This auction offers a journey through global art history and craftsmanship.

This auction presents a diverse collection of model trains and accessories, primarily featuring Lionel O gauge items. The assortment includes steam and diesel locomotives, passenger and freight cars, and cabooses from various eras and railroad lines. American Flyer S gauge trains are also well-represented, along with offerings from K-Line, MTH Rail King, Williams, and Marx in O gauge. For larger scale enthusiasts, G gauge trains from LGB and USA Trains are available. The collection extends beyond rolling stock to include a wide range of accessories such as transformers, track sections, switches, and scenic elements. Complete train sets offer ready-to-run options, while limited edition and commemorative pieces appeal to collectors. This comprehensive assemblage spans the history of model railroading, from vintage tinplate models to modern, highly detailed replicas, providing options for both novice hobbyists and experienced collectors.

This auction presents a rich tapestry of artistic works spanning various mediums, styles, and time periods. The collection features oil paintings on canvas and board, with subjects ranging from serene landscapes by artists like M. Mischler and Clay Johnson to expressive urban scenes by Joseph Lane. Prints and lithographs form a significant part of the auction, with multiple works by Bev Doolittle, known for her Native American-themed art, and pieces by Pablo Picasso and Louis Icart. Contemporary art is well-represented through Doug Webb's serigraphs and Richard Kemble's colorful woodcuts. The auction also showcases mixed media works and watercolors, offering insight into various artistic techniques. Many pieces have interesting provenances, including works exhibited at prestigious institutions. Artists with strong regional ties, such as Marlene E. Miller from the Bucks County art scene, add local flavor to this diverse and compelling collection of artworks spanning different periods and styles.

This auction showcases a diverse collection of vintage and antique clothing, accessories, and textiles dating from the 1860s to the 1980s. The range includes women's dresses from various eras, men's formal wear, and children's clothing. Notable items feature pieces from designers like Vogue Couturier and retailers such as John Wanamaker. Accessories are abundant, with antique beaded bags, hats, gloves, and fans. The textile selection offers quilts, shawls, and coverlets, including 1880s crazy quilts and embroidered piano shawls. Vintage sewing enthusiasts will find a variety of supplies, including laces, trims, and yard goods. The collection also includes lingerie, fur pieces, and household linens. Many items originate from Philadelphia retailers, providing insight into the city's fashion history. This auction offers a comprehensive look at over a century of fashion evolution and craftsmanship, appealing to collectors, designers, and vintage enthusiasts alike.

Single-owner collection of percussion and audio equipment from the Estate of Randal Getzoff. This auction presents a diverse collection of percussion instruments and gear, appealing to drummers of all styles and preferences. The lineup features snare drums from iconic brands like Ludwig, Rogers, and Tama, including vintage models from the 1970s. Complete drum kits from manufacturers such as Tama, Pearl, and Slingerland are available, some with unique finishes and configurations. Cymbal options abound, with vintage Zildjian pieces from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as modern offerings from Sabian and Meinl. The auction also includes a variety of percussion instruments, hardware, and electronic equipment. Highlights include Latin Percussion congas, a selection of cowbells, drum thrones, and recording gear like Presonus interfaces and Shure microphones. This comprehensive collection spans decades of music history, offering both vintage treasures and modern innovations for percussion enthusiasts and recording artists alike.

This well-curated auction boasts a diverse selection of furniture and decor across multiple design eras. Highlights include antique dressers with unique features, expandable dining tables, and bookcases from esteemed makers like Hale and Globe-Wernicke. Eye-catching accents include a Hollywood Regency mirror, hand-knotted Persian and Caucasian rugs, and a chic brass tray coffee table. Distinctive offerings like a spindle back rocking bench, vintage children's furniture, and peacock chairs add character. The auction also showcases designer pieces such as a Florence Knoll style marble coffee table, a Lane walnut "Campaign" wall unit, and a Danish teak wall unit. With a mix of antique, Mid-century, and modern items from various periods and makers, this auction offers a treasure trove for design enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Mark your calendar for our October 29th Firearms auction, featuring a large selection of collectible, military, sporting and antique firearms from around the world. Highlights include an Ingram Model 6 NFA SMG and a Winchester Model 12 28ga Skeet. Bid on a Standard MFG Switch Gun, Standard MFG DP-12 Shotgun, and a Cobray 11. Rifles and Shotguns will include an 1886 Martini Enfield, Black Rain SPEC 15 Semi-Automatic, 1873 Antique Winchester, Ruger Model 96 Lever Action, a US Remington M11 Riot and others. Revolvers and Pistols include a Colt Three Fifty Seven Revolver, Colt Single Action Army, Dan Wesson Pistol Pack, German Proofed CZ 27, Japanese Type 94 and 14 Nambu Pistols, Custom 1911's, Rare British Proofed Colt 1917 455 Eley, a Rare Smith and Wesson Model of 1913 and others. Antique and contemporary black powder arms range from a Matchlock Tanegashima, Snaphaunce, Swivel Barrels, Civil War Muskets, Target Rigles, Antique & Modern Flintlocks and Percussion, shotguns and others.

Just in time for the hunting season, Alderfer Auction offers a large selection of ammunition including 22 rimfire, hard-to-find 32 rimfire, 380, 9mm, 357 mag, 30-06, 45 Colt, 35 Rem, 7.62 NATO, 5.56/223, 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 375 Win and much more.