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Alderfer Auction has a team of experienced professionals in the areas of Auction, Appraisal, Estate Sales, Business Liquidations and Real Estate Services. We work with individuals, financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, banks, executors and insurance companies to help develop a plan for personal and real estate property. Whether you are in transition of relocating, moving, divorce, splitting assets, downsizing and liquidating collections or the passing of a family member and the inheritance process, Alderfer Auction can help make it easier for you. With well over a half century of experience in promoting auctions, we not only know the marketplace, we know how to reach buyers regionally and internationally, to create awareness and ultimately resulting in successful auction sales for our consigners.

 


Current Auctions

Apr 15
Now Accepting Bids!

Firearms | April 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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Alderfer Auction presents another impressive selection of collectible, military, sporting and antique firearms from around the world. Highlights include large selection of high grade shotguns by makers such as Parker, Winchester, Hatfield Uplander, Gebr. Merkel, AYA Aguirre & Aranzabel, Browning, V. Bernardelli/Stoeger and much more. Also offered will be high grade rifles by Blaser, Merkel, Remington. Pistols and Revolvers will include Para Ordnance/Wilson Combat 1911 Semi Automatic, as well as Colts, Rugers, Sig Sauers, Smith and Wessons to name a few. Don't forget our 7PM sale on this day featuring Firearm Accessories, Ammunition and Military.

Apr 15
Now Accepting Bids!

Firearm Accessories, Ammunition, and Military | April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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  •   Apr 3 @ 4:00pm EDT (Start)
  •   Apr 15 @ 7:03pm EDT (End)
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Don't miss this unique auction featuring a diverse array of quality firearm accessories. Secure precision aiming with a Trijicon ACOG paired with an RMR, or scan the horizon with a pristine Swarovski spotting scope and tripod. For the history enthusiast, we offer a vintage pair of Leslie Henry Texas cap guns with rig, a detailed scale model 12lb Napoleon cannon, and exquisite Franklin Mint Civil War series collector's knives. Also offered are an assortment of reloading equipment, powders and supplies. Ammunition lots include a wide variety of calibers and types, ranging from common rifle and pistol rounds to vintage and military surplus. Notable quantities include significant amounts of .22LR, .223 Remington, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, and 12-gauge shotshells in various configurations like buckshot and slugs. There's also a substantial assortment of pistol ammunition, including 9mm, .45 Auto, and .380 Auto. Additionally, the collection features less common calibers like .17 HMR, .270 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and various vintage cartridges, along with linked .30-06 and .50 BMG rounds, and assorted brass and reloading components. Military highlights include knives, bayonets, swords, flare pistols, uniforms and much more.

Apr 17
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Home & Decor | April 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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  •   Apr 3 @ 10:20am EDT (Start)
  •   Apr 17 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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This April auction features a carefully curated selection of vintage fashion, fine art, and collectibles spanning multiple eras. Highlights include 1950s wool knit dresses with original detailing, silk jackets with intricate beadwork, and museum-quality pieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art Boutique. The tableware collection showcases Georges Briard for Jaxton pieces with teak handles, Royal Worcester china from the Aesthetic Movement, and sterling silver items with clear glass accents. Art collectors will find abstract mixed media sculptures by A.G. Cap (1928-1998) alongside 19th-century autographs from cultural figures.

Apr 21
1-Day Pickup in Philipsburg, NJ

Estate Sale | Philipsburg, NJ | April 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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  •   Apr 7 @ 11:36am EDT (Start)
  •   Apr 21 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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Notable pieces include a Story & Clark grand piano with mahogany finish, sports memorabilia signed by Michael Jordan, Hank Aaron, and Wayne Gretzky, and multiple Ethan Allen furniture items such as a secretary desk, dining table with chairs, and copper vases. The collection contains Easton Press leather-bound history books, Drexel wood furnishings, and designer clothing from Armani, Louis Vuitton, and Prada. Collectibles feature animation production cels from Filmation, Ty Beanie Babies, diecast vehicles, and Britains toy soldiers. Electronics include Sony television and audio components, while outdoor items encompass concrete garden statues, planters, patio furniture, and gardening tools. Additional highlights are Waterford crystal stemware, Longaberger baskets, Ferrari and Maserati memorabilia, a Victor Victrola phonograph cabinet, and various artwork and decorative pieces from multiple periods.

Apr 22
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Vehicles | April 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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  •   Apr 8 @ 5:00pm EDT (Start)
  •   Apr 22 @ 6:00pm EDT (End)
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This exciting vehicle auction will feature a 2021 Winnebago RV, 1975 Mercedes,  2017 Mazda Miata Launch Edition Convertible, 2003 Dodge Pickup truck, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2012 BMW X5, 2023 Pace American Trailer, 1999 Load-Rite Trailer, brand new scooters and a 1982 Ford F-150 Pickup. Have a vehicle to sell? We are inviting consignments for upcoming auctions: Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Collectible Cars, Everyday Cars and Trucks, Exotic Cars, Sports Cars, and Luxury Cars. From Classic to Contemporary, Alderfer Auction can assist in marketing your vehicles. Alderfer Auction has a unique market of collectors and clients who choose to purchase through the auction method of marketing. The method brings buyers and sellers together to establish a fair and current market value of an automobile. Alderfer’s ability to showcase your vehicle through a national advertising campaign gives you the confidence that the highest price will be achieved. If you have a motor vehicle that you would like to sell, please contact us today for a free valuation.

Apr 22
1-Day Pickup in Perkasie, PA

Lumber Inventory Reduction Part 2 | Perkasie, PA | April 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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  •   Apr 9 @ 12:15pm EDT (Start)
  •   Apr 22 @ 7:03pm EDT (End)
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This auction presents quality lumber for professional woodworking, construction, and fine carpentry. Featured wood includes Alaskan Yellow Cedar lumber boards and Clear Vertical Grain cedar in various lengths. Ayers American Yellow Cedar tongue and groove boards (AYC Select grade) are also available. Modified Pine options include Accoya boards suitable for outdoor use and Abodo planks in substantial lengths. For hardwood options, the auction features hardwood planks, Sapele lumber boards, and mixed hardwood pieces. Flooring materials include Aboda wood boards with smooth finish, ABS International hardwood planks, and Timber Products panels. Wood hardwood lumber and plain sawn boards complete this collection of quality wood materials for woodworking professionals. The auction provides a range of wood types and sizes suitable for various applications from furniture making to construction, offering quality materials for craftspeople and contractors.

Apr 23
Coming Soon To Your Town!

Complimentary In-Home Valuations

Are you a proud owner of unique possessions and cool collectibles? Do you have hidden gems tucked away in your home, attic, barn or garage just waiting to be discovered? If so, the Alderfer Auction team wants to hear from you. We are on a quest to unearth your most fascinating treasures. Whether its art, décor, jewelry, silver, coins, mid-century modern, vintage signs, classic cars, memorabilia or quirky oddities, your collections could be the next big find! Become part of the adventure as we come to your neighborhood looking for items with history, stories and character. Now offering In-Home Valuation for these areas: April 23 - New Hope, Lambertville, Stockton, Frenchtown, NJ. To Reserve: preview@alderferauction.com or 215.393.3000.

Apr 23
Now Accepting Bids!

Comic Books | April 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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  •   Apr 2 @ 10:00am EDT (Start)
  •   Apr 23 @ 10:00am EDT (End)
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This comic book auction includes key Marvel and DC titles, spanning the Silver to Copper Age. Standouts include Amazing Spider-Man #1 (CGC 4.0), featuring the first appearances of J. Jonah Jameson and the Chameleon, and #101, the first Morbius appearance. Also offered are #194 (1st Black Cat), #238 (1st Hobgoblin), and #252, debuting Spider-Man’s black symbiote costume. Collectors will find (12) Marvel & DC Treasury Editions, Silver Age Action Comics, and (40) Marvel Tales and Marvel Two-in-One in grouped lots. Assorted Spider-Man titles include Web of Spider-Man, Spectacular Spider-Man, and Peter Parker issues. Additional groupings include runs of X-Men, Fantastic Four, Green Lantern, and Justice League, offering up to 40 books per lot. Several CGC-graded books and first appearances across Marvel’s Bronze Age anchor the sale, making it ideal for fans of classic superheroes and key issues alike.

Apr 24
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Collectors | April 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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  •   Apr 8 @ 12:00pm EDT (Start)
  •   Apr 24 @ 10:00am EDT (End)
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Auction highlights include a selection of cameos, an 18k yellow gold micro mosaic pin with earrings, Chinese Kingfisher feather jewelry, gold rings, a 1.5 carat platinum diamond and emerald ring, and vintage gemstone pieces. Decorative arts include a Japanese cloisonné vase by Namikawa Yasuyuki from the Meiji–Taisho period, a celadon-glazed Cong-form vase, a Chinese rose quartz Pixiu, and a copper horse weathervane. Additional decoratives include Chinese Canton and Nanking porcelain, snuff bottles, oyster plates, and Satsuma. The sale also features select furniture to include Charles Limbert and Stickley Bros. rockers and a reclaimed jailhouse door coffee table. Novelty items to include a Maytag Toy Racer; SN: 670 with Maytag Multi-Motor hit & miss engine, a Trek Commemorative Bicycle, a Wurlitzer “One More Time” 1015 Bubble Jukebox, and a collection of Franklin Mint sterling silver collectibles. Artists represented include Ernest De Nagy, Antoine Blanchard, Henry Martin Gasser, Benton Murdoch Spruance, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Yarnall Abbott, Hayley Lever, Moses Soyer, Walter Emerson Baum, Christopher Willett, Bill Bell, and an original Woodstock poster.

Apr 29
Bidding Starts Soon!

Equipment and Hit-and-Miss Maytag Engines | April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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Don't miss our upcoming auction featuring rare antique hit and miss engines, including highly sought-after Maytag models like the scarce #82 Fruit Jar Washer Engine (1 of 2 known), Long Base 72, and a Model 72 experimental engine. Bid on desirable Maytag washers with attachments, unique finds like the Original Fruit Jar Maytag and a rare factory Cutaway, plus various Maytag 1 HP engines and Simmer Pumps. The auction also includes farm equipment such as a Deutz Allis tractor, a Nortrac 3-Point Snowblower, a John Deere 4100 Tractor with Mower and Loader, and a John Deere 5300 with loader, along with a Maytag-powered lawn mower and vintage wooden washers. This is a premier event for vintage machinery and collector engines. Check back for auction details!

May 1
Appts Preferred - Walk-Ins Welcome!

Complimentary Valuations in Doylestown and Hatfield | Appointments Preferred, Walk-Ins Welcome

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Valuations
Due to popularity, we have expanded our Doylestown hours in 2025! Complimentary valuations are now available at Doylestown Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Valuations are also available in Hatfield Mon-Thurs 9:00AM - 4:00 PM and Fri. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Reserve by emailing preview@alderferauction.com or by phone at 215-393-3000. Please email photos (and short item description) prior to appointment. Be prepared to bring any relevant information about your items, and note that there's a 4-item limit. If you have more items, in-home appointments can be arranged.

May 1
Open Houses: Tues. April 15th 3PM – 5PM and Thurs, April 24th 3PM – 5PM

Real Estate For Auction | 423 E. Garfield Ave, Souderton, PA 18964 | May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Open Houses: Tuesday, April 15th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Thursday, April 24th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Discover the potential of this 2,400+ Sq. ft. Souderton residence, offering 4 bedrooms, with the potential for 6, and 3 full baths.  This home is thoughtfully designed to accommodate multigenerational living, extended family or adaptable family needs. The property is located in the Borough of Souderton, on a quiet road across from Zion Acres, in the sought after Souderton Area School District.  Convenient Location: Easy access to Route 309, and walking distance to restored downtown Souderton, theater, shopping, and dining. This home will be sold Live in Souderton and online Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Sells at or above $375,000.  

May 22
In-Office or In-Home Valuations for Mid-Century Modern! Call us!

Mid-Century Modern and Design | Invitation To Consign | May 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Consign Now!
Our next Mid-Century Modern Auction in May is the perfect opportunity to sell your modern pieces alongside curated iconic designs. Deadline to consign for this auction is April 24th. Contact us today. 

Jun 12
Consign Now!

Fine And Decorative Arts | Invitation To Consign | June 12, 2025

Consign Now!
Our March 13th auction was highlighted by the successful sale of Hayley Lever's "Sunset East Gloucester Mass. 1915". This beautiful oil on canvas, featuring an impressionist lakeside scene with windswept trees, a small dock, and a lone figure at sunset, achieved a final bid of $16,000. This piece, with provenance from Christie's Auction House (1/24/1990), is a true testament to Lever's talent! Now is the time to act if you are considering selling your fine art or antiques. Our next Fine and Decorative Arts auction is coming up June 12th, and we are currently accepting consignments. We encourage you to consult with one of our specialists for a complimentary valuation. We can help you determine the fair market value of your items and advise you on the best way to sell them. The consignment deadline for our June auction is May 15th. Contact us today!

Jun 17
Bidding Starts Early June!

Firearms | June 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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Alderfer Auction is launching its summer season with a significant firearms auction featuring a diverse collection. Highlights include revolvers from Colt and Smith & Wesson, semi-automatic pistols from Kimber and Sig Sauer, and shotguns from Browning, Remington, and Winchester. The auction also presents a notable selection of double-barrel and over-under shotguns, rifles from various esteemed manufacturers, a range of military arms, and antique firearms such as Pennsylvania Long Rifles and a Colt 1849 Pocket.

Apr 14
1-Day Pickup in Reinholds, PA

Estate Sale | Reinholds, PA | April 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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  •   Mar 31 @ 3:19pm EDT (Start)
  •   Apr 14 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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This estate auction features over 200 lots of vintage tools, farm equipment, furniture, and collectibles. Machinery highlights include a Ferguson tractor, John Deere Gator, Toro mower, and shop tools like a Central Hydraulics crane, Delta miter saw, and Craftsman toolboxes. Furniture offerings span mid-century, antique, and handcrafted wooden pieces, while kitchenware includes cast iron cookware, CorningWare, vintage Fiesta, and small appliances like waffle makers and slicers. Collectible and decorative items include Seth Thomas clocks, burl wood wall clocks, ceramic figurines, lamps, and brass accents. A wide selection of framed art, model trains, and early children's books adds vintage appeal. Book lovers will find 19th-century literature, and outdoor enthusiasts can browse deck chairs, fire pits, and garden tools. Additional items include quilts, antique trunks, and seasonal decorations, offering a broad cross-section of estate contents and workshop gear.