Alderfer Auction

More Lots Just Added! This musical instrument auction presents a carefully curated selection of vintage and contemporary pieces from renowned manufacturers. Notable guitars include a 1974-75 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, a 1981 Fender Vintage Telecaster Reissue, and a limited-edition Gibson J160E acoustic-electric. A 1975 Martin D35 and early 1970s Gibson Dove Custom represent premium acoustic instruments. Several vintage banjos are available, including a 1982 Gibson RB800 Mastertone and a 1915 Vega "Little Wonder" tenor banjo. Vintage amplifiers feature prominently, including a 1970s Marshall Super Lead 100 half stack and a 1961 Ampeg Reverberocket. Professional-grade pedal steel guitars, vintage banjos, and orchestral instruments round out the stringed instrument selection. The wind instrument collection includes historically significant pieces such as a 1931-32 Conn 6M Alto saxophone and an unlacquered brass Eastman soprano saxophone. European-made cellos and violins, vintage accordions, and various musical equipment complete this comprehensive offering of musical instruments spanning multiple decades and styles.

This numismatic collection centers on United States Mint products spanning from 1955 to 2006, featuring proof sets, commemorative coins, and specialized mint products. The core consists of regular and silver proof sets from multiple decades, with particular strength in issues from the 1960s through 1990s. Key components include early proof sets from the 1950s, Eisenhower proof dollars, American Eagle silver dollars, and various Bicentennial commemoratives. Franklin Mint products, including gaming token proof sets and first edition proofs, add diversity to the collection. Notable commemorative pieces include Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary silver dollars, Mount Rushmore commemoratives, and presidential medallions. Modern issues include state quarter collections and special mint products through the early 2000s. The collection represents a broad spectrum of U.S. Mint production, from traditional proof sets to modern commemorative programs.

This mineral specimen auction features collections from Paul Seel, former president of the Leidy Microscopical Society and curator of the F.J. Keely Micromount Collection, alongside specimens from George A. Butler, Jr. and Harold A. Poole. The collection includes major quartz specimens from Brazil's Minas Gerais region, rare minerals from Tasmania's Dundas region, and native metal specimens from classic North American localities. Significant items include Crocoite, Benitoite, and Alexandrite variety Chrysoberyl specimens. Notable specimens include sapphires from Ceylon and Montana, Brazilian tourmalines, and fluorescent minerals from Franklin, New Jersey. The collection features both display-quality specimens and scientifically significant examples, including professionally prepared micromounts reflecting Paul Seel's expertise. Each specimen maintains detailed documentation including precise weights and locality data.

This fine jewelry auction features an impressive collection of gold, diamond, and designer pieces. Highlights include an Omega wristwatch in 14k gold, an 18k gold graduated necklace, and a diamond solitaire ring with approximately 0.5-carat center stone. Designer pieces from Tiffany & Co. and Anne Besse Shepherd demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, while vintage timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, and Hamilton add historical significance. The collection includes various gemstone pieces featuring emeralds, sapphires, jade, and pearls, alongside Southwest silver jewelry with turquoise. Heritage items include mid-20th century class rings, vintage chatelaines, and distinctive cameo jewelry. Notable pieces include a 10k gold diamond bracelet and a 14k gold cameo pin/pendant with a chariot motif. The auction also features amber jewelry, cloisonné works, and marcasite pieces representing various periods and styles.

This silver auction presents American and European pieces dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Highlights include Tiffany & Co. nursery items from the 1940s, an Alfredo Sciarrotta-designed dish for Black Starr and Gorham from the 1950s, and Georgian British sterling from 1824. The collection features works from prestigious American manufacturers like Gorham, Wallace, and International Silver Company, alongside continental pieces from Georg Jensen, Koch & Bergfeld, and French makers bearing the Minerva mark. Notable items include coin silver by important 19th-century American silversmiths, Paul Revere reproduction pieces, and decorative items ranging from repousse bowls to weighted compotes. A significant portion comprises silver souvenir spoons from American cities, Canadian locations, and European destinations. The auction also includes specialized categories such as Judaica, children's silver, and vanity accessories, representing various silver standards from sterling to continental 800 silver.