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Alderfer Auction at the Eagle Show at Oaks, PA | Greater Phila Expo Center | December 20, 21 & 22

Accepting Firearm Consignments At This Show
Visit us at the Eagle Show at Oaks, PA at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, being held from Friday, December 20th through Sunday, December 22nd. Come see our Firearms Team and browse items being sold in our January 7th auction. **We are accepting firearm consignments at this show.**. Missing this show but have firearms to sell? We are accepting consignments and buyouts from collections and estates. Contact us at firearms@alderferauction.com or call us at 215-393-3000. 

Furniture | December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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This furniture auction encompasses both traditional and mid-century modern pieces, anchored by significant items like a West African Asante Akonkromfi chair with intricate relief carvings and a Baumritter mid-century desk. Notable manufacturer pieces include B. Brody Seating Company chrome-frame dining chairs and an authentic Globe-Wernicke barrister bookcase. The collection features distinctive storage solutions, including a Chinese Chippendale style curio cabinet and creative "Classic Book" themed tables. A strong emphasis on floor coverings includes a 19th-century Baluchi rug, Persian Serapi style pieces, and a contemporary Knecht AG Swiss rug. The furniture selection spans various periods and styles, from a Neoclassical sofa with festoon back to modern pieces like a red daybed and MCM-style hanging storage units. Materials range from traditional hardwoods and leather to chrome, lucite, and woven seagrass, offering pieces suitable for various interior styles.

Jewelry | December 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM

This jewelry auction showcases fine metals and precious stones across vintage and modern pieces. Highlights include 14k and 18k gold jewelry, featuring diamond tennis bracelets, gemstone rings, and designer pieces like Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso heart earrings. The watch collection spans luxury timepieces from Tag Heuer and Movado to vintage Elgin pocket watches, some with diamond accents. Notable vintage items include 1940s-1960s class rings and shell cameos in 14k white gold filigree settings. Sterling silver pieces feature prominently, including Native American jewelry by artisans like C. Spencer, incorporating traditional turquoise and coral. The collection includes charm bracelets, pearl necklaces, and various gemstone pieces in both precious metal and sterling settings. Historical interest items include 1939 New York World's Fair memorabilia and Art Nouveau-style pins and pendants.

Estate Sale | Doylestown, PA | December 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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    This estate auction showcases a premier collection of Steiff plush animals and toys, featuring rare pieces from the 1950s through modern limited editions. Highlights include a life-sized Steiff zebra, Disney character collaborations, and complete themed sets like the Millennium Band and New Orleans Band. The sale features an impressive array of Steinbach nutcrackers, including Presidential series figures and literary characters. The auction encompasses workshop equipment, including vintage and modern power tools from DeWalt and Craftsman, plus a 1961 White Field Boss tractor. Artist Anita Gronendahl's work is well-represented through limited edition serigraphs and original watercolors. Additional categories include Summer Classics outdoor furniture, garden equipment, vintage sporting goods, and household items. Notable collections include blue and white porcelain from makers like Delft and Hutschenreuther, vintage kitchenware, and extensive book collections covering various subjects from gardening to aviation.

    Fine And Decorative Arts | December 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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    This Fine and Decorative Arts auction presents a wide array of items spanning various categories, including fine jewelry, silver, décor, art and sculpture. Highlights include works by Edward Willis Redfield and John Folinsbee. Featured items include an Omega Speedmaster Professional "First Man on the Moon" Watch, an Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph, (3) Rolex Daytona Cosmographs, a Rolex Yacht-Master II, vintage and period jewelry such as a platinum diamond ring and a fine Saks Fifth Avenue Nini 18k star ruby bracelet. Notable silver includes pieces by J.E. Caldwell, Gorham, Napoleonic Era German Silver Candlesticks, and a rare Robert Linzeler/Cartier 950 silver dessert set. The sale also includes important works of art by, Alfred and Kenneth Nunamaker Mary Elizabeth Price, Walter Emerson Baum, Richard Blossom Farley, Thomas Pollack Anshutz, Melville F. Stark, Douglas Arthur Teed, Martha Mayer Erlebacher, and Luis Fernando Benedit.

    Toys and Trains | December 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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      This auction centers on an impressive Star Wars collection, featuring iconic vehicles and action figures from Hasbro and Kenner. Highlights include a 2008 electronic Millennium Falcon, various TIE Fighter models, and numerous Power of the Force action figures still in their original packaging. The collection spans multiple Star Wars eras and product lines. The auction also showcases a substantial O gauge model train collection from leading manufacturers MTH, Lionel, and K-Line, with a focus on Pennsylvania Railroad and Reading Company pieces. Complementing the trains is an extensive selection of scenery and accessories from brands like Rail King and Woodland Scenics. Military collectibles form another key component, including detailed WWII-era figures and G.I. Joe items from various periods. The auction rounds out with superhero action figures from DC Comics and Marvel, featuring well-known characters from both universes.

      Sold! Real Estate For Auction | 3424 Stump Hall Road, Collegeville, PA 19426 | December 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM

      Sold $392,700
      WE SELL REAL ESTATE! Welcome to a lovingly cared for, private oasis in the quaint countryside of Worcester Township. This ranch style home has been owned by the same family since it was built in 1951. It contains 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a large living room with cozy brick fireplace and wood burning insert, dining room and eat-in kitchen. Enjoy the enclosed sun porch with insulated windows and roller shades throughout the year, as well as a large back yard that holds endless options for outdoor entertaining. The property backs up to Evansburg State Park which boasts 6 miles of trails for hiking and biking, fishing in beautiful Skippack Creek, picnic pavilions and more. Also in close proximity are Skippack and Worcester Golf Clubs and walkable Skippack Village with numerous options for dining, shopping and entertainment. This home will be sold Live in Collegeville and online on Tuesday, December 10th at 4:00 PM. Sells at or above $299,000 plus Buyer’s Premium.

      Estate Sale | East Greenville, PA | December 9, 2024 at 8:00 PM

        This multi-category auction features vintage farm equipment, woodworking tools, and domestic furnishings, headlined by a 1949 Ferguson TO20 tractor with Continental Gas engine. Professional woodworking equipment includes Craftsman power tools, a Porter Cable dovetail machine, and an Atlas jointer. Quality heating appliances from Jotul, Ashley, and Hastings represent both wood and pellet-burning options. Vintage electronics encompass a GE radio cabinet and various cameras including Canon and Polaroid models. The sale includes classic toys from Tonka and Fisher-Price, alongside outdoor equipment featuring bikes from Murray and Mongoose. Furniture offerings range from rattan patio sets to vintage school desks with cast metal bases. Collectors will find primitive farm tools, folk art pieces, and vintage housewares including an Enterprise Manufacturing meat grinder. The auction also features vintage Christmas decorations, with glass ornaments, blow molds, and Snowbabies figurines, plus breweriana including marked beer steins and advertising items.

        Home & Decor | December 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM

          This auction presents pieces across multiple collecting categories, featuring exceptional decoy carvings from renowned artists Captain Bob Jobes, Joe Revello, and Frank Manspeaker. The train collection includes vintage Lionel O gauge sets and Rail King models. Notable breweriana includes rare Coca-Cola advertising items from the 1930s-1950s. The international decorative arts section features Chinese glazed ceramics, Burmese lacquerware, and European porcelain from Royal Copenhagen and Lladro. Historical items include presidential signatures and WWII memorabilia. A comprehensive US Mint proof set collection spans 1970-2022. Animation art features signed pieces from Walter Lantz and Hanna-Barbera studios. The auction includes vintage cameras, antique needlework from the 1820s-1830s, and decorative pieces like Wedgwood Jasperware and Swarovski crystal. This collection represents significant pieces of both American and international cultural heritage.

          Discovery Art | December 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM

          This art auction presents a diverse collection spanning two centuries, featuring works by acclaimed American and European artists. Highlights include multiple limited edition lithographs by Peter Sculthorpe (b. 1948), known for his evocative rural landscapes and winter scenes. The collection showcases numerous pieces by folk artist Jane Wooster Scott (b. 1920), each accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity. Notable European works include art deco lithographs by Louis Icart (1888-1950) and etchings by Manuel Robbe (1872-1936). Original oils, watercolors, and mixed media pieces feature prominently, including desert landscapes by James Guilford Swinnerton (1875-1974) and works from the Estate of Jim Sittig. Modern artists represented include Yaacov Agam (b. 1928) and Graciela Rodo Boulanger (b. 1935). The auction encompasses various artistic styles from traditional landscapes to contemporary abstracts, with many pieces being limited editions or artist proofs.

          Fine Art Exhibition and Gallery Talk at Doylestown | December 3, 2024

          Alderfer Auction cordially invites you to a special exhibition of select highlights from our upcoming December 12th Fine Art Auction. This preview will be held at our Doylestown location at 3795 Rt. 202. Visit the Gallery beginning at 2PM to experience select exceptional paintings in person. Highlights include works by Edward Willis Redfield, Alfred Nunamaker, John Folinsbee, Walter Emerson Baum, Melville F. Stark and others. At 5 PM, join us for a gallery tour and talk on Pennsylvania Impressionists and their influences.

          Mineral Specimens | Part 1 | December 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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            Part 1 in a series of auctions offering approximately 8000 specimens. 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.

            Estate Sale | Coatesville, PA | December 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM

              This Coatesville, PA estate auction showcases a significant collection centered around fine art and artist materials, headlined by numerous original works from local artist Angela Reed Breese. The collection features her mixed media pieces, watercolors, and acrylics alongside Asian ancestral portraits and Japanese prints by Kitagawa Utamaro. The furniture selection combines Victorian pieces, including a marble-top dresser, with Asian influences such as Shanghai-made china cabinets. Professional art supplies include Charvin pastels and Sennelier oils, complemented by a full studio setup with Arches paper products. Notable items include a Yamaha Clavinova electric piano, Roseville pottery, Royal Austria china, and Mackenzie Childs pieces. The outdoor section features concrete fountains, wrought iron furniture, and garden architectural elements. Sterling silver pieces, vintage furs, and Persian rugs round out the luxury items, while professional-grade tools and workshop equipment complete this comprehensive collection.

              Real Estate For Sale | 102 Game Farm Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473

              Offered for sale at $340,000
              This home is under contract. Welcome to your charming 1870s farmhouse, renovated in 2022. This 4-bedroom gem, nestled in Perkiomen Valley School District, offers modern comfort in a historic setting. Enjoy a sleek kitchen, inviting family room, and peaceful bedrooms. The outdoor space is perfect for relaxation, with a patio, firepit, and wooded area. Ample storage and well-maintained systems complete this move-in-ready home. Offered for sale at $340,000

              Real Estate For Sale | 1475 Erdman Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951

              Under Contract
              This home is under contract. Discover your dream home in Bucks County! This meticulously renovated 3BR ranch-style home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic charm on  2.17-acres in tranquil Milford Township.  Move-in ready! Don't miss your chance to own this beautiful home, listed traditionally and offered for sale at $425,000. Contact Sherry Russell at 215-378-1251 to tour this property.