Past Auctions

This distinguished assemblage features authentic 18th and 19th-century American folk art and primitives, anchored by signed Lester Breininger redware pottery pieces from Robesonia in both sgrafitto and slipware techniques. The collection spans domestic life of early America, including hand-carved wooden cookie molds, yellow ware bowls with triple blue banding, and wheat sheaf designs. Notable items include English ironstone pitchers with wheat patterns, Fulper Bros. stoneware, and a variety of primitive wooden items such as Kennedy Bros. firkins and carved butter molds. A historically significant painted wooden chest from 1854 features original wire hinges and period markings. The collection encompasses early American textiles, including homespun fabrics, alongside practical items like cobalt-decorated stoneware crocks, primitive wooden step stools with original paint, specialized tools including cast iron spool holders and accessories and antique splint baskets, representing the breadth of early American material culture.

This art auction presents works spanning traditional to contemporary styles, featuring notable American and European artists. German surrealist Paul Wunderlich's 1960s lithograph appears alongside Philadelphia artists Florence Prince Ewing and Richard Rogers' modernist interpretations of landscapes and cityscapes. Peter Sculthorpe's detailed lithographs of rural scenes complement Anthony Ferrara's urban Philadelphia perspectives, while John Whipple's contemporary works add to the collection's scope. The works encompass various mediums, from oils and watercolors to lithographs and pastels, representing both traditional techniques and modern artistic expressions. Historical pieces, including work in the style of Jean-Baptiste Greuze, provide context to the collection's contemporary offerings.  

Gear up for Alderfer Auction's January Vehicles and Cycles Auction that will include: 1968 BSA Lightning Motorcycle, 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback Body and Parts, 1970’s Chopper Motorcycle, 1971 Triumph TR6, 1971 Ford Mustang Fastback, 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, 1984 Honda VF700F Motorcycle, 1989 Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Truck, 1999 Honda VT600C Motorcycle, 2002 Harley-Davidson XL 883 Motorcycle, 2010 Chevrolet HHR Multipurpose Vehicle, 2014 Honda Insight LX, Low Profile Go Kart and various Motorcycle Parts.

This auction will offer a wide selection of firearm, sporting and military including reloading presses, die sets, primers and bullets. Also offered are archery equipment, knives, bayonets, swords, military surplus, prepper supplies, bear rug, African Kudu shoulder meat, optics, holsters and tactical gear. 

**Today's Firearms Preview is on as scheduled from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.** ​​​​​​​Our firearms event continues with this evening Ammunition auction featuring thousands of rounds of ammunition including rim fire, shotgun, pistol and rifle, 22LR, 12, 16, 20, 28 and 410ga shotshell, slugs and buckshot. Other offerings include .38 special, 357 Mag, 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 Colt, 45 Auto, 380 Auto, 308 Win, 30-30 Win, 270 Win, 6mm Rem, 30-06, 7.62x39, 5.56/223 Rem, 7.62 x 54R, 303 Brit and much more.

**Today's Firearms Preview is on as scheduled from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.** Mark your calendar for our January 7th Firearms auction, featuring a large selection of collectible, military, sporting and antique firearms from around the world. Highlights include a Browning Citori Grade VI, 3 Ga. Cased Set Over/Under Shotgun, a Franchi/Benelli 612VS Semi-Automatic Shotgun, Hammerli/Sig Sauer Trailside, Smith and Wesson 686-3, Colt M1991 A1, and a Remington 700.  Also offered will be Colt Python and Smith and Wesson Revolvers, several Savage Model 24’s, a German AR Code K98, Yugoslavian SKS and more. 

This auction presents a curated selection of historical artifacts and vintage domestic items, headlined by a contemporary Indigenous art sculpture from Tesuque Pueblo artist Mark Swazo-Hinds (1959-2023). The piece showcases traditional materials including carved stone, feathers, horn, leather, and semiprecious pendants. A notable numismatic collection features Continental currency from 1775 Annapolis, alongside international currency including pre-war Italian Lire, French francs, and Egyptian coins. Domestic artifacts include vintage household technology such as a Pelouze Superb Computing scale and various sad iron heaters from manufacturers like A.J. Lindermann and Hoverson Co. Kitchen antiquities include a Majestic No. 40 dough mixer and Meyers antique fruit press. The collection extends to paper ephemera, featuring vintage Valentine and Christmas cards, while military collectibles include WWII discharge patches and pins. Together, these items chronicle American domestic and economic history from the Colonial era through the mid-20th century.

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.

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.

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.

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.