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British and Continental Silver | Collectors - Day 1 | January 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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Day 1 of 3 of our Collectors 3-Day Auction Event. This silver auction features a wide array of British and Continental silver pieces spanning from the 1700s to the Mid-20th century. Highlights are George II and III, Victorian, and Edwardian tankards, flagons, jugs, tea and coffee wares, flatware, and serving pieces by makers such as the Bateman family, William Eley I, William Fearn, William Chawner, Isaac D'Olier, Richard Gosling, Ebenezer Coker, Martin, Hall and Co., Saunders and Shepherd, and many others. Also included are berry spoons and Old Sheffield plate tablewares. Later and modern pieces in the auction comprise a 1930s British sterling silver tea and coffee service, an Italian sterling silver minaudiere, a 1958 Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen Danish enameled sterling silver Bowl, and a Christofle fish service. The Continental selections include a late 18th - early 19th century French chocolate pot, a Vienna Secessionist 800 silver Austrian silver hammered bowl by Vincenz Carl Dub, an Alexandre Vaguer sterling silver mesh purse, and mid 20th century Italian silver platters, plates, and bowls. There is also an extensive Italian 800 silver flatware service made by Clementi, which later merged with Buccellati, that includes serving pieces and 197 total pieces contained in a custom storage case. There are also Dutch, German and Austro-Hungarian items like Apostle spoons and plique-a-jour spoons. This auction presents collectors an opportunity to purchase antique British sterling as well as Continental silver pieces spanning over two centuries. The breadth of pieces provides options for collectors of Georgian and Victorian silver as well as later Continental Mid-Century pieces.

Estate Sale | Phoenixville, PA | January 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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This eclectic estate auction features a wide variety of items across many categories that would appeal to all kinds of bidders. The auction includes several pieces of heavy machinery such as a Case backhoe loader and floor jacks that would be ideal for contractors or hobbyists. Car enthusiasts will find items like model cars and car memorabilia very intriguing. Outdoor furnishings like a wrought iron patio set, benches, planters and bird baths allow bidders to give their garden an upgrade. The weber gas grill with accessories and charming outdoor cabinet will also complement outdoor spaces beautifully. Indoors, the sleigh bed frame and dressers by brands like Thomasville and Nichols & Stone exude vintage glamour. Coordinating end tables, buffet lamps and rugs pull the rooms together. The media consoles, Panasonic plasma TV, speakers by Bose and Marantz receiver offer high-quality entertainment. Crafters and artists will love the singer sewing machine, guitar, and framed artworks ranging from antique horse riding scenes to floral still lifes. The decorative items like vases, silver pieces, glassware and collectible figurines can elevate the look of any space. Jewelry enthusiasts can bid on pieces like rhinestone brooches, watches and assorted costume jewelry. With colder months approaching, the men’s and women’s outerwear collections become quite practical additions. Options range from leather motorcycle jackets and classy wool coats to waterproof rain jackets. As perhaps the largest category, the dozens of tools on offer provide devices for every task imaginable. Shoppers can bid on individual pieces like drills and sanders or entire workshop setups like the tool chests filled with wrenches, sockets, pliers, and more.

Musical Instruments | January 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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This online auction features a variety of musical instruments spanning multiple genres and time periods. Take note of high end makers such as Mark Campellone, Bob Benedetto, and fine vintage archtops and acoustics from Gibson and C.F. Martin. Other guitars on offer include several models such as a Lowden acoustic, a rare C.F Martin designed, Thomas Humphrey built, C1R classical guitar in like-new condition. Electric guitars feature a 2019 Gibson Les Paul Standard with a highly flamed maple top and a 1988 Fender Stratocaster in pristine condition and fine newer Fender Strats, Jazz Bass and Precision Basses. Hollow body electrics available are a clean Guild X175 and an Ibanez lawsuit-era 335 copy. Other bass guitars listed include a like-new Fender American Pro II precision bass and an Ibanez BTB series 5-ply neck bass. Several drum kits are up for bid, notably a DW collectors maple kit and a used Pearl set with fiberglass shells. 1950’s era K Zildjian Cymbals, percussion and accessories for sale also include Avedis Zildjian crashes, rides and hi-hats, Latin Percussion congas and timbales, plus hardware from Tama, Pearl, Yamaha and Ludwig. In the keyboard category, a Yamaha MOX6 synth and PSR-320 MIDI keyboard are on offer. Fine band instruments complement this auction such as King Sousaphones and double-bell euphoniums, professional models of Bach Strad trumpets. A well-playing Conn “Naked Lady” tenor saxophone is a welcome addition plus clarinets, flutes and an oboe from Conn. Multiple violins are available including luthier-built instruments from Fux, Cappa, Branch and Wojcik along with factory models from Gibson, Klaus Heffler and more. Bowed strings also feature Roth and Jung cellos and a Peter Harlan 5-string instrument. This wide-ranging musical instrument auction presents buyers a unique opportunity to purchase high-end pieces across many categories in a single location.

Sporting Accessories and Ammunition | January 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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Please note that the day of this auction is MONDAY, January 8th, 2024. This online auction offers a wide array of hunting, fishing, and outdoor sporting equipment and accessories sure to appeal to the passionate sportsman. For the hunting enthusiast, the selection includes hunting apparel, multiple tree stands and climbing sticks, game carts, calls for various types of game, attractive display items such as a mounted deer skull, and a variety of firearm accessories. Firearm enthusiasts will appreciate magazines for numerous styles of rifles and handguns, scopes, rests, cases, and other useful equipment. Those who enjoy camping and survival training will find tents, sleeping bags, packs, cooking gear, survival kits, tools, fire starters, orienteering and fishing equipment. Knife collectors have hundreds of folding and fixed blade knives to peruse, including numerous lots organized by type or brand to suit different interests. The expansive knife selection contains hundreds of pieces covering both classic and tactical designs sure to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. Fixed blade enthusiasts can bid on US military knives like a Camillus Marine combat blade, hand forged bowies, imported kukris, numerous throwing blades, and multi-piece lots grouping knives by use or makers. Specific makers featured include Cases XX, Buck, Cold Steel, CRKT, Imperial, Gerber, SOG, Spydercoo, Benchmade, Ontario Knife Company, Kabar, and Western. With both individual pieces and blocks of knives organized by type, there are knives for every interest. The fishing section includes modern and vintage rods and reels, terminal tackle, bowfishing equipment, nets, and other accessories. To support one’s outdoor sporting hobbies, the auction contains reloading components for various calibers of ammunition, gun cleaning and maintenance equipment, storage solutions such as hard cases and ammo cans, holsters, slings, hearing protection, and other accessories. This auction promises to entice outdoors enthusiasts of all stripes with its staggering selection of equipment spanning hunting, fishing, survival skills, firearms, knives, and collecting interests.

Firearms | Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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*Please note the day of this auction is THURSDAY, January 4, 2024. Alderfer Auction presents another well-rounded selection of collector, sporting and military arms including: Handguns – Colt, Smith & Wesson, Heckler & Koch, Sig Sauer, Kimber, Ruger and of special note Nighthawk Custom, Ed Brown Custom, Les Baer custom and Wilson Combat. Shotguns – Remington, Ithaca, Mossberg, Lefever and more. Rifles – Weatherby, Remington, Winchester, Marlin, Ruger, Browning etc. Military - Selection includes arms from around the world - USA, Great Britain, Canada, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Japan, France, Italy, Argentina, Russia. Antiques – 1840’s Irish dueling pistols, Civil War era revolvers, trap door rifles, long rifles and much more.

Firearms and Ammunition | Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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*Please note the day of this auction is THURSDAY, January 4, 2024. This auction is comprised of approximately 45 firearms by Winchester, Ruger, H&R, Savage, Remington, Mossberg and more. The ammunition portion features thousands of rounds including a huge selection of military and tactical ammunition in 7.92mm, 7.62x39, 5.56mm, 30-06, 7.62x54R, 7.5 French, 30-30 Win, 308 Win, 22 LR, 20 and 12 ga slugs, buckshot, birdshot and much more.

Trains | January 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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This train auction features an extensive assortment of model trains and accessories from several prominent manufacturers spanning different eras and scales. Highlights include numerous Pennsylvania Railroad and Lionel postwar O gauge steam and diesel locomotive sets as well as a variety of passenger and freight cars that capture the romance and nostalgia of classic American railroading. Vintage highlights include early 20th century Ives, Marx and Hafner O gauge tinplate trains alongside a range of original 1930s-40s prewar Lionel including highly coveted steam engines with accompanying tender cars and hard-to-find accessories like semaphores and control switches. Prominent modern brands featured are Williams, Weaver, K-Line and MTH - known for their realistic detailing and durable construction. Notable locomotive sets include faceted Lionel diesels like the matching A-A units of the 1947 2031 Rock Island model, heavy 2-8-2 Berkshire steam engines pulling 8 carb train sets as well as a gleaming 4-8-4 NYC L-3 Hudson and a Union Pacific Big Boy with its huge articulated locomotive body. Passenger car collectors will appreciate the excellent selection of colorful streamliners including Lionel's modern "Spirit of 76" series as well as classic heavyweights like Maplewood coaches and vista dome cars lettered for roads like Northern Pacific and New Haven. Freight cars range from early Lionel hopper, tank and gondola cars to modern 50' double door box cars and crane equipped work trains. From messy animated coal loaders to trackside talking billboards, the train sound effects and action accessories provide a high level of realism and visual interest. Structural accessories like tunnel portals, railroad signs and buildings allow modeling everything from rural scenes to an urban train yard. With numerous train sets spanning over a century as well as individual engines, rolling stock and accessories, this wide-ranging auction presents an excellent opportunity to start a collection or expand your model railroad.

Estate Sale | Emmaus, PA | January 2, 2024 at 8:00 PM

This online estate auction features a wide variety of items including bicycles, exercise equipment, furniture, home decor, chandeliers, mirrors, artwork, jewelry, electronics, tools and more. Featured bicycles up for bid are a Schwinn E-Bike model S7526A, a blue Townie Electra step over bike with 26" wheels that includes a helmet and repair kit, and a Townie 21 Electra step over bike with 26" wheels and aluminum frame that also includes a helmet. Additional bicycles include a Sun Drifter cruiser with a helmet. Fitness enthusiasts will find exercise equipment like a King Fitness leg press with two 45lb plates, King Fitness shoulder press bench, King Fitness weight bench, Body By Jake dip station, a disassembled leg curl machine with weights up to 200lbs, and other King Fitness equipment including racks, benches, machines and dumbbells. Commercial grade equipment includes Precor ellipticals and stationary bikes. Furniture selections feature seating, storage, tables and more. Notable seating pieces are a carved settee, massage lounger chair, leather recliner and push back recliner. Storage pieces include a blanket chest, woven rattan dresser and painted floral chest of drawers. Tables in the auction comprise a painted coffee table, woven sea grass coffee table with glass top and a mid century modern drop leaf dining table with four folding chairs that store inside. The auction showcases an abundant and diverse selection of wall decor and artwork such as prints, original oil paintings, posters, tapestries, mirrors and frames. Mediums and themes vary greatly, appealing to many styles and tastes. Bidders can also bid on fine jewelry pieces including rings, pendants, pins, bracelets, watches and cufflinks in silver and other metals, some with colored gemstones. A selection of electronics, media players, video game systems and sewing machines are also up for bid. Contractors, handymen and tool enthusiasts will find warehouse racking systems, ladders, scaffolding, work benches, sand blasters, wet/dry vacs, welders, drill presses, table saws, compressors, joiners and much more. Whether you need to furnish your home, upgrade your exercise regimen or stock your workshop, this auction has something for everyone.

Coffee Mills & Grinders | December 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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This online auction features an extensive collection of antique and vintage coffee mills from the 19th and 20th centuries, including many rare and highly sought-after models. Bidders will find a range of cast iron, wood, tin, brass and steel coffee mills in upright, side and box mount styles by notable manufacturers like Landers, Frary & Clark, Charles Parker, Waddell, Arcade, Bronson & Walton, Peugeot, and more. The Landers, Frary & Clark coffee mills up for auction include the Elma clamp-on No. 0014 model, never used, as well as Universal, Regal and Premier models like No. 109 and No. 44, several in boxes with original labels. Other wood and cast metal box coffee mills feature exotic wood boxes with hand cut dovetails, Moravian bases, pewter and tinned hoppers, brass medallions. One J. Fisher handmade dovetailed maple box model retains all its aged patina. Several Bronson & Walton box mills have tin litho hoppers with graphics like an older woman or tiger decal. Many scarce wall mount canister mills by Wrightsville Hardware, Grand Union Tea Co., Logan & Strobridge and others have enameled metal, pressed glass and porcelain hoppers in eye-catching X-ray and crystal designs. Side mount coffee mills include the J & E Parker No. 60 with maple backboard and 1860 patent medallion, an Increase Wilson model with missing adjuster screw, and a maple-backed Peck, Stow & Wilcox mill with brass company mark. Unusual coffee mills in the sale include a miniature A.C. Williams Daisy cast iron model, an Austrian pyramid-shaped F.O. No. 0 mill, a French T-shaft brass receiver model, Belgian, Austrian and Italian examples, plus a turn-of-the-century sheet metal Tiger box mill with big cat graphics. Any condition issues will be clearly photographed so bidders can buy with confidence during this one-time coffee mill liquidation auction.

Discovery Art | December 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM

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This art auction features a variety of pieces from accomplished artists spanning over a century of works. Highlights include several Christopher G. Willett oil paintings such as a southwestern landscape and a NYC cityscape. Watercolors and prints appear from Lisa Muddiman Gray, Ann C. Marinelli with complementary seascapes and sea life subjects. A colorful cut-out painting on wood by Dan Shupe presents a woman's head within an image. Historic works surface as well including lithographs and prints from legendary Frederic Remington and N.C. Wyeth presented in rich hunting, prospecting and weather scenes. Unsigned pieces include a delicate pastel depicting young French girls with roses and a vigorous color pencil barnyard landscape. Groupings appear as well such as a set of 5 Currier & Ives lithographs portraying nostalgic themes of home, wilderness and seasons. Andrew Wyeth’s expressive realist vision comes through in 2 prints showcasing his iconic regionalist settings titled Big Room and Wolf Rivers. A theorem painting clustered with pears and a guardian angel lithograph make an engaging pair. The sale promises bidder discovery of both emergent talents and artistic pillars.

Outdoor Motorsports, Equipment & Vehicles | December 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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Alderfer Auction presents another online-only automotive event, featuring a fine selection of vehicles and equipment that will include: 2014 Kubota L3301D w/LA 525 Tractor, 1989 Nissan Pickup Truck, 2003 Ford Focus ZX3, 2016 Polaris Razr 1000 ATV, John Deere X330 Tractor, eXmark Lazer Z Mower, Craftsman Snowblower, 1994 Magic Trailer, 1998 Wells Cargo Trailer, 2009 Kwik Load Trailer, 2010 Wells Cargo Trailer, Cyclone Rake and more!  Inviting Vehicle Consignments for upcoming auctions. Contact us today at 215-393-3000 or email info@AlderferAuction.com.

Estate Sale | Doylestown, PA | December 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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This estate auction features a wide variety of items from both inside and outside the home. Outdoor items up for bid include yard tools like a Trac Vac model 580 bagger vacuum attachment for a riding lawn mower, Troy-Bilt 10HP 26” wide snowblower, a Little Wonder 11HP walk-behind leaf blower, and assorted shovels, rakes, tarps, and more. Landscaping materials available range from deer netting and bird houses to a mosaic metal fire pit and concrete birdbath. Indoor furnishings and decor span antique styles like Victorian era doorstops and whale oil lamps as well as more modern pieces like Brown Jordan patio furniture, a Sony Bravia 65” TV, Apple TV, and Sony soundbar system. Fine jewelry like estate rings, gold tie bars, bracelets, and watches join collectible silver plate and costume pieces. Dishware incorporates Spode, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton figurines, and Asian motifs. Local interest comes via Bucks County books by authors like Michener, McNealy, and Fell along with paintings, maps, and commemorative plates of Philadelphia and the surrounding region. Transport options feature a bicycle cart, hand truck, wheeled workbenches, and multiple sizes of both luggage and storage including cedar chests. For hobbyists and crafters, the sale showcases sewing supplies like wooden ironing boards and baskets of ribbons alongside painting materials, stamp sheets, fishing poles with reels, a full gun cleaning kit, an abundance of wall frames waiting for art, and more. Storage solutions also appear through 4-shelf shelving units, several filing cabinets, and locking cabinets from Hon and Rubbermaid. This auction presents a turnkey pairing of both household necessities as well as decorative collectibles sure to entice bidders looking to redecorate or pursue a variety of hobbies and passions.

Premier Estate Sale | Doylestown, PA | December 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM

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This estate auction features a variety of antique furniture, artwork, rugs, and other decorative items from an older home. Furniture highlights include several antique chests of drawers in styles such as Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Federal. An antique Queen Anne drop leaf dining table with tiger maple chairs and a JB Vansciver games table provide dining spaces. Upholstered seating ranges from a camel back sofa to Federal and Hepplewhite chairs and a unique buggy seat. Lovely artwork has been collected for this home over the years, including pastoral landscape paintings, rural winter scenes from artists like Walter Emerson Baum and Frank English, still life paintings from Clara Kolb, and reverse glass paintings in folk art style frames. An 1801 needlepoint sampler by Sarah Boxall and a printed 1806 birth record round out the folk art offerings. Antique rugs are found throughout the home, including Persian carpets and runners, a Caucasian rug, and a Two Grey Hills Navajo weaving. These provide classic style underfoot in living spaces, bedrooms, hallways and the kitchen. The kitchen holds a wonderful collection of redware pottery by regional folk artists like Lester Breininger and Ned Foltz. Stockbridge Valley and Mercer tileworks are also represented. A set of horn beakers, early 20th century chrome ware, and a Rogers silverplate tea set may have graced the dining table. Sterling silver takes the spotlight in this sale, with full flatware sets by makers like International, Alvin, and Stieff ranging from Edwardian to mid 20th century place settings. Serving pieces and trophies are marked by Gorham, Whiting, and other names. British sterling and coin silver flatware and hollowware also appear. Smalls like sewing accoutrements, porcelain dresser boxes, enamelware, and woodenware will interest collectors, as will the art pottery, Parian figures, duck decoys, metalwares, and baskets. With such a wide range of antiques from furniture to folk art to vintage kitchenalia, this auction promises something for every bidder.

Estate Sale | Ottsville, PA | December 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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This estate auction features a wide variety of items from furniture, rugs, artwork, books, kitchenware, tools and more. Furniture highlights include mid century modern chairs, industrial style counter stools, a painted cabinet with storage, and a rustic wooden coffee table. Rugs up for bid include Turkish, Kilim, Persian, and wool styles in runners, area, and rectangular sizes. Artwork showcases oil paintings, mixed media pieces, metal wall hangings, prints, and a large framed photograph. Books span many genres like literature, history, religion, art, and more. Kitchenware contains dishware, appliances, cookware, utensils, and tableware accessories. Tools range from electric power drills, sanders, wet/dry vacuums to manual levels, hammers, pliers, and more. Other category lots feature cameras, musical equipment, sound systems, lighting, fans, antique items, outdoor décor, indoor/outdoor furniture, fireplace tools, sprinklers, yard care, toys, collectibles, luggage, apparel, shoes, bedding, office furniture, clocks, and assorted bric-a-brac. With over 200 lots from a single estate, bidders will discover treasures amongst the functional, decorative, and everyday items

Home & Decor | Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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This online home decor auction features a variety of antique and vintage lighting, art, collectibles, and tableware. Mid-century modern highlights include ornate lamps, a safari-style table lamp, crystal chandeliers, and a bird motif wood and glass chandelier. Vintage cameras, games, toys, and lunchboxes are available from top brands like Polaroid, Nintendo, Mattel Barbie, Star Wars, and Hallmark. The auction also offers antique oyster plates, stoneware crocks, and Christmas decorations. Fine china, silver, and glassware brands featured include Tiffany & Co., Lenox, Royal Doulton, Spode, and Waterford. Train enthusiasts will find Lionel, American Flyer, and Bachmann locomotives, rail cars, and accessories. With such a wide selection, this auction is a prime opportunity for collectors and decorators alike to bid on rare vintage finds across many categories.