Past Auctions

Part 2 of this Single Owner Doll auction unlocks a treasure trove of dolls from Barbara E. Bailey's cherished collection. Relive golden eras with Ideal's Revlon, Toni, Shirley Temple, or Barbie and her family and fashions. Alexanders Betsy McCall and Tammy join the party, alongside AC, NASB, and Vogue beauties. F+B and R+B composition dolls whisper stories of yesteryear, while contemporary darlings like Tonner, Kish, and American Girl bring modern magic. Cherish unique artist creations by Fayzah Spanos, Philip Heath, and Karin Schmidt. Don't forget Steiff's cuddly charm and Petite Princess furniture fit for royalty. Accessorize your finds with clothing, wigs, and shoes - everything you need to complete your dollhouse dreams. From bisque character babies to China dolls, this auction has something for all collectors.

Step into a collector's dream: a single-owner auction of cherished dolls from the Estate of Barbara E. Bailey's personal collection! Unearth memories with Effanbee's Patsy family and Skippy, Ideal's iconic Shirley Temple, and Alexander's charming roster of stars like Sonja Henie, McGuffey Ana, and Flora McFlimsy. Vogue's Dora Lee and Toddles add a touch of timeless elegance, while Mary Hoyer's whimsical creations promise a smile. But the treasures extend far beyond. Journey through time with antique dolls crafted from unusual Chinas, delicate papier-mâché, and beloved cloth by Lenci, Chase, and Georgene. Relive childhood magic with 40s and 60s darlings like Terri Lee, Ginny, and the Barbie family. For discerning eyes, exquisite bisque dolls by G. Heubach and Googly, alongside all-bisque and character dolls, await. Add a touch of French flair with a JV (Anchor Symbol) Paris doll and its accompanying furniture. And for the true artist, M. Thompson and T. Churcher's masterpieces beckon. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Barbara's passion! From childhood companions to timeless icons, this auction promises a journey through doll history like no other. Come, discover, and let the magic of dolls begin again.

This auction features a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary home decor items spanning many decades and styles. An assortment of dolls is offered, including bisque, vinyl, porcelain and more by brands like Madame Alexander and Effanbee. Several Boehm, Royal Copenhagen, Lladro and Royal Worcester figurines of children and animals are up for bid. Antique oil lamps, crystal stemware, silver tea sets, porcelain vases and dishes, and decorative boxes can also be found. Lovers of blue and white porcelain will enjoy an array of pieces from makers like Copeland Spode and Woods & Sons. Delftware plates and trays add an extra pop of color alongside vibrant satin glass and milk glass collectibles. Mid-century modern housewares also make an appearance, like wooden salad servers and retro enamelware sprinkled throughout the lots. Those looking to add some sparkle have multiple options, including glass decanters with sterling silver accents as well as sterling silver vanity sets and tableware. Ornate mirrors, brass fireplace tools and decorative metalwork round out the selection of eye-catching accents. The event also features Christmas collectibles like blown glass ornaments and Christmas plates spanning decades of celebrating the holiday. With such a broad range of eras and genres represented, this auction presents a unique opportunity to find rare antiques as well as update home decor. Shoppers can discover deals on beloved collectible brands like Royal Worcester and Wedgwood or take a chance on more unique pieces like stone chess sets and antique dresses. Whether building out a curated collection or simply refreshing a well-loved space, bidders are sure to find hidden gems amongst these lots.

This auction offers an extensive collection of jewelry spanning vintage to modern eras. Gold takes the spotlight, with multiples rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets and charms crafted from 14k and 10k materials. Gemstones run the gamut from diamonds and rubies to sapphires and emeralds, displayed in settings like classic solitaires and modern bypasses. Matching pieces also abound. Classic details come in the form pearl accents gracing rings, necklaces, and bracelets for an organic glow. Chains promise versatile shine for every occasion - rich 14k gold Omegas and chokers. Unexpected finds also surface, like a lacrosse stick pin. Multiple lots highlight turquoise, the definitive gem of the West. Signature Nevada materials like mother of pearl, jasper and ammonite inject color into pendants, charms, and bracelets. This auction promises statement pieces and timeless staples for collectors and style seekers. The breadth of offerings ensures one-of-a-kind finds await the committed hunter.

This auction features a wide variety of furniture pieces spanning different styles and time periods. A classic Louis XVI style side table has a kidney shaped top, single drawer, and carved legs. Mid-century modern is represented by a pair of Drexel Profile nightstand and step table. Read More under Auction Details...

This auction offers a fantastic selection of German SS/SA daggers, military clothing, helmets, bayonets, medals, insignia, maps, photos and many lots of field gear.

Day 3 of 3 of our Collectors 3-Day Auction Event. This luxury auction offers a wide range of fine jewelry pieces, including gold bracelets, rings, necklaces, earrings, and pendants featuring gemstones like diamonds, rubies, sapphires, topaz, jade and more. A highlight piece is a 35 carat 18k yellow gold aquamarine and diamond ring. Vintage and antique jewelry collectors will appreciate a Victorian mourning hair grouping and a 14k yellow gold charm bracelet. The auction has an extensive selection of collectible fountain pens from brands like Parker, Conklin, Visconti, Pelikan, Montblanc, and more, with several featuring 14k and 18k gold nibs. Sets include a Parker 18k nib fountain pen set and multiple Visconti fountain and ballpoint sets with 14k and 18k nibs. Individual pens span models like the limited edition Cartier “Art Deco Chinese Prestige” fountain pen and the Omas “Jerusalem 3000”. A premier offering in the lighters collection is the S.T. Dupont “Maharadjah” Jeroboam table lighter. S.T. Dupont is also represented by several other table lighters like the Taj Mahal, Andy Warhol self portrait, and Statue of Liberty designs. Additional luxury lighters come from brands like Cartier and Dunhill. Cigar enthusiasts will appreciate the Zino and Noblesse humidors along with various cigar cutters and accessories. Beyond the core offerings in jewelry, pens and lighters, bidders will discover luxury accessories like Louis Vuitton handbags, a gentlemen’s Italian leather travel case, and a vintage Mark Cross wardrobe trunk. With over 150 diverse lots spanning many collecting categories, this auction presents a unique opportunity to acquire rare, exclusive items perfect for gift-giving or expanding personal collections.

Day 2 of 3 of our Collectors 3-Day Auction Event. Discover a treasure trove of rare finds and artistic gems in our upcoming online only Collectors Sale. This auction presents a wonderful selection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, novelty, furniture and rugs, and other decorative arts.

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.

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.

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.

*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.

*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.