Past Auctions

Join us for a continuing evening edition of more Mid-Century Modern furnishings and artwork. This sale features many items for the restoration enthusiast. Highlights include a Herman Miller jewelry chest, Plycraft "Mr. Chair", Eero Saarinen tulip chairs, Bertoia "Bird" and "Diamond" chairs, Ib-Kofod Larsen "Penquin Chair", Walter Von Nessen and attributed Russell Wright Lamps. Abstract art and prints range from lithographs by Paul Delvaux and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec to more contemporary works like a Rolling Stones 2002 tour poster. The auction also features decorative accessories like rosewood storage cubes, and tabletops.

We are thrilled to present our upcoming online-only auction featuring an incredible selection of mid-century modern furniture, art, and décor from top designers of the 20th century. This is a rare chance for collectors and interior designers to acquire quality pieces from the titans of the modernist movement. The highlights of the auction include, a Wharton Esherick signed and dated chair, two original works on paper by Alexander Calder, an abstract lithograph by Joan Miró, Stig Lindberg Pungo and Veckla vases, a rare executive desk by Milo Baughman, and a Mcintosh stereo featuring an MC2105 Amplifier. The Calder works showcase the artist's mastery of line and form. The Miró lithograph exemplifies the dream-like biomorphic shapes that defined his aesthetic. And the Esherick chair and Baughman desk is a superb example of mid-century modern functionality and sleekness. In addition to the highlights already mentioned, this auction includes over a hundred other important mid-century works. Furniture enthusiasts will delight in the array of items by Danish designers, Hans Olsen, Kai Kristiansen, and Axel Christiansen. This carefully curated sale has something for every mid-century enthusiast.

Railway fans and model railroading enthusiasts will not want to miss this exciting online auction featuring a bountiful selection of vintage to modern O gauge, S gauge, HO gauge, and G gauge model trains and accessories. Highlights include several rare prewar O gauge Lionel pieces such as a 3-rail Flying Yankee streamlined passenger train with the iconic 616 locomotive and matching 617 and 618 cars, as well as a Standard Gauge 384E steam engine. Expand your layout with postwar Lionels including an array of diesels like Santa Fe AB units, powered and dummy EMD units, and Alco PA/PB locomotive sets. Operate a mini railyard with automatic Lionel accessories like milk, dump, and lumber cars, cranes, track cleaning tie-jector, and illuminated semaphores. Craft a scenic city with Lionel crossing gates, lamp posts, stations, bridges, and street lights. Established collectors will appreciate the many rare Lionel boxes up for bid as well. Additionally, the auction presents an extensive selection of classic American Flyer S gauge locos, rolling stock, and accessories. Gear up for realistic operation with HO steam locomotives, early diesels, and an array of freight and passenger cars by Mantua, Athearn, AHM, Varney, and others. Procure details like stations, sand towers, and trackside signals to take your HO layout to the next level. For garden railroaders, an LGB G scale starter set and streetlamps are on offer. With over 130 diverse lots spanning prewar to modern and including O, S, HO, and G gauges, this sale is not to be missed! Bid now in this spectacular online train auction!

Alderfer Auction presents another online-only automotive event, featuring a fine selection of vehicles and cycles that will include: a 1952 Chevy Pickup Truck, 1966 Ford Mustang, 1975 Chevy Camaro, 2004 Honda CR-V, 2007 Ford Econoline E150 Van, 2011 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck, 2013 Ford Focus SE, 2014 GMC Savana 2500, 1971 BMW Motorcycle, 1979 Suzuki Motorcycle, 1984 BMW Motorcycle, 1989 Yamaha Motorcycle, A selection of vintage Vespas, a 1991 D & D Trailer and more.

The upcoming home and decor auction features an extensive variety of antique, vintage, and collectible items perfect for home decor. There are many highlights in the wide range of categories up for bid. For railroad enthusiasts, there is railroad memorabilia including schedules, maps, blueprints, and photographs from railroads like PRR, Conrail, and more. Toy collectors will be excited by the cast iron banks and vehicles, as well as die-cast toy cars. Vinyl collectors can bid on records from artists like Frank Sinatra, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and classic rock bands. In the decorative category, there are lamps like a boudoir lamp with tulip shades, chandelier sconces, and Arts & Crafts lighting. Also included are signed Baccarat and Lenox figurines, driftwood sculpture, and porcelain vases. Vintage Christmas decorations range from ornaments and figurines to a miniature Christmas village. China and glassware includes Heisey glass, Meissen and KPM porcelain, satsuma tea sets, and glass shades. Quilts, dolls, books, silverplate serving items, and copper cookware round out the broad selection. Some special interest items are antique shaving kits, granite ware in all forms from coffee pots to spittoons, sewing accessories like Singer attachments, and collectible Goebel porcelain figurines and signed first edition books. With the huge range of antiques on offer, this auction presents an exciting opportunity for collectors and vintage decor enthusiasts to bid on diverse decorative items for the home.

This online discovery art auction features a diverse array of art pieces including oils, watercolors, lithographs, and mixed media works spanning from the early 20th century to present day. Highlights include several works by Philadelphia artist Thomas Richard Hood, such as screen prints, drypoint etchings, and lithographs created during his time with the WPA Federal Art Project in the 1930s-40s. Additional featured artists are Edward Mesjasz, Ann Yost Whitesell, Anthony Ferrara, and Arlene Fisher. Artwork themes range from landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes, portraits and figurals to abstract geometrics. Mediums utilized are oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, and lithograph. Pieces are in framed and unframed condition, in a variety of sizes. This auction presents an excellent opportunity to add an original work of art to your collection.

This exciting online jewelry auction features a treasure trove of antique, vintage, and modern pieces sure to delight. The selection includes rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pins, watches, and more showcasing a wide variety styles. For gold aficionados, highlights include a 14K gold bracelet with a charming heart padlock and ruby accent. Vintage rings contain diamonds set in 14K and 18K white and yellow gold, like a cluster ring surrounded by six sparkling diamonds. Mid-century estate pieces include textured hoops, twisted knots, and modernist shapes from the 1950s and 60s. Scarab, nugget, signet, and dome rings in 10K and 14K gold will appeal to period jewelry fans. Fans of silver will appreciate Native American squash blossom and thunderbird necklaces, Taxco cuffs, elaborate filigree, and heavy statement pieces marked sterling. Gorgeous pendants feature turquoise, coral, onyx, and other natural stones. Charm bracelets with turquoise, and seed pearls provide unique accent pieces. Collectors will be excited at signed pieces from acclaimed designers like Hattie Carnegie and Miriam Haskell. Pins and brooches run the gamut from Art Deco, Egyptian Revival, and Mid-Century styles, some featuring enameling, engraving, and dazzling rhinestones. For admirers of Victoriana, there are also lockets, lavalieres, and brooches with seed pearls, cameos, and delicate gold overlays. Beyond adornment, the auction contains functional pieces like pocket watches and wristwatches. Timepieces range from antique enameled pocket watches to modern styles. A rare Mickey Mouse watch with limited edition caseback demonstrates Disney collectability. The auction also presents a variety of loose beads, chains, charms, pins, and other elements perfect for crafters and artisans. With such a broad selection, this auction presents a unique opportunity to source rare vintage finds as well as modern fashion accessories. Materials like carved jade, natural amber, turquoise, coral, and malachite provide one-of-a-kind elements not easily found in contemporary pieces. The starting bid prices make this an ideal auction for in-the-know collectors as well as novices looking to add their first special vintage piece to their jewelry box. Mark your calendar and tell your friends - this is an online jewelry auction you won't want to miss!

This auction features a well-rounded selection of firearm accessories to include scopes/optics, holsters and magazines. Military highlights include helmets, bayonets, swords, knives, and others. Sporting accessories offered are fishing equipment, field gear. You will also find an assortment of taxidermy including African game.

Browse a selection of over 50 firearms by CVA, H&R, Marlin, Winchester, Remington, Mossberg, Savage, Ithaca and many others as well as thousands of rounds of sporting and military ammunition.

In-Person Preview Mon., Nov. 6th from 10AM - 5PM. This auction offers a great selection of modern, sporting, collector, antique, military, and NFA firearms to include handguns, centerfire rifles, shotguns, rimfire rifles and more. We are inviting consignments and buyouts from collections and estates, from one piece to one thousand or more! Sell alongside these quality pieces. Contact our firearms team today at 215.393.3000 or email firearms@alderferauction.com.