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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.

Discovery Art | December 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM

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This discovery art auction features a wide variety of artworks spanning different mediums, styles and time periods. Highlights include two signed lithographs by renowned Native American artist Bev Doolittle, including her popular print "A Prayer for Wild Things" numbered 28023 out of 65,000. Other featured prints include two monographs by Gerry Seltzer, titled "Autumn Flames" and "Summer Storm", as well as works by less widely collected artists like Ira Moskowitz, Terauci Fukutarp, Ernest Versupuy and more. Oil paintings range from an unsigned work after Giulio Romano's "Madonna and Child with a Cat" to a large and bright still life of sunflowers surrounding two doves and a figure by an unnamed artist. Landscapes vary from an industrial river scene signed Wahlberg to a coastal town vista signed Regier. Portraiture is also represented, with fantasy portraits including an owl perched on a man's shoulder as well as more traditional portraits of women. Watercolors highlight the work of Gail Bracegirdle with abstract floral compositions. Also featured are atmospheric watercolors of barns and covered bridges by Earl Handy. Other watercolors include an elder man smoking a pipe by Terauci Fukutarp and a seascape with crashing waves signed Cyrardes. Sue Goldstein Elkins is represented with two figural engravings in small editions, while the work of Mildred Barrett includes lithographs focused on family and summertime subjects as well as one large color print titled "Swing Set". A rolled set of two family-themed lithographs offers buyers a more affordable way to purchase the artist's work. Several decorative lots speak to collector's varied tastes, like a pair of Chinese pith paintings of scholars, an antique print of a clergyman by Jehan Georges Vibert, and even a folky painting simply signed "Belgium-Ardennes" depicting a rooster. Unframed works provide an accessible entry point for new buyers alongside mid-century, old master and 19th century selections.

Trains | December 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM

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This train auction features a wide selection of G gauge LGB trains including sought-after limited edition steam locomotives and diesel engines. Highlights include the LGB Golden Spike 150th Anniversary set #1, limited to only 299 pieces, consisting of two highly detailed steam engines - the Union Pacific 119 locomotive and Central Pacific Jupiter locomotive - that commemorate the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Number 29 out of 500 of the beautiful wooden boxed D&RG K-28 #20831 steam locomotive is being offered. Another rare find is the wooden boxed LGB/Aster Hudson 4-6-4 steam locomotive #186 out of 600 made. Five more LGB/Aster engine sets come with decorative wooden display cases showcasing stunning paint and detailing. Workhorse LGB steam locomotives offered are the Sumpter Valley Mallet 2-6-6-2, Mikado 2-8-2, Pennsylvania 2-6-0, and Geared Steam Engine. Diesel power is on hand too - several F7 A/B Santa Fe diesel sets, an LGB F7B Pennsylvania unit, and other roadnames. Modern motive power comes from a crocodile red RhB Ge 4/4 electric and an LGB railroads workhorse track cleaning diesel. A live steam 0-6-0 Aster Frank rounds out the selection. The auction has something for everyone - passenger sets, freight cars, advertising cars, beer cars, track and accessories, buildings, rail vehicles, ephemera, transformers, controllers, steam whistles, layout details like figures and lights - even some micro trains and a shining brass switch lamp. With many one of a kind lots, this is a rare opportunity to obtain some unique LGB trains and accessories. Bid high and bid often to take home these treasures before they disappear down the tracks!

Jewelry | December 12, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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This online only auction features a wide selection of fine jewelry and watches including vintage and modern pieces from sought-after brands. Browse an array of pendants, earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets in 10K, 14K, and 18K gold featuring diamonds, gemstones, and pearls. Gold jewelry highlights include diamond rings with central stones up to 9.2 carats, ruby and diamond earrings and rings, and pearl accented gold necklaces and pins. Modern designers showcased include Tiffany & Co. sterling silver like an apple tag keyring, Heidi Daus costume jewelry with Swarovski crystals, and Lagos caviar bracelets with 18K gold accents. Vintage finds include a rare 1914 brass box gifted from British Princess Mary to WWII soldiers and early 1900s silver items like a heavy cuff bracelet engraved "Solid Silver Garden of the Gods Colorado" and Mexican sterling silver earrings and pendants accented with turquoise, amythest, and citrine stones. There are also watches from mid-century brands like Longines and Bulova with diamond and gold accents on bands and faces. The wide variety of fine jewelry and timepieces from all eras allow you to find your signature statement piece!

Coins and Currency | December 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM

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This diverse auction features over 375 lots of coins, currency, medals and exonumia spanning American history as well as foreign items. Early American coins include half cents from 1803 to 1850, large cents from 1797 to 1857, and early small cents like Flying Eagle and Indian Head types. One key rarity is an 1808 half cent graded Very Fine with an inverted reverse. Mid-19th century classics offered include Liberty Seated coinage like an 1843 Seated dollar graded Very Fine and an 1858-O Seated half in Very Good. Late 19th century highlights include 1897-S, 1898-O and 1904-O Barber halves along with an 1893-O Morgan silver dollar in Fine. The auction has a nice selection of early 20th century gold with a 1915 Indian Head $5 graded AU and 1910-D Saint Gaudens double eagle graded BU. An MS64 1928 Saint highlights modern classic gold. Featured classic commemoratives include a 1918 Illinois and 1934 Texas half dollar, both BU. Modern commemoratives like a 1992 Columbus Quincentenary set with clad, silver and gold coins are also included. Numerous mint and proof sets from the 1950s to 1990s provide collectible examples of modern U.S. coinage. These include proof specimens like a PR65 1964 Accented Hair Kennedy half along with mint state gems like an MS64 1904-O Morgan. The sale has currency and paper money as well. Obsolete bank notes, Confederate money and large size silver certificates from the early 20th century are up for grabs. Modern small size notes include Hawaiian emergency issues from 1935. There are also Colonial notes like 1777 $3 printed by John Dunlap along with various fractional currency. Foreign coins and exonumia are also well represented. Medals, tokens, Love tokens and counter stamped or hand-engraved coins provide extra collectability. There is ancient coinage along with hammered silver as well. More modern world coins and sets provide international interest and appeal. With such a vast array of coins, currency, medals and exonumia, this auction promises something for just about every numismatist and collector.

Estate Sale New Hope, PA | December 11, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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    This online estate auction features a variety of high-end furniture and decor sure to catch bidders' eyes. The star pieces include a beautiful Kingsley Bate teak wood patio set with table, four chairs and two leaves for expandable table space. It also features a large Frontgate cantilever umbrella with concrete base, perfect for shade on a sunny day. For interior luxury, an Ethan Allen leather chair and ottoman set provides comfortable seating, made even better when paired with the signed hand-knotted Persian area rug in a tasteful gray and cream design. The auction has several big-ticket electronics as well, like a Natural Gas Weber Summit grill model in excellent condition, and a NordicTrack treadmill which powers on despite having a blank screen. Bidders can also snag practical items like a Hotpoint fridge and freezer set and a paper shredder by Executive Machines. Decor abounds with two slender cast metal planters sprouting greenery, a set of ginger jar table lamps in flawless working order, and an array of stemware including etched wine glasses and glass dinnerware from top brands like Lenox. Lovely artwork is also showcased, like mixed media compositions signed by accomplished artists and picturesque landscape prints in ornate frames.

    Fine Jewelry and Silver | Fine and Decorative Arts - Day 2 | December 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM

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    The jewelry section of the auction spans a wide range of fine pieces in 14k and 18k gold. The highlights include a modern 14k white and yellow gold ring showcasing a large 4.37 carat round brilliant diamond complemented by over 1 carat of tapered baguette diamonds, a Tiffany & Co. Diamond and Sapphire Necklace, as well as an elegant early 20th century 18k gold Hamilton pocket watch. Additional jewelry features Victorian era rings, Art Deco inspired platinum diamond rings, bold gemstone cocktail rings, elaborate bracelets and brooches accented in diamonds, glittering diamond earrings, and gold charms. Global influences also emerge among the jewelry through a jade ring and a boulder opal pin set in 14k gold. From period pieces to contemporary designs, the sale brings together a diverse ensemble of gold jewelry and timepieces totaling over 50 lots. The silver offerings demonstrate American craftsmanship through the centuries, from 18th century and 19th century coin silver flatware by makers like Storm and Wilson, Bailey and Kitchen, and Robert and William Wilson, to intricate 19th century repousse decoration on serving pieces by S. Kirk and Son, and handcrafted pieces by George W. Shiebler. Moving into the 20th century, the auction will feature substantial matched sterling silver flatware services by noted manufacturers Gorham, Towle, and Watson, offered in elegant patterns like French Provincial and Craftsman, as well as American sterling tablewares and decorative pieces including pieces by Tiffany & Co. Global influences come by way of Russian cloisonne by Mariia Vasilbevna Semenova, Saad of Egypt silver tureens and ewers, and an enameled cigarette case by Ferdinand von Reznicek, rounding out over 60 total lots of fine sterling silver hollowware and serving items to be sold, including goblets, plates, and trays.