Past Auctions

The Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry and Accessories presents signed couture designs, sterling silver pieces, Bakelite accessories, and decorative costume jewelry. Designer highlights include William de Lillo Rhinestone Suites, Trifari Collar Necklace, Joseff of Hollywood Leaf Set, Judith Leiber Multi Strand Necklace, Kramer Ruby Red Suite, and a Chanel Gripoix Style Necklace. Sterling silver entries include a Modernist Necklace, Sterling Pins, and several Coro Duette Brooches. The Bakelite selection offers Carved Bangles, Figural Bracelets, Dress Clips, Bakelite and Wood Pins, and Bakelite with Lucite Brooches. Costume groupings range from Artisan and Modernist Necklaces to Amber and Horn Bead Strands. The brooch selection spans Eisenberg Designs, Shriners Rhinestone Tiaras, Bird and Enamel Brooches, and figural themes such as the Reinad Green Rhinestone Necklace, Metal Swallow Necklace, Lucien Piccard Brooch, and Coro Craft Fish and Owl Pins.

Alderfer Auction’s Americana Auction features a wide range of redware pottery, stoneware, folk art carvings, and handcrafted miniatures. Works by Breininger Pottery are prominent, including plates, bowls, chargers, figures, candle holders and seasonal designs. Additional pottery and stoneware entries include pieces by Stahl Pottery, Cowden, Hart & Son, Wisconsin Pottery, Adolph Moesch, Crocker & Springer, Ottman Brothers, Roseville, Rowe Pottery Works and more. Hand-carved and painted wooden figures include Santa sculptures, primitive Animal Figures, painted chests, tramp art, wallpaper boxes. Miniature items such as room dioramas, chairs, and decorative band boxes are also included. Other traditional elements include a framed needlework sampler, hand-decorated eggs, and pewter tableware, reinforcing the focus on American folk and domestic arts. This catalog reflects early American

Alderfer Auction features an impressive collection of firearm and sporting accessories, knives, and military collectibles! Discover an impressive selection of high-grade fixed and folding knives, including limited edition Benchmade, Randall, Gerber, and William Henry pieces, many appearing new in their original packaging. Illuminate your collection with an array of high-grade tactical flashlights from Surefire, Streamlight, and Nebo. For the shooting enthusiast, we offer a substantial assortment of AR-15/M-16, Ruger, and Glock magazines, along with reloading supplies, rifle scopes from Zeiss and Redfield, and various gun cases and cleaning kits. Military history buffs will appreciate the antique swords, WWI and WWII bayonets, military headgear, and historical books. Anglers are not forgotten, with a treasure trove of vintage fishing rods, reels, tackle, and creels, including collectible lures and Montague-Manitou custom fly rods. Rounding out this diverse auction are unique primitives, from enameled tinware to a faux scrimshaw whale tooth, ensuring there's something for every collector and enthusiast. 

Prepare to expand your collection with an exceptional offering of revolvers, pistols, rifles, and shotguns at our upcoming auction. This diverse selection features something for every enthusiast, from historically significant military surplus to high-performance modern firearms. Key highlights include a desirable Russian Capture German P08 Semi-Automatic Pistol, a variety of classic Colt revolvers and semi-automatics, and a selection of modern concealed carry pistols from Sig Sauer, Glock, and Kimber. The long gun collection is equally impressive, presenting sought-after US Springfield M1 Garand rifles, vintage Winchester lever-actions, and top-tier over/under shotguns from Beretta and Perazzi. Whether you're seeking a piece of history like an Antique Colt Army Percussion Revolver or a reliable modern firearm like a Heckler & Koch VP9, this auction provides a rare opportunity to acquire fine and collectible pieces.

Bid on a vast array of rifle ammunition, including scarce .22 LR, .223 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, and 7.62x39mm rounds, with options ranging from individual boxes to bulk cases. Handgun enthusiasts will find an impressive selection of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .38 Special, among others, with various bullet types and quantities available. For shotgunners, there are diverse gauges and shot sizes to choose from. Additionally, the auction boasts specialty and assorted lots, along with reloading components for those who prefer to craft their own rounds. Don't miss this unique opportunity to acquire premium ammunition and components!

Alderfer Auction's Silver sale features over 100 lots of American, British, and Continental silver from established makers spanning multiple centuries. American manufacturers dominate with pieces from Gorham, Reed & Barton, Towle, Wallace, International Silver, and Whiting across numerous patterns. Highlights include a Tiffany sauce ladle with custom chased decoration from the John C. Moore II period and a French 950 silver hostess set by Hippolyte Thomas. Scandinavian design appears through Georg Jensen "Acanthus" pieces and David Andersen enameled Norwegian flatware. British silver includes Georgian through modern examples by makers like William Eley & William Fearn and Thomas Daniell. American coin silver provides historical depth with pieces by Garrett Eoff, Davis Palmer & Co., and other 19th-century regional makers. Continental highlights include a Dutch tea caddy and Italian centerpiece bowl. The collection offers service completers, individual pieces, and specialty items with some retaining original cases or retail markings from established firms like J.E. Caldwell and Bailey & Co.

The Discovery Art Auction features a broad selection of prints, paintings, and posters from a range of artists. Key entries include a lithograph attributed to Pablo Picasso, as well as works by Marc Chagall, Erte, Graciela Rodo Boulanger, and Jovan Obican. The catalog contains a large group of lithographs, oil paintings, and posters, including Circus Posters, and various Exhibition Posters. Oil paintings include entries by Martin Poole, Norton Willis, Johan Engela, and others. Themes range from figurative and abstract to folk and nature-based subjects, including work by R. C. Gorman, Sergei Goncharenko, and  Additional categories include Mixed Media, Batik Textile, and decorative frames. Overall, the auction includes a mix of styles and periods, offering original and reproduced artworks across a wide range of formats.

This home and decor auction features a diverse selection of glassware, collectibles, brass decor, and Magic cards. A key item is the Young Chang Baby Grand Piano, alongside elegant tableware including Orrefors, Calyx Ware, Haviland Limoges, and Stangl. A significant portion of the catalog is dedicated to Magic: The Gathering trading cards, with cards like Volrath’s Stronghold, Yavimaya Hollow, and Black Mana appearing in grouped lots and assortments. Brass and metal decor is prevalent throughout, including candlesticks, snuffers, serving ware and horse brasses. Hand crafted items include Pysanky eggs, pottery, and metal work. Vintage and pop collectibles like robot toys, a Brownie camera, and tin toy planes expand the catalog’s appeal. Additional highlights include spirits assortments, cast iron doorstop, and graphic novels. Combining utility and collector interest, this auction offers something for a wide variety of buyer.

This Alderfer Auction Collectibles sale consists of Mid-Century Space-Age robots, lady head vases, cowboy collectibles and movie memorabilia. The fun and kitsch side of Mid-Century collectibles are available. If one is interested in Atomic and Space-Age toys, they can find a variety of tin lithograph and hard plastic robots, rockets and UFOs, including robots, vehicles and ephemera from popular series such as Lost in Space and Forbidden Planet. Add to your MCM décor with a touch of fun with lady head vases, including signed vases by ceramicist Betty Lou Nichols and popular Japanese imports from Napco, Relpo, Lefton, Parma, Rubens and more. Giddy-up and view the many vintage cowboy cap guns, action figures, lunch boxes, games to add to your collection, including items from Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Rogers, Hubley and Nichols. Do you have a love for classic films and memorabilia? In the Collectibles sale one can find classic original movie posters, including movies starring Hedy Lamaar, Myrna Loy, Cary Grant, Clark Gable, Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes, William Powell, Vivien Leigh and many others. Items include Barbra Streisand movie posters, movie stills and signed photo. There are classic film star photo portraits by famous photographers George Hurrell, Clarence Sinclair Bull, and Laszlo Willinger, signed with certificates of authenticity. Included are also Warner Brothers, Hanna-Barbera and Charles Schulz original drawing and animation cels.

This auction features a balanced collection of modern and traditional furniture and décor. Highlights include a Maurice Villency Bird's Eye Maple Bedroom Set, a Wilhelm Renz Rosewood Dining Table, and multiple Henredon pieces. Comfortable seating is provided by Leather Sofas, Victorian Armchairs, and a Human Touch Massage Chair. Dining and accent furnishings include the Heywood Wakefield Service Cart, Kindel Sideboard, and Chinoiserie Bar Cabinet. Decorative items include Wall Mirrors, a Chinese Four-Panel Screen, and carved wood accents. The rug collection includes Oriental Runners, Persian Sarouk, and Tabriz Pattern Rugs, offering versatile textile options. Outdoor offerings feature a Dining Set with Umbrella, Patio Bistro Set, and Chaise Lounges. Combining contemporary comfort with antique detail, this auction caters to collectors and decorators looking for quality pieces across interior and exterior living spaces.