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Sold! Real Estate for Sale | 2228 Trenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

WE SELL REAL ESTATE! “There is no shortage of cool in Fishtown,” and this updated home on Trenton Avenue is no exception. Fishtown teems with coffee shops, a variety of dining options, music venues, galleries, parks and entertainment for all ages.  This neighborhood is accessible via multiple forms of transportation including SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line, bus and the Route 15 trolley.  Street parking is also available.  Come and see why Fishtown is called “one of Philadelphia’s most exciting neighborhoods!”. This home is listed traditionally and being offered for sale at $250,000.

Sports Cards | November 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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This auction showcases an impressive collection of baseball cards, spanning from early 20th-century tobacco cards to modern classics. The highlight is an extensive selection of T206 tobacco cards (1909-1911), featuring baseball legends like Ty Cobb, Cy Young, and Walter Johnson. Notable rarities include variations and less common card backs. The collection extends to mid-century complete and partial sets, including a 1948 Bowman set with Stan Musial and Yogi Berra rookie cards. Cards from the 1950s through 1980s feature icons like Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Cal Ripken Jr. A 1979 Wayne Gretzky rookie card adds hockey appeal to the mix. Football enthusiasts will find early Topps issues from the 1960s and 1970s, starring players like Johnny Unitas and Joe Namath. Unique items such as 1940s-1950s Exhibit cards round out this comprehensive collection, offering a journey through baseball card history.

Tools and Equipment | November 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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This tool and equipment auction centers around premium agricultural and workshop machinery, headlined by two Kubota tractors - a B8200 4WD diesel model and a G2000 featuring 4-wheel steering. The collection spans professional-grade power tools from leading manufacturers including DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita, alongside comprehensive lawn care equipment from Husqvarna and Craftsman. Workshop highlights include multiple professional tool storage solutions, air compressors, and specialty equipment such as Dremel rotary tools with extensive accessories. The auction features heavy-duty items an anvil, professional-grade vises, and comprehensive hand tool sets from respected brands like Craftsman, Pittsburgh, and Husky. Notable power equipment includes a DeWalt Honda-powered pressure washer, multiple compound sliding miter saws, and professional-grade table saws, complemented by a selection of cordless tool sets with batteries and chargers.

Paxson Hill Farm Estate Sale Part 4 | New Hope, PA | November 4, 2024 at 8:00 PM

    This auction offers a diverse selection of antique and vintage items, featuring furniture pieces such as an American Empire mahogany dresser, a roll-top desk, and an Eastlake settee. Art enthusiasts will find oil paintings, watercolors, and signed prints by artists like Peter Corbin. The collection includes outdoor furniture, garden equipment, and decorative items like cast metal stoves and vintage sleds. Collectibles on offer range from Norman Rockwell figurines to Byers Choice Caroler dolls and Department 56 village pieces. Wine collectors will find vintages from notable vineyards. The auction also features household appliances, exercise equipment, and craft supplies. Commercial items include retail refrigerators and catering equipment. Garden lovers will appreciate the variety of planters and outdoor accessories. This auction presents an opportunity to acquire unique pieces spanning furniture, art, collectibles, and practical household items.

    Paxson Hill Farm Vehicles and Equipment Part 3 | New Hope, PA | November 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM

      This auction showcases a variety of vehicles and equipment suitable for construction, landscaping, and general contracting work. Highlights include a 2018 Ford F-350 pickup truck with a dump body, and a 2018 Ford Transit Van, both offering powerful engines and ample cargo space. Heavy-duty items feature a Mudhens utility trailer with a 12,000 lb capacity and a late 1970s Ford 2600 tractor equipped with attachments. For specialized tasks, there's a Bandit 65X tree chipper and a Kubota SSV 75 PHC skid-steer loader with various attachments. The auction also includes additional skid-steer accessories like buckets, a log grapple, and a plow. Smaller items such as a Predator gas generator and an EZ-Go Workhorse golf cart round out the offerings. This collection provides opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts to acquire versatile equipment for enhancing their operations or personal projects.

      Alderfer Auction at the Great American Guitar Show in Oaks, PA | November 2 and 3, 2024

      Visit us at the Great American Guitar Show at Oaks, PA; being held from Saturday, November 2nd thru Sunday, November 3rd at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Come see our Musical Instrument Team and browse guitars being sold in our November 21st auction. **We will be accepting consignments at this show.**

      Home & Decor | October 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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      This diverse auction showcases a wide range of vintage electronics, collectibles, and decorative items. Photography enthusiasts will find vintage cameras from brands like Agfa, Kodak, and Rolleiflex. The auction features numerous new old stock Toshiba electronics, including transistor radios and portable televisions from the 1960s and 1970s. Toy collectors can explore vintage dolls, including Shirley Temple and Madame Alexander, as well as Barbie items and pressed steel trucks. The auction also presents vintage luggage, Swarovski crystal figures, and Waterford crystal stemware. Music memorabilia, particularly Beatles items, is well-represented with vinyl records, posters, and collectibles. Other notable items include vintage seltzer bottles, tobacciana, antique firefighting equipment, and quilts. Fine metal enthusiasts will find sterling silver pieces from Black Starr and Frost, as well as Chinese and Southeast Asian silver wares. This auction offers something for collectors across various interests and eras.

      Jewelry | October 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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      This auction showcases a diverse collection of costume and fine jewelry, featuring pieces from renowned designers and popular brands. Costume jewelry highlights include creations by Miriam Haskell, Heidi Daus, and Stanley Hagler N.Y.C., known for their intricate beadwork, rhinestone accents, and floral motifs. Other notable designers represented are Kenneth Jay Lane, Joan Rivers, and Nolan Miller. Vintage enthusiasts will appreciate pieces from Eisenberg Ice, Weiss, and Joseff. The sale also includes fine jewelry, with 14k and 18k gold items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets. A standout piece is a 14k gold hinged bracelet with engraved floral design. The auction offers a range of styles and materials, from Native American-inspired beadwork to military medals. With its mix of costume and fine jewelry spanning various eras and designs, this sale presents a comprehensive selection for collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike.

      Firearm Accessories, Sporting, and Military | October 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM

      Alderfer Auction presents an assortment of firearm accessories including scopes and optics, stock, grips and gun parts, targets, cleaning and range supplies. Bid on a selection of camping and survival gear including knives & blades, walking sticks, lanterns, traps and trapping supplies. Also offered are crossbows, compound bows, reloading presses, dies, powder, primers and more. The auction continues with muzzleloading accessories and military with a quality selection of swords.

      Ammunition | October 29, 2024 at 7:00 PM

      Just in time for the hunting season, Alderfer Auction offers a large selection of ammunition including 22 rimfire, hard-to-find 32 rimfire, 380, 9mm, 357 mag, 30-06, 45 Colt, 35 Rem, 7.62 NATO, 5.56/223, 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 375 Win and much more.

      Sold! Real Estate for Auction | 323 Applebrook Rd., Malvern, Pa. 19355 | October 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM

      Sold! $1,054,700
      WEL SELL REAL ESTATE! Discover a truly exceptional living experience in this stunning carriage house nestled within the prestigious Applebrook Golf Course community in Malvern, PA.  This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers an open-concept floor plan, creating a seamless flow between spacious living areas. This prime location offers easy accessibility to the town of Malvern with quaint shopping and dining establishments, East Goshen Park, Serpentine & Willisbrook Nature Preserves, and a quick reach to Philadelphia’s Main Line. The property is being sold live on site in Malvern and online on Tuesday, Oct 29th at 4PM.

      Firearms and Militaria | October 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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      Mark your calendar for our October 29th Firearms auction, featuring a large selection of collectible, military, sporting and antique firearms from around the world. Highlights include an Ingram Model 6 NFA SMG and a Winchester Model 12 28ga Skeet. Bid on a Standard MFG Switch Gun, Standard MFG DP-12 Shotgun, and a Cobray 11. Rifles and Shotguns will include an 1886 Martini Enfield, Black Rain SPEC 15 Semi-Automatic, 1873 Antique Winchester, Ruger Model 96 Lever Action, a US Remington M11 Riot and others. Revolvers and Pistols include a Colt Three Fifty Seven Revolver, Colt Single Action Army, Dan Wesson Pistol Pack, German Proofed CZ 27, Japanese Type 94 and 14 Nambu Pistols, Custom 1911's, Rare British Proofed Colt 1917 455 Eley, a Rare Smith and Wesson Model of 1913 and others. Antique and contemporary black powder arms range from a Matchlock Tanegashima, Snaphaunce, Swivel Barrels, Civil War Muskets, Target Rifles, Antique & Modern Flintlocks and Percussion, shotguns and others.

      Estate Sale | Quakertown, PA | October 28, 2024 at 8:00 PM

        This auction showcases a diverse collection of vintage dolls, toys, and collectibles. Doll enthusiasts will find prized pieces from Effanbee, Madame Alexander, and Steiff, including composition dolls, vinyl figures, and limited edition teddy bears. The toy selection features classics like a Sister Toys sewing machine, Marx typewriter, and vintage board games. Beyond toys, the auction offers an array of collectibles including glass candy containers, art glass paperweights, and Bakelite bracelets. Vintage store displays and signs add nostalgic flair. The sale also includes glassware, china, and decorative items from brands like Fostoria and Noritake. Furniture pieces range from Victorian to mid-century styles, complemented by vintage lamps and wall decor. A collection of postcards and ephemera rounds out the offerings. This auction provides a unique opportunity to acquire pieces spanning several decades of American manufacturing and childhood memories.

        Final Wrap Up | Kerry's ACE Hardware Business Liquidation | October 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM

          This auction presents a diverse assortment of household goods, outdoor equipment, and office supplies. Bird enthusiasts will find a variety of feeders, suet cakes, and accessories from brands like Audubon and C&S. Outdoor maintenance items include a Stihl pressure washer, snow removal tools, and lawn care products. Storage solutions range from small Sterilite boxes to large Rubbermaid totes, complemented by various trash cans. Office supplies feature Mead notebooks, envelopes, and writing instruments, alongside a used Epson printer. Home heating options include Mr. Heater portable radiant heaters and Perfect Aire ceramic heaters. The auction also offers Duracell and Energizer batteries, Elmer's glue products, and cleaning supplies from Clorox and Soft Scrub. Additional items include Cosco folding tables, wading pools, dog toys, wooden gliders, and Slime tire sealant products. This comprehensive auction caters to a wide range of household and outdoor needs.

          Furniture | October 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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          This well-curated auction boasts a diverse selection of furniture and decor across multiple design eras. Highlights include antique dressers with unique features, expandable dining tables, and bookcases from esteemed makers like Hale and Globe-Wernicke. Eye-catching accents include a Hollywood Regency mirror, hand-knotted Persian and Caucasian rugs, and a chic brass tray coffee table. Distinctive offerings like a spindle back rocking bench, vintage children's furniture, and peacock chairs add character. The auction also showcases designer pieces such as a Florence Knoll style marble coffee table, a Lane walnut "Campaign" wall unit, and a Danish teak wall unit. With a mix of antique, Mid-century, and modern items from various periods and makers, this auction offers a treasure trove for design enthusiasts and collectors alike.