Past Auctions

Vintage collectibles & sports memorabilia highlight this multi-category auction.  This diverse auction features significant sports memorabilia, including a 1973 Topps Mike Schmidt rookie card and vintage Post cereal baseball cards from 1963. Authenticated signed photographs from baseball legends Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle complement professional football memorabilia from Terry Bradshaw and Eli Manning. The sale presents antique German bisque dolls from makers like Kestner, Simon & Halbig, and Armand Marseille, alongside Qing era Chinese snuff bottles and Japanese Satsuma pottery. Notable items include Victorian automaton bird cages, Roseville pottery, and HO scale model trains from manufacturers like Mantua and Athearn. Decorative arts encompass Royal Doulton figures, Dresden-style porcelain, cut crystal, and Royal Copenhagen tableware. Sports publications include Philadelphia Phillies yearbooks spanning 1973-1995. 

This auction features an impressive selection of mid-century modern furniture and art from renowned 20th-century designers and artists. Key pieces include unique handcrafted furniture by New Hope craftsman Gino Russo, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Danish modern furniture is well-represented with pieces by Niels Moller, Johannes Andersen, and Henning Kjaernulf.  Art offerings range from Romain de Tirtoff's (Erté) Art Deco illustrations to contemporary works by Justin Gaffrey, Jim Bloom, and Sterling Boyd Strauser, represented by an oil painting titled "Table Top Arrangement" from 1989. Val Bertoia's Sonambient sculptures continue the legacy of innovative sound art. Decorative arts include Rosenthal porcelain by Bjorn Wiinblad and Versace crystal, adding luxury to the mid-century aesthetic. A collection of rare Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe photographs from the 1950s rounds out this diverse auction of mid-century design and art.

This art auction presents a diverse collection of 19th and 20th-century artwork across various media. Featured artists include French painter Urbain Emmanuel Huchet, known for his European street scenes and coastal landscapes, and American modernist Richard Rogers, whose work spans Fauvism to Abstract Expressionism. The collection includes prints by Pablo Picasso and Japanese woodblock prints by Kogyo Tsukioka, alongside works by contemporary artists such as Ann Yost Whitesell and Patricia Buckley Moss. Social activist artist Marlene E. Miller's prints and drawings, focused on historical women and social issues, are prominently featured. The artwork spans multiple styles and techniques, from traditional oils and watercolors to lithographs and etchings. Notable pieces include European landscapes, modernist abstractions, portraits, and Asian art including Chinese scrolls. The collection represents various artistic movements from traditional representational work to modern abstract expressions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.