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Alderfer Auction has a team of experienced professionals in the areas of Auction, Appraisal, Estate Sales, Business Liquidations and Real Estate Services. We work with individuals, financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, banks, executors and insurance companies to help develop a plan for personal and real estate property. Whether you are in transition of relocating, moving, divorce, splitting assets, downsizing and liquidating collections or the passing of a family member and the inheritance process, Alderfer Auction can help make it easier for you. With well over a half century of experience in promoting auctions, we not only know the marketplace, we know how to reach buyers regionally and internationally, to create awareness and ultimately resulting in successful auction sales for our consigners.

 


Current Auctions

Dec 1

Our Doylestown Location Is Moving December 1st!

3359 Durham Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902
We are excited to announce effective December 1st, our Doylestown location is moving to 3359 Durham Road, Doylestown! Our last Walk-in Wednesday Valuation at 3795 Rt. 202 will be November 19th, before the holidays. We will continue our Walk-In Wednesday Valuations and 1st Thursday's, Meet the Specialist, in our new office on 3359 Durham Road.   We will continue to provide valuation and selling services of Fine Art & Décor, Jewelry, Mid-Century Modern, Coins, Vehicles, Firearms, Musical Instruments, Collectibles and Estate Sales. 3359 Durham Road: Dec 3,10,17 - Walk-In Wednesdays, Appts Preferred (closed Dec 24 & 31) Dec 4 - 1st Thursday Meet the Specialist, Christian (Senior Fine Art Specialist) Appointments Preferred, Walk-Ins Welcome! Schedule: preview@alderferauction.com or 215-393-3000   We have been in the Doylestown area for over 60 years and are happy to continue to provide our services of valuations, appraisals, estate sales, business liquidations, auction and real estate.

Dec 2
Now Accepting Bids!

Vehicles and Cycles | December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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  •   Nov 18 @ 5:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Dec 2 @ 7:03pm EST (End)
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Our next Vehicle and Cycle auction is Tuesday, December 2nd, featuring a diverse lineup of classic and modern vehicles and cycles: Ford Thunderbird, 1970 Military Transport Vehicle, 1972 Chevrolet K20 Pickup, 1991 Acura Legend, 1998 Harley-Davidson FXSTC Motorcycle, 1999 Porsche Carrera, 2002 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Motorcycle, 2004 Ford F250 Pickup Truck, 2010 Ford F-150 XLT Pickup Truck, 2015 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback TDI, and a 2017 GMC Acadia Multipurpose Vehicle (MPV).

Dec 3
Reserve an Appointment. Walk-Ins Welcome!

New Location! Walk-In Wednesdays at Doylestown | Complimentary Valuations | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Reserve an Appointment. Walk-Ins Welcome!
Effective December 3rd, Walk-In Valuation Wednesdays will be at our new location on 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown. Have artwork, decoratives, jewelry, silver, mid-century modern, coins or collectibles? Have you ever wondered about the value? Bring in your items for a free complimentary valuation every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Appointments and Walk-Ins welcome on Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Reserve: preview@alderferauction.com or 215.393.3000. For larger collections schedule an in-home valuation at preview@alderferauction.com or calling us at 215-393-3000. Valuations are a verbal estimate of item(s). It is not a formally written, legal document or appraisal. Please allow additional time for jewelry valuations. We are excited to announce effective December 1st, our Doylestown location is moving to 3359 Durham Road, Doylestown! Our last Walk-in Wednesday Valuation at 3795 Rt. 202 was November 19th. We will continue our Walk-In Wednesday Valuations and 1st Thursday's, Meet the Specialist, in our new office on 3359 Durham Road.

Dec 4
First Thursdays 10AM - 3PM in Doylestown! Appointments preferred, Walk-ins Welcome!

1st Thursday Valuations | Meet Fine Art Specialist Christian Answini | December 4, 2025 from 10AM - 3PM

Appointments Preferred, Walk-Ins Welcome!
  •   Dec 4 @ 10:00am EST (Start)
  •   Dec 4 @ 3:00pm EST (End)
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Come to our NEW Doylestown Location, 3359 Durham Rd in Doylestown on the 1st Thursday of every month to have Christian Answini, our Sr. Fine Art Specialist and writer of the Alderfer Auction Blog, valuate your personal items. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome! What is the value? Come find out! Seeking for valuation: Fine Art | Jewelry | Silver | Decoratives | Mid-Century Modern | Bronzes & Sculptures Porcelains | Pottery | Rugs | Coins | Vehicles | Equipment | Firearms | Militaria | Historical Musical Instruments | Sports Memorabilia | Vintage Toys | Collectibles | Estate Sales.

Dec 4
Sells At or Above $415,000

Real Estate For Auction | 21 Big Road, Zieglerville, PA 19492 | December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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21 Big Road blends 1860’s vintage charm with a modern addition and income opportunity with a 2 bedroom apartment over the detached garage. The property is 1.81 acres and backs up to Lower Frederick Township property. Located in the quaint town of Zieglerville, in desirable Perkiomen Valley School District, you have quick access to Spring Mountain Ski/Adventure Area, Green Lane Park and many other local parks and trails. This property is also in close proximity to multiple major travel arteries. This home will sell live in Zieglerville and online on Thursday, December 4th at 4:00 PM. Sells at or above $415,000.

Dec 4
Now Accepting Bids!

Home & Decor | December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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  •   Nov 21 @ 12:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Dec 4 @ 8:03pm EST (End)
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The Home & Decor Auction brings together more than four hundred lots that span decorative art, furnishings, and collectible household items. The catalog opens with a broad selection of prehistoric and Native American artifacts, including stone projectile points, stone ax heads, and pottery sherds, which introduce the range of materials and eras represented throughout the sale. These early pieces lead naturally into a variety of carved sculptures and decorative objects in wood, metal, and stone. Apothecary chests, dollhouses, and humidors sit alongside a mix of shelves, boxes, and accent furnishings that reflect different domestic uses. Ceramics and glassware make up another substantial portion of the offerings, including porcelain vases, stoneware jugs, cut glass bowls, pitchers, and decorative figurines. Waterford and Kosta Boda crystal and glass table pieces appear with serving dishes, trays, and planters. New York history is represented with portrait prints, state and NYC maps, documents, publications and Masonic regalia. Throughout the catalog, lighting serves as a connecting thread, with brass and glass lamps, sconces, chandeliers, and candleholders appearing in multiple sections. The remaining lots include bookends, baskets, small sculptures, cloisonné items, and various decorative accessories. Together they round out a broad offering that reflects the full scope of home décor, art, and collectible objects included in this auction.

Dec 9
Open House: Mon, Dec. 1st from 3PM – 5PM

Real Estate For Auction | 1512 River Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 | December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Open House: Monday, Dec. 1st from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Ultimate Bucks County Retreat & Investment Opportunity! This well maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial is not just a home—it offers the ultimate weekend getaway, an outstanding Airbnb possibility, or a prime location for a home occupation in a highly desirable Bucks County, zoned village center. The Village Center zoning offers a mix of residential, commercial, and home-based businesses, making this a perfect fit for a bustling Airbnb or your dream studio/office.  This prime property is minutes from Route 32, I-78, NJ Bridges, Milford, Frenchtown, Flemington and a manageable distance to NYC. This home will sell live in Upper Black Eddy and online Tuesday, December 9th at 4:00 PM. Sells at or above $350,000.

Dec 9
Now Accepting Bids!

Toys, Trains & Dolls | December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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  •   Nov 25 @ 12:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Dec 9 @ 8:03pm EST (End)
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The Toys, Trains & Doll Auction features an extensive selection of O gauge and HO gauge model railroading material from major manufacturers. O gauge entries include MTH locomotives, Lionel train cars, Lionel steam engines, and Williams Reading engines, along with freight and passenger cars from Amtrak, Reading, Pennsylvania Railroad, B&O, Santa Fe, New York Central, and other railroads. HO gauge offerings include engines and rolling stock by Rivarossi, Bachmann, Walthers, AHM, Accurail, Roundhouse, Mantua, Bowser, and Athearn, spanning steam and diesel models, commemorative sets, and boxed freight car groups. The auction also includes transformers, power packs, track lots, buildings, signals, bridges, and additional layout accessories in both O and HO gauge. Mixed rolling-stock groupings offer variety for collectors and layout builders. Beyond trains, the sale includes diecast toys from Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Corgi, Tonka, Dinky, and Johnny Lightning, along with action figures, slot cars, model kits, vintage toy groupings, dolls, Steiff, American Girls, and more dolls. This auction offers a strong selection of model trains with supporting toy, diecast, and doll categories, ideal for collectors.

Dec 10
Now Accepting Bids!

Mid-Century Modern and Design | December 10th, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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  •   Nov 25 @ 2:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Dec 10 @ 10:00am EST (End)
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The Mid-Century Modern Auction brings together a strong selection of furniture, sculpture, lighting, artwork, and decorative design. Furniture entries include a Herman Miller LCW chair by Charles & Ray Eames, Niels Koefoed’s “Lis” teak dining chairs, the Hans Olsen Frem Røjle “Roundette” dining set, and American Mid-Century pieces such as the Broyhill “Brasilia” breakfront and Brasilia serving cart. An Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining table adds another well-known designer to the group. Sculpture and art feature prominently with a Harry Bertoia Sonambient sound sculpture, a work by Reg Butler, and Erte’s “Astra” bronze. Artwork also includes prints and pieces by Andy Warhol and Alex Katz, adding important American postwar figures to the auction. Studio pottery appears with the recognizable McCarty’s Pottery hippo sculpture and several other ceramic forms. Lighting and design objects include the Shiro Kurimata for Yamagiwa “K-Series” lamp, along with modern metalwork, table lighting, and mixed-material décor. Additional entries include Murano glass, kiln-formed glass, fused chargers, teak furnishings, rattan seating, tile-top coffee tables, and wrought-iron outdoor pieces. A Jaeger-LeCoultre rhodium-plated Atmos clock adds a technical design component to the sale.

Dec 10
Now Accepting Bids!

Coins & Currency | December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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  •   Nov 25 @ 8:00am EST (Start)
  •   Dec 10 @ 7:03pm EST (End)
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The Coin Auction brings together more than two hundred lots of U.S. and foreign coins, silver groupings, and numismatic sets representing several different collections. Early portions of the sale include So-Called Dollars, foreign coin assortments from the 1500s through the 1800s, and multiple binders containing mixed world coins with silver content. Additional world material is offered through Canada groupings, Mexico groupings, and several multi-country accumulations. U.S. coinage is represented across all major denominations, with groupings of cents, nickels, dimes, quarters, halves, and dollars, along with selections of Indian Head and Lincoln cents, Buffalo and Jefferson nickels, and a wide range of silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars. Numerous folders and albums contain partial runs of U.S. and world coin series. The sale includes proof sets, mint sets, commemorative sets, and specialty U.S. Mint products, along with multiple lots of silver groupings and mixed U.S. and world silver accumulations. Additional offerings include tokens, medals, elongated cents, coin rolls, currency lots, and various estate coin assortments that complete the catalog’s breadth.

Dec 11
Now Accepting Bids!

Fine and Decorative Arts | December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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  •   Nov 25 @ 12:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Dec 11 @ 10:00am EST (End)
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The Fine Arts Auction showcases an exceptional mix of jewelry, silver, watches, fine art, tall case clocks, Scotch, and autographs. Jewelry highlights include 14k and 18k gold bracelets, tanzanite and diamond-set pieces, and a standout Van Cleef & Arpels emerald, ruby, and diamond brooch, paired with designer offerings such as an 18k woven-link bracelet by John Hardy. Silver features prominently with the Dominick & Haff / Gorham sterling tea service, supported by a wide selection of pieces including Wallace “Campania” sterling flatware, Welsch 900 silver chargers, a Bailey Banks & Biddle tray, a Georg Jensen bar set, a Georgian sterling epergne, Gorham vases, and multiple American and European sterling services. The watch category offers depth and variety with a 14k gold ladies’ Rolex, Rolex Oyster Athlete, and classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual models, alongside an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. Breitling is strongly represented with multiple models, including the Emergency, Emergency Mission, B-1, Chronomat, Aerospace, Jupiter Pilot, Old Navitimer, Bentley Motors, and “Top Gun” Navitimer. Additional highlights include a Cartier Santos Galbée and two Eska 18k gold cloisonné dial automatics. The Scotch offerings include the Macallan 25 Year Anniversary Malt, supported by selections from Pride of Islay, Strathisla, Royal Lochnagar, Bowmore, and Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection. Tall case clocks stand out with examples by Peter Stretch, Thomas Stretch, and David Rittenhouse, representing important names in early American clockmaking and Philadelphia longcase traditions. Other clock offerings include David Wood and David Studley shelf clocks, and bracket clocks by Tiffany and Co. and James McCabe. Fine art offerings include works by Alfred Nunamaker, Maude Drein Bryant, John Singer Sargent, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, George William Sotter, Walter Emerson Baum, and Charles William Ward, spanning landscapes, portraiture, and impressionist subjects. Autographs include pieces signed by James Monroe, Henry Knox, Amelia Earhart, and Nikola Tesla, adding historically significant material to the sale.

Dec 11
Open House: Tues, Dec. 2nd from 3PM - 5PM

Real Estate For Auction | 2801 Denbeigh Drive, Hatfield, PA 19440 | December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Open House: Tuesday, December 2nd from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Welcome to 2801 Denbeigh Dr, a spacious and well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath single-family home perfectly situated in the desirable community of Hatfield. This residence offers the ideal blend of comfort, space, and a fantastic location, ready for its next owner! This home will sell live in Hatfield and online Thursday, December 11th at 4:00 PM. Bidding starts at $550,000. Buyers Premium is 6%. 

Dec 12

Bean Bag Program Food Collection At Alderfer Auction in Hatfield through December 12th

Alderfer Auction is hosting a Food Drive in collaboration with The Bean Bag Food Program (Friends of Zion Mennonite Church) to supply local children with weekend bags of shelf-stable, nutritious, kid-friendly food. Community members are invited to drop off high-priority items, which include microwave meals, ready rice, canned goods, applesauce cups, shelf-stable milk, and nut-free snacks. Donations of pre-teen personal care items are also welcome. Items can be dropped off at 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440 during business hours, Monday through Friday thru December 12th.

Dec 16
Open Houses Tues, Dec 2nd from 11AM – 1PM and Mon, Dec 8th from 3PM – 5PM

Real Estate For Auction | 217 Cherry Lane, Lansdale, PA 19446 | December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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Open Houses: Tuesday, December 2nd from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Monday, December 8th from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Seize this investment opportunity in a residential, Lansdale location! This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath split-level house with over 2,117 sq ft of living space is what every savvy investor or flipper is searching for, offering significant upside potential after a comprehensive renovation. This Inglewoods Gardens address places you in the desirable North Penn School District. It's a prime location with easy access to major employment hubs, including Merck & Co. and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (Abington Lansdale). Walking distance to downtown eateries, breweries and shops. Don't miss this incredible opportunity. This home will sell live in Lansdale, PA and online on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM. Sells at or above $225,000.

Dec 17
Reserve Today!

Complimentary In-Home Valuations

Reserve Today! 215-393-3000
What’s the Value? Find Out! Complimentary In-Home Valuations: Serving Bucks, Montgomery, Chester Counties and the  Tri-State Area.  Have you thought about downsizing and wondered what the value of your art, décor, jewelry, silver, coins, mid-century modern, collectibles, and estate are worth? If so, the Alderfer Auction team wants to hear from you. To Reserve: preview@alderferauction.com or 215.393.3000. 

Dec 21
Accepting Firearm Consignments At This Show!

Alderfer Auction at the Eagle Show at Oaks, PA | Greater Phila Expo Center | December 19, 20 & 21

Accepting Firearm Consignments At This Show
  •   Dec 19 @ 1:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Dec 21 @ 4:00pm EST (End)
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Visit us at the Eagle Show at Oaks, PA at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, being held from Friday, December 19th through Sunday, December 21st. Come meet our Firearms Team and browse items being sold in our December 30th auction. **We are accepting firearm consignments at this show.**. Missing this show but have firearms to sell? We are accepting consignments and buyouts from collections and estates. Contact us at firearms@alderferauction.com or call us at 215-393-3000. 

Dec 30
Bidding Starts Mid-December!

Firearms | December 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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Alderfer Auction presents a fine selection of collectible, military, sporting, and antique firearms, featuring sought-after pistols like the Taylor's/Pedersolli Howdah SxS Pistol, Remington R51 Gen 2 Semi Automatic Pistol, and Smith & Wesson 460 Performance Center Double Action Revolver. Highlights for collectors include the Colt and Winchester Elvis Presley Commemorative pieces, alongside the Uberti/Taylors & Co SAA Gene Autry Commemorative Single Action Revolver. The sale also offers historic military rifles, such as the German Berlin-Lubecker G43 Scoped Semi-Automatic Rifle and a Matching German Mauser Oberndorf Mod 98 Sniper Rifle, plus quality sporting arms like the Marlin 1895G Lever Action Rifle, the A H Fox Sterlingworth SxS Shotgun and much more.

Feb 12
Inviting Consignments!

Musical Instruments | Invitation To Consign

Consign Now!
Relive the excitement of our November 18th Musical Instrument Auction, which featured spectacular highlights like a C.F. Martin Style 2 12-17 that soared to $6,150, a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Electric Guitar selling for $3,444, and a National Model 1155 Acoustic Guitar achieving $1,845. Other notable results included a Rhodes Mark 1 73-Key Electric Piano, Crate CR-19 Combo Amp selling for $1,599, a Rickenbacker 4001 Electric Bass Guitar for $1,845, and a Roland Space Echo RE-201 for $1,353. Inspired by these strong results? We are now inviting consignments for our February 12 auction!

Nov 25
Now Accepting Bids!

Silver | November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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  •   Nov 13 @ 9:00am EST (Start)
  •   Nov 25 @ 7:03pm EST (End)
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Alderfer Auction's November Silver sale features American, British, and Continental silver from established makers spanning the 18th through 20th centuries. American manufacturers dominate with pieces from Gorham, Wallace, Reed & Barton, Tiffany, and Towle across multiple patterns. Regional makers including Frank M. Whiting, Ferdinand Fuchs and Bros., and Woodside add variety, while retailer markings from J.E. Caldwell and Bailey & Co. provide provenance. Highlights include a Bailey & Co. coin silver olive pattern serving spoon and a Frank M. Whiting bread tray dated 1900. American coin silver from Joseph Lownes, James Watts, and Robert and William Wilson represents pre-industrial craftsmanship. European silver features German pieces by Ernst Gideon Bek and Storck & Sinsheimer, including an elaborate Hanau dresser box, alongside Dutch monkey spoons with figural decoration and French pieces. British silver spans Georgian through Edwardian periods with a Moses Brent wine funnel from 1792 and a Victorian muffineer.

Nov 25
Now Accepting Bids!

Jewelry | November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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  •   Nov 11 @ 4:32pm EST (Start)
  •   Nov 25 @ 8:03pm EST (End)
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The Jewelry Auction includes more than two hundred lots of fine and vintage jewelry in gold, silver, and gemstone settings. Highlights include 14k and 18k gold rings, diamond and sapphire designs, and gold pins such as Order of the Eastern Star and West Chester State Normal School examples. The catalog features gold and silver necklaces, bracelets, and charm pieces, along with cameos, pearl strands, and multi-gemstone jewelry set with amethyst, opal, garnet, and turquoise. Also included are Bulova, Waltham, and Elgin watches, as well as cufflinks, lockets, cross pendants, and costume jewelry assortments.