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Home & Decor | July 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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The auction offers a diverse range of items such as photographs, ephemera and historical documents and correspondence. Collectors will find stamp albums with Worldwide Stamps, Postal Commemorative Society Stamp Collections, First Day Cover Albums, and Postal Commemorative Society coins and stamps. Decorative pieces include Gorham Rose-Themed plates, Lenox Christmas Collector plates, Boehm Porcelain Rose-Themed plates, and Franklin Mint floral plates. Other featured products are Franklin Mint pewter figurines, Franklin Mint Commemorative medals, advertising signs, American Baseball advertising signs, studio pottery tableware, vintage table lamp, Lenox porcelain and more. This auction covers a wide array of philatelic, commemorative and household items.

Sold! Vacant Lot For Auction | 2751 Swamp Creek Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073 | July 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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WE SELL REAL ESTATE! Own a Piece of Tranquil Beauty on Swamp Creek Road, Marlborough Township! Don’t miss this opportunity to own a .47 acre lot in the heart of Marlborough Township. Nestled along picturesque Swamp Creek Road, this property offers unobstructed views of the stunning Unami Creek, known for its trout-stocked waters, natural rock formations, and year-round scenic beauty. Enjoy nature at its finest – the creekside land across from this lot is township owned open space, ensuring your view remains forever peaceful and undeveloped, with a public parking area nearby for easy creek access. Although secluded and private, the property offers easy access to modern conveniences via Route 63 and the PA Turnpike, and is just minutes from restaurants, breweries, shopping, and entertainment. Nearby, you’ll find Green Lane Park, offering 25 miles of trails, fishing, boating, playgrounds and recreation for outdoor enthusiasts in all four seasons. This property will be sold live in Pennsburg and online on Tuesday, July 8th at 4:00 PM. 

Sale Pending | Real Estate For Sale | 206 Chestnut Lane, North Wales, PA 19454 | Offered At $625,000

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All offers are due by Monday, July 7th at 3:00 PM. You'll adore this charming, meticulously maintained farmhouse, cherished by two generations and now ready for new owners! Located in Horsham Township within the top-rated Hatboro-Horsham School District, it offers easy access to major roads and the cultural richness of Montgomery and Bucks Counties. The first floor features a spacious living room, a kitchen with built-in banquette seating, a dining room, and a den with a full bath, while the second floor offers three bedrooms and an upgraded full bath. Throughout the home, you'll find charming details like original pine wood floors and solid wood doors. Outside, enjoy a maintenance-free composite deck overlooking 1.37 lush, peaceful acres, a welcoming front porch, a detached two-car garage, and a 36' x 24' Morton pole barn perfect for hobbyists. All systems, including a whole-house generator, have been meticulously maintained by the current owners. This home is offered for traditional sale at $625,000.

Estate Sale | Pottstown, PA | July 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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This auction includes about 250 items spanning functional equipment, Mid-Century Modern furniture, decorative arts, and textiles. Utility selections include a John Deere X729 Riding Mower, Tiller Attachment, and Tow-Behind Spreader and Sprayer, as well as a Jackson Trailer Cart. Furniture offerings feature Danish Modern dining and bedroom suites, a Jesper Teak Desk, a Haslev Slate Cocktail Table, and Thomas Moser bookshelves. The catalog also includes decorative and art items such as a Framed Panoramic Photograph of Grand Canyon, Chesapeake Bay Map and Nepal Mountain Range Print, and a Framed Japanese Woodblock Print. Additional highlights include a Handwoven Area Rug, Metal Plant Stands with Plants, and an Indoor Ficus Tree in Glazed Ceramic Planter. A Victrola Mahogany Cabinet Phonograph and a selection of Books round out the sale.  

Estate Sale | Telford, PA | July 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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This auction features a Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 Utility ATV with Sno-Devil Plow, Boss 7 Ton Electric Log Splitter, and Pittsburgh Automotive ATV/Motorcycle Lift and Schumacher Battery Jumper. Other highlights include a Brown Leather Sofa with Nailhead Trim, Asian-Style Dining Set with Table and Upholstered Chairs, and All-Weather Wicker Patio Seating and Tables by Unknown Maker. Tools and utility items such as a Belt/Disc Sander Model 97181 and Coleman Powermate Air Tools with Socket Sets are included. Decorative and functional items range from an Allen + Roth Gray and Silver Patterned Area Rug and Brass Lion-Andirons with Scrollwork Design to Cast Iron Cauldrons and a Cast Iron Fireback with Royal Emblem Design. Additional lots include a Storage Bench with Hinged Top, Framed Silk Embroidery Depicting Birds and Trees, and Books on History, Cooking, and Craftsmanship. 

Estate of Howard Heckler Part 2 | Hatfield PA | June 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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This auction features over 220 lots, including items such as a Ladder-Back Rocking Chair with Wicker Seat and a Needlepoint Floral Footstool, Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting by N. Moscaro, and Beatrix Potter Books with Children’s Dishes and Spatterware. Furniture highlights include a Mahogany Secretary Desk with Serpentine Front, Baker Hexagonal Side Table, and multiple Adirondack seating options. Collectible offerings range from Taxidermy Ring-Necked Pheasant Wall Mount and Mounted Antlers to Cast Lead Figures and Glass Paperweights with Christmas Designs. Additional lots include a Royal Typewriter With Portable Case and Table, John Deere and Farmall 560 Pedal Tractors, Vintage Wooden Sailing Dinghy, and Crown Stoneware Crocks. Ephemera, decorative objects, outdoor furnishings, and unique household items round out the variety presented in this sale.

Estate of Howard Heckler Part 1 | Hatfield, PA | June 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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This auction presents a wide range of estate contents and decorative arts. Featured items include glass and porcelain such as a Uranium Glass Planter with Cast Iron Base, LS&S Carlsbad Austrian Dinnerware with Gold Floral Design, and Waterford and Wedgwood Crystal. Furniture highlights range from a Stepback China Cabinet with Brass Hardware to a Kling Solid Cherry Dresser with Mirror and Windsor Wooden Armchairs. Other offerings include Amphora Austria Figurine Vanity Tray and Rudolstadt Cherub Dish, Wicker and Wooden Baskets with Straw Hats, and Bakeware. Tableware and flatware options include Dansk Shell Plates and Oneida Community Stainless Steel Flatware. Additional notable items include a Mounted Fox Head and Tail on Wooden Plaque, Royal Copenhagen Blue and White Plates, Victorian Photo Album with Photos, and Stetson Cowboy Hats with Boxes. Decorative, vintage, and functional pieces appear throughout the sale, reflecting the full scope of the estate.

Musical Instruments | June 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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Attention keyboardists, organists, guitarists and percussionists. Alderfer Auction is pleased to offer a Musical Instrument auction with variety, rarity and quality. Keyboards and MIDI controllers from makers such as Roland, Nord, Yamaha and Kurzweil. Hammond organs and Leslie speaker combos with parts and accessories. You will also find a wide variety of guitars, basses and amplifiers from Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, Ibanez, Airline, Favilla, Kay, Harmony, BC Rich, and Schecter. Artist-signed guitars by Dean. A wide variety of percussion including drum kits, individual drums, cymbals and hardware. Also included are band instruments, audio components and more.

Home & Decor | June 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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This multifaceted auction includes items spanning ephemera, sports memorabilia, coins, decorative arts, and more. Notable offerings include stereoscopes, photo albums, and daguerreotypes, alongside groupings of vintage die-cuts, tobacco labels, and photographic cards. Sports lots feature Yankees memorabilia, NFL Jets apparel, and multiple assortments of trading cards. Coin and medal groupings from the Franklin Mint appear throughout, joined by commemorative stamps, postal sheets, and mixed philatelic collections. Collectible items include designer accessories, porcelain eggs, bird figurines, and rose-themed tableware appear in several dedicated lots. Additional highlights include Meso-American Pottery, Western and folding knives, magnifiers with lion figures, a David Lewin vase, and a silver-plated tea set. The auction reflects a wide range of collecting areas with consistent variety across the catalog.

Jewelry | June 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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This auction features a diverse selection of jewelry with artisan, vintage, and global influences. Highlights include a 14k yellow gold ring set with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, and a hand-carved wood and beaded pendant necklace. Artist-signed pieces by Mary and Doug Hancock are represented with necklaces and earrings in silver and bronze. Sterling silver appears prominently, including turquoise-set rings, a Taxco brooch, and Native American and Mexican examples. Beaded pieces range from a 10-strand turquoise and coral necklace to a lapis chip necklace with sterling beads. International styles include an Indian silver torque necklace and a Peruvian cuff bracelet. Group lots of vintage costume jewelry, cloisonné, and stone necklaces round out the sale.

Tools and Equipment | June 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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    This auction features a wide selection of power tools, hand tools, and workshop equipment. Highlights include Milwaukee M12 Fuel Bag with Drill and Impact Driver, Dewalt DW983 Cordless Drill, Bosch Jigsaw and Power Drill, Ryobi ONE+ Tools with Batteries, and Snap-on Screwdriver Sets. Larger equipment includes a Central Machinery Plate Compactor With Predator Engine, Ridgid Miter Saw, Rockwell Delta Jointer, Husky Electric Air Compressor, and a Wen 12-inch Variable Speed Bench Drill Press. Additional entries include Echo and Greenworks trimmers, a Storm Cat Portable Gas Generator, Craftsman Belt Sander and Clamps, a Kennedy Manufacturing Tool Chest, and Northern Industrial PA200B Electric Hoist. Hand tools such as Bailey Hand Planers, machinist measuring tools, and assorted clamps round out the selection.

    Estate Sale | Ambler, PA | June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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    Discover timeless style in this 200+ lot estate auction from Ambler, PA, featuring fine furniture, antiques, and elegant décor. Key highlights include a mahogany dining table with Sheraton-style chairs, matching buffet and sideboard, and beautifully crafted oak and cherry case pieces. A hand-painted folding screen, antique lamps, and decorative mirrors bring charm and sophistication to any space. Collectors will appreciate a selection of porcelain figurines, cut glass, and vintage china sets, along with original artwork, gilt-framed prints, and brass and marble décor. Standout pieces include a cast iron garden bench, Victorian-style hall tree, and carved wood mantel. This diverse catalog blends functional elegance with classic style—perfect for decorators, designers, and antique lovers alike. Bid now on these well-preserved treasures from a distinguished estate.

    Discovery Art | June 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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    This auction features a varied selection of artwork including original paintings, prints, and works on paper. Highlights include a Lucite piece by Pablo Picasso and woodblock prints by David Fertig. Other named artists include Josef Lauer, Charles Blondin, John Sloan, Kiyoshi Saito, LeRoy Neiman, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Michael Bartmann. Media across the sale include oils on canvas and board, woodblocks, linocuts, lithographs, and charcoal drawings. Notable subjects include a Florence cityscape, still lifes, and portrait busts. Watercolors are featured throughout, with several works signed “Hill,” “Mahr,” or “Goody.” Additional entries include mixed media, stone rubbings, and a Russian icon. The catalog represents 19th through 21st-century works from artists across Europe, America, and Asia.

    Furniture | June 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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    This furniture auction includes traditional American forms across seating, tables and storage. Notable pieces include a pair of Leathercraft leather armchairs,  stools by Karges Furniture Company, a Hancock & Moore chair and ottoman, and a folding chair attributed to George Hunzinger. Tables range from a Queen Anne swing-leg drop-leaf table and nesting tables. Storage items include a lighted display cabinet with mirrored back, a dovetailed painted chest with hinged door, a slant top schoolmaster desk, a blanket chest, a two-piece cupboard with gallery and shelves, and Persian and oriental rugs.

    Firearm Accessories, Ammunition, Sporting, and Military | June 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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      Our firearm event continues this evening with a sale of diverse accessories and ammunition, spanning sporting and military applications.   Ammunition offerings include a wide range of handgun, shotgun, rifle, and military calibers, such as 12ga, 16ga, .223, 5.56, .308 Win, .454 Casull, 9mm, Creedmoor, .30 Carbine, .44-40, .32-20, and many others.   The sporting category features an extensive assortment of pistol and rifle magazines, knives, crossbows, and firearm/outdoor books. Bidders can also find a varied selection of air/BB guns, including vintage Daisys, reloading supplies (bullets, brass, equipment), and taxidermy. Fly fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the highlight of like-new rods and reels from Orvis, Sage, Redington, and Cabela's, along with Orvis clothing and tackle management.   The military section presents large caliber shell casings and dummy rounds, German memorabilia, Japanese swords, helmets, and more.