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Feb 3
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Trains, Toys, and RC Aircraft Kits | February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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  •   Jan 20 @ 3:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Feb 3 @ 7:03pm EST (End)
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This Train Auction features a strong selection of Airplane kits, Lionel O-gauge, three-rail trains, led by steam, diesel, and electric locomotives paired with coordinated rolling stock. Highlights include a Lionel Girls Train Set with a pink 2-6-4 steam locomotive, Jersey Central FM diesel engines, Lackawanna FM diesel engines, New York Central F3A diesel units, and a Penn Central GG1 electric engine with passenger cars. Passenger offerings include New York Central, Lackawanna, and Penn Central passenger cars, presented in coordinated groupings. Freight equipment includes boxcars, gondolas, tank cars, and additional Lionel rolling stock, offered individually and in assembled assortments. O-gauge track sections, switches, and layout components are included, along with transformers and operating accessories to support functional layouts. The Auction also includes tin-litho toys, Britains Soldiers and various Plane Kits with wingspans ranging from 31”-95”. This auction delivers a concentrated offering of Lionel trains and accessories, suitable for collectors, operators, and layout builders focused on classic three-rail O-gauge railroading.

Feb 5
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Collectibles | February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM

  •   Jan 22 @ 9:00am EST (Start)
  •   Feb 5 @ 7:03pm EST (End)
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This auction offers a focused selection of sewing antiques and collectible fans, highlighting Victorian and early 20th-century domestic accessories. Sewing boxes, needle cases, pin cushions, thimbles, chatelaines, tape measures, bodkins, and sewing birds appear throughout the catalog, spanning brass, silver, bone, wood, and mixed-media construction. Marked English examples by W. Avery & Sons are joined by a wide range of decorative and novelty sewing tools reflecting period craftsmanship and design. The fan offerings include fixed and folding examples in bone, paper, fabric, and celluloid, with strong representation of advertising, souvenir, fire screens and commemorative themes. Parasol fans, novelty designs, and grouped assortments provide visual impact and collecting depth, including fans associated with the Dionne Quintuplets and other early 20th-century cultural references. With its emphasis on functional antiques elevated by decorative detail, this auction presents a compelling opportunity to acquire authentic sewing accessories and fans suited for collecting, display, or resale.

Feb 11
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Discovery Art | February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM

  •   Jan 28 @ 12:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Feb 11 @ 7:03pm EST (End)
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This Discovery Art Auction offers a broad mix of original works across a range of styles and media, with an emphasis on variety, repetition, and approachable opportunities. The catalog reflects the strengths of the Discovery format, presenting multiple works by the same artists alongside a wide selection of individual pieces. Collectors will find recurring examples by artists such as Murry Handler, Raymond Rocklin, and John Gwinn, allowing bidders to compare works and bid selectively across multiple entries. Additional depth appears through repeated offerings by Taylor Oughton, Carole J. Meyers, and Louis Tavelli, contributing to a cohesive yet varied catalog. Decorative and graphic works provide further contrast, including examples associated with Romain de Tirtoff, alongside additional artists represented in smaller groupings. Designed for exploration and flexible bidding, this Discovery Art Auction invites buyers to browse widely, discover repeated names, and take advantage of the range and depth offered throughout the sale.

Feb 12
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Liquor | February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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  •   Jan 30 @ 11:00am EST (Start)
  •   Feb 12 @ 7:03pm EST (End)
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Alderfer Auction presents a fine wine, whisky and assorted spirits sale. This sale includes fine wines from France, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Italy and the Napa and Sonoma Valley from vineyards such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Tenuta Torciano, Cantina Rizzi, Geyser Peak and more. Add top vintages of Sangiovese, Syrah, Barbaresco, Cabernet Sauvignon and Ribera del Duero to your wine cellars. In addition to assorted vino there is a wide selection of Scotch Whisky including Macallan, Glen Ord, Old Elgin, Oban, Auchentoshan, and Cadenhead. Other assorted spirits include fruit liqueurs, Calico Jack Silver Rum, Don Q Cristal Rum, Plymouth Gin, 1960's bottles of Benedictine & Brandy DOM Le Directeur liqueur, Belvedere Vodka, Brokers Gin and Courvoisier. There is a spirit for everyone in the eclectic sale.

Feb 12
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Home & Decor | February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM

  •   Jan 29 @ 12:00pm EST (Start)
  •   Feb 12 @ 8:03pm EST (End)
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This Home & Décor auction brings together an eclectic and visually engaging mix of decorative arts, collectibles, and accent furnishings spanning traditional, Asian-inspired, and vintage American tastes. One of the main highlights of this sale is the collection that came to Alderfer Auction directly from the Estate of Stephen Gibbs of Philadelphia, a descendent of the historic Gibbs Manufacturing Company. Gibbs Manufacturing Corporation started out making plows and farm implements and then moved on to creating beloved playthings and household necessities. This sale allows collectors to purchase a part of their story of adaptation and invention with a multitude of objects from toys to salesman sample plow heads. Sculptural accents in bronze, glass, wood, and mixed media appear throughout, from Buddha head sculptures and Murano glass pieces to reverse-painted bottles, cast iron lighting elements, and finely detailed inkwells. Decorative forms, including a secretary cabinet and storage pieces, provide grounding elements for both traditional and eclectic interiors. Vintage charm and nostalgia are woven in through holiday décor, Swedish Santa figures, Christmas ornaments, and display-friendly Americana sports memorabilia, framed celebrity photographs, and curated ephemera further expand the auction’s decorative range. Whether sourcing statement pieces, layered accents, or conversation-starting collectibles, this auction delivers a versatile mix suited to collectors, decorators, and buyers seeking distinctive objects with presence and personality.