Alderfer Auction
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
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Military | January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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- Dec 29 @ 10:00am EST (Start)
- Jan 13 @ 10:00am EST (End)
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**Items in this auction are being sold as historical artifacts and collectibles and do not reflect the opinions of Alderfer Auction or its employees.** Alderfer Auction presents a large collection of militaria with a heavy concentration on WWII Axis powers. Bid on German and Japanese flags/banners, SA, Luftwaffe and Heer daggers, helmets and headwear, swords, and more. Highlights include a very rare Heinrich Himmler presentation walking stick and a unique named German WWII bomber pilot grouping with personal items from his Hitler youth, RAD, ’36 Olympics (silver medal swimmer), Luftwaffe swords and other items until his bomber was shot down over the English Channel. The auction continues with Third Reich and Japanese medals, pins, coinage, personal effects, books and many more rare and hard to find pieces of militaria.
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Walk-In Wednesdays at Doylestown | Complimentary Valuations | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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- Jan 14 @ 10:00am EST
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Walk-In Valuation Wednesdays are now 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 for the intent to sell? Bring in your items for a free complimentary valuation every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Appointments and Walk-Ins welcome. 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 will also continue 1st Thursday's, Meet the Specialist, in our new office on 3359 Durham Road.
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Stamps | US And Worldwide | January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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- Jan 5 @ 2:00pm EST (Start)
- Jan 20 @ 7:03pm EST (End)
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Presenting our premier stamp auction of the year, an essential event for serious philatelists seeking scarce and investment-grade material. This sale is anchored by strong categories, including a deep selection of Zeppelin stamps (US and Worldwide). Featured rarities include a magnificent, complete set of the Falkland Islands Centenary issue in never-hinged condition, and a superb copy of the incredibly limited #76. The US section offers exceptional items such as #1 and #2 stamps on cover, high-value Colombians postal currency, and rare early Confederate covers. Key international finds include a fine, never-hinged Great Britain #209 and important German souvenir sheets (B33, B58, 9NB3), all never hinged. Explore diverse collections of US and Worldwide singles and sets—this is truly a standout sale you won't want to miss.
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Complimentary In-Home Valuations
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- Jan 21 @ 9:00am EST
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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.
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Home & Decor | January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
- Jan 8 @ 9:00am EST (Start)
- Jan 22 @ 8:03pm EST (End)
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The Home & Décor Auction features a broad selection of porcelain, ceramics, glassware, decorative objects, tableware, lighting, books, and household accessories. Ceramics and porcelain are led by Mason’s red transferware, Belleek porcelain and tableware, Royal Doulton figurines, Goebel Hummel figures and plates, and Byers’ Choice and Jouglas Santons figurines. Additional offerings include ceramic cat figures, porcelain fish platters, and children’s tableware. Glassware includes milk glass animal-shaped covered dishes, novelty milk glass forms, clear and cut glass serving pieces, hand-painted glass decanters, and dessert bowls. Decorative lighting appears in the form of a mid-century ceramic table lamp with brass base and dolphin candlesticks. Seasonal material includes holiday decorations and porcelain holiday figures. Books and ephemera feature Dr. Seuss and Roald Dahl hardcover collections, paper dolls, jigsaw puzzles, and historical memorabilia. Household accessories include pewter tableware, ceramic jars, mother-of-pearl dishes, and assorted decorative containers. Together, the auction presents a comprehensive offering of decorative and functional home items across multiple tabletop and display categories.
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Collectors | January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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- Jan 29 @ 10:00am EST
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The January 29th Collectors Auction includes an offering spanning fine jewelry, silver, Asian works of art, decorative objects, primitives, historical material, furniture, and art. Jewelry highlights include gold, jade, gemstone, and diamond examples, complemented by a strong selection of American, Continental, and Asian silver. Chinese and Japanese antiquities are a standout, featuring Meiji and Qing era export porcelain, cloisonné by artists such as Namikawa Yasuyuki and Hayashi Kodenji, and Satsuma wares by Kinkozan, Meizan, and many others. Featured collections include Japanese lacquered inro by Shokasai / Shibayama and others, Chinese snuff bottles, along with bronze, silver, and jade accessories. Decorative highlights include art glass by Steuben and Lalique, porcelain by Herend and Franz, and Boehm birds. Bronze sculptures, primitives and folk art, and Russian icons also feature prominently. Collection of collectible antiquarian books including books about Napoleon, Cruikshank illustrated books, various books with fore-edge paintings including a rare 1690 English Bible, Poetry book with double fore-edge painting, American related fore-edge paintings. Fine binding and autographed antiquarian books. Collection of American Revolution engravings by Habermann. Autographs of Henry Clay and Theodore Roosevelt. Travel/pocket maps of the Kansas territory, Wisconsin, Illinois and Pennsylvania. 19th century photography, Civil War photography and ephemera, movie star photographs, and other historical items. The Novelty section features a Mills quarter slot machine, a Bally Midway Ms. Pac-Man Cocktail arcade game, railroad signs, a painted sleigh, and an early 20th c. Blue Streak child’s pedal car. Furniture includes pieces from designers Eldred Wheeler and L&J.G. Stickley along with a period revolving hardware cabinet complimented by Heriz and Kirman Persian rugs. Art highlights include paintings, prints, and sculpture by Giovanni Martino, Ray Overpeck, Walter Emerson Baum, George Sotter, Thomas Sully, and Harry Leith-Ross.
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Comic Books | DC and Marvel | January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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- Jan 29 @ 7:00pm EST
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Bidding starts soon on this Comic Book auction, led by a coverless copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Spider-Man and the most important and valuable book in the sale. This cornerstone issue anchors a strong lineup of first appearances, early issues, and debut comics spanning Marvel and DC. Additional key highlights include New Mutants #98, featuring the first appearance of Deadpool, Iron Fist #14 with the first appearance of Sabretooth, and early X-Men issues such as X-Men #4 and X-Men #14, each containing notable early villain and character introductions. The auction also features multiple #1 issues, including Luke Cage #1, Teen Titans #1, and a CGC-graded Star Wars #1, along with a grouped lot containing Conan the Barbarian #1, Darth Vader #1, and Thor #1. Beyond the headline keys, the sale includes pre-Code comics, representing early crime, horror, and suspense material from before the Comics Code Authority. These historically significant books add depth alongside the superhero offerings. Supporting the key issues are extensive selections of Marvel and DC comics featuring Batman, Justice Society of America, All-Star Squadron, Justice League, Daredevil, Fantastic Four, New Mutants, X-Force, and related series. Together, the auction presents a focused opportunity to acquire cornerstone comics, major first appearances, and early series launches across multiple eras of comic book history.
First Thursdays 10AM - 3PM in Doylestown! Appointments preferred, Walk-ins Welcome!
1st Thursday Valuations | Meet Fine Art Specialist Christian Answini | February 5, 2026 from 10AM - 3PM
Appointments Preferred, Walk-Ins Welcome!
- Feb 5 @ 10:00am EST (Start)
- Feb 5 @ 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.
Accepting Firearm Consignments At This Show!
Alderfer Auction at the Eagle Show at Oaks, PA | Greater Phila Expo Center | February 6, 7 & 8
Accepting Firearm Consignments At This Show
- Feb 6 @ 1:00pm EST (Start)
- Feb 8 @ 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, February 6th through Sunday, February 8th. Come meet our Firearms Team and browse items being sold in our February 17th 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.
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Vehicles | Invitation To Consign
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- Feb 10 @ 7:00pm EST
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Have a vehicle to sell? We are inviting consignments for our February 10th Auction: Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Collectible Cars, Everyday Cars and Trucks, Exotic Cars, Sports Cars, and Luxury Cars. From Classic to Contemporary, Alderfer Auction can assist in marketing your vehicles. Alderfer Auction has a unique market of collectors and clients who choose to purchase through the auction method of marketing. The method brings buyers and sellers together to establish a fair and current market value of an automobile. Alderfer’s ability to showcase your vehicle through a national advertising campaign gives you the confidence that the highest price will be achieved. If you have a motor vehicle that you would like to sell, please contact us today for a free valuation.
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Musical Instruments | Invitation To Consign
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- Feb 12 @ 10:00am EST
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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!
Open Houses: Jan 19th, Jan 27th and Feb 3rd
Real Estate For Auction | 3795 Rt. 202, Doylestown, PA 18902 | February 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Mixed Use Property - Office/Business Space & Residential
- Feb 12 @ 4:00pm EST
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Open Houses: Monday, January 19th from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM; Tuesday, January 27th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM and Tuesday, February 3rd from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Unique mixed-use office/professional space in a prime, high-traffic location, offering both visibility and accessibility—ideal for businesses seeking exposure, with the added benefit of a private, residential, “retreat-like” setting. The 2,400 sq ft business interior features three levels, including a loft, main floor and lower level including two half baths and private office. The 2,500 sq ft residential space is on two levels, featuring two bedrooms on the main floor and a third on the ground floor. The convenience of a 2-car attached garage with added storage area is a bonus to this residential area. Outdoor amenities on the 1.3 acres include an in-ground, heated pool, and a charming courtyard area with outdoor firepit, perfect for entertaining, team gatherings, or client events. An automatic gate enhances privacy and security, leading to the residence area while the contrast between the busy street frontage and the tranquil rear views offers a rare balance of energy and escape. Zoned R-1 with a D-3 variance allowing professional use. This zoning allows for various options: 100% residence or the current mixed-use of residence and office/professional.
Bidding starts early February!
Firearms | February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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- Feb 17 @ 10:00am EST
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Our February firearms auction offers a wide array of collectible, sporting and military arms including a selection from a museum in Philadelphia, and the personal collection of a long time Safari Club International member. Bid on handguns by Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Colt, Sig Sauaer, Glock, Dan Wesson and many others. Shotguns include single shots, side by sides, over/unders, pumps and semi-autos with many high-grade pieces like Browning Citori Grade 6. The rifle selections cover a wide range from the little 17 HMR’s up to the Safari Class 458 Winchester with many long time favorites such as Remington 760s and 700s, Winchester model 70s, Marlins, Brownings, High Grade Blasers and numerous customs. We also have a great selection of antique arms with some Colts including the 1860 army, open tops and new lines. Also offered are many persussion and early pocket pistols, derringers, smith & Wesson No. 2 Army, Spencer Carbine, several Civil War rifle muskets, flintlocks and much more. Bidding starts early February!
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Mid-Century Modern and Design | Invitation To Consign
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- Mar 18 @ 10:00am EDT
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We had some incredible pieces find new homes at our December Mid-Century Modern & Design auction. Here's a look at some of the top-selling items: A Harry Bertoia Sound Sculpture sold for $29,520 and a Reg Cotterell Butler Sculpture sold for $7,380. Our next Mid-Century Modern Auction in March is the perfect opportunity to sell your modern pieces alongside curated iconic designs.
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Fine and Decorative Arts | Invitation To Consign
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- Mar 19 @ 10:00am EDT
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Our upcoming March Fine Art Auction will feature a strong selection of American paintings, including works by Daniel Garber, John Folinsbee, George William Sotter, Walter E. Baum, and William Francis Taylor. These artists, closely associated with the New Hope School and Pennsylvania Impressionism, continue to draw serious collector interest and institutional attention. We are currently accepting additional consignments for this sale and related upcoming auctions across a range of categories, including fine art, jewelry, silver, historical material, furniture, and decorative arts. Our specialists work closely with consignors to provide informed evaluations, thoughtful cataloging, and targeted marketing designed to reach the most appropriate audience for each object. Whether you are considering the sale of a single painting, an important work from a private collection, or a broader estate, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how your property may fit into our March Fine Art Auction or a future sale. Confidential consultations and in-home evaluations are available. Consignment deadline is Friday, February 20th. Contact us today!
