Alderfer Auction
Alderfer Auction has a team of experienced professionals in the areas of Auction, Appraisal, Downsizing 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 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.
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Current Auctions
Sealed Bid Real Estate Auction - Birdsboro, PA | January 21, 2020
- Jan 21 @ 4:00PM EST
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Fall in love with this 1865 Victorian Home in Birdsboro! This home will be sold by Sealed Bid on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020 at 4:00 PM. Picture yourself sitting on your wrap around porch with your hot coffee overlooking your 1.01 acre lot with spectacular view. This home has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and has been kept by the current owner as close to original as possible. In the basement there is a wine cellar so you can start your own collection! Built for a wealthy tanner from the Philadelphia area. Broker participation welcome!
Bachman Drapery Studio Liquidation in Tylersport, PA | January 27, 2020 at 8 PM
- Jan 14 @ 12:00PM EST (Start)
- Jan 27 @ 8:00PM EST (End)
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Bid now through Monday, January 27th. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 pm at a rate of 5 lots per minute. The Bachman Drapery Studio has been producing beautiful draperies and custom upholstery for over 30 years. Based in Tylersport, the studio serviced the local and surrounding areas. This auction is the perfect opportunity for any sewing enthusiast to purchase some professional grade equipment for their hobby or small business. Each of the industrial sewing machines offered in this auction have been dutifully maintained and serviced and are in working order. Manufacturers feature Yamato, Typical, Juki and Pfaff. The auction also offers grommet and button hand press machines, large tempered hardboard work tables, clothing racks, and ironing tables. Drapery accessories and textiles include M-Fay patterns, linings, blackout linings and assorted threads. Accessories and tools include Staplers, shears, Hitachi Air Compressor, miter saws, air staplers and nail guns.
Luxury Jewelry | January 28, 2020 at 1:00 PM
- Jan 16 @ 1:00PM EST (Start)
- Jan 28 @ 1:00PM EST (End)
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Bid Live at Alderfer Auction and Online Tuesday, January 28th at 1:00 PM. Online pre-bidding begins January 16th. Offering an extraordinary selection of 250+ jewelry and timepieces for the discerning collector. Featuring iconic examples from Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany, Breitling, Bulgari, Corum, Mark Davis, Hermes, and Jensen. The selection of top quality white diamonds, colored gemstones, and natural pearls is wide and varied with fresh-to-the-market designer examples from several collections.
Jewelry | January 29, 2020 at 8:00 PM
- Jan 2 @ 11:00AM EST (Start)
- Jan 29 @ 8:00PM EST (End)
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Bid online now through auction close on Wednesday, January 29th at 8:00 PM. Lots will begin closing at a rate of 5 lots per minute. This auction offers an eclectic mix with a nostalgic touch of Victorian, Deco, Nouveau and mid-century leading up to today’s modern style. Also included is a selection of fine gold and sterling silver along with costume jewelry, watches and loose gemstones. Find a large selection of watches including Omega, Hamilton, Elgin and Wittnauer and the more contemporary Invicta and Seiko. Designer names include Simon Sabbag and Miriam Haskell, Trifari and Renoir Matisse. There are also period and locale pieces including cameos, scarabs, malachite and turquoise.
Gallery Auction with Dolls | January 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM
- Jan 30 @ 9:00AM EST
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Live at Alderfer Auction. Antiques; Furnishings; Collectibles; China; Glassware; Artwork. Avenue 501 Live & Online Items Feature Curated Selections from our Gallery Auction. Third Ring to feature dolls from the Collections of Laura Ann Bodisch (Past UFDC Region 13 Director) and Herb Radlbeck et al: Large black doll collection including rag, golliwogs and more. Also includes vintage travel dolls, celluloid and paper dolls, Strawberry Shortcake, ‘Veggie’ dolls, mint in box of Ginny, Shader, Yolanda Bello, Julie-Good Kruger, china sets, miniatures, boxes of doll books, antique doll and ladies' clothing, fabric, trims, dollhouse, a room box and much more! Books, Postcards and Ephemera will be sold at 12:00 PM (See separate listing for details)
Avenue 501 Curated Selections | January 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM
- Jan 17 @ 9:00AM EST (Start)
- Jan 30 @ 9:00AM EST (End)
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Bid Live at Alderfer Auction and Online Thursday, January 30th at 9:00 AM. Avenue 501 is a live and online catalog featuring curated highlights from our bi-weekly Gallery Estate Auctions. This gives us a chance to offer some truly unique and invaluable selections online as well as live. Take a look at the catalog and you will be sure to find something that sparks your interest. Categories range from fine furniture, decorative items, artwork, sterling silver, and even some specialty items. Our specialty for this week is a selection of 20th century modern and designer furnishings. Take a look at the unique armchairs, tables, benches, chairs and vanity seats by designers such as George Nelson for Herman Miller, Karl Springer, Milo Baughman for Thayer, Giancarlo Piretti, as well as Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast.
Antique Book, Postcard and Ephemera | January 30, 2020 at 12:00 PM
- Jan 30 @ 12:00PM EST
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Live at Alderfer Auction. Our January 30th auction includes a large selection of books, ephemera and postcards from many different estates. The first 100+ lots of postcards cross all areas of interest to the postcard enthusiast. Dealers and collectors alike will also enjoy the next 400+ lots in this sale. These will encompass an immense variety of rare and antique books going back to the 1600's. Interspersed throughout this listing, are many large groupings of ephemera and paper items covering all areas of interest from documents to magazines. With literally thousands of individual items spread over 550 lots, this is a sale not to be missed!
Imari Collection | February 6, 2020 at 8:00 PM
- Jan 23 @ 10:00AM EST (Start)
- Feb 6 @ 8:00PM EST (End)
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Bid online now through auction close on Thursday, February 6th at 8:00 PM. Lots will begin closing at a rate of 5 lots per minute. This auction features a collection of fine Japanese porcelain in many forms such as teapots, bowls, dishes, a chocolate pot, and a dragon handled flask with makers including Imari, Arita, and Fukagawa.
Specialties Valuation Event | February 10, 2020 from 3:00PM to 6:00 PM
- Feb 10 @ 3:00PM EST (Start)
- Feb 10 @ 6:00PM EST (End)
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Our Specialties Valuation Event is an open invitation for you to present us your collections of Books, Postcards, Ephemera, Coins, Sports Memorabilia, Stamps and Dolls. Our specialists will meet with you and offer a free valuation of your collection. Appointments are preferred, please schedule an appointment with Jill Klaus at JillK@AlderferAuction.com or call 215-393-3000.
Firearms Part 1 | February 10, 2020 at 8:00 PM
- Jan 21 @ 2:00PM EST (Start)
- Feb 10 @ 8:00PM EST (End)
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This is an Online Only Event. Bid Online from Tuesday, January 21st through Monday, February 10th at 8:00 PM. This auction is comprised of military firearms, edged weapons, ammunition and accessories.
Firearms Part 2 | February 11, 2020 at 8:00 PM
- Jan 21 @ 3:00PM EST (Start)
- Feb 11 @ 8:00PM EST (End)
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This is an Online Only Event. Bid Online from Tuesday, January 21st through Tuesday, February 11th at 8:00 PM. This auction is comprised of antique to modern firearms, taxidermy and firearm related accessories.
Military | February 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM
- Jan 23 @ 3:00PM EST (Start)
- Feb 13 @ 10:00AM EST (End)
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Bid Live at Alderfer Auction and Online Thursday, February 13th at 10:00 AM. Presenting over 300 lots of militaria to include edged weapons, insignia, medals, flags, ephemera, uniforms, helmets, hats, accessories and more.
Carol Schwartz Gallery Liquidation Part Two | January 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM
- Jan 10 @ 5:00PM EST (Start)
- Jan 23 @ 8:00PM EST (End)
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Bid now through Thursday, January 23rd. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 pm at a rate of 5 lots per minute. The Carol Schwartz Gallery began nearly 30 years ago in the Chestnut Hill Area of Philadelphia offering an eclectic collection of fine art, Judaica, and vintage posters. They recently closed their doors at the remaining North Wales location. Through our two-part auction, buyers will have an opportunity to bid on some of the final pieces of this admired art gallery. Some of the available items feature noted artists such as New York based photographer Jordan Matter. Matter is a highly sought after portrait photographer for actors, dancers, and circus performers. The auction features many of his signature shots, some signed and professionally framed. Other offerings include local Palmerton watercolor artist, William Wesley Wentz and Israeli artist, Arona Reiner. There are also some beautiful hand knotted Israeli rugs available. Take advantage of this chance to fill your home with some truly unique pieces from an esteemed local gallery.
