Silver is one of the most extensive portions of the auction, anchored by the Dominick & Haff / Gorham sterling silver tea service. Other significant offerings include Wallace “Campania” sterling flatware, Welsch 900 silver chargers, a Bailey Banks & Biddle sterling tray, a Georg Jensen sterling bar set, a Georgian sterling epergne, Gorham sterling vases, a Jean Lucien Ferry silver and glass caster set, and a Graff Washbourne & Dunn sterling service. Additional entries include Gorham / Lenox sterling and porcelain pieces, a Georgian British dish cross, and several flatware and service assortments spanning American and European makers.
The watch section features a substantial group of Swiss and international wristwatches across multiple makers and case styles. Rolex is represented by a 14k yellow gold ladies’ Rolex, a Rolex Oyster Athlete, and two Rolex Oyster Perpetual models in stainless steel and classic Oyster configurations. A major highlight is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, an example of the brand’s well-known integrated sports watch design. Breitling appears prominently with a broad selection that includes the Breitling Emergency, Emergency Mission, Breitling B-1, Chronomat, Aerospace, Jupiter Pilot, Old Navitimer, the Breitling for Bentley Motors, and the “Top Gun” Navitimer. Additional offerings include the Cartier Santos Galbée and two Eska 18k gold automatic wristwatches with cloisonné dials.
The Scotch section includes a focused group of single malts, highlighted by the Macallan 25 Year Anniversary Malt, along with selections such as Pride of Islay, Strathisla, Royal Lochnagar, Bowmore, and several bottlings from Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection.
Tall case clocks are represented by multiple examples attributed to Peter Stretch, Thomas Stretch, and David Rittenhouse, three of the most respected names in early American clockmaking. These clocks reflect the Philadelphia tradition of longcase construction, with characteristic period cases, brass movements, and dial designs associated with these important makers. Their inclusion forms a notable portion of the auction’s historical offerings, with each clock representing a distinct example of 18th- and early 19th-century American craftsmanship. Other clock offerings include David Wood and David Studley shelf clocks, and bracket clocks by Tiffany and Co. and James McCabe.
The fine art category offers 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, impressionist subjects, and traditional academic compositions.
Autograph material includes signatures from James Monroe, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Henry Knox, Amelia Earhart, and Nikola Tesla, adding historically significant documents to the selection.
Sliding scale buyer’s premium for each lot
25% | $0–50,000
23% | $50,001–250,000
21% | $250,001–1,000,000
19% | $1,000,001+
Preview | Hatfield, PA
In-House with No Appointment Necessary
Monday, December 8th | 9AM – 3PM
Tuesday, December 9th | 9AM – 3PM
Wednesday, December 10th | 9AM – 3PM
Condition Report Requests | alderferauction.com/condition-report
Read Before Bidding | Live Online Auctions
Auction is open for pre-bidding until Thursday, December 11th at 10AM, at which time pre-bidding will cease and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff). When the auction goes live, lots will be sold one at a time, in numerical order, by a live auctioneer who will be taking bids from multiple online bidding platforms, absentee and phone bids. During pre-bidding you are able to submit a max (maximum) bid. The bidding platform or our auction staff will bid on your behalf up to the maximum bid that you have entered. Once the auction goes live if you wish to increase your bid you will have to wait until that lot opens for bidding and enter any additional bids manually.
Pick-Up
Successful Bidders will be notified to schedule a pick-up following the auction.
Pick-Up Location
Alderfer Auction
501 Fairgrounds Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
Shipping
Third party shipping is available for this auction. Please contact shipping@alderferauction.com or see our terms and conditions for a list of recommended local shippers.
Please check our website frequently for updates.
NOTE: We reserve the right to adjust auction information and dates.
Terms of Sale
Corporate: Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 19440. 215.393.3000.
Doylestown: 3395 Durham Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902
A Buyer’s Premium is applied for Alderfer Auction bidding platform. See specific auction for buyer’s premium. A Surcharge applies to all third-party bidding platforms.
Your Bid is a Contractual Agreement
Any bid you submit can and may be the winning bid for a particular lot. Any bid you submit constitutes an offer to buy the lot for your bid, subject to the terms of this Agreement. If we accept your bid, you become contractually bound to buy the lot in accordance with that bid and this Agreement.
Preview, Inspection & Due Diligence
Lots sold from our 501 Gallery are available for viewing and inspection by you prior to selling at auction. You are responsible before bidding to review the photos, condition, request condition reports or schedule a preview to examine and research the lot(s) to your satisfaction. All lot descriptions, condition reports, videos and other information we provide reflect our opinion, based on the information available.
All sales are final. Alderfer Auction may give refunds in restricted circumstances. Accepted returns are refunded for the purchase price only. Additional expense(s) incurred by the purchaser will not be refunded including, but not limited to, credit card surcharge fees, shipping, appraisal fees, etc. Alderfer Auction pays its consignors on the 21st business day after the auction and absolutely no refund will be given after 21 business days.
By bidding at Alderfer Auction whether it be live, online, onsite, absentee or phone bid, you agree to be bound by Alderfer Auction’s Terms & Conditions stated here forth. Addendum statements made day of auction take precedence over previously printed materials.
The validity and interpretation of any of the terms and provisions of this agreement or of the rights and duties of the parties under this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and venue of all proceedings shall occur in Montgomery County, PA.
1. Types of Auctions
Online Only Auctions
All Alderfer Auctions are ONLINE except for select real estate auctions that may be conducted in front of a live audience (and online). Alderfer Auction has its own bidding platform for online bidding at alderferauction.com and on the Alderfer Auction App. The Buyer is responsible for all online bidding. Alderfer Auction cannot place bids on the buyer’s behalf, as the buyer must properly register his/her information.
Alderfer Auction or any of its staff shall not be held responsible or liable for any human or technical bidding errors, or internet bidding system shutdowns that may occur.
Live Online Auctions (Online Only Auction with Multiple Bidding Platforms)
Live Online Auctions are an online only auction using multiple bidding platforms. A Live Online Auction has pre-bidding until the start of the auction at which time pre-bidding will cease, and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff). When the auction goes live, lots will be sold one lot at a time, in numerical order, by a live auctioneer who will be taking bids from multiple online bidding platforms, absentee and phone bids. During pre-bidding you can submit a “Max Bid” (maximum bid). If you want to leave a max bid, make sure you are the highest bidder before you place your max bid. The bidding platform or our auction staff will bid on your behalf up to the maximum bid that you have entered. Once the auction goes live if you wish to increase your bid you will have to wait until that lot opens for bidding and enter any additional bids manually.
Alderfer Auction or any of its staff shall not be held responsible or liable for any human or technical bidding errors, or internet bidding system shutdowns that may occur.
Real Estate Live In-Person and Online Bidding
Real Estate Live and Online Auctions are conducted in front of a live audience and online. While the auctioneer is receiving bids from an assembled audience, phone and absentee bidders, the auctioneer is also taking bids from bidders who are bidding through the Alderfer Auction bidding platform in real time or by pre and live bidding. Following the auction the successful bidders are notified, and payment arrangements are made; applicable buyer’s premium applies.
Alderfer Auction or any of its staff shall not be held responsible or liable for any human or technical bidding errors, or internet bidding system shutdowns that may occur.
Absentee Bidding
For those unable to attend the auction, Alderfer Auction offers the absentee bid service as a convenience to our patrons. Alderfer Auction will not be held responsible for error or failure to execute the bid(s). Absentee bids must be in writing at https://www.alderferauction.com/buy-or-sell/how-to-bid-buy/absentee-and-phone-form for Live and Online Auctions and bid must start at the opening bid. You will receive confirmation of submittal. Absentee and Phone bids must be submitted 24 hours in advance to allow time for processing.
Phone Bidding
Phone bids must be in writing at https://www.alderferauction.com/buy-or-sell/how-to-bid-buy/absentee-and-phone-form for Live and Online Auctions and bid must start at the opening bid. You will receive confirmation of submittal. Absentee and Phone bids must be submitted 24 hours in advance to allow time for processing.
- Everyone leaving a phone or absentee bid agrees to our Terms of Sale.
- Illegible bid(s) will be disregarded.
- Applicable sales tax will be added to the sales total unless a tax-exempt number is on file in our office by the day of the auction.
- Applicable Buyer’s Premium will be added to each purchase.
- Buyer is responsible for scheduling pickup or shipping arrangements.
- Schedule Pickup: https://booking.appointy.com/en-US/alderferauction/bookings/service
- Merchandise is to be removed from the Auction location during the specific auction’s stated pick-up dates and times.
- Shipping: https://www.alderferauction.com/services/shipping
- Bids are executed in competition with the bidding platform buyers, phone and absentee bidders, on an alternate basis.
- Alderfer Auction offers the absentee/phone bid service as a convenience to our patrons who are unable to bid online.
- Alderfer Auction will not be held responsible for error or failure to execute the bid.
- All items are sold “as is” without warranty or guarantee.
- Alderfer Auction shall have the right to accept absentee and phone bids for any items consigned for any auction. Alderfer Auction reserves the right not to execute any absentee bid at its discretion and to have no liability for any inadvertent failure to execute any such bids.
Identical Bids
During auctions, Alderfer Auction utilizes various bidding options, including multiple online bidding platforms, to accept bids in real time. Because multiple bidding options are present, identical bids may occur on the same lot, without notification to the bidder, prior to and during the live auction.
The various bidding platforms being utilized by Alderfer Auction do not communicate with one another.
The winner of the identical bids is determined by the order in which the auctioneer recognizes/accepts the bids in real time. Based on the start price and all other competing bids, it is possible for an absentee bid, either online or in-house, to fall off-increment and land in favor of another bidder at the absentee bidder’s maximum bid. In all cases, the auctioneer makes the final determination over which bids to accept and in which order.
Auctioneer’s Authority
The auctioneer retains full and final discretion in all matters relating to the conduct of the auction. This includes, but is not limited to, the right to determine bidding increments, to reject any bid, to resolve any dispute between bidders, and to reopen bidding at the auctioneer’s sole discretion. The auctioneer’s decision shall be final and binding.
2. Buyer’s Premium, Sales Tax & Payment
Applicable buyer’s premium is applied per item per auction. The hammer price, buyer’s premium and sales tax shall be added together to reach the Total Price per item.
Successful online bidders, who bid through a third-party online bidding platform, will be assessed a 5% surcharge on the Total Price. This charge offsets the fee collected by the third-party platform. For more information regarding this charge please see third party website for terms.
PA residents pay 6% sales tax unless a Tax-Exempt Form is on file with Alderfer Auction. Please note when bidding on Live Auctioneers third-party platform and are an out-of-state buyer: if you live in a state that Live Auctioneers has sales tax nexus in, Live Auctioneers will include sales tax unless you have a valid tax exemption certificate on file with Live Auctioneers.
Upon a successful online bid, payments are due immediately upon purchase. Returned checks will be assessed a $35 charge for insufficient funds.
Acceptable forms of payments are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and PayPal (with the exception of Firearms, Militaria & Sporting Auctions), wire transfer, money order, cash and check. A 3.0% processing fee is added to all invoices paid by PayPal and credit card.
Upon a successful online bid the credit card registered for said online bidding platform, whether Alderfer Auction or a 3rd party platform, buyer will be charged automatically for all winning bids per auction and invoice total under $2,500.
Upon a successful online bid and invoice totaling over $2,500, payment of invoice requires cash, wire transfer, cashier’s check, money order within 5 business days of auction close. For wire transfer instructions please email info@alderferauction.com.
No Chargeback Policy
Purchasers agree that disputes of any nature may not be resolved by a credit card chargeback and further agree to refrain from filing any chargeback claim against Alderfer Auction and/or its credit card merchant. By purchasing at Alderfer Auction, the purchaser waives the right to initiate a chargeback and furthermore agrees to pay a minimum of $600 plus administrative fees, costs, attorney fees, and/or any other charges associated with responding to said chargeback due to the administrative burden of responding to said dispute.
Chargebacks will result in Alderfer Auction rejecting any further bidding on the Alderfer Auction bidding platform and/or filing a dispute on third party platforms.
3. Shipping and Pick-up
Third-Party Shipping or In-House Firearm Shipping
We ONLY provide in-house shipping for firearms, ammo and select firearm accessories. ALL other items are shipped through a third-party shipper.
We have partnered with Parcel Place to handle all shipping, except for firearms. They have installed a direct phone line and email for our Alderfer Auction customers. You are also free to choose another shipper from the list below.
Parcel Place – Exclusive Partner
267-717-5358
auctionbid@outlook.com
Lansdale UPS Store
215-362-7366
store1954@theupsstore.com
Philadelphia Mailroom
215-745-1100
phillymailroom@gmail.com
Packaging Store
215-361-6940
Transport for Furniture and Larger Items:
Craters & Freighters
www.cratersandfreightersphilly.com/request-for-quote
Moverman - Transport Company
551-227-5633
bryant@gomoverman.com
Movers for a Cause - cross country
347-470-6322
Moversforacause@gmail.com
Optima Transportation
267-312-1520
Optimatransportationllc@gmail.com
Annie Hauls
(609)-577-5133 (Mike)
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5-Easy Steps to ship via third-party shippers
1. Call or email the third-party shipper of your choice, list above.
2. Let the shipper know auction company, date of auction, item and lot# and where package is going.
3. Once you have shipping confirmed, complete the Shipping Release Form ONLINE at https://alderferauction.com/shipping which gives us permission to release your package to third-party shipper. You may also email shipping@alderferauction.com but you must include shipper, date of pickup, auction date and item lot(s) #s.
Note: Full payment of your purchased items is required before any items are released to your shipper. As the buyer, you will pay the shipper directly for all packing, shipping and insurance costs. They will provide you with tracking directly.
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Shipping Responsibility
Any such local shippers or third parties listed above, or otherwise, are at the buyer’s sole risk and expense. We assume no responsibility for any act, damage, loss or omission of any party in connection with any such service or reference. We make no endorsements, representations or warranties regarding such parties or their services. You expressly release Alderfer Auction from any, and all, liability arising from your use of any third-party services and their actions.
You are free to choose any method for shipping. Once you release your item to your chosen shipper, we have completed delivery, responsibility and liability.
Jewelry Shipping
Jewelry purchased with a credit card by first time customers of Alderfer Auction may take a minimum of 7 – 10 business days to be released to third-party shipping. This hold on shipping does not apply to payment made with cash, money order, wire transfer or certified check.
Wine/Alcohol
All wine and alcohol sales must be picked-up, no shipping is available in accordance to PA law.
Firearm Shipping
We offer in-house shipping for Firearms. See below in #10 Firearms.
International Shipping
International shipments are handled by third-party shippers only.
Pick-up
If you choose to pick-up your lots at the Alderfer Auction Hatfield, you must schedule a pickup appointment via https://booking.appointy.com/alderferauction. See Auction Detail on our website for designated pickup location, dates and times. Packing materials are the responsibility of the purchaser.
4. Consequences of late Pick-up or Shipment
Alderfer Auction pays its consignors 21 business days after the auction closes. Winning customers must pay and pickup or ship all auction items (lots) within 15 business days of the close of the auction. You are responsible for the pickup of your items or the arrangement of shipping or carrier.
Storage Fees: Customers must schedule or inform Alderfer Auction of pickup or ship date and time, within fifteen (15) business days. On the sixteenth (16) business day, the buyer will incur a storage fee of $5.00 per day up to the 60th day at which point the product will be considered abandoned despite payment status and without notification.
Product will not be released to the buyer until all invoices and storage fees are paid in full. If items are not picked up within 60 days after auction date, despite payment status and without notification, product will be considered abandoned.
Abandoned Property
Alderfer Auction will not hold customer lots indefinitely regardless of payment status.
Any item paid or unpaid remaining in our showroom, regardless of payment status, after 60 days from the auction date will be considered abandoned without additional notice to the purchaser, and thus the property of Alderfer Auction. At this time, Alderfer Auction can re-offer the items for sale, either publicly or privately, return items to consignor, and collect any remaining balance owed after such sale from the original buyer, including, but not limited to, total balance remaining, lost buyer’s premium, lost consignor’s fee, court costs, interest, holding and handling fees, attorney fees, administrative costs including those related to re-selling the item(s), and any other related fees.
Failure to pay or pickup product will result in Alderfer Auction rejecting any further bidding on the Alderfer Auction bidding platform and/or filing a dispute on third party platforms.
Scheduled customer pickup hours at Hatfield:
Customers must schedule a pickup on designated days at https://booking.appointy.com/alderferauction
Hatfield, PA scheduled pick-up days/times: Mon – Thurs, 8:30am-4:30pm and Friday, 8:30am- 2:30pm. Any other times or days at either location must be arranged via email or phone in advance.
Pickup by third party shippers and carriers:
Buyer must inform Alderfer Auction via email at shipping@alderferauction.com for authorization to release your product to any third -party shipping or carrier service picking up your auction items. We assume no responsibility for loss, damage, act or omission of the third-party shipper or carrier that you have arranged and selected. We list third-party shipping companies as a courtesy.
5. Warranty & Condition Reports
All announcements made on auction day shall take precedence over previously distributed information, print or electronic media.
All items are sold "AS-IS, where-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Descriptions are believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Please bid accordingly if you are uncertain of the condition or use of an item. Statements by Alderfer Auction regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation or assumption of liability by Alderfer Auction. Photographs may also be used to represent condition of an item.
While every effort is made to determine provenance, authenticity and condition, it is the responsibility of the Bidder to arrive at their own conclusion prior to bidding. Provenance and authenticity including attributions are guaranteed by neither the consignor nor Alderfer Auction.
Alderfer Auction strongly encourages bidders to personally inspect and preview all lots. The Bidder should also review online descriptions, listings and/or photographs to obtain necessary information. Bidders may contact Alderfer Auction for a condition report at ConditionReport@AlderferAuction.com. Alderfer Auction will attempt to furnish one but shall not be liable for failing to do so. All auction inquiries must be received a minimum of 48 hours prior to the start of the auction.
Textiles
Textiles including rugs, are subject to varying degrees of wear, soiling and damage including pest damage and dry rot. Bidders are responsible to satisfy themselves regarding the condition of the items they are bidding on from the information and photographs provided, by personal inspection at preview or by calling Alderfer Auction prior to preview for a condition report. All items are sold “AS IS.”
6. Estimates
Item estimates provided in print or electronic media are not a representation or a prediction of the hammer price that will be realized at auction, which may be substantially different from our original estimates. We shall not be liable for any discrepancies between our estimates and a price realized.
Any appraisal, estimate or opinion expressed by any principal or employee of Alderfer Auction, consultant to Alderfer Auction, or other person with respect to the anticipated auction price of any item or merchandise is a statement of opinion only and Alderfer Auction makes no guarantee, warranty or agreement with respect to the sale price of any item.
7. Artwork Authorship & Authenticity
General
- If we say "c." for circa, a certain date, then it was made within 25 years of that date.
- Measurements are given within 1" of actual size.
- Measurements are given height before width.
- WAF means With All Faults
- Alderfer Auction is not responsible for color variations in print and electronic media.
- Alderfer Auction is not responsible for typos in print and electronic media.
- Terms & Conditions may change frequently and without notice. Latest version of Terms & Conditions will always supersede any previous printed or online statements.
- Some item descriptions may be partially generated using artificial intelligence tools to enhance listing efficiency. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy,
- these AI-generated descriptions may contain errors or omissions. All items are sold "AS-IS / WHERE-IS," without warranties or guarantees of any kind.
It is the bidder's responsibility to inspect items and verify all information, including but not limited to specifications, condition, and authenticity, prior to bidding. The auctioneer and seller are not liable for any inaccuracies in descriptions, whether generated by AI or otherwise.
Authorship
- Name of Artist- Indicates that the work, in our best judgment, is by the named artist.
- Attributed to- In our best judgment, the work may be by the artist.
- Circle of- In our best judgment, a work of the period of the artist and closely related to the artist's style.
- School of- In our best judgment, a work by a pupil or follower of the artist.
- After- In our best judgment, a copy of the known work of the artist.
- In the Manner of- This painting represents the style of the named artist but was painted at a later date; the authorship is unknown.
- Bears Signature - This painting represents the style of the named artist.
Authenticity
Signature- The signature, inscriptions and dates are transcribed in print as they appear and are located as follows:
SLL: Signed Lower Left
SLR: Signed Lower Right
SUL: Signed Upper Left
SUR: Signed Upper Right
SLC: Signed Lower Center
SUC: Signed Upper Center.
- If we state "signed" in our opinion, the signature is of the named artist.
- If we state "bears signature" in our opinion, the signature might be that of the artist, but we make no guarantee that the work is by the named artist.
Authentication Policy for the sale of US/Foreign Coins, Autographs, Comic Books, Sports Cards, Diamonds and Gemstones.
- Items offered for sale are described and graded by Alderfer Auction Team of specialists, relying on personal knowledge, comparable sales and research in their respective fields. These items are described for information purposes and are sold “As Is”. Buyer(s) shall satisfy themselves through inspection, photos and/or condition reports.
- ONLY guarantee of authentication is if documentation is provided by a third-party service including- PSA, SGC, ANACS and GIA.
- Once the product leaves Alderfer Auction’s premises, we can no longer guarantee certification or refunds for that product.
8. Clocks and Watches
Due to the sensitive and mechanical nature of clocks and watches, we do not guarantee them to be in running or working condition.
9. Furniture
If we say "Chippendale Mahogany Chest of Drawers," we represent that the piece was made during that period.
If we say "Chippendale Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers," we represent that the piece looks like the period mentioned, but it was crafted at a later date.
10. Firearms
Alderfer Auction is a Licensed Federal Firearms Dealer (FFL) located in southeastern Pennsylvania. Whether you are buying or selling firearms at Alderfer Auction you will be assured that your firearms have been processed according to the rigorous regulations established by the Federal and State Government. It is recommended that all Firearms be checked by a competent gunsmith before firing to ensure safe usage. All firearms, ammo, assault weapons, accessories and items are sold as-is with no warranty expressed or implied.
Registration Fees
A $15 per gun transaction fee will be assessed for gun registration; $10 per gun transaction fee thereafter which is in addition to the total purchase price.
Firearm Laws
All firearms are sold in accordance with Federal and Pennsylvania State Laws. All post 1898 (Modern) firearms must be registered in compliance with Federal and State Law. Purchasers of Modern firearms who are Pennsylvania residents must complete state and federal registration forms at Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Rd., Hatfield, PA 19440, or provide a signed copy of a Federal Firearms License from a dealer that your purchase can be shipped to. Buyers who act as agents for FFL dealers must have a letter of agency as well as a signed copy of the dealers Federal Firearms License (FFL). Curio & Relic FFL licenses will be accepted on auction lots indicated in the description "(C&R)”.
Curio and relic (C&R) firearms: The ATF has recognized only complete, assembled firearms as curios or relics. ATF’s classification of surplus military firearms as curios or relics has extended only to those firearms in their original military configuration. Frames or receivers of curios or relics are not generally recognized as curios or relics.
Note: As Federal and State laws are changing rapidly, Alderfer Auction will follow the latest laws, rules and mandates occurring the day the firearm or transfer of firearm ownership occurs.
All buyers need to be aware of their state laws in regards to shipping ammo, magazine capacity and assault weapons, especially buyers in CA, CO, CT, DE, D.C., HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT, and WA. State restrictions for ammo, magazine capacity, and assault weapons will apply to everyone in that state, regardless of occupational and law enforcement status. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you purchased a firearm, PLEASE READ: ALL firearms shipped to CA and NY, regardless of firearm age with the exception of antique firearms (pre-1898), must be shipped to an FFL dealer, not a C&R licensee. ALL firearms purchased by a NJ resident, including antique and air guns, regardless of firearm age, MUST be shipped to an FFL dealer, not a C&R licensee. We do not accept C&R licenses in the states of CA, NJ and NY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you purchased a firearm WITH A MAGAZINE, PLEASE READ: Firearms and magazines exceeding your state’s capacity limit will be shipped without the magazine(s), and NO REFUND will be given. We will not modify firearms or magazines or ship them for someone else to modify for compliance in your state, regardless of occupational and law enforcement status. NO EXCEPTIONS.
If you purchased ammo, PLEASE READ: We will not ship ammo to HI, AK, D.C., Chicago IL, and Los Angeles CA. NO EXCEPTIONS. NY will need ammo shipped to a FFL dealer. Any buyer from states that require permits or licenses to buy ammo will need to email a copy of such documentation, along with their ID, to shipping@alderferauction.com in order for us to ship.
Specific State Restrictions
Auctions may contain many firearms and items that are non-compliant (not allowed) in certain States. Alderfer Auction WILL NOT ship or SELL any of these items that are prohibited in any State. We are aware of these States and their Laws and it is the duty of each potential bidder to make sure they are allowed to own this legally in their respective States. Alderfer Auction WILL NOT convert or make any firearm compliant to meet a certain State's requirements.
Firearm Shipping
For firearms and C&Rs please upload your FFL to https://www.alderferauction.com/specialties/firearms or email to shipping@alderferauction.com.
Antique firearms, please submit complete information at https://www.alderferauction.com/specialties/firearms or email your name, address or email to shipping@alderferauction.com.
Alderfer Auction is FFL approved and therefore all shipping, packing and insurance are handled by us. Fees must be paid in advance and the shipping cost will be applied to your credit card on file. Shipping, handling and insurance fees will be applied to each item. To economize, we will pack multiple items of similar size and type together if possible.
All firearms require insurance and a required signature.
Any winning bid outside the continental United States must make arrangements with an FFL Importer/Exporter. The bidder is responsible for all shipping costs related to Alderfer Auction and to the Importer/Exporter.
Packing fees:
- $25 for the first long gun
- $10 for each additional long gun
- $11 for the first handgun
- $6 fee for each additional handgun
Questions regarding shipping, handling and insurance costs or tracking of your package, please contact our shipping department at shipping@alderferauction.com.
Please allow 2 weeks for shipping from receipt of payment. You will receive an emailed tracking number once your package has shipped.
11. Historical and Militaria
Items in this auction are being sold as historical artifacts and collectibles and do not reflect the opinions of Alderfer Auction or its employees.
12. Endangered Species
Each threatened and endangered species will be assessed on a case-by-case basis as mandated by State and Federal laws. If you have questions, please call 215-393-3000.
13. Estate Sale Auctions
Alderfer Auction conducts auctions at various offsite locations via online only, timed auctions. The terms and conditions mentioned herein along with the requirements below, apply to these Estate Auctions regarding merchandise pick-up.
Customers must pick up their purchased items offsite, on the designated pick-up dates and scheduled appointment time only. Schedule a pick-up time via https://booking.appointy.com/alderferauction or call 215-393-3000. Instructions will be included in your invoice.
All product must be paid in full prior to pick-up. Cash payments will not be accepted at an offsite location. All cash payments must be made at 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA, prior to picking up your items.
The buyer is responsible for bringing any/all help, tools, and packing materials that they need to pick-up, pack, wrap, carry and load their auction winnings (listed on their invoice). If Alderfer Auction personnel are needed to assist, a fee will be assessed.
NO REFUNDS will be given on purchased items that are not picked up during the designated pick-up time. If the buyer does not make contact by the end of the designated pick-up day, lots that are $50 and less will be left at the offsite location.
Some, but not all items, may be eligible for Alderfer transport for a fee. To inquire about this service, please call 215-393-3000 or email transport@alderferauction.com. If you have your items transported from an off-site location and stored at Alderfer Auction, you will have 15 business days from the scheduled pick-up day to retrieve your merchandise.
14. Limitations of Liability
Alderfer Auction is not liable for any breach or default by the consignor of a Lot. Alderfer Auction may withdraw any item before the sale if there is doubt as to the authenticity, title, or laws restricting the sale of the item or the accuracy of the Consignor’s representations.
15. Governing Law
Pennsylvania State Law prohibits any owner from bidding on their own merchandise to enhance the value. “Bidding in” or bidding on behalf of the Consignor shall be grounds for discontinuation of the auction and a claim for any resulting damages including, but not limited to, a reasonable amount for lost commissions.
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