Past Auctions

Alderfer Auction’s Home and Decor Auction offers a diverse mix of handcrafted ship models, crystal, vintage home goods, vintage glass and collectibles. Notable ship models by Stephen M. Hutsko include the Jefferson Davis Schooner, Herreshoff Fiddler, Myrtle Corey Paddlewheel, Baltimore Clipper 1815, and USS Revenue Cutter Washington, each with detailed rigging and mounted plaques. Decorative items include Tiffany & Co., Swarovski and Waterford Crystal, a wide-selection of vintage Uranium glass, Roseville Pottery, a Coca-Cola metal cooler, vintage explosives crates, hand-embroidered linens and handkerchiefs, cameras and accessories and a group of handcrafted wooden shorebirds offers painted folk-style bird carvings. The catalog combines decorative art, functional home accessories, and collectible hobbyist pieces into a varied presentation for display and use.

The Tools and Equipment Auction features lawn care, construction, and shop tools alongside generators, compressors, and jobsite gear. Lawn and garden entries include a Bad Boy 540cc Zero Turn Mower, Ariens Snow Blower, John Deere Pull Behind Rake, and Gorilla Carts Yard Cart. Power tools include a Hilti Core Drill Rig, Bosch Rotary Hammer, Felker Wet Tile Saw, Delta Miter Saw, Chicago Electric Arc Welder, Bauer Rotary Hammer Kit, and DeWalt Reciprocating Saw with Hammer Drill. Jobsite and construction gear includes MetalTech Scaffolding, Werner Multi-Purpose Ladders, and Snap-On Tool Chests. Compressed air and pneumatic items include a Sanborn Air Compressor, Bostitch Brad Nailer, and Earthquake Impact Wrenches. Automotive tools include Snap-On Puller Sets, Dayton Tap and Die Set, and Blue-Point Carbide Burr Set. Additional offerings include Powermate Gas Generator, Storm Cat Portable Generator, and Drummond Submersible Pump, along with lighting, inspection equipment, and lifting tools. This catalog provides a varied lineup of equipment for professional, hobbyist, and home workshop use.

This auction offers gold, silver, gemstone, and costume jewelry alongside vintage wristwatches. Gold pieces include 14k YG Earrings in multiple styles, 14k YG and Pearl Bracelets, 14k YG Necklaces with diamond and opal pendants, and rings such as a 14k YG Pearl Ring, 14k YG Smokey Quartz Ring, and 10k YG Gemstone Ring. Additional gold includes a 14k WG Chain, 14k YG Diamond Cross Pendant, and 14k RG Harman Wrist Watch. Sterling silver lots feature a Diamond Bracelet, Gemstone Bracelet with pink sapphires and diamonds, and various chains, earrings, lockets, and pins. Costume jewelry includes rhinestone sets, beaded necklaces, figural pins, and assorted earrings. Watch offerings span brands such as Bulova, Elgin, Pulsar, Benrus, Armitron, and Jules Jurgensen, along with pocket watches by Relide and Illinois. The catalog blends precious metal designs, gemstone-set pieces, decorative costume jewelry, and collectible watches.

This auction features U.S. and world coins, medals, silver bullion, and collectible currency. Medal highlights include an 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Medal and an 1829 Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. Foreign coin lots contain silver issues, ancient coins, and pieces like a 1798 Spanish 8 Reale and Connecticut Copper. U.S. offerings include large groups of Lincoln Wheat Cents, Buffalo Nickels, Indian Head Cents, Liberty V Nickels, Barber Coinage, Standing Liberty Quarters, and silver dollars. Type coins include an 1888 UNC Indian Cent, 1872 Seated Half Dime, and 1875-S Twenty Cent Piece. Proof and mint sets span from the 1950s to the 2000s, with silver editions included. Multiple lots of 90% Silver Coins are offered, alongside 40% Kennedy halves and large foreign silver coins. Additional entries include a 1995 Paralympics Canceled Proof Die, state quarter sets, and U.S. notes like 1953 $2 Legal Tender Notes. The catalog offers options for collectors, bulk buyers, and silver investors.

The Vintage Designer Costume Jewelry and Accessories presents signed couture designs, sterling silver pieces, Bakelite accessories, and decorative costume jewelry. Designer highlights include William de Lillo Rhinestone Suites, Trifari Collar Necklace, Joseff of Hollywood Leaf Set, Judith Leiber Multi Strand Necklace, Kramer Ruby Red Suite, and a Chanel Gripoix Style Necklace. Sterling silver entries include a Modernist Necklace, Sterling Pins, and several Coro Duette Brooches. The Bakelite selection offers Carved Bangles, Figural Bracelets, Dress Clips, Bakelite and Wood Pins, and Bakelite with Lucite Brooches. Costume groupings range from Artisan and Modernist Necklaces to Amber and Horn Bead Strands. The brooch selection spans Eisenberg Designs, Shriners Rhinestone Tiaras, Bird and Enamel Brooches, and figural themes such as the Reinad Green Rhinestone Necklace, Metal Swallow Necklace, Lucien Piccard Brooch, and Coro Craft Fish and Owl Pins.

Alderfer Auction’s Americana Auction features a wide range of redware pottery, stoneware, folk art carvings, and handcrafted miniatures. Works by Breininger Pottery are prominent, including plates, bowls, chargers, figures, candle holders and seasonal designs. Additional pottery and stoneware entries include pieces by Stahl Pottery, Cowden, Hart & Son, Wisconsin Pottery, Adolph Moesch, Crocker & Springer, Ottman Brothers, Roseville, Rowe Pottery Works and more. Hand-carved and painted wooden figures include Santa sculptures, primitive Animal Figures, painted chests, tramp art, wallpaper boxes. Miniature items such as room dioramas, chairs, and decorative band boxes are also included. Other traditional elements include a framed needlework sampler, hand-decorated eggs, and pewter tableware, reinforcing the focus on American folk and domestic arts. This catalog reflects early American

Alderfer Auction features an impressive collection of firearm and sporting accessories, knives, and military collectibles! Discover an impressive selection of high-grade fixed and folding knives, including limited edition Benchmade, Randall, Gerber, and William Henry pieces, many appearing new in their original packaging. Illuminate your collection with an array of high-grade tactical flashlights from Surefire, Streamlight, and Nebo. For the shooting enthusiast, we offer a substantial assortment of AR-15/M-16, Ruger, and Glock magazines, along with reloading supplies, rifle scopes from Zeiss and Redfield, and various gun cases and cleaning kits. Military history buffs will appreciate the antique swords, WWI and WWII bayonets, military headgear, and historical books. Anglers are not forgotten, with a treasure trove of vintage fishing rods, reels, tackle, and creels, including collectible lures and Montague-Manitou custom fly rods. Rounding out this diverse auction are unique primitives, from enameled tinware to a faux scrimshaw whale tooth, ensuring there's something for every collector and enthusiast. 

Prepare to expand your collection with an exceptional offering of revolvers, pistols, rifles, and shotguns at our upcoming auction. This diverse selection features something for every enthusiast, from historically significant military surplus to high-performance modern firearms. Key highlights include a desirable Russian Capture German P08 Semi-Automatic Pistol, a variety of classic Colt revolvers and semi-automatics, and a selection of modern concealed carry pistols from Sig Sauer, Glock, and Kimber. The long gun collection is equally impressive, presenting sought-after US Springfield M1 Garand rifles, vintage Winchester lever-actions, and top-tier over/under shotguns from Beretta and Perazzi. Whether you're seeking a piece of history like an Antique Colt Army Percussion Revolver or a reliable modern firearm like a Heckler & Koch VP9, this auction provides a rare opportunity to acquire fine and collectible pieces.

Bid on a vast array of rifle ammunition, including scarce .22 LR, .223 Remington, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, and 7.62x39mm rounds, with options ranging from individual boxes to bulk cases. Handgun enthusiasts will find an impressive selection of 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .38 Special, among others, with various bullet types and quantities available. For shotgunners, there are diverse gauges and shot sizes to choose from. Additionally, the auction boasts specialty and assorted lots, along with reloading components for those who prefer to craft their own rounds. Don't miss this unique opportunity to acquire premium ammunition and components!

Alderfer Auction's Silver sale features over 100 lots of American, British, and Continental silver from established makers spanning multiple centuries. American manufacturers dominate with pieces from Gorham, Reed & Barton, Towle, Wallace, International Silver, and Whiting across numerous patterns. Highlights include a Tiffany sauce ladle with custom chased decoration from the John C. Moore II period and a French 950 silver hostess set by Hippolyte Thomas. Scandinavian design appears through Georg Jensen "Acanthus" pieces and David Andersen enameled Norwegian flatware. British silver includes Georgian through modern examples by makers like William Eley & William Fearn and Thomas Daniell. American coin silver provides historical depth with pieces by Garrett Eoff, Davis Palmer & Co., and other 19th-century regional makers. Continental highlights include a Dutch tea caddy and Italian centerpiece bowl. The collection offers service completers, individual pieces, and specialty items with some retaining original cases or retail markings from established firms like J.E. Caldwell and Bailey & Co.

The Discovery Art Auction features a broad selection of prints, paintings, and posters from a range of artists. Key entries include a lithograph attributed to Pablo Picasso, as well as works by Marc Chagall, Erte, Graciela Rodo Boulanger, and Jovan Obican. The catalog contains a large group of lithographs, oil paintings, and posters, including Circus Posters, and various Exhibition Posters. Oil paintings include entries by Martin Poole, Norton Willis, Johan Engela, and others. Themes range from figurative and abstract to folk and nature-based subjects, including work by R. C. Gorman, Sergei Goncharenko, and  Additional categories include Mixed Media, Batik Textile, and decorative frames. Overall, the auction includes a mix of styles and periods, offering original and reproduced artworks across a wide range of formats.