Past Auctions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Day 2 of the Collectors Auction features Chinese, Japanese, and Russian offerings alongside primitives, decorative objects, bronzes, and fine art. Chinese examples include a Transitional porcelain sleeve vase, a yellow ground porcelain dragon dish, Ruoshen teacups, crackle glaze hu vases, clair de lune porcelain, phoenix medallion bowls, porcelain garden stools, and ceremonial and enameled silver objects. Japanese offerings include a moriage cloisonné box, a Hidenao bronze peacock, a Shibayama lacquer inro, a goldstone cloisonné censer, Bisansha silver sake cups, Imari porcelain, Shozan for Koshida Satsuma pottery, and woodblock prints by Utagawa Hiroshige and Kitagawa Utamaro. Russian icons include numerous 19th-century Orthodox examples, both individual panels and grouped lots, with painted and silver oklad icons represented. Primitive offerings include 19th-century needlework samplers, including an 1822 verse sampler. Decorative objects include Murano glass fruit and birds and related glass and porcelain items. Fine art includes works by Walter Emerson Baum, George William Sotter, Melville F. Stark, Giovanni Martino, Christopher G. Willett, and Thomas Sully.  

The Jewelry Auction features a wide range of watches, gold jewelry, silver jewelry, gemstone pieces, diamond-accented items, and costume jewelry. Watch offerings include numerous TechnoMarine wristwatches, including Cruise Jellyfish models, TechnoDiamond chronographs, and Marvel Superheroes editions, along with a TAG Heuer wristwatch and a John Hardy sterling silver wristwatch. Gold jewelry includes 14k yellow gold earrings, pearl and gemstone examples, 10k and 14k gold rings, and a 10k yellow gold class ring. Silver jewelry offerings include a Barbara Bixby 18k and sterling silver ring, a Barry Kieselstein sterling silver pendant, a JAI sterling silver leopard bracelet, and multiple sterling silver coin pendants. Gemstone jewelry includes a 10k yellow gold amethyst ring, gemstone-set earrings, and gold gemstone rings. Diamond-accented pieces include pearl earrings and gem-set rings with diamond details. Costume jewelry offerings include assorted necklaces, earrings, and grouped costume jewelry lots. The auction presents a broad selection of wearable jewelry and watches across multiple materials and styles.

Day 1 of the Collectors Auction features coins, bullion, jewelry, watches, medals, books, historical ephemera, furniture, and rugs. Numismatic offerings include a 14k 1893 $10 Liberty Head Gold Coin Bracelet, $5 gold bullion coins, 1/10 oz gold bullion, and mixed U.S. silver coin groupings. Jewelry includes gold bracelets, diamond rings, opal jewelry, and gold earrings. Watches are led by a Howard 14k pocket watch with fob, with wristwatches by TAG Heuer, Itraco, Dunhill, Julien d’Orcel, and Krieger. Medals and commemoratives include Franklin Mint sterling silver Presidential medals, UN Peace medals, First Ladies medals, and a Norman Rockwell sterling silver plate. Books include Life of Admiral Nelson in fine binding, Napoleon and Waterloo-related volumes, Howard Pyle illustrated books, early 19th-century bindings, and fore-edge painted books. Historical ephemera includes a Civil War archive tied to the 56th Pennsylvania Infantry, Pennsylvania banknotes, and CDV albums. Furniture offerings include a Hepplewhite maple slant-front desk, Eldred Wheeler dressing tables, and multiple L. & J.G. Stickley tables and desks. Rugs include Persian Heriz, Sarouk, Kerman, Hamadan, and Kashan silk examples, along with Caucasian and Oriental rugs. 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.

The Tools & Equipment Auction presents a wide selection of vehicles, shop machinery, outdoor power equipment, and utility and hand tools. Vehicle offerings include a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, a 2016 Lexus RX 350, and a Kubota RTV diesel utility vehicle. Outdoor equipment includes a John Deere S240 lawn tractor and a John Deere Z355E 48A zero-turn lawn mower, along with additional grounds and maintenance equipment. Shop and mechanical equipment includes a Grizzly wood band saw, a Craftsman drill press, and multiple air compressors, including a Porter-Cable air compressor. A standout equipment lot includes a TMT-3000 Multi-Surface Cleaning System mounted in an enclosed trailer, offered as a complete transportable unit. Additional offerings include utility and support equipment such as metal log holders, and mechanical accessories. The auction features a broad mix of powered machinery, maintenance equipment, and vehicle-based assets presented across individual lots.

Alderfer’s Comic Book auction, led by a coverless copy of Amazing Fantasy #15, the first appearance of Spider-Man is 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.