Past Auctions

Part 1 in a series of auctions offering approximately 8000 specimens. This mineral specimen auction features collections from Paul Seel, former president of the Leidy Microscopical Society and curator of the F.J. Keely Micromount Collection, alongside specimens from George A. Butler, Jr. and Harold A. Poole. The collection includes major quartz specimens from Brazil's Minas Gerais region, rare minerals from Tasmania's Dundas region, and native metal specimens from classic North American localities. Significant items include Crocoite, Benitoite, and Alexandrite variety Chrysoberyl specimens. Notable specimens include sapphires from Ceylon and Montana, Brazilian tourmalines, and fluorescent minerals from Franklin, New Jersey. The collection features both display-quality specimens and scientifically significant examples, including professionally prepared micromounts reflecting Paul Seel's expertise. Each specimen maintains detailed documentation including precise weights and locality data.

This numismatic collection centers on United States Mint products spanning from 1955 to 2006, featuring proof sets, commemorative coins, and specialized mint products. The core consists of regular and silver proof sets from multiple decades, with particular strength in issues from the 1960s through 1990s. Key components include early proof sets from the 1950s, Eisenhower proof dollars, American Eagle silver dollars, and various Bicentennial commemoratives. Franklin Mint products, including gaming token proof sets and first edition proofs, add diversity to the collection. Notable commemorative pieces include Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary silver dollars, Mount Rushmore commemoratives, and presidential medallions. Modern issues include state quarter collections and special mint products through the early 2000s. The collection represents a broad spectrum of U.S. Mint production, from traditional proof sets to modern commemorative programs.

More Lots Just Added! This musical instrument auction presents a carefully curated selection of vintage and contemporary pieces from renowned manufacturers. Notable guitars include a 1974-75 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, a 1981 Fender Vintage Telecaster Reissue, and a limited-edition Gibson J160E acoustic-electric. A 1975 Martin D35 and early 1970s Gibson Dove Custom represent premium acoustic instruments. Several vintage banjos are available, including a 1982 Gibson RB800 Mastertone and a 1915 Vega "Little Wonder" tenor banjo. Vintage amplifiers feature prominently, including a 1970s Marshall Super Lead 100 half stack and a 1961 Ampeg Reverberocket. Professional-grade pedal steel guitars, vintage banjos, and orchestral instruments round out the stringed instrument selection. The wind instrument collection includes historically significant pieces such as a 1931-32 Conn 6M Alto saxophone and an unlacquered brass Eastman soprano saxophone. European-made cellos and violins, vintage accordions, and various musical equipment complete this comprehensive offering of musical instruments spanning multiple decades and styles.

This silver auction presents American and European pieces dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Highlights include Tiffany & Co. nursery items from the 1940s, an Alfredo Sciarrotta-designed dish for Black Starr and Gorham from the 1950s, and Georgian British sterling from 1824. The collection features works from prestigious American manufacturers like Gorham, Wallace, and International Silver Company, alongside continental pieces from Georg Jensen, Koch & Bergfeld, and French makers bearing the Minerva mark. Notable items include coin silver by important 19th-century American silversmiths, Paul Revere reproduction pieces, and decorative items ranging from repousse bowls to weighted compotes. A significant portion comprises silver souvenir spoons from American cities, Canadian locations, and European destinations. The auction also includes specialized categories such as Judaica, children's silver, and vanity accessories, representing various silver standards from sterling to continental 800 silver.

This fine jewelry auction features an impressive collection of gold, diamond, and designer pieces. Highlights include an Omega wristwatch in 14k gold, an 18k gold graduated necklace, and a diamond solitaire ring with approximately 0.5-carat center stone. Designer pieces from Tiffany & Co. and Anne Besse Shepherd demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, while vintage timepieces from Elgin, Waltham, and Hamilton add historical significance. The collection includes various gemstone pieces featuring emeralds, sapphires, jade, and pearls, alongside Southwest silver jewelry with turquoise. Heritage items include mid-20th century class rings, vintage chatelaines, and distinctive cameo jewelry. Notable pieces include a 10k gold diamond bracelet and a 14k gold cameo pin/pendant with a chariot motif. The auction also features amber jewelry, cloisonné works, and marcasite pieces representing various periods and styles.

Bid on a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL Convertible, a 2019 Polaris Sportsman 570 ATV and a 2019 Carry-On Trailer. Have a vehicle to sell? We are inviting consignments for upcoming auctions: Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Collectible Cars, Everyday Cars and Trucks, Exotic Cars, Sports Cars, Luxury Cars.

Vintage collectibles & sports memorabilia highlight this multi-category auction.  This diverse auction features significant sports memorabilia, including a 1973 Topps Mike Schmidt rookie card and vintage Post cereal baseball cards from 1963. Authenticated signed photographs from baseball legends Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Mantle complement professional football memorabilia from Terry Bradshaw and Eli Manning. The sale presents antique German bisque dolls from makers like Kestner, Simon & Halbig, and Armand Marseille, alongside Qing era Chinese snuff bottles and Japanese Satsuma pottery. Notable items include Victorian automaton bird cages, Roseville pottery, and HO scale model trains from manufacturers like Mantua and Athearn. Decorative arts encompass Royal Doulton figures, Dresden-style porcelain, cut crystal, and Royal Copenhagen tableware. Sports publications include Philadelphia Phillies yearbooks spanning 1973-1995. 

This auction features an impressive selection of mid-century modern furniture and art from renowned 20th-century designers and artists. Key pieces include unique handcrafted furniture by New Hope craftsman Gino Russo, blending traditional techniques with modern aesthetics. Danish modern furniture is well-represented with pieces by Niels Moller, Johannes Andersen, and Henning Kjaernulf.  Art offerings range from Romain de Tirtoff's (Erté) Art Deco illustrations to contemporary works by Justin Gaffrey, Jim Bloom, and Sterling Boyd Strauser, represented by an oil painting titled "Table Top Arrangement" from 1989. Val Bertoia's Sonambient sculptures continue the legacy of innovative sound art. Decorative arts include Rosenthal porcelain by Bjorn Wiinblad and Versace crystal, adding luxury to the mid-century aesthetic. A collection of rare Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe photographs from the 1950s rounds out this diverse auction of mid-century design and art.

This art auction presents a diverse collection of 19th and 20th-century artwork across various media. Featured artists include French painter Urbain Emmanuel Huchet, known for his European street scenes and coastal landscapes, and American modernist Richard Rogers, whose work spans Fauvism to Abstract Expressionism. The collection includes prints by Pablo Picasso and Japanese woodblock prints by Kogyo Tsukioka, alongside works by contemporary artists such as Ann Yost Whitesell and Patricia Buckley Moss. Social activist artist Marlene E. Miller's prints and drawings, focused on historical women and social issues, are prominently featured. The artwork spans multiple styles and techniques, from traditional oils and watercolors to lithographs and etchings. Notable pieces include European landscapes, modernist abstractions, portraits, and Asian art including Chinese scrolls. The collection represents various artistic movements from traditional representational work to modern abstract expressions.