Past Auctions

This diverse auction showcases a wide range of vintage electronics, collectibles, and decorative items. Photography enthusiasts will find vintage cameras from brands like Agfa, Kodak, and Rolleiflex. The auction features numerous new old stock Toshiba electronics, including transistor radios and portable televisions from the 1960s and 1970s. Toy collectors can explore vintage dolls, including Shirley Temple and Madame Alexander, as well as Barbie items and pressed steel trucks. The auction also presents vintage luggage, Swarovski crystal figures, and Waterford crystal stemware. Music memorabilia, particularly Beatles items, is well-represented with vinyl records, posters, and collectibles. Other notable items include vintage seltzer bottles, tobacciana, antique firefighting equipment, and quilts. Fine metal enthusiasts will find sterling silver pieces from Black Starr and Frost, as well as Chinese and Southeast Asian silver wares. This auction offers something for collectors across various interests and eras.

This auction showcases a diverse collection of costume and fine jewelry, featuring pieces from renowned designers and popular brands. Costume jewelry highlights include creations by Miriam Haskell, Heidi Daus, and Stanley Hagler N.Y.C., known for their intricate beadwork, rhinestone accents, and floral motifs. Other notable designers represented are Kenneth Jay Lane, Joan Rivers, and Nolan Miller. Vintage enthusiasts will appreciate pieces from Eisenberg Ice, Weiss, and Joseff. The sale also includes fine jewelry, with 14k and 18k gold items such as rings, necklaces, and bracelets. A standout piece is a 14k gold hinged bracelet with engraved floral design. The auction offers a range of styles and materials, from Native American-inspired beadwork to military medals. With its mix of costume and fine jewelry spanning various eras and designs, this sale presents a comprehensive selection for collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike.

Alderfer Auction presents an assortment of firearm accessories including scopes and optics, stock, grips and gun parts, targets, cleaning and range supplies. Bid on a selection of camping and survival gear including knives & blades, walking sticks, lanterns, traps and trapping supplies. Also offered are crossbows, compound bows, reloading presses, dies, powder, primers and more. The auction continues with muzzleloading accessories and military with a quality selection of swords.

Just in time for the hunting season, Alderfer Auction offers a large selection of ammunition including 22 rimfire, hard-to-find 32 rimfire, 380, 9mm, 357 mag, 30-06, 45 Colt, 35 Rem, 7.62 NATO, 5.56/223, 12 gauge, 20 gauge, 375 Win and much more.

Mark your calendar for our October 29th Firearms auction, featuring a large selection of collectible, military, sporting and antique firearms from around the world. Highlights include an Ingram Model 6 NFA SMG and a Winchester Model 12 28ga Skeet. Bid on a Standard MFG Switch Gun, Standard MFG DP-12 Shotgun, and a Cobray 11. Rifles and Shotguns will include an 1886 Martini Enfield, Black Rain SPEC 15 Semi-Automatic, 1873 Antique Winchester, Ruger Model 96 Lever Action, a US Remington M11 Riot and others. Revolvers and Pistols include a Colt Three Fifty Seven Revolver, Colt Single Action Army, Dan Wesson Pistol Pack, German Proofed CZ 27, Japanese Type 94 and 14 Nambu Pistols, Custom 1911's, Rare British Proofed Colt 1917 455 Eley, a Rare Smith and Wesson Model of 1913 and others. Antique and contemporary black powder arms range from a Matchlock Tanegashima, Snaphaunce, Swivel Barrels, Civil War Muskets, Target Rifles, Antique & Modern Flintlocks and Percussion, shotguns and others.

This well-curated auction boasts a diverse selection of furniture and decor across multiple design eras. Highlights include antique dressers with unique features, expandable dining tables, and bookcases from esteemed makers like Hale and Globe-Wernicke. Eye-catching accents include a Hollywood Regency mirror, hand-knotted Persian and Caucasian rugs, and a chic brass tray coffee table. Distinctive offerings like a spindle back rocking bench, vintage children's furniture, and peacock chairs add character. The auction also showcases designer pieces such as a Florence Knoll style marble coffee table, a Lane walnut "Campaign" wall unit, and a Danish teak wall unit. With a mix of antique, Mid-century, and modern items from various periods and makers, this auction offers a treasure trove for design enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Single-owner collection of percussion and audio equipment from the Estate of Randal Getzoff. This auction presents a diverse collection of percussion instruments and gear, appealing to drummers of all styles and preferences. The lineup features snare drums from iconic brands like Ludwig, Rogers, and Tama, including vintage models from the 1970s. Complete drum kits from manufacturers such as Tama, Pearl, and Slingerland are available, some with unique finishes and configurations. Cymbal options abound, with vintage Zildjian pieces from the 1950s and 1960s, as well as modern offerings from Sabian and Meinl. The auction also includes a variety of percussion instruments, hardware, and electronic equipment. Highlights include Latin Percussion congas, a selection of cowbells, drum thrones, and recording gear like Presonus interfaces and Shure microphones. This comprehensive collection spans decades of music history, offering both vintage treasures and modern innovations for percussion enthusiasts and recording artists alike.

This auction showcases a diverse collection of vintage and antique clothing, accessories, and textiles dating from the 1860s to the 1980s. The range includes women's dresses from various eras, men's formal wear, and children's clothing. Notable items feature pieces from designers like Vogue Couturier and retailers such as John Wanamaker. Accessories are abundant, with antique beaded bags, hats, gloves, and fans. The textile selection offers quilts, shawls, and coverlets, including 1880s crazy quilts and embroidered piano shawls. Vintage sewing enthusiasts will find a variety of supplies, including laces, trims, and yard goods. The collection also includes lingerie, fur pieces, and household linens. Many items originate from Philadelphia retailers, providing insight into the city's fashion history. This auction offers a comprehensive look at over a century of fashion evolution and craftsmanship, appealing to collectors, designers, and vintage enthusiasts alike.

This auction presents a rich tapestry of artistic works spanning various mediums, styles, and time periods. The collection features oil paintings on canvas and board, with subjects ranging from serene landscapes by artists like M. Mischler and Clay Johnson to expressive urban scenes by Joseph Lane. Prints and lithographs form a significant part of the auction, with multiple works by Bev Doolittle, known for her Native American-themed art, and pieces by Pablo Picasso and Louis Icart. Contemporary art is well-represented through Doug Webb's serigraphs and Richard Kemble's colorful woodcuts. The auction also showcases mixed media works and watercolors, offering insight into various artistic techniques. Many pieces have interesting provenances, including works exhibited at prestigious institutions. Artists with strong regional ties, such as Marlene E. Miller from the Bucks County art scene, add local flavor to this diverse and compelling collection of artworks spanning different periods and styles.