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Fine and Decorative Arts | March 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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    This auction features a diverse collection of fine art, luxury timepieces, high-end jewelry, silver, bronze, and decorative glass. The fine art selection includes works by notable American and European artists. Luxury watches include Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Cartier models. The jewelry collection highlights twelve distinctive Demaret pieces from Belgium, alongside Victorian, Art Deco, and mid-century modern designs. Silver offerings include multiple flatware sets and the Centennial Hawley Cup. Collectors of decorative arts will find Lalique glass, bronze sculptures, and unique objects. A rare Abraham Lincoln signature card and over 40 autograph lots add historical appeal. The furniture selection spans Queen Anne, Chippendale, and Federal Hepplewhite with standout pieces like a New England Chippendale desk and a Massachusetts chest-on-chest. Additional categories include fine porcelain and antique furnishings, Persian rugs and carpets, with each piece chosen for its craftsmanship, provenance, and historical significance.

    Estate Sale | Montgomeryville, PA | March 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM

    This auction features furniture and home accessories from brands like TOV, Surya, Uttermost, and Arteriors. Furniture includes a TOV velvet sofa, an Uttermost swivel chair, Surya chairs with wood frames, upholstered swivel chairs, wood and rattan dining chairs, and a leather ottoman. Tables range from Surya marble top pieces to TOV side tables with travertine tops, wood entry tables, and end tables. The auction offers TOV upholstered side chairs, Arteriors stools, shelving units, and a Surya Dalma sideboard. Lighting includes brass floor lamps with marble side tables and additional lamps. Home accessories feature handmade Zafferano glassware, kitchenware, Bespoke by Em candles made with vegan coconut wax, framed photos, sketches, and limited edition Bette Lesher watercolor prints. Electronics consist of Logitech keyboards, Sonos speakers, Shopify card readers, and office supplies. Appliances include a Walmart microwave and Frigidaire mini refrigerator, completing this comprehensive home furnishings auction.

    Discovery Art | March 12th, 2025 at 7:00 PM

    This auction showcases art from the 1830s to contemporary works, featuring over 40 notable artists across various styles and mediums. Highlights include Lori-Ann Bellissimo's mixed media resin works, Richard Rogers' surrealist compositions, and Mary Bean Rogers' modernist landscapes. Historic American artists John Lee Fitch and William Henry Chandler appear alongside European masters Pieretto Bianco Bortoluzzi, Cesare Ricciardi, and Jean Claude Werdier. The collection features printmakers G.H. Rothe, Shoichi Hasegawa, Irving Amen, and naturalist J. Gould. European modernists Jean Calogero, Jean Lurcat, and Albert Lauzero complement American artists Mac Fisher and Anita Gronendahl. Figurative works by Wesley Lea and Hazel Massey appear with historical subjects from David Fertig and Morton Kunstler. Urban scenes from Caroline Burnett and David Azuz round out the collection. With oils, watercolors, pastels, lithographs, engravings, and mixed media works spanning traditional to abstract styles, this collection offers exceptional breadth for collectors of American and European art.

    Fine Art Exhibition at Doylestown | March 5, 2025 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Alderfer Auction cordially invites you to a special preview exhibition of select highlights from our upcoming March 13th Fine Art Auction. This preview will be held at our secondary location at Alderfer Auction at Rich Timmons Gallery 3795 Rt. 202, Doylestown, PA 18902. Visit the Gallery to experience in-person exceptional paintings, prints, sculptures and decorative arts before they go to auction at Alderfer Auction on  March 13th.

    Stamps | March 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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    This auction features a diverse range of philatelic material, from classic covers to intriguing accumulations. It opens with postage lots suitable for mailings, along with sheet collections. Collectors can bid on U.S. lots, including highlighted single stamps like #76, 126, 657-679, B1-4, C13, C5, B1-16, desirable duck plate blocks, and R21. The cover selections are particularly strong, with flight-related covers, Zeppelins, two #72 bisects with certificates, a #117 with a nice blue leaf cancel, and unusual foreign destinations, primarily classic material with significant catalog value. Also featured are Korea #132-173 in souvenir sheets and singles, and Saar #B61-CB1A. All lots will be sold without reserve.

    Estate Sale with Tools | Souderton, PA | March 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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      This auction offers tools, equipment, and practical items. Notable lots include an Evinrude Yachtwin boat motor, a McCulloch MAC 3216 chainsaw, and a MAC 3227 weed trimmer. Landscaping and farm-related items include a County Line Trail Sprayer and Stihl and McCulloch hedge trimmers.   Also featured are Firestone and BF Goodrich tires, automotive tools, workshop tools, hand and power tools, and industrial equipment. Additional lots include storage containers, ladders, shop vacuums, and mechanic tools.   This auction provides bidders with a variety of tools and equipment suited for home, professional, and industrial use.  

    Home & Decor | February 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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    This auction showcases a premium selection of vintage toys, western wear, and historic textiles. Highlighted pieces include mechanical toys such as a tin lithograph rabbit conductor and a Daiya prancing horse, alongside transportation-themed items like the Rich's Little Milk Man wooden dairy wagon and a Pioneer Spirit covered wagon with two-horse team. The collection features dollhouse miniatures including cast metal kitchen implements and ceramic appliances, complemented by vintage toy sewing machines from Singer and Little Comfort. Notable textiles include a classic Hudson Bay wool blanket with four points and 1940s military blankets from Australian and Swiss armies. Quality western boots from Tony Lama, El Presidente, and Durango represent fine leather craftsmanship. The doll collection includes a Skookum mother and baby, an Italian Pinocchio, and a Mattel Skipper with original packaging. Cast iron toys, including cookstoves with miniature accessories, round out this diverse offering of collectibles.

    Mid-Century Modern and Design | February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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      This auction combines notable Mid-Century Modern furnishings and art. The furniture selection features masterworks from American and Danish designers, including a Milo Baughman rosewood case sofa and a contemporary handcrafted Thomas Moser dining suite. Danish design is represented through Erik Buch Model 61 barstools, Niels Koefoed Eva chairs, and an Arne Jacobsen Swan sofa. A live edge table by local artist Winni Brueggemann and a Bernhard Pedersen teak wall unit showcase varied craftsmanship, while Eames classics like a lounge chair set, LCW, and RAR chairs round out the furniture offerings. Stylish domestic items by Russel Wright, Dansk, and LaGardo Tackett are also offered, as well as lamps by Bill Curry, Kurt Versen, Majestic, and Laurel. The art selection includes a 1967 Joan Miró lithograph, signed limited edition lithographs by Andy Warhol and Keith Haring from their United Nations advocacy series, and a prize winning monolithic sculpture by John Rogers Clague.

      Jewelry | February 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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      This jewelry auction presents a refined collection of precious metal pieces and gemstone-adorned accessories. Highlights include 14k gold pieces such as turquoise earrings and a tricolor necklace, alongside a substantial hinged gold bangle bracelet. Sterling silver pieces feature prominently, with standouts including a fifty-strand liquid silver necklace and sets combining jade, turquoise, and mother of pearl. German-crafted pieces include a marcasite and carnelian jewelry set, while mixed media items showcase combinations of sterling silver with precious stones and 18k gold accents. Notable timepieces include an art deco watch with green stones and another featuring a multi-colored jade bracelet. The collection spans vintage to contemporary designs, with particular strength in Native American-inspired pieces and art deco styling. Sterling silver items range from classic bangles to intricate mesh designs, many incorporating natural stones in matching sets.

      Comic Books | February 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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      This comic book auction is an exceptional collection spanning the Silver and Bronze Ages, anchored by four museum-grade keys: X-Men #1 CGC 6.5, Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 4.0, Daredevil #1 CGC 5.0, and Giant-Size X-Men #1 CGC 9.4. Additional CGC-graded keys include Amazing Spider-Man #10 (7.5), #129 (7.5), X-Men #10 (8.0), #11 (8.0), and #12 (8.0). Beyond these graded treasures, the auction features substantial Silver Age runs across major titles. Notable collections include a 39-issue Daredevil run (#100-134), consecutive Journey Into Mystery with Thor issues (#110-125), and  X-Men sequences including #58-62 and #76-86. Multiple Amazing Spider-Man lots showcase classic villains, while a 22-issue Avengers collection features the Collector and Black Panther. A series of 40-issue Marvel lots encompasses sought-after titles like Moon Knight, Howard the Duck, and early Ms. Marvel appearances. Bronze Age highlights include a 13-issue run of Luke Cage: Hero for Hire, key Doctor Strange appearances including issue #1, and multiple lots featuring the Punisher and early Wolverine stories. The auction also presents essential DC Silver Age content, including Batman and Detective Comics issues, alongside Treasury Editions featuring iconic Marvel and DC crossovers.

      Estate Sale | Flemington, NJ | February 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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      This estate auction presents a rich collection spanning Arts & Crafts furniture, art pottery, and decorative arts. Featured furniture includes a leather Chesterfield sofa, distinguished Stickley pieces including a two-door cabinet and oval table, and multiple Arts & Crafts oak items. Complementing these are Bennington Pine bookcases and various occasional tables with characteristic Arts & Crafts details. The collection extends beyond furniture to include significant art pottery, featuring multiple matte green finish vases and planters, plus signed studio pieces. Notable lighting includes an Art Nouveau dragonfly lamp, art glass mushroom lamp, and Japanese lacquered lamp. Decorative elements encompass Motawi tiles in oak frames, hammered copper accessories, cast iron pieces with nature motifs, and Asian-influenced metal bells. Additional items include artisanal baskets, wooden carvings, and stone sculptures, representing various craft traditions and materials.

      Furniture | February 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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      This auction features a curated selection of fine furniture, decorative arts, and textiles. Highlights include a Stickley double pedestal dining table with satinwood inlay and a set of six shield-back chairs. Victorian offerings include a carved settee with claw feet and a glass-front curio cabinet with mirrored back. MCM collectors will find a wire-frame accent chair with orange vinyl cushions and a West Elm ladder desk. Accent pieces include a mahogany drop-leaf end table by Councill Craftsman, marble-top modern accent tables, and a Korean Bandaji chest with iron hardware. Textile highlights include a Navajo flatweave rug and a Pakistani room-size rug. Other finds range from an Empire-style carved mantle mirror to an Imperial Furniture Co. Chippendale-style tea table.

      Ammunition, Sporting Accessories, and Military | February 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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      Alderfer Auction presents our Ammunition, Sporting Accessories and Military sale. Ammunition offerings include pistol, rifle and shotgun varieties including .22, 380 auto, 9mm, 38 Special, 357 mag, .40 S&W, 223/5.56, 308 win, 270 win, 243 win, 30-06, 7.92/8mm, 7.62 x 39, 7.62 x 54R, 303 Brit. Others include 410, 20, 16, 12 and 10ga shotshell ammo including steel shot with many other calibers and gauges. Sporting accessories feature knives, optics and scopes, holsters, air guns with many new in boxes, duck decoys and calls, rifle and pistol magazines. Also offered are reloading equipment and supplies, brass, gun stocks, pistol grips, gun parts, muzzleloading supplies, books and taxidermy. The Military section includes several once-in-a-lifetime offerings including a uniform & effects grouping from Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez or the uniform grouping from Master Sergeant Cliff Morris, the only airman to survive WWII from the last B-29 shot down in combat, the ‘Thunderbird’. Browse a wide selection of knives & bayonets, field gear, headware, mine detector, photos & ephemera, medals and decorations. The auction continues with a large amount of clothing and uniforms as well as many lots of ID’d items.

      Firearms and Military | February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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      Alderfer Auction presents another impressive selection of collectible, military, sporting and antique firearms from around the world. Highlights include a Browning Citori Grade VI Cased 4-Barrel Set, a Krieghoff Drilling Combination Rifle/Shotgun, Sako Mannlicher, Remington 700, Colt Python, Ruger Blackhawk, FB Radom and many others. Military offerings include a US. Model 1917-1918 Trench Knife (Knuckle Knife), a US M1892-98 Springfield Krag Rifle Bayonet, a hard to find US Model 1917 Bolo Knife and more.

      Estate Sale | Doylestown, PA | February 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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      This estate auction presents furniture, collectibles, and decorative items. Furniture pieces include a 79-inch china cabinet, country cupboard, and curio cabinets with glass shelves. The sale features multiple collections of figural liquor decanters from makers like Jim Beam, Michter's, and Ezra Brooks, with designs including the Reading Pagoda and Liberty Bell. Asian items include a Chinese fish bowl planter, Japanese tea sets, and Satsuma vases. The textile collection features quilts with dog and Christmas themes. Holiday items include ceramic Christmas trees, Santa figures, and Lenox collectibles. Notable pieces include Union Pacific Railroad brass spittoons, a carved wood coat of arms, and working audio equipment including Pioneer, Sony, and AKAI components. Art features an Everett Woodson farm scene painting and a bronze-finished Conquistador sculpture.