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Catalog of Antique and Other Fine Dolls | Day 1 | September 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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    This auction has expanded to a 2-Day Sale! Our September 30th and October 1st Catalog of Antique and Other Fine Dolls Auction will feature the Collections of Sandra Walter (Hall), Linda Quynn Ross, The Estate of Gloria Casale et al. Featured offerings include Maggie Iacono, R. John Wright, Krahmer – Puppen/Kosen, Ravca, Norah, Wellings, and K. Redmond Artist’s Dolls. Vintage Steiff  dolls Include an original family-owned 12" Steiff 1930's 'Dicky' Bear and an early Tea Cozy Doll. Chase, Effanbee, Ideal, Kamkins, Polly Heckwelder, American Girl Dolls, Freundlich, and Dewees Cochran American Dolls. Contemporary Artist’s Dolls comprise of Tonner, Kish, Alexander. Googly Eye Dolls 111, 293, Heubach 10542, and Elisabeth. 1950s-1960s Alexanders, VOGUE, Mary Hoyer, BARBIE Family, and Sandra Sue. French Dolls 1907, Limoge, DEP Walking Doll, Tete Jumeau, and Depose E8J. Also, a German White porcelain KPM “Nymphenburg Lady”, K*R, S&H, and Kestner. Schoenhut Model Nos. 108, 308, 311, 316, 317 Sleep Eye, 403, and 405 along with PINN Family Dolls and Circus Animals/Figures. Other dolls include Door of Hope & Liberty of London, and Black and Native American Dolls.

    Home & Decor | September 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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    The Home and Decor Auction offers an extensive range of decorative art, tableware, lighting, furnishings, and collectibles, blending vintage, antique, and mid-century styles. The sale includes a variety of vintage holiday decoratives lots including Shiny Brite decorations, German and Japanese putz, candy containers, Halloween decorations and entertaining items.  Collectors will find an assortment of Nippon, Hall Pottery and China, cast iron cookware, doorstops and toys, art glass, Dresden china, dolls and Hummels.

    Jewelry | September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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    The Jewelry Auction includes fine gold, silver, and platinum jewelry alongside vintage watches, pocket watches, and costume groupings. Gold pieces feature an 18k Nephrite Ring, 14k Topaz and Diamond Rings, 14k Opal, Pearl, and Sapphire Pendants, 14k Earrings and Bracelets, and 10k Class Rings including one marked “Drexel University 1891” with sapphire. Sterling silver entries include Rings, Earrings, Pins, Charms, Cameo Clips, and Bracelets. A Platinum Pin set with Diamond Accents is also offered. Watches include a Gruen 14k White Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds, a 14k Longines Wrist Watch, an 18k Enamel Wrist Watch with Seed Pearl Accents, a 14k Waltham Pocket Watch, and other groupings featuring Bulova, Seiko, Pulsar, and Michael Kors. Costume jewelry lots contain Necklaces, Pendants, Bracelets, Pins, Earrings, Cuff Links, Tie Clips, and Dress Clips, with cameo portraits and decorative gold-tone settings. Additional accessories include Vintage Purses, Button Hooks, Letter Openers, and Pocket Knives.

    Discovery Art | September 24th, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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    Alderfer Auction's Discovery Art sale presents an eclectic collection spanning 19th through 21st-century paintings, prints, and works on paper. Blue-chip highlights include Pablo Picasso prints "Jacqueline Roque" and "Las Repas Frugal," a Marc Chagall lithograph "Sarah And Abimelech," and three classic Maxfield Parrish illustrations including "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod." Regional American art features multiple works by Pennsylvania painter Nolan P. Benner, Jr. (1922-1998) depicting local landscapes and industrial scenes, alongside Martin Jack Zipin's "Pennsylvania Winter." The Rogers estate contributes significant lots from both Richard Rogers (1903-1967) and Mary Bean Rogers (1904-1997) with oils, watercolors, and mixed media. International works include Frank Milton Armington's Louvre-printed etching and Wolfgang Roth's circus-themed screen print series. Maritime themes, landscapes, and abstract compositions provide variety across different periods and styles. This diverse sale offers accessible collecting opportunities from recognized masters to quality regional artists, combining framed presentation pieces with unframed works for customization.

    Sold! Real Estate For Auction | 1286 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 | September 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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    WE SELL REAL ESTATE! Welcome to this one-of-a-kind artisan home, nestled on over 20 acres of private, wooded land in Upper Bucks County, PA. This property is a true natural oasis, with an attention to detail inside and out, including many exotic plantings, a tranquil pond and a meandering stream that runs along its edge. The estate is comprised of two distinct parcels, offering a perfect blend of seclusion and accessibility. One parcel features a sprawling 17.53 acres of lush woodland with the pond and stream, while the other provides 3.91 acres with road frontage and a 500-yard stone driveway.  The adjacent shop/garage/barn with open floor plan and loft is ready for you!  Whether your hobbies are cars, horses or woodworking, this space allows you room to dream and expand.     Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a unique short-term rental property, this home offers endless possibilities. It's ready for a new owner to add their custom-build and complete its final vision. Located just minutes from some of Bucks County's best-known natural attractions, this property is a gateway to adventure. You are a short drive from Nockamixon State Park, with over 5,000 acres for hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. Also nearby is Ringing Rocks Park, where a three-mile trail leads to a field of rocks that produce a distinct ringing sound when struck. With New York City only an hour and twenty minutes away, this is the perfect escape for those seeking a weekend retreat.

    US and Worldwide Stamps | September 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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      Our September Stamp Auction features an astounding array of rare and valuable pieces for every discerning collector. Highlights include an exceptional collection of US Stamps, Correspondence to the Morris Family of Phila, most with contents, mostly Great Britain #67, #68, #101, and other Worldwide Covers, offering a glimpse into postal history. Bid on sought-after classic US stamps such as #39, and a complete set of #112-#122. We also feature the elusive US Stamps, #263, and the incredibly rare US Stamps, J37. For worldwide enthusiasts, don't miss the Worldwide Stamps, C42-C47 Zep Cover, a true centerpiece. The auction also boasts an impressive selection of US First Day Covers from the 1930s-40s, including many nice caches and flight covers, along with hundreds of unaddressed First Day Covers, about half of which are Colorano Silk. Discover valuable US Imperfs, China Covers, and classic US covers, blocks, and errors. A wide range of US stamps by catalog number will be available, including #1, #2, and #12, alongside many others. Additionally, a diverse assortment of Worldwide Stamps includes Mediterranean Colonies, Canada Provinces, British Pacific, British Africa, and comprehensive Scott International Albums. With thousands of First Day Covers, numerous stamps, and substantial lots of US stamps by face value, this auction presents an unparalleled opportunity to enhance your collection! 

      Sold! Land For Auction | 554 Merlin Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 | September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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      WE SELL REAL ESTATE! 1.2 Acres of Wooded Land for Possible Development or Open Space in Phoenixville, PA. Seize a prime opportunity to build in one of Chester County's most desirable and rapidly growing communities. This 1.2-acre, wooded lot offers a peaceful, private setting while remaining minutes from the vibrant heart of Phoenixville. With its unique blend of scenic natural beauty and exceptional convenience, this property is an ideal canvas for a visionary homeowner.  The auction will be conducted by sealed bid.  The completed bid packet must be submitted no later than September 23, 2025, 4PM EST. The final decision will be conducted by the auctioneers at 4PM on September 23, 2025.  

      Sold! Real Estate For Auction | Ravens Nest Tavern | 625 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951 | September 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM

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      WE SELL REAL ESTATE!  Historic Bucks County Tavern on 8+ Acres - 2 Parcels - R Liquor License - Business Equipment Included - Outdoor Deck/Dining Expansion Plans - Ample Parking!  Built in 1710 and operating as a tavern since 1750, Ravens Nest is a beloved local gathering place well known for its weekly live music.  There are endless details and charm that accompany a building of this age, including exposed stone, a stone fireplace in the dining room of the tavern, vintage wrap-around wood bar, hardwood flooring and deep windowsills.  This turnkey business is ready for new ownership and will transfer with stainless kitchen appliances to include a 60" gas range/griddle/broiler/oven, stainless prep areas, bain marie, refrigerators, freezers, coolers and bar equipment to include chiller, fryer, pizza oven, ice machine, griddle and more.  The second floor contains a 3 bedroom living unit with beautiful wide plank flooring and a stone fireplace with woodstove insert.  The grounds contain mature trees and plantings which have been lovingly cultivated by the current owners.  In close proximity to the D&L Trail, Lake Nockamixon State Park and Lake Towhee Park, there are endless opportunities to draw in outdoor enthusiasts.  The second parcel is across Old Bethlehem Road where there is ample parking and/or potential for development.  The possibilities are endless!  We look forward to showing you this property at one of our open houses, or call to schedule a private tour at your convenience. 

      Estate Sale | Phoenixville, PA | September 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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      This auction offers vintage vehicles, antiques, bicycles, radios, tools, toys, and collectibles. Vintage Vehicles include 1911 Ford Model T, 1943 Ford Armored Car, 1943 Federal Dump Truck, and a WWII era M-! Trailer. Furniture entries include an Antique Paint Decorated Blanket Chest, Vintage Luggage, Wicker items and Benches. Decorative metalwork includes a Cast Iron Frog Figurine, Andirons, and assorted garden items, while silverplate entries range from Serving Trays and Dishes to an Abercrombie & Fitch Flatware Set, an English Tea Caddy, and Japanese-Style Teapots. Vintage Christmas items including glass ornaments and Santa figures. Electronics include a Telephone with Morse Code Transceiver, Horn and Tabletop Radios, a Blair Camera Co. Box with Equipment, Microscope with Slides, Reel-to-Reel Recorders, and a Hammond Typewriter. Musical and scientific items include a Wurlitzer Accordion, Promaster Film Editor, and Honeywell Galvanometer. Books and ephemera cover Model Train Histories, Aviation Titles, Engineering Manuals, and Car Advertising. Automotive lots include Gauges, Car Emblems, Posters, and Club Plates. Toys and models include Candy Containers in Telephone Forms, Motorized Glider Planes, Model Boats, and Trains including a Bachmann Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Train Set and accessories.  

      Estate Sale | Upper Black Eddy, PA | September 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM

      The Estate Sale features shop equipment, power tools, automotive parts, and industrial hardware. Highlights include a New Holland L555 Diesel Skid Steer Loader, Challenger Automotive Lift, and Carolina Fabrication Engine Hoist. Additional shop items include a Knaack Jobsite Chest, Craftsman Tool Chests with Assorted Tools, and a Safety-Kleen Portable Parts Washer. Automotive entries feature multiple Transmission Assemblies, a Chevrolet V8 Engine, a Ford Transmission Assembly, and Hein-Werner and NAPA Jack Stands. Industrial lots include Pennzoil and Rotella Oil Barrels with Pumps and a Victor Oxy-Acetylene Cutting Torch Kit. Power tool selections include Milwaukee Band Saws, Circular Saws, Worm Drive Saws, and Sawzalls, Porter-Cable Routers, Circular Saws, and Jointers, along with a Snap-on Pneumatic Chisel Set, Makita Grinder, Rockwell Planer, and Ridgid Pipe Threading Kit. Other groupings include Drywall Tools, Hardware Collections, Electrical Wiring, and Bostitch Nail Guns.

      Home & Decor | September 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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      The Home and Decor Auction includes ephemera, porcelain, crystal, Judaica, clocks, and decorative furnishings. Ephemera lots feature vintage postcards, advertising Trade Cards, Victorian ephemera, and a 1st edition of Charlotte’s Web. Porcelain selections include Lladro and Royal Doulton figurines, Lenox housewares and Austrian, Limoge, and Villeroy & Boch Porcelain. Collector plates include Franklin Mint birds and Lenox floral designs. Crystal and glass include Waterford Crystal table lamps, a Waterford pitcher, and Decorative glass plates Additional highlights include carved stone horse bust bookends, carved figurines, porcelain table lamps, a New Haven banjo clock, German anniversary clock, and a Lux cuckoo clock. Accessories include Coach, Dior, and Tory Burch handbags.

      Furniture | September 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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      The Furniture Auction presents antique, vintage, and modern furniture alongside decorative rugs and household accents. Seating options range from a Regency-Style Black Lacquered Armchair with Desk, a Victorian Settee, and a Settee with Decorative Inlay to an Ethan Allen Leather Sectional Sofa, Biggs Dining Chairs, Porch Rocking Chairs, and Wicker and Polywood Patio Sets. Tables include a Live Edge Coffee Table, Slant-Top Desk, a Games Table with Inlay, Round Marble-Top Table, Drop-Leaf Tea and Serving Carts, and a Pedestal Table with Marble Top. Storage and cabinetry include a Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet, Sideboards by Clore Sons and with Brass Gallery, a Watertown Buffet, and several Globe-Wernicke Barrister Bookcases. Additional pieces include Theodore Alexander Etagere Shelves, a Curio Cabinet, and a Painted Chest. Rug selections include Persian and Oriental Rugs, a Hamadan Rug, Sarouk Rug, Bokhara Runner, Kirman Carpet, and a Round Oriental Rug. Decorative entries range from a Baker’s Rack and Valet Stand to Alabaster Pedestals and a Gold Frame Mirror.

      Business Liquidation of Good Golly Dolly | Estate of Gloria Casale | Skippack, PA | September 7th at 8:00 PM | Part 1

      This auction includes Steiff animals, antique dolls, Disney collectibles, ornaments, and furnishings. Steiff highlights include Plush Animals and Bears, Bears with Boxes and Certificates, and Steiff Plush Toys including Mickey Mouse. Doll categories include Antique Bisque Dolls, Reproduction Dolls, Boudoir Dolls, Porcelain Dolls, Composition Baby Dolls, and groups of French, Italian, and Effanbee Dolls. Additional entries include Chatty Cathy and Vintage Dolls, BJD Dolls with Accessories, and Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls. Decorative items feature Disney Figurines and a Mickey Mouse Sorcerer by Jim Shore, Glass Ornaments and Figural Decorations, Goebel Hummel Figurines, Department 56 Figurines, and a Wood Cabinet with Holiday Decor. Household furnishings include a Stained Glass Table Lamp, Curio Display Cabinet, Wooden Doll Chairs with Fireplace, Metal Doll-Size Furniture, Wood Shelving Units, and Painted Stylized Hat Displays. Toys include Vintage Tin Litho Cars and Figures, Star Trek, Star Wars, and Hot Wheels Collectibles, and Stuffed Bears and Animals.

      Toys and Trains | September 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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        The Toys and Trains Auction presents a wide range of model trains, diecast vehicles, dolls, and toys. Train highlights include assorted LGB, Lionel, Tyco, Athearn train sets, cars and accessories, an LGB Electric cable car set, and Lionel Mickey’s World Tour train set. Additional Lionel lots feature Disney-themed trains, HO-scale offerings include Union Pacific passenger cars, Bicentennial-themed trains. Display train set building and model kits are included. Collector lots include Franklin Mint pewter train models, a Hawthorne Collection Blue Comet train set with collector plate, and Great American Railways locomotive models with display bases. Vehicles include Mack trucks, Ertl replica trucks, Redline Hot Wheels, Hallmark die-cast cars. Additional toys include assorted dolls, a Victorian dollhouse, miniatures and transportation collectibles.

        Business Liquidation of Good Golly Dolly | Estate of Gloria Casale | Skippack, PA | September 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM | Part 2

        This auction includes Steiff animals, antique dolls, Disney collectibles, ornaments, and furnishings. Steiff highlights include Plush Animals and Bears, Bears with Boxes and Certificates, and Steiff Plush Toys including Mickey Mouse. Doll categories include Antique Bisque Dolls, Reproduction Dolls, Boudoir Dolls, Porcelain Dolls, Composition Baby Dolls, and groups of French, Italian, and Effanbee Dolls. Additional entries include Chatty Cathy and Vintage Dolls, BJD Dolls with Accessories, and Raggedy Ann and Andy Dolls. Decorative items feature Disney Figurines and a Mickey Mouse Sorcerer by Jim Shore, Glass Ornaments and Figural Decorations, Goebel Hummel Figurines, Department 56 Figurines, and a Wood Cabinet with Holiday Decor. Household furnishings include a Stained Glass Table Lamp, Curio Display Cabinet, Wooden Doll Chairs with Fireplace, Metal Doll-Size Furniture, Wood Shelving Units, and Painted Stylized Hat Displays. Toys include Vintage Tin Litho Cars and Figures, Star Trek, Star Wars, and Hot Wheels Collectibles, and Stuffed Bears and Animals.