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Estate Sale | Springtown, PA | April 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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The Springtown auction offers a variety of household items spanning several decades. The sale includes mid-20th century uranium glass kitchenware with an egg beater featuring a green uranium glass base, mixing bowls, and salt and pepper shakers with metal lids that fluoresce under UV light. A Geo. F. Hellick Coffee Co. wooden box from Easton, PA features a hinged top lid, internal wooden slats, and metal corner reinforcements with rolling wheels. Pottery items include a signed CermArt vase, a McCoy glazed pitcher, and a dog-shaped cookie jar marked "McCoy 0229 USA." Glassware features Fire-King teardrop mixing bowls in light blue, a carnival glass punch bowl with iridescent finish and 12 matching cups, and Depression glass plates in yellow. Additional offerings include Audubon bird prints in dark wood frames, Hummel ceramic figurines of angels and musical instruments, and a Black+Decker Mouse detail sander with assorted hand tools.

Collectors | April 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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    Auction highlights include a selection of cameos, an 18k yellow gold micro mosaic pin with earrings, Chinese Kingfisher feather jewelry, gold rings, a 1.5 carat platinum diamond and emerald ring, and vintage gemstone pieces. Decorative arts include a Japanese cloisonné vase by Namikawa Yasuyuki from the Meiji–Taisho period, a celadon-glazed Cong-form vase, a Chinese rose quartz Pixiu, and a copper horse weathervane. Additional decoratives include Chinese Canton and Nanking porcelain, snuff bottles, oyster plates, and Satsuma. The sale also features select furniture to include Charles Limbert and Stickley Bros. rockers and a reclaimed jailhouse door coffee table. Novelty items to include a Maytag Toy Racer; SN: 670 with Maytag Multi-Motor hit & miss engine, a Trek Commemorative Bicycle, a Wurlitzer “One More Time” 1015 Bubble Jukebox, and a collection of Franklin Mint sterling silver collectibles. Artists represented include Ernest De Nagy, Antoine Blanchard, Henry Martin Gasser, Benton Murdoch Spruance, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Yarnall Abbott, Hayley Lever, Moses Soyer, Walter Emerson Baum, Christopher Willett, Bill Bell, and an original Woodstock poster.

    Comic Books | April 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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      This comic book auction includes key Marvel and DC titles, spanning the Silver to Copper Age. Standouts include Amazing Spider-Man #1 (CGC 4.0), featuring the first appearances of J. Jonah Jameson and the Chameleon, and #101, the first Morbius appearance. Also offered are #194 (1st Black Cat), #238 (1st Hobgoblin), and #252, debuting Spider-Man’s black symbiote costume. Collectors will find (12) Marvel & DC Treasury Editions, Silver Age Action Comics, and (40) Marvel Tales and Marvel Two-in-One in grouped lots. Assorted Spider-Man titles include Web of Spider-Man, Spectacular Spider-Man, and Peter Parker issues. Additional groupings include runs of X-Men, Fantastic Four, Green Lantern, and Justice League, offering up to 40 books per lot. Several CGC-graded books and first appearances across Marvel’s Bronze Age anchor the sale, making it ideal for fans of classic superheroes and key issues alike.

      Lumber Inventory Reduction Part 2 | Perkasie, PA | April 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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      This auction presents quality lumber for professional woodworking, construction, and fine carpentry. Featured wood includes Alaskan Yellow Cedar lumber boards and Clear Vertical Grain cedar in various lengths. Ayers American Yellow Cedar tongue and groove boards (AYC Select grade) are also available. Modified Pine options include Accoya boards suitable for outdoor use and Abodo planks in substantial lengths. For hardwood options, the auction features hardwood planks, Sapele lumber boards, and mixed hardwood pieces. Flooring materials include Aboda wood boards with smooth finish, ABS International hardwood planks, and Timber Products panels. Wood hardwood lumber and plain sawn boards complete this collection of quality wood materials for woodworking professionals. The auction provides a range of wood types and sizes suitable for various applications from furniture making to construction, offering quality materials for craftspeople and contractors.

      Vehicles | April 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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        This exciting vehicle auction will feature a 2021 Winnebago RV, 1975 Mercedes,  2017 Mazda Miata Launch Edition Convertible, 2003 Dodge Pickup truck, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 2012 BMW X5, 2023 Pace American Trailer, 1999 Load-Rite Trailer, brand new scooters and a 1982 Ford F-150 Pickup. 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, and Luxury Cars. From Classic to Contemporary, Alderfer Auction can assist in marketing your vehicles. Alderfer Auction has a unique market of collectors and clients who choose to purchase through the auction method of marketing. The method brings buyers and sellers together to establish a fair and current market value of an automobile. Alderfer’s ability to showcase your vehicle through a national advertising campaign gives you the confidence that the highest price will be achieved. If you have a motor vehicle that you would like to sell, please contact us today for a free valuation.

        Estate Sale | Philipsburg, NJ | April 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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        Notable pieces include a Story & Clark grand piano with mahogany finish, sports memorabilia signed by Michael Jordan, Hank Aaron, and Wayne Gretzky, and multiple Ethan Allen furniture items such as a secretary desk, dining table with chairs, and copper vases. The collection contains Easton Press leather-bound history books, Drexel wood furnishings, and designer clothing from Armani, Louis Vuitton, and Prada. Collectibles feature animation production cels from Filmation, Ty Beanie Babies, diecast vehicles, and Britains toy soldiers. Electronics include Sony television and audio components, while outdoor items encompass concrete garden statues, planters, patio furniture, and gardening tools. Additional highlights are Waterford crystal stemware, Longaberger baskets, Ferrari and Maserati memorabilia, a Victor Victrola phonograph cabinet, and various artwork and decorative pieces from multiple periods.

        Home & Decor | April 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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        This April auction features a carefully curated selection of vintage fashion, fine art, and collectibles spanning multiple eras. Highlights include 1950s wool knit dresses with original detailing, silk jackets with intricate beadwork, and museum-quality pieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art Boutique. The tableware collection showcases Georges Briard for Jaxton pieces with teak handles, Royal Worcester china from the Aesthetic Movement, and sterling silver items with clear glass accents. Art collectors will find abstract mixed media sculptures by A.G. Cap (1928-1998) alongside 19th-century autographs from cultural figures.

        Firearm Accessories, Ammunition, and Military | April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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        Don't miss this unique auction featuring a diverse array of quality firearm accessories. Secure precision aiming with a Trijicon ACOG paired with an RMR, or scan the horizon with a pristine Swarovski spotting scope and tripod. For the history enthusiast, we offer a vintage pair of Leslie Henry Texas cap guns with rig, a detailed scale model 12lb Napoleon cannon, and exquisite Franklin Mint Civil War series collector's knives. Also offered are an assortment of reloading equipment, powders and supplies. Ammunition lots include a wide variety of calibers and types, ranging from common rifle and pistol rounds to vintage and military surplus. Notable quantities include significant amounts of .22LR, .223 Remington, 7.62x39mm, .308 Winchester, and 12-gauge shotshells in various configurations like buckshot and slugs. There's also a substantial assortment of pistol ammunition, including 9mm, .45 Auto, and .380 Auto. Additionally, the collection features less common calibers like .17 HMR, .270 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and various vintage cartridges, along with linked .30-06 and .50 BMG rounds, and assorted brass and reloading components. Military highlights include knives, bayonets, swords, flare pistols, uniforms and much more.

        Firearms | April 15, 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 large selection of high grade shotguns by makers such as Parker, Winchester, Hatfield Uplander, Gebr. Merkel, AYA Aguirre & Aranzabel, Browning, V. Bernardelli/Stoeger and much more. Also offered will be high grade rifles by Blaser, Merkel, Remington. Pistols and Revolvers will include Para Ordnance/Wilson Combat 1911 Semi Automatic, as well as Colts, Rugers, Sig Sauers, Smith and Wessons to name a few. Don't forget our 7PM sale on this day featuring Firearm Accessories, Ammunition and Military.

          Estate Sale | Reinholds, PA | April 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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          This estate auction features over 200 lots of vintage tools, farm equipment, furniture, and collectibles. Machinery highlights include a Ferguson tractor, John Deere Gator, Toro mower, and shop tools like a Central Hydraulics crane, Delta miter saw, and Craftsman toolboxes. Furniture offerings span mid-century, antique, and handcrafted wooden pieces, while kitchenware includes cast iron cookware, CorningWare, vintage Fiesta, and small appliances like waffle makers and slicers. Collectible and decorative items include Seth Thomas clocks, burl wood wall clocks, ceramic figurines, lamps, and brass accents. A wide selection of framed art, model trains, and early children's books adds vintage appeal. Book lovers will find 19th-century literature, and outdoor enthusiasts can browse deck chairs, fire pits, and garden tools. Additional items include quilts, antique trunks, and seasonal decorations, offering a broad cross-section of estate contents and workshop gear.

          Furniture & Rugs | April 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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          The furniture auction includes a variety of styles including a pair of butler tray tables with removable tops, an oak washstand with a carved backsplash and glass pulls, and a Japanese tansu chest with metal hardware. A bar cart with marquetry top and a Chinoiserie flip-top table with faux bamboo base represent decorative table options. An Italian Renaissance armchair with a carved wooden frame and leather seat. This auction also includes many floor coverings and rugs, including a Persian Heriz with geometric medallion and an Oriental rug with floral scrollwork. A Gothic-style wall mirror with pointed arch design and folding privacy screens,

          Coins and Currency | April 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM

          This auction includes U.S. coins and currency from the 18th through 20th centuries. Offerings include U.S. Mint Sets and Silver Mint Sets from the 1950s to 2000s, American Eagle silver and gold bullion coins, and Liberty Head and St. Gaudens gold coins in various denominations. Silver coinage includes Morgan and Peace Dollars, Bust Halves, Seated Liberty Halves, and 90% silver coins offered by face value. Type coins include Half Cents, Large Cents, Indian and Lincoln Wheat Cents, Shield and Liberty Nickels, Buffalo Nickels, and Half Dimes. Colonial copper coins include Connecticut and New Jersey varieties. Additional lots include Civil War tokens, elongated coins, obsolete U.S. paper currency, foreign currency, and silver bullion rounds and bars. Certified coins from NGC, PCGS, and ANACS are present. Some items are noted for condition or alteration. Coin supplies and bulk assortments complete the offering.

          Tennis Collectibles | Silver, Jewelry, and Rackets | April 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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            The Estate of Rebecca "Becky" Desmond of Downingtown, PA, presents an exceptional auction showcasing a curated collection of tennis memorabilia and fine collectibles. This distinguished sale features vintage tennis rackets from renowned makers, including Wright & Ditson and Wilson, alongside a rare 18K gold Lacloche Freres tennis racket pendant, appraised on Antiques Roadshow. Notable highlights include an original Billy Jean King "Battle of the Sexes" t-shirt, signed memorabilia, and Wimbledon keepsakes. The auction also offers sterling silver trophies, fine jewelry, porcelain, mid-century barware, and an array of unique items, including an early 20th-century sterling silver tennis racket pin cushion and a 1930s mantle clock. This is an opportunity to acquire historically significant and highly collectible pieces from a meticulously assembled estate.

            Lumber Inventory Reduction | Perkasie, PA | April 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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            This auction features a broad selection of lumber including hardwood, softwood, modified, and engineered materials. Lots include Western Red Cedar, Cypress, and Atlantic White Cedar in tongue-and-groove, shiplap, and square-edge formats. Hardwood options cover Ash, White Oak, Red Oak, and more. Modified pine and Accoya wood are offered in a range of profiles including charred, reveal edge, and flooring planks. AYC and Abodo lumber is available in various profiles such as CVG, WB10, and SEM, with several items suited for construction or finish work. Additional materials include glue-laminated boards, glulam timber, and flooring by manufacturers such as Bruce, Timber Products, and ABS International. Lots are noted as bundled, strapped, or palletized, with some including components for furniture or construction. Several engineered, prefinished, and custom-profiled boards are also represented.

            100 Box Challenge | A Community-Wide Food Drive For The Bean Bag Food Program | March 1- 28, 2025

            Together we can make a difference! The Bean Bag Food Program strives to fill the gap of hunger that children face when they are not in school. We partner with schools in the Souderton Area, Quakertown Community, and North Penn School Districts to provide weekly backpacks filled with food to help children and families in need get through the weekend. Alderfer Auction has taken on the 100 Box Challenge and will be collecting donations March 1-28 for the Bean Bag Food Program! Employees and visitors are welcome to come to our Hatfield office and drop off donations of these items: Hormel Compleats – 10 oz Microwave Meals, 60 Second Pasta – 7 oz. pouch, Ready to Eat Tuna Salad – pouch or box, Microwave Popcorn, Instant Oatmeal Packets, Canned Pasta, Canned Chunky Soups, Canned Veggies, Deodorant for Personal Care Bags. Visit beanbagfoodprogram.org for a full list of accepted items. Last day to drop off donations by Friday, March 28th at Noon. No expired foods please. All brands are accepted.