Past Auctions

The Home & Décor Auction features porcelain, ceramics, lighting, books, and decorative home items from a variety of traditions. Highlights include Herend porcelain figurines, Royal Doulton character and Toby jugs, Wedgwood jasperware, and Boehm religious figures. European works are complemented by Japanese cloisonné brass vases, religios icons, Chinese lacquered boxes, cloisonné jars, Foo Dogs roof tiles, jade carvings, and cinnabar lacquer plates. Decorative furnishings include antique parlor lamps, Seiko World Time desk clock, cast iron coin banks, and brass crucifixes, while toleware trays, holiday figurines, and Santa ornaments add seasonal variety. Other highlights include a Persian wool rug, French bisque figures, and Japanese metal work. Art-related book collections such as Art and Design and Cultural History volumes appear among the later lots.

The Furniture Auction offers a wide selection of traditional, vintage, and modern furniture, along with home décor and accent pieces suitable for both decorative and functional use. The catalog includes seating, tables, cabinets, dressers, and mirrors in a range of materials and styles. Key highlights include glass china cabinet, carved writing desks, and buffets with paneled doors. Several chests, dressers, and credenzas. Dining selections include tables and chairs, complemented by smaller side tables, coffee tables, and consoles. The sale includes a variety of upholstered seating, with armchairs, loveseats, ottomans, and accent chairs in neutral and patterned fabrics. Multiple modern and traditional styles are represented, offering versatility for interior spaces. Storage and display pieces include hutches and curio cabinets. Smaller accent furniture, such as console tables, end tables appear throughout the catalog, along with a steamer trunk. Outdoor and occasional furniture add further depth, including wrought iron tables and chairs suited for patio or porch use.

The Jewelry and Timepiece Auction features fine jewelry, designer accessories, and vintage watches, along with handcrafted pieces by Raymond Rocklin (1922–2014). Offerings include 14k and 18k gold rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, cufflinks, and shirt studs set with diamonds, sapphires, garnet, and quartz. The sale also includes pearl and beaded necklaces, silver bracelets, pendants, and earrings, as well as Towle sterling pieces and studio metalwork. Costume and designer jewelry include Joan Rivers brooches, multi-strand bead sets, and enameled and rhinestone jewelry. Watches and timepieces feature Movado, Germinal Voltaire, Citizen, and Seiko, alongside gold wristwatches, vintage models, and watch parts and tools. The catalog also offers semi-precious and beaded jewelry in turquoise, quartz, and glass, with both modern and vintage styles represented. Spanning fine metals, gemstones, designer pieces, and collectible accessories, the sale presents a varied selection of jewelry and timepieces across materials, periods, and styles.

Our next Vehicle and Cycle auction is Tuesday, October 21st featuring an impressive selection of classic and modern vehicles and cycles: A 1911 Model T, 1926 Oakland, 1931 Ford Model A Sedan, 1932 Plymouth, 1940 Lincoln Zephyr, 1965 R 27 925 BMW Motorcycle, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28, 1979-90 Yamaha LB50 IIAM Chappy Moped, 1985 GMC Dump Truck, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer, 2001 Ford F350 Super Duty Lariat, 2001 Haulmark Trailer, 2002 Haulmark Trailer, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2009 Subaru Forester, 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Motorcycle, 2014 GMC Savana Van, 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, Electric Scooters and more.

Alderfer’s Pop Culture Auction includes artwork, figurines, décor, trains, books, and memorabilia from Disney, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Anime, and related franchises. The sale features framed and limited-edition art from Snow White, Cinderella, Haunted Mansion, and Peter Pan, alongside Marvel and Star Wars prints. Figurines and models include Jim Shore Disney Traditions pieces, Showcase Collection figures, and Funko Pop! Vinyls spanning Disney, Marvel, DC, Anime, and Warner Brothers cartoon characters. Lionel Disney train sets such as Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary and Holiday Express appear with related accessories. Holiday and home décor include Christmas and Halloween ornaments, snow globes, Haunted Mansion décor, and lighted displays. Books and games feature Disney100 publications, D23 boxes, Monopoly editions, and Lorcana and Pokémon trading cards. Props and replicas include Star Wars lightsabers, Marvel and DC display pieces, and collector pins.

Alderfer Auction's Collectors Day 1 sale features jewelry, sterling silver, furniture, rugs, and an extensive collection of pinball machines, jukeboxes, and coin-operated games. Jewelry includes 14k and 18k gold pieces from makers like Hamilton, Elgin, Bulova, and Lady Elgin, spanning rings, bracelets, watches, and brooches set with diamonds and gemstones. Sterling accessories include Native American squash blossom necklaces, turquoise pieces, and bear claw designs. Franklin Mint sterling collections anchor the silver section with Roberts Birds Medallions, Great Sailing Ships Ingots, and Presidential Commemorative Medals. Gold highlights include the Library of Congress Bimetallic Ten Dollar Proof Coin and World Cup USA 1994 commemoratives, alongside Polish coins, American Silver Eagles, and Royal Canadian Mint pieces. Furniture offerings include an R.J. Horner-style dining suite and Baroque pedestal table, complemented by Persian and Caucasian rugs. The specialized collection features early pinball machines including a 1933 Genco Admiral, extensive jukeboxes from Seeburg, Rock-Ola, and Wurlitzer spanning mid-century models, and arcade games including a 1981 Frogger cabinet. Other novelty items range from a Wayne Gretzky rookie card to carousel horses, vintage vending machines, and airplane propellers. From fine jewelry to vintage gaming machines, this sale offers diverse collecting opportunities across traditional and specialized categories.

Alderfer Auction’s Collectors Day 2 sale offers Asian antiquities, fine and decorative arts, and historic items spanning centuries and cultures. The Japanese collection features Meiji era cloisonne and Satsuma pottery by Namikawa Yasuyuki, Seikozan, Yabu Meizan, and the Naruse Seishi Tohaku-en workshop, along with a bronze elephant by Sano Takachika, and carved okimono. Chinese works include Qing and Republic porcelain, jade carvings, and a large group of snuff bottles. Tibetan thangkas, ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and an Anglo-Indian kutch tankard broaden the Asian offerings. Fine art includes European and American painters such as Rockwell Kent, Melville Stark, Louis Smets, Henry Ward Ranger, and Christopher Willett, spanning landscapes, impressionist works, and modernist compositions. Russian Imperial icons with silver oklads, including panel icons and travel icons, represent 19th century devotional objects. The sale concludes with handbags, porcelain, art glass, French bronzes, stained glass, garden sculpture, and historic documents, maps, and Civil War memorabilia.