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Fine Art Exhibition at Doylestown | November 29, 2023 from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Alderfer Auction At Rich Timmons Gallery
Alderfer Auction cordially invites you to a special preview exhibition of select highlights from our upcoming December 7th and 8th Fine Art Auctions. 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 this December.

Tools & Equipment | November 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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This online auction features an extensive selection of power tools, woodworking equipment, lawn care items, and more for both DIYers and professionals. Highlights of the auction include a Generac generator, a Delta 10" contractor table saw, a Craftsman 10” table saw, and a John Deere 455 diesel riding lawn mower showing just over 500 hours. For woodworking enthusiasts, there are numerous clamps, drill presses, jointers, planers, table saws, band saws, sanders, oscillating spindle sanders, lathes, jigs, chisel sets, and other specialty woodworking tools from brands like Delta, Craftsman, Jorgensen, and more. Other power tools up for auction include drill drivers, rotary hammers, circular saws, belt sanders, and more from Dewalt, Craftsman, Skil, Roto Zip, and other leading brands. Lawn care equipment includes push mowers, weed trimmers, and snow blowers from Honda, Craftsman, Ariens, and other brands. With over 60 lots up for bid, this online auction has an extensive variety of tools and equipment for both home DIY projects as well as professional use. Bidders will find great deals on name brand power tools, specialty woodworking equipment, lawn care essentials, shop accessories, and more.

Dolls | Modern, Collectible, Bisque Dolls and Body Parts | November 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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Alderfer Auction presents a fine collection of 265 lots of Modern and Collectible dolls to include Vintage Barbie, Celebrity & Historical, Character, American Girl, Madame Alexander, Boudoir, Effanbee, Shirley Temple, Kathe Kruse, Byer’s Choice, Raikes Animals, Mary Hoyer, Ideal, Vogue, UFDC Regional/Luncheon Souvenir, Puppets, Paper Dolls, Room Boxes, Furniture, Artist Bears/Animals, Steiff, Snow White, Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland, and much more. Antiques include China, All Bisques, German Bisque, Metal Head and French. Supplies include Doll Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Wigs, Stands and other Accessories.

Discovery Art | November 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM

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Discover rare finds at our upcoming art auction featuring an eclectic mix of works ranging from antique illustrations and Asian woodblock prints, to modern and contemporary paintings, prints, and sculptures. Highlights include Wharton Esherick, etchings by Earl Horter, and a large collection of watercolors by Gail Bracegirdle. Additional featured artists are Swoyer, Elizabeth Washington, Violet De Mazia, and Anthony Ferrara. There is something for every collector with pieces spanning the 18th to 21st centuries in mediums like oil, acrylic, watercolor, etching, lithograph, and woodblock prints. Subject matter ranges from figurative portraits and cityscapes, to serene landscapes and floral still lifes. Browse the auction today!

Complimentary Valuation at Doylestown | November 21, 2023 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Alderfer Auction At Rich Timmons Gallery
Our Doylestown location has moved to Rich Timmons Gallery,  3795 Rt. 202! We are holding our first Complimentary Valuation Event by appointment only on Tuesday, November 21st from 4:00 – 6:00PM. We are seeking Fine Art, Jewelry, Silver, Décor, Coins, Firearms, and Mid-Century Modern consignments. We are also accepting consignments at our Doylestown location on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM or anytime by appointment. Visit us at Alderfer Auction at Rich Timmons Gallery, we are excited to share our new gallery space with you.

Estate Sale with Woodworking Shop | Huntingdon Valley, PA | November 20, 2023 at 8:00 PM

This exciting online estate auction features a wide variety of antique furnishings, fine art, vintage electronics, tools, and more. Highlights include bronze sculptures, oil paintings, Wedgwood jasperware, antique carved wood panels, brass samovars, Hummel figurines, vintage radios and radio equipment, machinist tools, power tools, clamps, vintage photography equipment, and industrial equipment. Antique furnishings up for bid include a marble column, console table, carved gilt wood panels, and more. Fine art offerings range from chromolithographs and engravings to oil paintings and etchings. The auction also features collectibles like Lladro figurines, geisha dolls, and nautical decor. With hundreds of quality items up for bid, this auction is not to be missed!

Mid-Century Modern Furnishings and Artwork | November 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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Join us for a continuing evening edition of more Mid-Century Modern furnishings and artwork. This sale features many items for the restoration enthusiast. Highlights include a Herman Miller jewelry chest, Plycraft "Mr. Chair", Eero Saarinen tulip chairs, Bertoia "Bird" and "Diamond" chairs, Ib-Kofod Larsen "Penquin Chair", Walter Von Nessen and attributed Russell Wright Lamps. Abstract art and prints range from lithographs by Paul Delvaux and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec to more contemporary works like a Rolling Stones 2002 tour poster. The auction also features decorative accessories like rosewood storage cubes, and tabletops.

Sold! Real Estate for Auction | 814 Kellers Church Rd. Ottsville, Pa. 18942 |November 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Sold! $773,800
WE SELL REAL ESTATE! Welcome to 814 Kellers Church Road, the former Bedminster Pants Factory, which has since been completely transformed into a unique, industrial chic, open concept home.  The possibilities are endless with commercial zoning and a lower level that could accommodate a multitude of collections, exhibits or simply serve as an incredible space for entertaining.  Many industrial components have been retained from the original factory including select doors, ceilings and flooring.  A wonderful piece of the history of this home is a photo of the employees gathering in front of the factory in 1959, which hangs in the side entry foyer. The home backs up to 15 acres of farmland in quiet and highly desired Bedminster Township.  The location is private, yet less than a 30 minute drive to Historic Doylestown, New Hope and other towns along the Delaware River, as well as an easy commute to New York and Philadelphia.  Enjoy all that Bucks County has to offer including historical attractions, hiking, biking, water activities, shopping, dining, theater, and numerous other entertainment options. Sells at or above $725,000.

Mid-Century Modern and Design | November 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Featured Auction, Upcoming Auctions Below
We are thrilled to present our upcoming online-only auction featuring an incredible selection of mid-century modern furniture, art, and décor from top designers of the 20th century. This is a rare chance for collectors and interior designers to acquire quality pieces from the titans of the modernist movement. The highlights of the auction include, a Wharton Esherick signed and dated chair, two original works on paper by Alexander Calder, an abstract lithograph by Joan Miró, Stig Lindberg Pungo and Veckla vases, a rare executive desk by Milo Baughman, and a Mcintosh stereo featuring an MC2105 Amplifier. The Calder works showcase the artist's mastery of line and form. The Miró lithograph exemplifies the dream-like biomorphic shapes that defined his aesthetic. And the Esherick chair and Baughman desk is a superb example of mid-century modern functionality and sleekness. In addition to the highlights already mentioned, this auction includes over a hundred other important mid-century works. Furniture enthusiasts will delight in the array of items by Danish designers, Hans Olsen, Kai Kristiansen, and Axel Christiansen. This carefully curated sale has something for every mid-century enthusiast.

Trains | November 15, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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Railway fans and model railroading enthusiasts will not want to miss this exciting online auction featuring a bountiful selection of vintage to modern O gauge, S gauge, HO gauge, and G gauge model trains and accessories. Highlights include several rare prewar O gauge Lionel pieces such as a 3-rail Flying Yankee streamlined passenger train with the iconic 616 locomotive and matching 617 and 618 cars, as well as a Standard Gauge 384E steam engine. Expand your layout with postwar Lionels including an array of diesels like Santa Fe AB units, powered and dummy EMD units, and Alco PA/PB locomotive sets. Operate a mini railyard with automatic Lionel accessories like milk, dump, and lumber cars, cranes, track cleaning tie-jector, and illuminated semaphores. Craft a scenic city with Lionel crossing gates, lamp posts, stations, bridges, and street lights. Established collectors will appreciate the many rare Lionel boxes up for bid as well. Additionally, the auction presents an extensive selection of classic American Flyer S gauge locos, rolling stock, and accessories. Gear up for realistic operation with HO steam locomotives, early diesels, and an array of freight and passenger cars by Mantua, Athearn, AHM, Varney, and others. Procure details like stations, sand towers, and trackside signals to take your HO layout to the next level. For garden railroaders, an LGB G scale starter set and streetlamps are on offer. With over 130 diverse lots spanning prewar to modern and including O, S, HO, and G gauges, this sale is not to be missed! Bid now in this spectacular online train auction!

Diesel Performance | Jason's Repair Business Liquidation | Telford, PA | Part 2 November 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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This wide-ranging auction features over 400 lots of trucks, tractors, shop tools, vehicle lifts, industrial equipment, auto parts, oil, additives, and more. Automotive brands from Snap-On, BMW, Amsoil, Hunter, Rotary, Ford, Lincoln, Alliant, TRP, AFE, GM represent many parts, accessories and repair items. On the vehicle side, there are numerous Ford, Dodge, and GMC trucks, and SUVs from model years ranging from the 1990s to mid 2000s. Specific models include Ford Excursions, F-250s, F-450s, and GMC C7500 trucks. There are also vintage tractors such as John Deere Models L, B, and H. And a vintage 1920’s-1930’s Dodge pickup truck. For industrial equipment, there are several automotive lifts and cranes, including rotary lifts and jib cranes, plus power tools like drill presses, bench grinders, and welders. There is also a large quantity of diesel engine parts and accessories. For diesel engines, there are turbos, cylinder heads, camshafts, intake manifolds, valve covers, oil pans, and more, fitting brands like Ford, Dodge, Cummins, CAT, and Detroit. Other automotive parts include exhaust systems, lights, radiators, tires, rims, and truck body accessories like grilles, bumpers, and running boards. With its range of work vehicles, equipment, and parts, this auction is geared toward auto repair shops, construction companies, farms, metal workers, and trucking businesses looking for quality pre-owned assets and replacement parts.

Vehicles and Cycles | November 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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Alderfer Auction presents another online-only automotive event, featuring a fine selection of vehicles and cycles that will include: a 1952 Chevy Pickup Truck, 1966 Ford Mustang, 1975 Chevy Camaro, 2004 Honda CR-V, 2007 Ford Econoline E150 Van, 2011 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck, 2013 Ford Focus SE, 2014 GMC Savana 2500, 1971 BMW Motorcycle, 1979 Suzuki Motorcycle, 1984 BMW Motorcycle, 1989 Yamaha Motorcycle, A selection of vintage Vespas, a 1991 D & D Trailer and more.

Sold! Real Estate for Auction | 8226 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. 19118 | November 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Sold! $1,260,000
WE SELL REAL ESTATE! A rare find! This 2,584 sq ft combined retail and living space, formerly the home of the “Knit With Shop” is situated on a .26-acre lot with 97 feet of road frontage in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Modernize this 1925 unique and charming property into your home, business or investment property. This home will be sold Online Only on Tuesday, November 14th at 4:00 PM.

Diesel Performance | Jason's Repair Business Liquidation | Telford, PA | Part 1 November 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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This wide-ranging auction features over 400 lots of trucks, tractors, shop tools, vehicle lifts, industrial equipment, auto parts, oil, additives, and more. Automotive brands from Snap-On, BMW, Amsoil, Hunter, Rotary, Ford, Lincoln, Alliant, TRP, AFE, GM represent many parts, accessories and repair items. On the vehicle side, there are numerous Ford, Dodge, and GMC trucks, and SUVs from model years ranging from the 1990s to mid 2000s. Specific models include Ford Excursions, F-250s, F-450s, and GMC C7500 trucks. There are also vintage tractors such as John Deere Models L, B, and H. And a vintage 1920’s-1930’s Dodge pickup truck. For industrial equipment, there are several automotive lifts and cranes, including rotary lifts and jib cranes, plus power tools like drill presses, bench grinders, and welders. There is also a large quantity of diesel engine parts and accessories. For diesel engines, there are turbos, cylinder heads, camshafts, intake manifolds, valve covers, oil pans, and more, fitting brands like Ford, Dodge, Cummins, CAT, and Detroit. Other automotive parts include exhaust systems, lights, radiators, tires, rims, and truck body accessories like grilles, bumpers, and running boards. With its range of work vehicles, equipment, and parts, this auction is geared toward auto repair shops, construction companies, farms, metal workers, and trucking businesses looking for quality pre-owned assets and replacement parts.

Home & Decor | November 9, 2023 at 8:00 PM

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The upcoming home and decor auction features an extensive variety of antique, vintage, and collectible items perfect for home decor. There are many highlights in the wide range of categories up for bid. For railroad enthusiasts, there is railroad memorabilia including schedules, maps, blueprints, and photographs from railroads like PRR, Conrail, and more. Toy collectors will be excited by the cast iron banks and vehicles, as well as die-cast toy cars. Vinyl collectors can bid on records from artists like Frank Sinatra, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and classic rock bands. In the decorative category, there are lamps like a boudoir lamp with tulip shades, chandelier sconces, and Arts & Crafts lighting. Also included are signed Baccarat and Lenox figurines, driftwood sculpture, and porcelain vases. Vintage Christmas decorations range from ornaments and figurines to a miniature Christmas village. China and glassware includes Heisey glass, Meissen and KPM porcelain, satsuma tea sets, and glass shades. Quilts, dolls, books, silverplate serving items, and copper cookware round out the broad selection. Some special interest items are antique shaving kits, granite ware in all forms from coffee pots to spittoons, sewing accessories like Singer attachments, and collectible Goebel porcelain figurines and signed first edition books. With the huge range of antiques on offer, this auction presents an exciting opportunity for collectors and vintage decor enthusiasts to bid on diverse decorative items for the home.