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26 events found
May 27
1-Day Pickup in Ambler, PA

Estate Sale | Ambler, PA | May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM

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  •   May 12 @ 11:02am EDT (Start)
  •   May 27 @ 7:03pm EDT (End)
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    The Ambler auction features vintage furniture, architectural salvage, tools, and decorative arts. Wood materials include barn doors and tongue-and-groove planks. Furniture selections feature mahogany and drop-leaf tables, a full bed frame, and slatted-back dining chairs. Tools include a Central Machinery cement mixer, Dewalt table saw, and a metal tool chest. Hardware offerings include iron hinges and bridle holders. Books and media cover themes like classic fiction and equestrian subjects, with titles by Ernest Hemingway and Dick Francis. Decorative lots feature a Logan ceramic pedestal, a Gorham silverplate butter dish, and reproduction statuary such as the Winged Nike of Samothrace. Additional items include a Gravely 5265 tractor, kitchen appliances, and metal buckets. This diverse auction presents items suited for home furnishing, restoration, and collecting across categories including wood, tools, furniture, ceramics, and prints.

    May 27
    Now Accepting Bids!

    Tennis Collectibles Part 2 | Silver | Rackets | Ephemera | May 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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    •   May 13 @ 3:21pm EDT (Start)
    •   May 27 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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    This auction presents a comprehensive assortment of vintage tennis memorabilia and accessories. Notable among the offerings are vintage wooden and steel rackets from makers like Wilson and Spalding, including a Jack Kramer Autograph model. Themed medals include sterling and engraved examples dating to the early 20th century. Tennis trophies range from Heintz sterling on bronze examples to figural awards. Sterling silver souvenir spoons feature tennis motifs, and early tennis buttons include celluloid and enamel examples. Additional categories include wooden racket presses, tennis puzzles, signed event programs, and decorative planters and bookends. These items reflect the historical and cultural presence of tennis across competitive, collectible, and decorative domains.

    May 28
    Now Accepting Bids!

    Jewelry | May 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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    •   May 15 @ 4:38pm EDT (Start)
    •   May 28 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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    This auction features gold, silver, costume, and coin jewelry along with wristwatches and group lots. Highlights include 14k gold rings set with diamonds, aquamarine, coral, ruby, garnet, and topaz. Bracelets and chains appear in 14k yellow gold, including box, rope, and link styles. Earrings include 10k and 14k gold settings with gemstone accents. Brooches and pins feature both gold-filled and sterling silver examples, along with enamel and acrylic costume pieces. Sterling silver jewelry includes hoop and gemstone earrings and pendants. Costume jewelry groupings include necklaces, bracelets, and pins in rhinestone and enamel designs. Coin jewelry includes unmarked chains with Canadian and Liberty-themed coin charms. Watches are offered in groups, mostly unbranded, spanning both mechanical and quartz movements. Materials include 10k, 14k, 18k gold, sterling silver, and gold-filled metal.

    May 29
    Now Accepting Bids!

    A Collector’s Legacy | The Harmon-Weiss Estate Auction | Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM

    •   May 14 @ 2:00pm EDT (Start)
    •   May 29 @ 10:00am EDT (End)
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    This single-owner auction from the estate of Dr. Sandra Harmon-Weiss and Dr. Richard Weiss reflects a lifetime devoted to scholarship, service, and collecting. Their shared passion for American history and the arts is evident in a collection that includes 18th- and 19th-century antiques, fine silver, and personal and historical objects. A highlight is a gold brooch by Paul Revere, bearing his “PR” hallmark twice—a rare link to the American Revolution. Other items include Revolutionary-era currency, engraved bookplates, Victorian “lover’s eye” miniatures, mourning jewelry and textiles, a flame-stitch purse from 1774, and 17th-century Dutch brass tobacco boxes. Fine jewelry by Cartier and Boucheron adds European elegance. The auction also features Chinese export porcelain and samplers, along with a large selection of coin silver. Period furniture to include a Chester County Octorara chest and fine Persian Rugs to include Heriz, Kashan, and Hamadan, are also significant portions of this collection. Other highlights include mourning textiles and samplers, some bearing 19th-century expressions of grief and remembrance; Westtown (Weston) School sampler, Together, these pieces embody the Weiss’ commitment to preservation and connoisseurship.  

    May 29
    Now Accepting Bids!

    Home & Decor | May 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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    •   May 15 @ 12:19pm EDT (Start)
    •   May 29 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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    This Home & Décor sale offers a diverse mix of antiques, silver, books, jewelry, and collectibles. Highlights in silver include a Sheffield tea set and Gorham sterling pieces. A large selection of books features early 20th-century collecting, reference, history and maritime ephemera. Ceramics range from Minton porcelain to a Qing dynasty export plate. The Asian Antiques category includes Chinese snuff bottles and Satsuma pottery. Photography lots feature daguerreotypes and tintypes in period frames. Toys include an LGB train set and slot cars. A small group of Furniture includes Asian-style cabinets. Primitives includes sleds, snow shoes, sewing kits, Shaker boxes, bottles, stoneware, and more.

    Jun 2
    1-Day Pickup in Berwyn, PA

    Estate Sale | Berwyn, PA | June 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM

    •   May 19 @ 11:15am EDT (Start)
    •   Jun 2 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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      Alderfer Auction’s Berwyn sale offers a variety of estate furnishings and household décor spanning furniture, clocks, art, and decorative objects. Highlights include a John R. Airdrie tall case clock with painted dial. Furniture spans categories such as cabinets, dressers, seating, and tables, including a carved wood loveseat set and a corner cabinet with glass-paneled doors. Decorative objects include brass candlestick lamps, a ceramic bird-motif lamp, and carved wooden sculptures. Art offerings include framed prints and paintings, such as a floral still life oil on canvas. Additional pieces include mirrors, occasional tables, and chests in wood, brass, and ceramic. The auction showcases traditional and vintage designs from the 19th and 20th centuries.

      Doylestown Exhibition | Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern | June 4, 2025 from 2 - 6 PM

      You are invited to a preview exhibition at Alderfer Auction in Doylestown on Wednesday, June 4th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This preview will feature selected lots from our upcoming Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern auction, taking place on Wednesday, June 12th. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a range of fine silver, jewelry, and notable works of art. Highlights include paintings by Edward Redfield, John Singer Sargent, and Alice Baber. This event offers a chance to examine the craftsmanship and quality of these items before the auction. We hope you can join us. Note: This is not a full preview - please visit our website to view all available lots.   

      Jun 4
      Now Accepting Bids!

      Pop Culture | June 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM

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      •   May 21 @ 2:00pm EDT (Start)
      •   Jun 4 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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        This pop culture auction features key categories including video games, comics, Magic: The Gathering, records, skateboards, and arcade items. Retro gaming consoles include NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64, and Sega Genesis systems. Comic book offerings span Marvel and DC titles such as X-Men, Batman, and Spider-Man, with group lots from the Bronze and Modern Ages. Magic: The Gathering cards include bulk lots and various decks. The vinyl record section covers classic rock and pop albums from artists like The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Vintage snowboard and longboard skateboard lots showcase vintage and branded decks from Sims, LibTech, Logan Earth Ski and more. Arcade-related items include a Ms. Pacman, Playboy pinball machine, and Pachinko.

        Jun 5
        First Thursdays 10AM - 3PM in Doylestown! Appointments preferred, Walk-ins Welcome!

        1st Thursdays at Doylestown | Meet Our Fine Arts Specialist Christian Answini | June 5, 2025 from 10AM - 3PM

        Appointments Preferred, Walk-Ins Welcome!
        •   Jun 5 @ 10:00am EDT (Start)
        •   Jun 5 @ 3:00pm EDT (End)
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        Come to our Doylestown Gallery on the 1st Thursday of every month to have Christian Answini, our Sr. Fine Art Specialist and editor of the Alderfer Auction Blog, valuate your personal items. Christian contributes a range of skills as an auctioneer, historian, and scientist which offer both a broad and targeted knowledge base to our Fine and Decorative Art, Specialty, and Single Owner auctions. His thorough research and Renaissance approach have yielded success for our consignors in a wide range of merchandise including fine art, silver, Americana, comic books, and pop culture materials. Christian’s 10+ years as an auctioneer and 6 years serving on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association has enabled him to build a strong local and national network within the auction, antique, and fine art community. On June 5, you can preview selected items from our June 12th Fine Art/Mid-Century Modern auction. Seeking for valuation: Fine Art | Jewelry | Silver | Decoratives | Mid-Century Modern | Bronzes & Sculptures Porcelains | Pottery | Rugs | Coins | Vehicles | Equipment | Firearms | Militaria | Historical Musical Instruments | Sports Memorabilia | Vintage Toys | Collectibles | Estate Sales

        Jun 5
        1-Day Pickup in Wayne, PA

        Estate Sale | Wayne, PA | June 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM

        •   May 19 @ 4:42pm EDT (Start)
        •   Jun 5 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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          This estate auction highlights two main collecting areas: Furniture and Ceramics. The furniture selection includes carved wood pieces such as a credenza with floral panels, a pair of tilt-top tables by OneidaCraft, and a marble top cabinet with brass pulls and interior storage. The ceramics category features Japanese and English porcelain, including a floral tea set, a Johnson Bros dinnerware group, and various blue-and-white and floral-patterned serving pieces. Additional offerings span a range of decorative and historical items, including a gilded wall mirror, a red upholstered armchair with rope-twist detailing, and a framed Metropolitan Opera display with a 1940 playbill and Kirsten Flagstad signature. The auction reflects a tastefully curated household with an emphasis on traditional furnishings, global tablewares, and cultural memorabilia.

          Jun 6
          Accepting Firearm Consignments At This Show!

          Alderfer Auction at the Eagle Show at Oaks, PA | Greater Phila Expo Center | June 6, 7 & 8

          Accepting Firearm Consignments At This Show
          Visit us at the Eagle Show at Oaks, PA at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, being held from Friday, June 6th through Sunday, June 8th. Come meet our Firearms Team and browse items being sold in our June 17th auction. **We are accepting firearm consignments at this show.**. Missing this show but have firearms to sell? We are accepting consignments and buyouts from collections and estates. Contact us at firearms@alderferauction.com or call us at 215-393-3000. 

          Jun 11
          Appts Preferred - Walk-Ins Welcome!

          Complimentary Valuations in Doylestown and Hatfield | Appointments Preferred, Walk-Ins Welcome

          Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Valuations
          Due to popularity, we have expanded our Doylestown hours in 2025! Complimentary valuations are now available at Doylestown Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Valuations are also available in Hatfield Mon-Thurs 9:00AM - 4:00 PM and Fri. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. Reserve by emailing preview@alderferauction.com or by phone at 215-393-3000. Please email photos (and short item description) prior to appointment. Be prepared to bring any relevant information about your items, and note that there's a 4-item limit. If you have more items, in-home appointments can be arranged.  Come to our Doylestown Gallery to meet our specialists for a complimentary valuation of your personal property: Mondays - Blake MacLean. Blake specializes in Mid-Century Modern and 20th Century Design including KNOLL, Herman Miller, Stendig, and Danish Modern; Wednesdays - Grant Souder. Grant is our Firearms Sales Associate; 1st Thursdays of the Month - Christian Answini. Christian is our Sr. Fine Art Specialist and writer of the Alderfer Auction Blog.

          Jun 12
          Online Catalog Coming Soon!

          Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern | June 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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          Join our upcoming June Fine Art and Mid-Century Modern Auction. Fine Art selections include fine jewelry, silver, furniture, rugs, historical items, and artwork. Highlights already include paintings by Edward Willis Redfield, John Singer Sargent, Walter Emerson Baum, John Folinsbee, Alan Macdonald, Elmer Turner, Louis Tavelli, and Arthur Meltzer, as well as an Omega Speedmaster gentleman’s wristwatch. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your exceptional pieces alongside noted artists and collectors’ favorites. Our mid-century and post-modern offerings feature American and Scandinavian designers and artists alike. Furniture highlights include a Murray Gayman credenza in the Manner of Paul Evans, Paul McCobb for Winchendon Planner Group credenza and desk, Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller shell chairs, John Widdicomb chest, Maurice Villency bedroom suite, and a Ferruccio Laviani for Foscarini Orbital Floor Lamp. Decorative offerings consist of a Pablo Picasso Madoura plate, a Russel Wright for Bartlett-Collins Asterisk Barware set, and a Keith Harring signed t-shirt. Artwork by Louis Tavelli, sculptures by Phillip Paul and a sonambient by Val Bertoia. Contact us today to discuss consigning. 

          Jun 12
          Inviting Consignments!

          Vehicles and Cycles | Invitation To Consign | June 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM

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          Highlights from our April 22nd vehicle auction included a 2021 Winnebago for $55,080 and a 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF for $21,275. Now, as we gear up for our June 12th auction, we are actively accepting consignments for a diverse range of vehicles, including Antique Cars, Classic Cars, Collectible Cars, Everyday Cars and Trucks, Exotic Cars, Sports Cars, and Luxury Cars. Our June auction includes a 1989 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, 1967 Austin Healy Sprite, 2001 BMW Z3, 2012 BMW X5, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman S, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI SEL, 2015 BMW 328 XI, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE, 2019 Toyota Camry SE, 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2022 Ford E-Series E-350 Truck, a Hyster 50 Forklift, Honda, BMW, Yamaha and Kawasaki Motorcycles and more. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your prized vehicle to an enthusiastic audience! If you have a motor vehicle that you would like to sell, please contact us today for a complimentary valuation.

          Jun 17
          Bidding Starts Early June!

          Firearms | June 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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          Alderfer Auction is launching its summer season with a significant firearms auction featuring a diverse collection. Highlights include revolvers from Colt and Smith & Wesson, semi-automatic pistols from Kimber and Sig Sauer, and shotguns from Browning, Remington, and Winchester. The auction presents a notable selection of double-barrel and over-under shotguns, rifles from various esteemed manufacturers, a range of military arms, and antique firearms such as Pennsylvania Long Rifles and a Colt 1849 Pocket. Also offered will be an antique Persian Presentation Rat Tail Miquelet Pistol. This unique piece shows gray/brown patina on highly decorated barrel, very ornate one piece metal stock. Muzzle wrap tests for silver, under side of wrist is marked in script on 2 panels WILLIAM LIPPINCOTT HANAWAY JR. in 1 panel and SEPT 24, 1929 in the other.