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Walk-In Valuation Wednesdays at Doylestown are back! Have artwork, decoratives, jewelry, silver, mid-century modern, coins or collectibles? Have you ever wondered about the value? Bring in your items for a free complimentary valuation every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Make an appointment or walk-in at our Doylestown Gallery. Limit 2 items. Appointments and Walk-Ins welcome at our Doylestown Gallery Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Reserve: preview@alderferauction.com or 215.393.3000. For larger collections schedule an in-home valuation at preview@alderferauction.com or calling us at 215-393-3000. Valuations are a verbal estimate of item(s). It is not a formally written, legal document or appraisal. Please allow additional time for jewelry valuations.

Come to our Doylestown Gallery on the 1st Thursday of every month to have Adrian Martinez, our Silver Specialist, valuate your personal items. Adrian Martinez joined the Alderfer team in 2020 as a Generalist and Cataloger with a focus on Decorative Arts and Silver. He attended The Hill School in Pottstown, PA and earned a BA in US History at New York University. Adrian spent several years in New York as an assistant to an antiques collector/archivist and as a museum tour guide. He has held various roles in the surrounding Philadelphia area auction industry since 2016. Adrian works in the areas of Fine and Decorative Arts and Mid-Century Modern & Design. 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.

Visit us at the Great American Guitar Show at Oaks, PA; being held from Saturday, November 8th thru Sunday, November 9th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. Come see our Musical Instrument Team and browse guitars being sold in our November 18th auction. **We will be accepting consignments at this show.**

Alderfer Auction presents an extraordinary collection of vintage instruments on November 18th, spanning over a century of musical history. Headlining the auction is a remarkable 1840s C.F. Martin 2 ½ - 17, crafted in New York, a museum-quality piece of American lutherie that traces its lineage to the very foundation of the modern acoustic guitar. Electric players will vie for two iconic pieces from the Golden Age of Rock: a stunning Late 1960s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, delivering the unmistakable, powerful humbucker tone that defined the era, and a superb Late 1960s Rickenbacker Bass Guitar, the instrument of choice for countless rock legends seeking its signature ringing clarity. Also to be offered is a 1917 Gibson L-1, featuring a rare 1912 Gibson neck, a beautifully voiced instrument that offers a rich, historical depth of tone. In addition, bid on a large assortment of professional audio recording equipment: AVID ProTools Interface, Apple Mac Pros, Sonnett Echo III with ProTools  PCI cards, Novation MIDI controllers, Universal Audio Apollo 16, TC Electronics Digital FX Processors, multiple Brainstorm Distipalyzers and multiple mobile rack cases made by Coy Frisbe, renowned industry carpenter for the touring industry, and so much more.