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Oct 7
Coming To The Main Line!

Opening October 7th | NEW Satellite Sales Office in Wayne, PA | Walk-In Wednesdays

  •   Oct 7 @ 10:00am EDT (Start)
  •   Oct 7 @ 3:00pm EDT (End)
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We are excited to announce the opening of our NEW Satellite Sales Office in Wayne, PA on Wednesday, October 7th! Location: 303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087 (located above The UPS Store) Hours: Wednesdays | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome (limit 2 items per walk-in). Have a larger collection? Please contact us to schedule an in-home consultation. To Schedule an Appointment: Email preview@alderferauction.com or call 215-393-3000. We Are Seeking: Fine Art • Fine Decoratives • Jewelry & Silver • Coins • Mid-Century Modern • Vehicles & Equipment • Historical Documents & Autographs • Musical Instruments • Collectibles • Estates & Specialty Collections

Oct 27
Bidding starts mid-October.

Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Prepare for an exceptional upcoming firearms auction featuring an outstanding collection of historical arms and modern masterworks, anchored by incredible pieces like the Antique Savage Revolving Firearms Co. Navy Percussion Revolver, a Flintlock Brown Bess Musket, a rare Antique Wm. Glaze Palmetto Armory M1842 Percussion Pistol, and a Richardson & Overman Gallager Carbine. Whether you are expanding your collection with premium sporting pieces like the Browning Citori Over Under Shotgun, the Remington 11-48 28 ga Shotgun, the Early Thompson/Center Contender Single Shot Pistol, and the Ruger Vaquero Single Action Revolver, or looking for high-performance modern options including the Kimber Master Carry Ultra Semi-Automatic Pistol and the Savage Saber Bolt Action Rifle, this catalog has something for every enthusiast. Don't miss your chance to bid on these premier firearms and hundreds more! Bidding starts mid-October.

Dec 10
Inviting Consignments!

Fine & Decorative Arts | December 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Alderfer Auction’s December Fine Arts Auction will be led by a newly discovered portrait by celebrated American artist Alice Neel. Never publicly exhibited or published, the painting descended through the family of the sitter, Dr. William Hanaway Jr., and was originally gifted by Neel to his mother and her friend, Nell Prince Hanaway. The auction will also offer a curated selection of American and European paintings, sculpture, fine jewelry, silver, furniture and decorative arts. Special previews and events surrounding the auction will provide additional opportunities to view select highlights and learn more about the collections and artists represented. 

Inviting Consignments | Fine Art

    Unlock the potential of your fine art, jewelry, silver, and Mid-Century Modern pieces by partnering with the experts at Alderfer Auction. With over 60 years of experience, our team provides a seamless, professional experience—from complimentary product evaluations, cataloging and photography, high-impact global marketing to being sold online. Whether you are selling a single standout piece or an entire estate, we are dedicated to showcasing your items to a worldwide audience of buyers to achieve exceptional results. Reach out to our Team today to learn how we can help you bring your items to market.

    Inviting Consignments | Specialties

      Maximize the value of your firearms, militaria, vehicles, equipment, and musical instruments by partnering with the experts at Alderfer Auction. Backed by over 60 years of proven experience, our team delivers a seamless, professional selling process—handling everything from complimentary evaluations, professional photography, and detailed cataloging to high-impact global marketing and online bidding. Whether you have a single standout asset or an entire lifetime collection, we are dedicated to connecting your items with a worldwide audience of motivated buyers to secure exceptional results. Reach out to our Team today to bring your items to market.

      Sell Your Collections

        Turn your passion into results by partnering with Alderfer Auction to sell your coins, stamps, vintage toys, dolls, sports memorabilia, pop culture and other collections. Whether you are looking to consign a single rarity or an entire lifetime estate, we bridge the gap between nostalgic history and modern innovation. Our specialists understand the true market and numismatic value of your items—from ancient coins and philatelic stamp rarities to vintage tin litho toys, fine dolls, and popular sports collectibles. We also specialize in the rapidly growing pop culture market, including vintage comic books, pristine Pokémon cards, and iconic 80s and 90s collectibles. When you choose Alderfer Auction, your collection benefits from expert evaluations, targeted multi-channel marketing, and exposure to a highly competitive global bidding audience. Let our blend of decades-long auction experience and cutting-edge digital marketing achieve the maximum return potential for your cherished items. Contact us today to learn how easy it is to bring your collection to the global marketplace!

        Musical Instruments | Invitation To Consign

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          Have musical instruments to sell? Whether you have a rare violin or a collection of vintage guitars, we can help you get the most money for your instruments. We are inviting musical instrument consignments for upcoming auctions and offer a complimentary valuation service, so you can get an idea of how much your instrument is worth before you consign it. Once you have consigned your instrument, we will take care of everything else. We will promote your instrument to our global network of collectors and enthusiasts. If you are interested in consigning, please contact us today. We would be happy to answer any questions you have and to get started on the valuation process.

          Sep 10
          Now Accepting Bids!

          Fine Art and Mid-Century Modern | September 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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            Alderfer Auction’s September Fine Art & Mid-Century Modern Auction features an exceptional collection of fine art, luxury Swiss timepieces, estate jewelry to feature a GIA 3.10 carat diamond, sterling silver, and important period furniture. Fine art highlights include works by iconic artists Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, James Rizzi, Salvador Dalí, and Erté, as well as a strong showing of Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings by Walter Emerson Baum, John Fulton Folinsbee, Maurice de Vlaminck, and Walter Elmer Schofield. Watch and jewelry collectors will find Swiss timepieces from Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Breitling, along with fine gemstone jewelry set in platinum and gold. Standout decor includes Rosenthal - Versace porcelain and crystal, Murano and Iitala glass, Bernard Leach pottery, and bronze sculptures by Robert MacDonald and Antonio Salemme. Extensive sterling silver flatware and hollowware from makers like Gorham and Wallace, Rosenthal Versace porcelain, and standout furniture led by a George Nakashima Frenchman's Cove II dining table, an R.J. Horner & Co. Atlas dining suite and a Tiffany & Co. tall case clock, and MCM pieces by Warren Platner, Isamu Noguchi, Lane, and John Stuart. The sale is rounded out by a selection of fine wine and spirits.

            Sep 10
            Now Accepting Bids!

            Home & Decor featuring Furniture & Rugs | September 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM

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            •   Aug 27 @ 12:00pm EDT (Start)
            •   Sep 10 @ 8:03pm EDT (End)
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            This Home & Décor Auction features porcelain, art glass, pottery, Native American and ethnographic art, maritime collectibles, petroliana, silver, antiques, vintage lighting, toys, and household collectibles. Makers include Herend, Baccarat, Royal Copenhagen, Meissen, Rosenthal, Lalique, Waterford, Murano, Roseville, Noritake, Villeroy & Boch, Reed & Barton, Pyrex, Anri, Beswick, and Royal Albert. Offerings include Meissen Blue Onion porcelain, Herend and Royal Copenhagen figures, Lalique and Baccarat crystal, Murano glass, Roseville pottery, Eickholt and Lundberg paperweights, Acoma, Zuni and Navajo pottery, a Navajo Yei pictorial rug, beaded Native American material, tribal masks, and ethnographic objects. Maritime and historical collectibles include model ships, a U.S.S. Olympia model, nautical instruments, military flags and uniforms, bayonets, Civil War newspapers, and political autographs. Additional lots include Ford advertising signs, Disney serigraph cels, vintage Pyrex, sterling silver, E. Dehillerin copper cookware, slag glass lamps, antique stoneware, Bose audio equipment, cameras, fossils, quilts, and vintage collectibles.