Alderfer Auction is pleased to offer a wide assortment of musical instruments, sound equipment, amplifiers, percussion items and various accessories. Guitars from C.F. Martin, Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and more. Highlights including a 1943 Martin 0-18, a Gibson Custom Shop Chet Atkins classical electric, Rickenbacker 360/12 in Fire-Glo finish are just a sampling! Roland keyboards, TEAC, TASCAM and Sony vintage audio equipment, violins, banjos, cellos, accordions help to fill out this excellent musical assortment. You’ll also find protective cases, road cases, microphones, instrument and music stands DJ equipment and much much more!

Our September Stamp Auction features an astounding array of rare and valuable pieces for every discerning collector. Highlights include an exceptional collection of US Stamps, Correspondence to the Morris Family of Phila, most with contents, mostly Great Britain #67, #68, #101, and other Worldwide Covers, offering a glimpse into postal history. Bid on sought-after classic US stamps such as #39, and a complete set of #112-#122. We also feature the elusive US Stamps, #263, and the incredibly rare US Stamps, J37. For worldwide enthusiasts, don't miss the Worldwide Stamps, C42-C47 Zep Cover, a true centerpiece. The auction also boasts an impressive selection of US First Day Covers from the 1930s-40s, including many nice caches and flight covers, along with hundreds of unaddressed First Day Covers, about half of which are Colorano Silk. Discover valuable US Imperfs, China Covers, and classic US covers, blocks, and errors. A wide range of US stamps by catalog number will be available, including #1, #2, and #12, alongside many others. Additionally, a diverse assortment of Worldwide Stamps includes Mediterranean Colonies, Canada Provinces, British Pacific, British Africa, and comprehensive Scott International Albums. With thousands of First Day Covers, numerous stamps, and substantial lots of US stamps by face value, this auction presents an unparalleled opportunity to enhance your collection! 

Alderfer Auction's Discovery Art sale presents an eclectic collection spanning 19th through 21st-century paintings, prints, and works on paper. Blue-chip highlights include Pablo Picasso prints "Jacqueline Roque" and "Las Repas Frugal," a Marc Chagall lithograph "Sarah And Abimelech," and three classic Maxfield Parrish illustrations including "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod." Regional American art features multiple works by Pennsylvania painter Nolan P. Benner, Jr. (1922-1998) depicting local landscapes and industrial scenes, alongside Martin Jack Zipin's "Pennsylvania Winter." The Rogers estate contributes significant lots from both Richard Rogers (1903-1967) and Mary Bean Rogers (1904-1997) with oils, watercolors, and mixed media. International works include Frank Milton Armington's Louvre-printed etching and Wolfgang Roth's circus-themed screen print series. Maritime themes, landscapes, and abstract compositions provide variety across different periods and styles. This diverse sale offers accessible collecting opportunities from recognized masters to quality regional artists, combining framed presentation pieces with unframed works for customization.

The Jewelry Auction includes fine gold, silver, and platinum jewelry alongside vintage watches, pocket watches, and costume groupings. Gold pieces feature an 18k Nephrite Ring, 14k Topaz and Diamond Rings, 14k Opal, Pearl, and Sapphire Pendants, 14k Earrings and Bracelets, and 10k Class Rings including one marked “Drexel University 1891” with sapphire. Sterling silver entries include Rings, Earrings, Pins, Charms, Cameo Clips, and Bracelets. A Platinum Pin set with Diamond Accents is also offered. Watches include a Gruen 14k White Gold Wrist Watch with Diamonds, a 14k Longines Wrist Watch, an 18k Enamel Wrist Watch with Seed Pearl Accents, a 14k Waltham Pocket Watch, and other groupings featuring Bulova, Seiko, Pulsar, and Michael Kors. Costume jewelry lots contain Necklaces, Pendants, Bracelets, Pins, Earrings, Cuff Links, Tie Clips, and Dress Clips, with cameo portraits and decorative gold-tone settings. Additional accessories include Vintage Purses, Button Hooks, Letter Openers, and Pocket Knives.

The Home and Decor Auction offers an extensive range of decorative art, tableware, lighting, furnishings, and collectibles, blending vintage, antique, and mid-century styles. The sale includes a variety of vintage holiday decoratives lots including Shiny Brite decorations, German and Japanese putz, candy containers, Halloween decorations and entertaining items.  Collectors will find an assortment of Nippon, Hall Pottery and China, cast iron cookware, doorstops and toys, art glass, Dresden china, dolls and Hummels.

This auction has expanded to a 2-Day Sale! Our September 30th and October 1st Catalog of Antique and Other Fine Dolls Auction will feature the Collections of Sandra Walter (Hall), Linda Quynn Ross, The Estate of Gloria Casale et al. Featured offerings include Maggie Iacono, R. John Wright, Krahmer – Puppen/Kosen, Ravca, Norah, Wellings, and K. Redmond Artist’s Dolls. Vintage Steiff  dolls Include an original family-owned 12" Steiff 1930's 'Dicky' Bear and an early Tea Cozy Doll. Chase, Effanbee, Ideal, Kamkins, Polly Heckwelder, American Girl Dolls, Freundlich, and Dewees Cochran American Dolls. Contemporary Artist’s Dolls comprise of Tonner, Kish, Alexander. Googly Eye Dolls 111, 293, Heubach 10542, and Elisabeth. 1950s-1960s Alexanders, VOGUE, Mary Hoyer, BARBIE Family, and Sandra Sue. French Dolls 1907, Limoge, DEP Walking Doll, Tete Jumeau, and Depose E8J. Also, a German White porcelain KPM “Nymphenburg Lady”, K*R, S&H, and Kestner. Schoenhut Model Nos. 108, 308, 311, 316, 317 Sleep Eye, 403, and 405 along with PINN Family Dolls and Circus Animals/Figures. Other dolls include Door of Hope & Liberty of London, and Black and Native American Dolls.

Our October 1st Catalog of Antique and Other Fine Dolls Auction continues with the Collections of Sandra Walter (Hall), Linda Quynn Ross, The Estate of Gloria Casale et al. Highlighted items include a fine selection of French Dolls to feature Jumeau -(Long Face, No. 1 in Original Box, and Tete Jumeau), Bru - (Bebe Bru Jne, Bru Jne, and Bru Brevete), SC Steiner, SCH (Schmitt of Paris), French Fashions, AT - A. Thuillier, F.5.G. - Francois Gauthier, and Papier Mache. German Character Dolls HEXE Witch, “Old Rip”, Dressel Portrait Series, Foxy Grandpa, BUCHERER, and Bisque Miniatures Antique along with German all Bisque and Miniatures. German pull and squeak toys, Nodding Goat, French and German Automatons, German School Room, Black Americana, TUCK’s, and a Ventriloquist Dummy. Googly Eye Dolls offerings consist of 292 (Marked), Armand Marseille 241, Hertel + Schwab 173, JDK 221 (12" and 16"), Germany 323, 253, 292, and SFBJ 245. Contemporary Artist’s Dolls Mary Hoyer, Lewis Sorensen, Portrait Dolls, UFDC & NIADA. Wax Dolls consisting of Peddler Dolls, Vignette, and Poured Wax. Featured American Dolls include Polly Heckwelder, Charley McCarthy, Vintage Alexander, Dewees Cochran, Chase (Little Nel), and Rollinson/type.