Alderfer Auction

Alderfer Auction has a team of experienced professionals in the areas of Auction, Appraisal, Downsizing, Estate Sales and Real Estate Services. We work with individuals, financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, banks, executors and insurance companies to help develop a plan for personal and real estate property.
Our knowledge of Fine Art, sculpture, decor, period furniture, and jewelry transcends six decades. We are always accepting high-end Collections and Specialties including coins, firearms, stamps, dolls and books.
Our knowledge of Fine Art, sculpture, decor, period furniture, and jewelry transcends six decades. We are always accepting high-end Collections and Specialties including coins, firearms, stamps, dolls and books.
Upcoming Auctions from Alderfer Auction
Firearms, Ammunition, and AccessoriesThis online auction is your chance to own a truly impressive collection of firearms from around the world. Handguns: Colt, Smith & Wesson, Dan Wesson, Browning, Star, Llama, Webley, Kimber, Ruger, CZ, Walther, Mauser, and many more. Military arms: Airsakas to Yugoslavian SK's, including M1 Garands, hard-to-find semi-automatic British Bren, and Mausers from all over the world. Sporting rifles and shotguns: Savage 99's and Ruger Magnum, many lots of ammunition and much more. This is your opportunity to add some truly special pieces to your collection. More details to come! ________________________________________ We are inviting consignments and buyouts from collections and estates, from one piece to one thousand or more! Sell alongside these quality pieces. Contact our firearms team today at 215.393.3000 or email firearms@alderferauction.com ________________________________________
Musical InstrumentsThis exciting online-only auction features a wide variety of musical instruments and gear, including vintage and modern guitars, amps, string instruments, percussion, audio equipment and more. Highlight lots include a rare circa 1860s C.F. Martin Size 2 parlor guitar, labeled inside "C.F. Martin & Co New York" and complete with original coffin case. Also featured is an unlabeled 19th century German double bass with antique Viennese tuning machines. Vintage amps include a 1966 Ampeg V3 tube amp and a pair of 1970s Phase Linear autocorrelator noise reduction systems. Guitar offerings cover a wide gamut, including models by Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker and more. Percussion highlights include Gretsch and Ludwig vintage drum kits and cymbals along with DW drums signed by The Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen. Audio gear ranges from vintage RCA tubes to modern digital delays by Boss and Ibanez. The auction contains numerous violins, violas and cellos by makers such as Caspar da Salo, Hermann Beyer and Horst Jung. This auction presents a unique opportunity for musicians, collectors and audio enthusiasts to bid on rare, vintage and modern musical instruments and professional audio equipment. The selection has something for all interests and budgets. Be sure to review the full catalog and register to bid in this exciting online-only musical instrument and gear auction!
Catalog of Antique and Other Fine DollsWelcome our Catalog of Antique and Other Fine Dolls Auction. Highlights feature dolls from around the world, made from a variety of materials including Bisque, Cloth, Papier Mache, China and Wood. Browse a large selection of Artist, Black, Native American and Character Dolls. Famous Makers/Artists include Dorothy Heiser, Steiff, Schoenhut, Kathe Kruse, Kestner, Madame Alexander and others. This varied auction continues with Toys including IVES, Automatons, Holiday and Novelty items. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful and diverse selection of dolls. All Bisque German - Orsini. Kestner, Googlies, Kewpies, Byelo. Comic Character - Nodders, HEbee SHEbee, Body Parts, Wigs and Clothing. All Bisque French - Mignonettes, Sustrac Style. Automatons - Shoemaker, German Tramp Trade Stimulator, Elderly Lady Knitting. Artist - R.J. Wright, Akira Bount, L. Sorensen, K Redmond. C. Hanson, M. Thompson, X. Kontis, B. Buysse, RAVCA, B. Curtis, DOROTHY HEISER. Black - ARTIST Loveleigh/Type, Vargas, Rosa, 1930?s Anne T. Simmonds. Repro Bru Jne. BISQUE - H. Koppelsdorf 458 "Abyssinan". CLOTH = 1870's Cloth Couple. Characters - Bisque - COD Uncle Sam, Farmer, Old Rip, Adm. Dewey and Others. "Foxy Grandpa", Oriental. Heubach 8457 Native Americans. China - KPM "Nymphenburg Lady" and others. Cloth - 1920?s Steiff Dolls. Liberty/Type. Bruckner. Goody Cole, Lenci, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. French Bisque - SFBJ, Verlinque, Unis France, F.G. Fashion, Bleuettes, "3", Petite Francaise. Jumeau "D", Depose Tete 8, Depose Tete Bte SGDG 4, 10. Steiner Sie C 4. German Bisque - Kestner 154, 157, 158. S & H 929 (Music Box), 1079, 1159, 76. K*R S&H 90. K*R 114 (Gretchen). COD. GOOGLIE ? 323 AM, Demalcol, HEUBACH 10790. DeFuisseaux Lady. Holiday/Novelties - Snow White/Perfume Bottle Dwarfs. Candy Containers - Dolls, "Foxy Grandpa", Bobbleheads. Halloween. Kathe Kruse - Doll I, VII, Pair of 1930's - 1950's. Miniatures - Room Boxes.

Collectors
Discover a treasure trove of rare finds and artistic gems in our upcoming online only Collectors Sale. This auction presents a curated selection of novelty, fine art, antiques, decorative arts, and jewelry sure to delight collectors. Leading the fine art category is a landscape by renowned Pennsylvania Impressionist Henry Hewitt, depicting a tranquil mountain scene with a cascading waterfall. Hewitt's adept brushwork beautifully captures the movement of water and rocks, inviting viewers into the lush woodland setting. Also featured is a striking seascape by Louis Rosan portraying sailboats along the picturesque coast. Rosan's expressive impasto style brings dynamic texture to the sea and sky. Novelty highlights include a selection of safari motif collectibles and sculptures from artist Sergio Bustamante, Otto U. Hofmann Mushroom Stools along with advertising memorabilia consisting of an Atlantic White Flash gas pump and globe and signs. The auction also presents a variety of antique furnishings, including a 19th century cast iron garden bench with oak leaf and acorn motifs, Regina Music Player, and a pair of ornate French gilt bronze chenets or firedogs for the hearth. Lovely decorative arts range from a gilt bronze mantel clock and matching figural candelabras attributed to Auguste Joseph Carrier to a Victorian polychrome framed mirror. Jewelry collectors will delight in the platinum and diamond filigree ring centered with a .33 carat old European cut diamond. This delicate piece evokes the fine craftsmanship of historic jeweler Faberge. An 18kt gold bracelet lavishly set with rubies and diamonds makes another eye-catching addition. With estimates ranging from affordable to investment level, our Collectors Sale has something for every taste and budget. We encourage interested bidders to preview the online catalog ahead of the sale. Discover your next treasure among this thoughtfully curated selection.
Starts Oct 12, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
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JohnLafayette Hill, PA
Sep 08, 2023

RalphWilliamstown, MA
Sep 07, 2023
Excellent experience. Thorough description of item. Easy transaction.
Alderfer described the item accurately and made the whole process easy and seamless.

SuzanneEagle River, WI
Aug 22, 2023
Smooth Auction Experience
First time dealing with this auction house. Everything went really well. Love love love the piece. Superbly packaged. 5 Stars!

KaseyCarlsbad, NM
Jul 28, 2023
RobertEast Stroudsburg, PA
Jul 12, 2023
Great experience.
Alderfer is a great auction house. The items were described perfectly and they were extremely helpful from start to finish.

lauraBlandon, PA
Jul 08, 2023

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