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Jewelry | March 27, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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The upcoming auction features a diverse collection of vintage and contemporary jewelry made from 14k and 18k gold, as well as sterling silver. Pieces include rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings adorned with diamonds, sapphires, rubies, opals, jade, pearls, and other gemstones. Notable 14k gold items include a marquis cut diamond ring, a ruby and diamond ring, a sapphire ring marked "14kP T&C", and a Liberty Bell motif ring with diamond accents. Gold necklaces and bracelets from Italy and Turkey, such as charm bracelets, omega necklaces, and a graduated link necklace marked "AK 14k Turkey", are also featured. Vintage pieces include a gold pocket watch with an ornate watch fob, an Elgin pocket watch, and a 14k gold choker necklace with an initial centerpiece. Sterling silver jewelry highlights include a turquoise squash blossom necklace attributed to Native American artist F. Sandoval, a heart pendant signed "Joseph Downs", and Mexican sterling silver designs. This auction offers a unique opportunity for bidders to acquire high-quality, vintage and contemporary jewelry crafted from precious metals and adorned with various gemstones, catering to a wide range of tastes and styles.

Toys and Trains | March 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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Step into a world of nostalgia and wonder with this enchanting auction, featuring an extensive selection of antique and vintage toys, dolls, trains, and collectibles. From cast iron fire pumper engine toys to hand-carved wooden soldiers, trains, and train accessories, this event showcases the craftsmanship and ingenuity of toymakers from generations past. Collectors of die-cast vehicles will marvel at the array of Dinky Toys, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, and other beloved brands, while those with a penchant for pressed steel and tin lithograph cars will find themselves transported to a bygone era. The auction also presents a charming assortment of antique dolls and plush animals, each with its own unique personality and story to tell. Military history enthusiasts will be captivated by the selection of vintage military toys, including lead soldiers, Elastolin figures, and miniature artillery pieces. These meticulously crafted items offer a glimpse into the past and the enduring fascination with military-themed playthings. There is also a large array of trains and train accessories, including MTH, Rail King, Lionel, and more. Prepare to be enchanted by the magic and charm of these timeless treasures, each waiting to find a new home and bring joy to generations to come.

Postcards, Ephemera, and British Insignia | March 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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Large German WWI & WWII postcard collection featuring postcards of U-Boats, U-boat commanders, famous generals, propaganda, battle related cards, warships, cruise ships, and patriotic subjects. Rare postal history/cancellations including Zeppelin, Concentration Camp, Occupied Channel Islands, Rocket post, catapult aircraft and others. Signed photograph and letter of famed German rocket scientist and NASA executive Wernher von Braun. Autographs of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, and John Glenn Jr. Extensive Late 19th thru 20th century British military insignia collection with emphasis on Irish related regiments including the Royal Irish Regiment, Connaught Rangers, South Irish Horse, Inniskilling Fusiliers, Canadian Irish regiments, Royal Irish Rifles, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Irish Canadian Rangers, British Marine Corps, King’s Liverpool, and others. Insignia includes helmet plates, cap badges, shoulder insignia, collar insignia and others.

Furniture | March 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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This auction features a selection of antique and vintage furniture, rugs, and decor. Highlights include Maitland-Smith Regency style armchairs with a matching pedestal accent table, a three-door corner cupboard, a Queen Anne style highboy by American Masterpiece Collection, a pie safe, a set of Mission style dining chairs, and various desks, including a Federico Correa trestle desk and an Old Colony Furniture Co. flip-top games table. Notable pieces include a Rococo style console table and mirror, a Spanish Revival style vargueno desk with a Kittinger chair, a Victorian poster bed, a Hollywood Regency coffee table, and a roll-top desk with marquetry. The auction showcases a range of antique rugs, including a Tabriz rug, a Bokhara rug, Yalameh rugs, an Ersari Turkmen rug, and Vassiliki Pronia Greek needlework rugs and wall hangings. A Moroccan Rabat tassel fringe rug is also featured. Other items include a century furniture two-tier pedestal accent table, a cast iron plant stand, and a Kashan rug with a central ivory medallion. This auction offers a unique opportunity to acquire a variety of antique and vintage pieces to enhance any collection or living space.

Estate Sale | Perkasie, PA | March 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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Discover an eclectic mix of estate items in this varied auction, featuring furniture, decor, appliances, fitness gear and outdoor finds. Furnish your living room, dining room and bedrooms with beautiful wooden pieces like a leather living room set, expandable harvest table, computer armoire, and chests and dressers in styles including sleigh, spindle and vintage. Accent with unique decor such as mirrors, metal art, electric fireplace, and vintage toy chest. Electronics and appliances range from a mini freezer to a retro suitcase turntable. Build your home gym with weights, a bench, and pull-down machine. Head outdoors with a Husqvarna snowblower, zero turn mower, patio furniture, fire pit, Adirondack chairs and garden equipment. Women's clothing, holiday items, mobility aids and a sewing machine round out the selection. With treasures for inside and out, antique lovers and bargain hunters alike will find something special. Don't miss this opportunity to bid on hand-picked items for every space, featuring both practical essentials and one-of-a-kind finds. This engaging auction truly offers something for everyone!

Discovery Art | March 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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The sale features an impressive selection of oil paintings, watercolors, lithographs, prints, and mixed media works by both established and emerging artists. Highlights include modernist pieces by Jack E Johnson, known for his bold use of color, as well as works by Charles Toucey Coiner, Beatrice Reid, Lothar Quinte, and Piero Dorazio. The auction showcases a diverse range of landscapes, portraits, and still lifes, each demonstrating the artists' unique perspectives and techniques. Collectors will be drawn to the lithographs and prints by renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, and LeRoy Neiman. The auction also features mixed media works and collages that highlight the artists' creativity and experimentation with various materials. With pieces suitable for every artistic taste and budget, this auction presents a rare opportunity to acquire artwork that resonates with you. Explore the catalog, register to bid, and prepare to be inspired by the featured artists' talent and creativity.

Musical Instruments | March 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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This auction showcases a wide array of violins, guitars, and high-end audio equipment. Among the top highlights are the "Trieste" violin attributed to Vincenzo Corain Dollenz or Guiseppe Dollenz, the Adam Martin violin circa 1795(?), the towering Acoustat Spectra 6600 speakers, the innovative Eminent Technologies LFT-8 speaker pair, and the luxurious Sony MDR-Z1R headphones. The sale features a diverse selection of antique and modern violins, violas, and cellos, each with its own unique history and provenance. Guitar enthusiasts will find a range of acoustic and electric instruments, including the vintage Yamaha FG75 and the sleek Schecter Omen Extreme. Audiophiles will be captivated by the high-quality speakers, amplifiers, and audio processors from brands like Hafler, Monster Power, and Pioneer. Synthesizer fans will appreciate the Roland XV-5080 and the classic Korg M1R music workstation, while the array of effects processors and equalizers offer endless possibilities for sound creation and manipulation. This curated auction offers an extraordinary opportunity for musicians, collectors, and audio enthusiasts to acquire rare and valuable instruments and equipment. With a wide range of items to suit every taste and budget, this sale is not to be missed.

Estate Sale | Pottstown, PA | March 18, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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    Fine antique furniture available features a late 1800s oak Victorian roll top desk with brass fittings and Broyhill upholstered seating with tufted cushions. Art selections include still life oil paintings, floral prints, and urn table lamps. A vintage 1950s Wurlitzer spinet piano with bench can entertain, while interior storage consists of a vintage steamer trunk. Kitchenware spans Le Creuset ovenware to a 25+ piece Forever Spring Haviland china set. Area rugs include a large intricately designed wool rug handmade in Turkey. Numerous glazed ceramic dishes and glassware offered. Collectibles range from Staffordshire style dogs to signed bronze golfer statues in the style of renown sculptor Joseph d’Aste. Outdoor entertaining equipment available features all weather wicker chairs surrounding a propane fire pit table. Also offered is a combination propane+ charcoal grill with side burner.

    Home & Decor | March 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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    The latest Home & Decor Sale contains a wide variety of antiques and vintage collectibles including sewing notions, furniture, glassware, primitives, porcelain, banks, jewelry, dolls, posters, and earthenware. Sewing enthusiasts will find numerous groupings of notions like antique pin cushions, sewing birds, wooden sewing boxes, shell art thimble holders, and utilitarian tools like darning eggs. Victorian era pieces shine with carved bone clamps and decorative porcelain pin cushions. A carved wooden sewing box from Panama stands out with its gemstone lid design. Glass and porcelain collectors have much to bid on as well. Lots range from Depression era candlewick punch bowls to Burmese art glass vases and pitchers to delicate Belleek shamrock bud vases. Read more under Auction Details...

    Fine Arts - Day 2 | Fine Arts and Mid-Century Modern | March 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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    This auction offers a rich tapestry of items that span the evolution of music players, the artistic depth of Bucks County impressionists, and seminal works of op art and pop art, alongside a dedicated section for mid-century modern furniture. From the historical allure of a Tiffany Studios Slag Oil Lamp, Swiss orchestral cylinder music boxes and the Wurlitzer 1015 "Bubbler" Jukebox to the vibrant landscapes by George Sotter, Walter Emerson Baum, Robert Spencer, and Harry Leith-Ross, the auction encapsulates significant cultural and technological milestones. Key highlights include the artistic contrasts between Victor Vasarely's hypnotic op art and Andy Warhol's emblematic pop art pieces, providing a broad spectrum of artistic expressions. Additionally, the mid-century modern section, with its focus on the minimalist and functional "Kaminstolen" chairs by Fredrik Kayser and Adolf Relling for Dokka Mobler and a pair of Hans Wegner for Getama G-258 Daybeds, underscores the auction's diversity in catering to various tastes and interests. This collection not only offers an opportunity to acquire pieces from notable periods and movements in art and design but also serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic vision. Collectors and enthusiasts are invited to explore this eclectic mix of items that together tell a story of artistic and technological progression through the ages.

    Vehicles | March 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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    Vehicles offered in this sale include a 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Convertible, 1988 Porsche 944, plus a 2016 Dodge Caravan SXT Wheelchair and Scooter Accessible Van by BraunAbility.

    Fine Arts - Day 1 | Fine Jewelry and Silver | March 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM

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    This fine auction glitters with an exceptional array of diamond jewelry, luxury watches, and sterling silver sure to captivate collectors. Diamond aficionados will appreciate a magnificent Boucheron bracelet rendered in platinum and scintillating with 8.3 carats of round brilliants surrounding a central 1.4 carat stone, totaling over 14 carats. Timepiece aficionados will prize vintage Rolex selections like a 2015 two-tone Sky-Dweller, a diamond-set 1989 Day-Date Presidential, and a 2009 stainless steel Submariner. Mid-20th century signed pieces also impress, including a Marco Bicego 18k gold and turquoise necklace and Mughal style 50 carat diamond suite. Sterling silver collectors will admire extensive American flatware services like an complete 18-person Reed and Barton ""Francis I"" ensemble and a partial 1940s Tiffany ""Faneuil"" set. Hollowware shine with a Mexican Tane coffee and tea service by Jose Marmolejo and classic Tiffany demitasse trio. Candelabras, bowls, trays, and more round out the offerings, such as a pair of scrolling International candelabras and selection of serving bowls perfect for displaying. With its well-curated selection of exquisite jewelry, watches, hollowware, and tableware, this not-to-be-missed auction offers prime opportunities to secure exceptional pieces for discerning collections.

    Estate Sale | Ambler, PA | March 11, 2024 at 8:00 PM

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    Showcasing antique home furnishings, tableware, artwork, and garden décor alongside tools, this auction features Jacobean Revival dining set, ornamental Victorian cabinet, French provincial sofa and chairs, hand-carved bombe chest with Chinoiserie motifs, canopy bed frame, adams ironstone, rose medallion porcelain dinnerware, Satsuma lamps, English-style weathered cement garden statues, cast benches, urns, cherubs and animals, French tapestry, Asian objects, LaRue paintings, midcentury Drexel bedroom collection, nesting tables, and wicker patio furniture. The wide-ranging tool assortment contains Black & Decker power tools, saws, grinders, drill press, clamps, planes, and notably vintage matte cutting implements. Whether renovating living spaces or landscaping yards, bidders will discover decorative antique options paired with devices to enable repairs and upgrades.

    Fine Art Exhibition at Doylestown | March 6, 2024 from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Alderfer Auction cordially invites you to a special preview exhibition of select highlights from our upcoming March 13th and 14th Fine Art Auctions. This preview will be held at our Doylestown location at 3795 Rt. 202, Doylestown, PA 18902. Visit the Gallery to experience in-person exceptional jewelry, paintings, prints, sculptures and decorative arts before they go to auction at this March.

    Estate Sale | Malvern, PA | Part 2 | March 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM

    Showcasing over 275 varied auction lots, offerings span antique and vintage furniture like an early pine armoire and dough box table, original artwork including oils, lithographs and Audubon nature prints, porcelain figures by Staffordshire and Meissen makers, crystal and etched glassware, records covering many musical genres, vintage cameras, wood carved décor, angels and birds, brass fire irons, wall mirrors, luggage and storage solutions as well as some power tools. The furniture highlighted ranges from rustic pine to elaborately carved mahogany pieces in styles from Victorian to modern. Porcelain includes English Staffordshire groups, Blue Onion plates and Dresden lady figures. Glass offerings range from art vases to cut crystal stemware. The tools featured include an armoire for matte cutting tools, hand tools and power tools like a sander and saw. With such diverse, quality goods, this sale promises broad buyer appeal.