Alderfer Auction presents an estate auction featuring fine furniture, artwork, decorative items, and collectibles spanning multiple periods and styles. The sale includes notable sterling silver pieces from Wallace and other makers, encompassing goblets, pitchers, coffee sets, and vanity items. The furniture selection showcases Pennsylvania House pieces, Chippendale-style items, and French Provincial designs, including bedroom sets, dining furniture, and occasional tables.

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Bid online now through Monday, December 30th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute.

The art collection features works by several listed artists, including Samuel Bell Waugh, John Williamson (1826-1885), and a Charles Perron Art Nouveau bronze sculpture. The paintings span various mediums, including oils, watercolors, and etchings, with subjects ranging from portraits and landscapes to still lifes.

Vintage fashion enthusiasts will find Victorian and Edwardian-era clothing, including an ornate mourning dress with velvet skirt and beaded bodice, a 1920s flapper dress with silver beading, and an authentic Japanese kimono. The auction also includes designer contemporary clothing from makers like Dennis Basso and Susan Graver.

Among the decorative items are Meissen tableware, Limoges pieces, and Wedgwood collections. Asian artifacts include Japanese wedding dolls in a glass display case and various ceramic pieces. Lighting fixtures range from Victorian parlor lamps to Art Deco designs, including a notable chandelier with female bust accents and crystal prisms.

Musical items include a Decker & Son baby grand piano and vintage sheet music focusing on opera and classical compositions. The sale features unique collectibles such as a vintage theater diorama with working stage lights and a child's Singer sewing machine with original case and instructions.

Sterling silver pieces are particularly noteworthy, with substantial weights recorded in pennyweights (dwt), indicating significant material value. The collection includes both decorative and functional pieces suited for formal entertaining.

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Pick Up Day in Upper Gwynedd By Appointment Only:

• Monday January 6th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Successful bidders will receive the full pick up address with their invoice and instructions on how to schedule a pick up appointment.

NOTE: If you are unable to make the scheduled pick-up days and would like to inquire about our transport service, please call 215-393-3000 or email transport@alderferauction.com prior to the auction close.
For an additional fee, Alderfer Auction may be able to transport your items back to the auction center in Hatfield, PA for you to pick-up within 5 business days. Additional fees will be applied to your invoice for this service. Some items may not qualify for our transport services.