Lancaster Single Owner Collection | Quilts | Vintage Steiff | Collectibles | Auction

Alderfer Auction Presents A Two-Part Online Auction Featuring A Single Owner Collection from Lancaster

Thursday, April 16^th at 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM at alderferauction.com

Items are located in Hatfield, PA

Part 1 – Thursday, April 16th at 10:00 AM

Part 1 features an extensive inventory of vintage toys, regional textiles, primitives, collectibles, and silver, with a primary focus on Steiff animals and antique quilts.

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Auction is open for pre-bidding at alderferauction.com until Thursday, April 16^th at 10AM, at which time pre-bidding will cease and the auction will go live at the auction center (no live audience, just our auctioneer and auction staff).

The toy selection is led by a massive variety of Steiff mohair animals, including early 20th-century teddy bears with shoe-button eyes, poodles, rabbits, and hand puppets. Notable large-scale items include a 99-inch studio giraffe and an 85-inch studio ostrich. These are joined by collector dolls from Maggie Iacono and R. John Wright, as well as Hertzig & Co. Snowbabies, vintage paper pulp holiday decorations for Halloween and Christmas, and German putz and papier-mache figurines.

The textile category offers a significant collection of antique quilts from Lancaster and York Counties. Featured patterns include the Sawtooth Diamond, LeMoyne Star, Lone Star, and Irish Chain, dating from the mid-19th to early 20th centuries.

Complementing these are regional folk art pieces, including oil paintings by Dolores Hackenberger and hand-carved bird trees by Daniel and Barbara Strawser, along with antique advertising items, Hubley doorstops, and weathervanes.

The auction offers a broad range of collectibles, including Herend, Royal Doulton, and Royal Copenhagen porcelain, Lalique and slag glass, Van Briggle pottery, flow blue, and oyster plates. The silver selection features flatware and holloware from makers such as Tiffany, Gorham, and Stieff, alongside specialized items like Hans Jensen Danish silver candlesticks and a Welsch Peruvian silver creamer and sugar set.

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Part 2 – Thursday, April 16th at 8:00 PM

Part 2 features an extensive inventory of vintage textiles, classic toys, and decorative collectibles. This auction highlights a specialized collection focused on traditional craftsmanship and historical aesthetics, offering a broad variety of pieces for collectors.

View And Bid On This Auction

Bid now through Thursday, April 16th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute. Active bidding will be auto-extended 3 minutes for each lot once it begins to close.

A primary focal point of this auction is the large selection of Steiff collectibles. The catalog includes numerous Steiff bears, featuring mohair teddy bears, limited edition sets, and museum collection reproductions. Beyond bears, the collection includes Steiff animals such as rabbits, dogs, and chimpanzees, as well as specialized riding animals. Collectors will also find plush pieces from Hermann, Merrythought, and several independent Artist Bears. The toy category is further supported by a variety of dolls, including those by Suzanne Gibson, and vintage toy sewing machines.

The textile category is a significant component of the sale, featuring a large volume of vintage and antique quilts. These hand-pieced and hand-quilted items showcase traditional patterns, with many pieces having local provenance from Farmersville, PA. The auction also includes vintage clothing and accessories, such as antique children’s leather shoes, ladies’ hats, and Victorian-era garments like petticoats and silk dresses.

Other notable items include Boehm porcelain figurines, Van Briggle pottery, and flow blue ceramics. For those interested in historical decor, the sale offers vintage American flags and primitive wooden footstools. This auction serves as a comprehensive marketplace for those seeking specialized textiles, classic toys, and unique household collectibles.

Preview For Both Auctions In Hatfield, PA
In-House | By Appointment OnlyTuesday, April 14^th | 9AM – 3PM
Wednesday, April 15^th | 9AM – 3PM
Schedule a Preview via preview@alderferauction.com| 215.393.3000

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