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303 W Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C, Wayne, PA, 19087

Alderfer Auction Is Now Open On The Main Line!
We have expanded our local presence with the opening of a new satellite sales office in Wayne, PA. Located at 303 West Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C (above The UPS Store), the office is open weekly on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and by appointment Monday – Friday.
On Wednesday, October 14th, meet Blake MacLean, our Mid-Century Modern, Estates and Collections Specialist. Blake has worked with quality general residential contents since 2007 and with Estates and Trusts Auction Services through Alderfer Auction since 2016. He currently specializes in Mid-Century Modern and 20th Century Design. Blake has six years of retail management experience, six years of operating a general residential content consignment business, and eight years working in the auction industry. Blake graduated with a Bachelor of Science in both Bible and Business Administration from Cairn University and earned a certificate in Appraisal Studies through the Appraiser’s Association of America’s Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program.
Appointments are preferred, though walk-ins are welcome with a limit of two items. 
For larger collections, please arrange a dedicated in-home consultation. 
To schedule an appointment, email preview@alderferauction.com or call 215-393-3000.
The new location invites the local community to bring in a wide variety of items for evaluation and consignment, including:
Fine Art | Jewelry | Silver | Decoratives | Mid-Century Modern | Coins | Vehicles | Equipment | Historical | Musical Instruments | Collectibles | Estate Sales 
Because the second-floor office is accessible via stairs only, staff are available to meet clients at their vehicles to assist with carrying items.
Alderfer Auction – Wayne 
303 West Lancaster Avenue, Suite 2C 
Wayne, PA 19087 
Located above The UPS Store
Please note that Suite 2C is on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only. If you need assistance carrying your items, there is no need to bring them upstairs yourself. Let us know when you arrive, and a member of our team will gladly meet you at your vehicle to assist.
The Wayne office is led by Allyson Babcock, an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America with over 15 years of experience in the auction and appraising industry. A resident of the Main Line community with a background rooted in her family's decades-long antique business and a degree from Brown University, Allyson specializes in American Furniture, Fine Art, and decorative arts, providing USPAP-compliant appraisals for estate tax, insurance, and equitable distribution.
<a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Visit Our&nbsp;Website</a>
We also offer Complimentary Evaluations at our&nbsp;Hatfield location on Tuesdays and Doylestown location on Wednesdays. Details on our website.
In an increasingly automated world, Alderfer Auction remains committed to a personal, human touch. While others are closing their doors to the public, we continue to invest in our communities, our physical locations, and an exceptional customer experience. We invite you to visit us in person at our Hatfield, Doylestown, or Wayne offices—or connect with us online anytime at alderferauction.com.
www.alderferauction.com. Auction Center: Alderfer Auction, 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. 215-393-3000. Satellite (Sales) Offices: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902; 303 W. Lancaster Ave, Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087 Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. Certified CSA, USPAP Compliant. | Lic. # AY002260

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Alderfer Auction Is Now Open On The Main Line!
We have expanded our local presence with the opening of a new satellite sales...

Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction

Discover Friends' Central at one of our events. <a href="https://hubs.li/Q02hC4Kx0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a> to learn more.

Local Event: Friends' Central Open House (Grades 6-12)

Friends' Central Open House (Grades 6-12)

Discover Friends' Central at one of our events. Click here to learn more.

Online Auction

Collectors Online Auction | Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Bid via our free app or online at alderferauction.com
This Collectors Auction brings together jewelry and watches, Native American jewelry, silver, fountain pens, Asian antiques, historical material, period furniture, bronze sculpture, Persian rugs, and an extensive selection of fine art.
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Auction is open for pre-bidding at alderferauction.com until Thursday, October 15th at 10:00 AM, 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 opening portion of the sale features gold and silver jewelry, Native American and Southwestern jewelry, sterling silver, collectible fountain pens, and watches. Watch offerings include Jaeger-LeCoultre, Omega, and IWC Schaffhausen, accompanied by antique and modernist silver table and decorative objects, and writing instruments by S.T. Dupont, Montblanc, Pilot, and Waterman. 
 
The sale then moves into Asian decorative arts and antiques. Japanese material includes Satsuma pottery, porcelain, lacquerware, tetsubin kettles, bronze and silver objects, along with 19th-century samurai armor. Japanese art includes woodblock prints by Utagawa Hiroshige II and Kiyoshi Saito. Chinese offerings encompass jade and hardstone objects, snuff bottles, cloisonné, carved and decorative objects, paintings, furniture, screens, bronze, and a Famille Verte porcelain brush pot. 
 
Historical material ranges from early manuscripts and American documents to militaria and archival material. Among the offerings are a President James Monroe autograph on a land grant and an autographed Theodore Roosevelt copy of Big Game Hunting in the Rockies and on the Great Plains. Additional material includes 16th/17th-century Armenian manuscript pages, early American newspapers, Civil War items, a 19th-century Pennsylvania family archive, patent models, and an Imperial Russian Caucasian kindjal dagger. 
 
Furniture and decorative arts include a Baker Milling Road writing desk, Dutch marquetry bombe cabinet, Georgian and French furniture, Campaign and folk-art pieces, Chinese furniture, and other period furnishings. Bronze sculpture includes works by Tim Cotterill along with additional American, European, and Asian sculptural and decorative metalwork.Persian rugs include Tabriz, Farahan Sarouk, Mohtasham Kashan, and Bidjar examples. 
 
The sale concludes with a substantial fine art section spanning Pennsylvania and Bucks County art, landscapes, city scenes, portraiture, abstraction, prints, photography, and works on paper. Artists include Walter Emerson Baum, Robert Spencer, Giovanni and Antonio Martino, Bernard Badura, Benton Spruance, Ranulph Bye, Stow Wengenroth, Humbert Howard, Elizabeth Osborne, Christopher G. Willett, Alan Fetterman, Bert Stern, and Colin Campbell Cooper. 
 
Preview | 501 Fairgrounds Road, Hatfield, PA 
In-House | No Appointment Necessary 
Tuesday, October 13th
| 9AM – 3PM 
Wednesday, October 14th
| 9AM – 3PM 
 
Buyer’s Premium Applies. AlderferAuction.com. Auction Center: 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Satellite Sales Offices: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902 and Opening October 7th on the Main Line – 303 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087. 215-393-3000. See website for Terms &amp; Conditions. <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.AlderferAuction.com</a>. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. LIC#AY002260

Local Event: Collectors Auction | Fine Jewelry | SIlver | Artwork | Asian Antiques | Historical | Furniture

Montgomeryville-Lansdale

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Collectors Online Auction | Thursday, October 15th, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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This...

Collectors Auction | Fine Jewelry | SIlver | Artwork | Asian Antiques | Historical | Furniture

Wayne Art Center

Wayne Art Center invites you to celebrate the season with us.&nbsp; We will have a variety of creative activities including making Monster Wreaths, Accordion Pumpkins, Ghost Garlands, and Spooky Pudding Cups. This festive event for ages 4 and up features a themed photo booth, caricatures, and Halloween candy, with all attendees encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes.&nbsp;

Local Event: Fall Workshops Family Fun Day

Fall Workshops Family Fun Day

Wayne Art Center invites you to celebrate the season with us.  We will have a variety of creative activities including making...

There is still time to register for Wayne Art Center's 4-to-6-week sessions. Class offerings are in mixed media, watercolor, beginning/intermediate jewelry, drawing, portraiture or figure.&nbsp; We also have one-day or two-day weekend workshops.&nbsp; Visit us at wayneart.org to see all that is happening.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: 4-to-6-week sessions starting soon

4-to-6-week sessions starting soon

There is still time to register for Wayne Art Center's 4-to-6-week sessions. Class offerings are in mixed media, watercolor,...

Dive into a vibrant world of local art. A celebration of creativity, talent and location.
<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>Friday Evening Preview, Oct 16 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, OCT 17 and Sunday, OCT 18 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM</li></ul>The Frog Hollow Art Show&nbsp;held in the picturesque village of Birchrunville, Pennsylvania, is an annual event showcasing a thoughtfully curated mix of fine art paintings, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art and woodworking. Since 2018, this distinctive show has celebrated the creativity of regional artists and makers. Guests are invited to explore a welcoming, art-filled setting in a uniquely restored four-story mill house and discover handcrafted pieces that reflect the rich artistic spirit of Chester County.&nbsp;Spend time with the artists, learn about our craft and find something truly unique. Find additional information on our website: <a href="https://froghollowartshow.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">FrogHollowArtShow.com</a>

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Willistown

Frog Hollow Art Show

Dive into a vibrant world of local art. A celebration of creativity, talent and location.
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The Candy Laboratory

Join us at our Narberth Lab, Friday, October 16 from 7-8pm for our first-ever Edible Spa Evening. We’ll be making yummy edible lip gloss, a sugar scrub, yogurt mask and delightful hairband. Just $25 (plus sales tax)!

Local Event: Edible Spa Evening in Narberth

Edible Spa Evening in Narberth

Join us at our Narberth Lab, Friday, October 16 from 7-8pm for our first-ever Edible Spa Evening. We’ll be making yummy edible...

St. Mary's Episcopal Church

St. Mary's Annual FALL FOOD FESTIVAL - Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Food, Fun, Fellowship! The annual festival at St. Mary's Episcopal Church on the corner of Lancaster and Louella Avenues welcomes the Wayne community and beyond!
A Buffet Lunch is served from 11 to 1 in the Father Greene Room of the Parish House, where food-themed booths include Sweet and Savory baked goods, Take-Home frozen casseroles,&nbsp; Crêpes à la mode, Gifts by "Water is Life Kenya" and more. The Noah's Ark Thrift Store in the church basement will be open throughout the Festival with a new trove of second-hand items to explore!
Bring your friends and family to the front lawn for a moon bounce house and yard games for children. Try your luck in the 50/50 Lucky Ducky Raffle and enjoy finger-licking Funnel Cake and S'Mores all while listening to musical entertainment by our multi-talented parishioners. All proceeds benefit local outreach organizations. Join us for a fun-filled festival experience!&nbsp;

Local Event: Fall Food Festival

Fall Food Festival

St. Mary's Annual FALL FOOD FESTIVAL - Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Food, Fun, Fellowship! The annual festival...

Schauffele Plaza

Join us as the Ardmore Business Association celebrates 75 years of supporting our local business community with Ardmore Day, our largest annual community celebration!This FREE family-friendly event brings together neighbors, businesses, and visitors for an afternoon filled with entertainment, activities, shopping, dining, and community spirit in the heart of Ardmore.Event Highlights🐾 Ardbark Dog Parade &amp; Costume Contest🚘 NEW! Classic Car Show🌽 NEW! Family Corn Maze🚂 Trackless Train🚗 Bumper Cars🎶 Live Music &amp; Entertainment🎨 Face Painting, Caricatures &amp; Family Activities🍔 Food Vendors &amp; Local Restaurants🦅Meet Swoop, Cheerleaders &amp; Bob Kelly from Fox29🛍️ Sidewalk Sales &amp; Shopping at Ardmore BusinessesWhether you're bringing the kids, your four-legged family members, or simply looking for a fun day out, Ardmore Day offers something for everyone.Admission is FREE. Gather your family and friends and celebrate 75 years of community, local businesses, and Ardmore traditions.

Local Event: Ardmore Day 2026!

Ardmore Day 2026!

Join us as the Ardmore Business Association celebrates 75 years of supporting our local business community with Ardmore Day,...

Sharpe Park

Don’t miss our lively fall festival October 17 in Haverford’s picturesque Sharpe Park (a bird sanctuary) across from the historic Merion Cricket Club. Stroll the leafy woodland and admire its colorful fall foliage. Munch on the free food, groove to the classic and alt rock sounds of&nbsp; Lincoln&nbsp;Drive and take a chance on a raffle ticket. Bring the kids, paint a pumpkin, check out an ambulance and fire truck and get acquainted with your neighborhood first responders. Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by Haverford Civic Association and the local business community.

Local Event: Party In The Park

Party In The Park

Don’t miss our lively fall festival October 17 in Haverford’s picturesque Sharpe Park (a bird sanctuary) across from the...

ROXBOROUGH – Ever wonder what became of Penn Beer Distributor at 401 Domino Lane? For the last six years, it’s been home to <a href="https://smallthingsphilly.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Small Things Inc.,</a> a nonprofit food distributor that has given away 25 million pounds of food to some of Philadelphia’s hungriest neighborhoods in that time. The food that passed through its warehouse doors in 2025 fed more than 400,000 Philadelphians.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Small Things is opening its warehouse doors to the public for its Harvest &amp; Hunger Fall Festival. It takes places from 11 am to 1:30 pm. It’s designed to create fun, introduce Small Things’ work to the public, and educate people about eating healthy food and alleviating poverty in the region. To register for free tickets, <a href="https://secure.qgiv.com/for/harvestandhungerdonationform/event/hh-2026/?blm_aid=565673" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">click here</a>. There is plenty of free parking, so start your day here and have a free lunch!
Philadelphia has one of the highest food insecurity rates among large U.S. cities. That means that 25% to 30% of the city’s children lack access to enough safe, affordable, and nutritious food to live an active and healthy life. Many don’t know where their next meal is coming from.
“We want to introduce the community to who we are and what kind of work we do. We’d like people to know how easily they can get involved – and we want to do it in a fun way,” said Executive Director Vito Baldini. 
The Hunger &amp; Harvest Festival is all free. It will feature carnival-type games, free food, and fun ways to learn how you can help alleviate food insecurity. Community groups and churches have been invited to help with the festival, including local sites that receive food from Small Things.
We serve 56+ nonprofit food pantries that pickup food each week from Small Things. And to feed people directly, Small Things has opened three free Markets that distribute fresh produce, meats, dry goods, dairy, and bread to the people in need. They are:
<ul><li>The Small Things Market in Fairhill, located at 3510 A. Street, helps get fresh, healthy food to an area officially labeled a food desert. It is open three days a week and serves about 1,200 families a month.</li><li>The Small Things Market at the House of Hope in Hunting Park, located at 1300 W. Hunting Park Ave., is open on Saturdays. It averages about 435 families a month.</li><li>The Small Things Market at Emmanuel in Center City primarily serves the unhoused. Its pantry serves about 250 people a month. Small Things also hosts a weekly hot, sit-down meal for about 120 people experiencing homelessness on Market day.</li></ul>
“We wouldn’t be able to do all this without the community’s support,” said Baldini. “We’d like people to see how easy it is to get involved. Maybe they want to be one of the 350 volunteers we welcome every month. Or maybe it’s a financial donation. It all adds up!”
Small Things heart comes from Mother Teresa’s statement: “You can do no great things, only small things with great love.”

Local Event: Harvest & Hunger Fall Festival

Harvest & Hunger Fall Festival

ROXBOROUGH – Ever wonder what became of Penn Beer Distributor at 401 Domino Lane? For the last six years, it’s been home to...

Harriton House

Learn the fundamentals of smoking meats in this two-hour master class led by local pit master "Bacon Bob" Kraus. Bob will share his knowledge of how to choose and trim meats. He'll walk the class through mixing up a basic dry rub and discuss the timing of different types and cuts of meat to achieve optimal results. Bob has also promised to reveal some of the special cheat codes he's developed over the years.
Class will cover brisket, pork shoulder, chicken thighs, and turkey breast. (Some meats will be started over smoke earlier in the day so that they're ready in time for the class.) Students are welcome to stay after class for an optional picnic supper. The picnic starts shortly after class ends at 4:00 pm. Supper features the meats cooked in class as well as smoked baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread (g.f.) iced tea, lemonade, and dessert. B.Y.O.B. for other beverages.
Due to the nature of this class, participants must be at least 16 years old to register.
Class tickets are $40.00 each and include supper
Additional picnic supper only tickets are $30.00 each.
If you prefer to register off-line, please call the Harriton Association Office to purchase tickets. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-white-cue-meat-smoking-master-class-at-harriton-house-tickets-2002917683709" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/red-white-cue-meat-smoking-master-class-at-harriton-house-tickets-2002917683709</a>

Local Event: Red White & Cue Meat Smoking Master Class 

Red White & Cue Meat Smoking Master Class 

Learn the fundamentals of smoking meats in this two-hour master class led by local pit master "Bacon Bob" Kraus. Bob will share...

Wayne Art Center welcomes the Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition of Works on Paper to the Davenport, Vidinghoff and Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Galleries from October 14-November 14, 2026. This juried exhibition features works on paper including watercolor, soft pastels, charcoal, graphite, colored pencil, pen &amp; ink, gouache, acrylic, and hand-pulled prints.&nbsp; An exhibition reception on October 18 at 3pm is open to the public.&nbsp;

Local Event: Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition at Wayne Art Center

Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th...

Wayne Art Center welcomes the Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition of Works on Paper to the...

Philadelphia Water Color Society 126th International Exhibition at Wayne Art Center

Local Event: Friends' Central Middle School Open House (Grades 6-8)

Friends' Central Middle School Open House...

Friends' Central Middle School Open House (Grades 6-8)

Local Event: Friends' Central Lower School Open House

Friends' Central Lower School Open House

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the region will gather in Oaks, PA, for the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Come sip, taste, and enjoy this family friendly festival in Hall A of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA!!Kids under 12 are FREE with a ticketed parent/guardian!
Saturday VIP ONLY Hours: 9am-10am
Saturday VIP &amp;&nbsp;General Admission: 10am-5pm
Sunday VIP &amp;&nbsp;General Admission:&nbsp;10am-4pmMore details &amp; information available at: <a href="https://www.pachocolateandcoffee.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pachocolateandcoffee.com</a>

Local Event: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

Phoenixville

Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters,...

Complimentary Zoom Webinar

The best time to make decisions about aging is before you have to.
Join me Saturday, November 7 for our 24th ABC's of Senior Housing webinar: Planning Ahead for Aging.
My guests, Jill &amp; Steve Marshall of Silver Path Consulting, will help us tackle some of the questions families often put off:
Should I stay in my home or move? 
How do we compare the costs? 
What should we be planning for now? 
How do families make these decisions together?
📅 Saturday, November 7 
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM 
💻 Complimentary Zoom Webinar
Register here: 
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VPo85HW8R3aEoP1eCqxd9g" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VPo85HW8R3aEoP1eCqxd9g</a>
Can't attend live? Register anyway and I'll send you the replay.
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Local Event: ABC's of Senior Housing – Planning Ahead for Aging

ABC's of Senior Housing – Planning Ahead for Aging

The best time to make decisions about aging is before you have to.
Join me Saturday, November 7 for our 24th ABC's of Senior...

Retiring? Inventory Reduction? 
Alderfer Auction has been in business for over 60 years providing asset recovery services for financial institutions, banks, attorneys, accountants, insurance companies, individuals, and business owners. We listen to your needs and develop a customized plan to liquidate assets from start to sold. We execute logistics from cataloging, photographing, marketing and advertising, previews and selling and load out. Alderfer Online Auctions maximize exposure, competitive bidding and global reach, our marketing team implements strong campaigns across all social, email and online channels.
We have helped hundreds of sellers with asset recovery and liquidation through transition, retirement, inventory reduction, consolidation, and dissolution. In today's fast-paced market, asset recovery can be a significant challenge for businesses. Alderfer Auction addresses this need by offering construction and farm equipment, restaurants/bars, office, schools, auto shops, manufacturing and machining, vehicle fleets, recreational and real estate liquidation.
Choosing Alderfer Auction for your business liquidation needs comes with a multitude of benefits:
<ul>
 <li>Orderly liquidation:
 auction is a time driven process meeting the needs of sellers and buyers.</li>
 <li>Recoup Spent Tax Dollars:
 Convert your idle assets into cash, effectively recouping taxes spent on purchasing those assets.</li>
 <li>As-Is Sales with No Contingencies: Enjoy a hassle-free selling process without the need for repairs or improvements, ensuring a quick and efficient liquidation.</li>
 <li>Free Up Inventory Space:
 Clear out space occupied by unused or surplus inventory and equipment, making room for new and more productive assets.</li>
</ul>
Contact our Business Liquidation Specialist, Mike Gribbin, today at 215.393.3031 or email <a href="mailto:mike@alderferauction.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mike@alderferauction.com</a>
<a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/services/business-liquidation" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">View More Business Liquidation Details On Our Website</a>
AlderferAuction.com. Auction Center: 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Satellite Sales Offices: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902; Opening October 7th on the Main Line &ndash; 303 W. Lancaster Ave. Suite 2C, Wayne, PA 19087. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. LIC#AY002260

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