Barnes & Noble, 301 Main Street, Exton, PA

Join author Mike Melillo at Barnes &amp; Noble in Exton for a free public book signing celebrating What the River Kept: A Story of War, Survival, and the Silence That Followed.
The book preserves the remarkable WWII experiences of Melillo's wife's grandfather, Joseph Paul “Pop” Janscak, whose story includes combat, captivity, survival, and the lasting impact of war.
With Veterans Day approaching, the event offers readers an opportunity to meet the author, discover a powerful family history, and reflect on the importance of preserving veterans' stories.
All are welcome.

Local Event: Free Book Signing in Exton: WWII Family Story Preserved in What the River Kept

Chester County

Exton

Pennsylvania

Free Book Signing in Exton: WWII Family Story...

Join author Mike Melillo at Barnes & Noble in Exton for a free public book signing celebrating What the River Kept: A Story of...

Free Book Signing in Exton: WWII Family Story Preserved in What the River Kept

Stephanie Shirley

Chester

Justin Heinze

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

West Chester

June Bakan

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Delaware County

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Pottstown

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Radnor

Lower Providence

Limerick-Royersford-Spring City

Online Auction

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

Collectors Auction | Fine Jewelry | SIlver |...

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

The Charlestown Spring Sale is here! Goods from over 300 consignors under one roof!
Clothing (Women, Children, Men), Toys, Baby Items, Linens, Books, Furniture, Handbags, Hardware, Jewelry, Bric-a-Brac (dishes, glassware, art, frames, gardening, vases, small appliances, baking, etc.) and Plants. Something for everyone! 
 
Sale benefits Charlestown Playhouse - a non-profit cooperative preschool.For more details visit <a href="https://www.cphsale.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.cphsale.com</a>
Sale Dates and Times:
·Friday, October 16th - Opening Day: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
·Saturday, October 17th – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
·Sunday, October 18th - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
·Monday, October 19th - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 
·Tuesday, October 20st - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM 
·Saturday, October 24th - Half Price Sale: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
·Sunday, October 25th- Bag Sale ($10 per bag): 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Local Event: The Charlestown Fall Sale - over 300 Consignors!

The Charlestown Fall Sale - over 300 Consignors!


The Charlestown Spring Sale is here! Goods from over 300 consignors under one roof!
Clothing (Women, Children, Men), Toys,...

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>

Local Event: Frog Hollow Art Show

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Frog Hollow Art Show

Dive into a vibrant world of local art. A celebration of creativity, talent and location.
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Alderfer Auction presents an online Estate Sale in West Chester that&nbsp;features tractors and utility equipment, workshop tools, Ethan Allen and Mid-Century Modern furniture, equestrian material, Asian decorative arts, rugs, Baccarat crystal, sterling silver, artwork, jewelry, books, electronics, and household furnishings.<a href="https://bid.alderferauction.com/ui/auctions/170732?category=All&amp;subCategory=Active" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View and&nbsp;Bid On This Auction</a>
Bid online now through Monday, October 19th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute.
Tractors and Equipment include a New Holland Boomer 41 compact utility tractor with 260TLA loader and W.R. Long grapple, a Morbark Boxer 525DX compact utility loader, Paladin attachments, and a John Deere Gator Diesel 6x4. Workshop and property equipment includes Makita and Porter-Cable air compressors, Craftsman tools and storage, a Palmgren drill press, John Deere pressure washer, Shop-Vac, Schumacher battery charger, an Earth &amp; Turf hydraulic snow plow, and a Taylor-Way tandem-axle dump trailer.
Furniture follows with Ethan Allen leather and upholstered seating, Lane tables, a Chinese black lacquer coffee table with nesting chairs, and live-edge benches. Equestrian material runs throughout the estate, including saddles and tack, horse books and artwork, figurines, and riding accessories. Rugs include Navajo handwoven examples, Oriental and tribal-style rugs, Afghan war rugs, and a handwoven Esfehan silk and wool area rug.
Mid-Century Modern furniture includes Selig Co. seating, a Bramin Møbler 1960s Danish Modern teak sideboard, Davis Cabinet Company walnut furniture, a Percival Lafer leather Earth Chair and ottoman, Danish Modern occasional furniture, and articulated floor lamps. Asian decorative arts include a carved Chinese chest, cloisonné, carved stone figures, Japanese Imari porcelain, Asian ceramics and furniture, and Tang-style glazed pottery horses.
Tableware and decorative objects include Baccarat crystal stemware, Wedgwood Silver Ermine china, Lenox, Spode Copeland's, Gerold Porzellan Bavaria, McCoy pottery, Longaberger, HB Henriot Quimper, studio art glass, pewter, silverplate, and weighted sterling silver. The estate also includes wines and spirits such as Jameson 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey and Rémy Martin V.S.O.P Cognac.
Art is another substantial component, with paintings and works on paper by Sandra Severson, Michael Doyle, Giovanni Casadei, Glenn Rudderow, Heather St. Clair Davis, and Barbara Katus. Collectible graphic art includes Earl Newman posters for the Monterey Jazz Festival, McCabe's Guitar Shop, and Ash Grove, along with equestrian, wildlife, landscape, and Native American subjects.
Later offerings include gold and sterling silver jewelry, coins, banknotes and stamps, cameras, Dell computer equipment, Beats headphones, art supplies, drafting equipment, a Keuffel &amp; Esser drafting table, books, and additional estate contents.
Downsizing or want to learn more on how to sell the contents of your home? Alderfer Auction can sort, lot, catalog, photograph, sell online, have supervised pick-up with minimal traffic through your home and you are paid in 21 business days. Let us help you get started! Call 215-393-3000 or <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">contact us online.</a>
Buyer’s Premium Applies. AlderferAuction.com. Auction Center: 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. Satellite Sales Offices: Doylestown - 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902; 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: Estate Sale in West Chester | Tractors & Equipment | Tools | Art | Jewelry | MCM 

Estate Sale in West Chester | Tractors &...

Alderfer Auction presents an online Estate Sale in West Chester that features tractors and utility equipment, workshop tools,...

Estate Sale in West Chester | Tractors & Equipment | Tools | Art | Jewelry | MCM 

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 

Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

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

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>
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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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