Alderfer Auction presents a curated selection of estate furnishings and decorative arts in the upcoming Berwyn auction. The catalog features a wide array of traditional and antique furniture, timepieces, and household décor. Offerings also include outdoor items such as a Weber Grill and a John Deere tractor with front loader.

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Bid online now through Monday, June 2nd at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute.

Clocks include a tall case clock by John R. Airdrie featuring a painted dial with floral and figural motifs and brass weights, as well as a contemporary Howard Miller floor clock with Westminster chime.

Furniture offerings span multiple categories. In Cabinets, examples include a wood corner cabinet with upper glass-paneled doors and a lower paneled cupboard, and a late 19th-century cabinet with central inlay and carved details. The Seating section offers carved wood French-style loveseats upholstered in cream fabric and a pair of carved armchairs with scroll arms and cabriole legs.

Tables include a traditional drop-leaf table with turned legs and a painted occasional table with floral decoration and scalloped edging. Storage furniture highlights include an early 20th-century bowfront dresser with brass pulls and a pine blanket chest with bracket feet and a lift-top lid.

Among Decorative Objects, bidders will find vintage lighting options such as a pair of brass candlestick lamps with pleated shades and a ceramic table lamp with painted bird motif. The auction also includes small collectibles like a carved wood horse sculpture and a group of lidded ceramic storage containers.

Mirrors feature a giltwood frame mirror with a crest top and beaded border and a rectangular wall mirror in an ornate carved frame.

The Art category includes framed prints and paintings such as a landscape print under glass and a framed floral still life oil painting signed lower right.

This sale represents a traditional home’s furnishings with practical and decorative items alike, offering examples from late 19th century through the 20th century. Most items are made from wood, with accents of brass, ceramic, or upholstery fabric. This diverse selection provides insight into the range of design aesthetics common in well-appointed mid-Atlantic interiors.

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Pick Up Day By Appointment Only:

• Thursday June 5th 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.