The variety of merchandise was as large as the crowd that gathered at Alderfer Auction and Appraisal's Fine and Decorative Arts auction on March 5, 6, and 7 in Hatfield, Penn-sylvania. Interest was strong and was reflected in the large floor, phone, eBay audience, which included over thirty countries worldwide. There was something for everyone. From china to woodenware, from jewelry to military medals and from paintings to corner cupboards, the three day auction was the place to be for collectors.
March 5 kicked off with a collection of 19th-century photography and photography cases. The first half of the collection consisted of a large grouping of union cases featuring various designs and sizes. The second portion of the collection included daguerreotypes, CDV's, stereoviews, and cabinet cards featuring notable figures and scenic views of the 19th century. Cabinet cards of Western entertainer Pawnee Bill and his wife, May Lillie, each sold for $1,920. Western scenes including Mormon-themed images attracted much interest. A Mormon stereoview by Savage & Ottinger, identified as "Mormon Train Crossing South Platte," realized $3,162. Another image by Savage & Ottinger marked "Pilgrims Progress Group of Mormons at South Pass" brought $1,495. A grouping of Italian CDV's sold for $1,680, and featured many hand-colored portraits that highlighted occupations and religious figures in the European country. Cabinet cards of baseball players George Jouett Meekin and Michael Joseph Griffin garnered $3,450 and $2,875, respectively. These baseball images were two of the top viewed lots on eBay out of over 1,200 items that were featured for the three day auction.
Later in the day, a large group of jewelry was auctioned. An 18K Frodsham pocketwatch, circa 1885, sold to an Internet bidder for $2,040. A 4 ctw. diamond pin in the shape of a bow sold for $4,025. The variety of jewelry offered was large, and included rings, pins, earrings, necklaces, belts, and accessories.
The second day of the auction kicked off with a large collection of Civil War items and ephemera-related lots. Civil War era amputation and surgical sets were offered, including one kit that garnered $3,737. Civil War belt plates, buckles, buttons, currency, and accessories were also included in the auction. An 1806 American silver eagle hilt sword, one of several swords auctioned, brought $4,025.
A 1910 leather bound menu for a dinner that honored Theodore Roosevelt sold for $4,312. The menu featured illustrations by several notable artists, including Maxfield Parrish, E.W. Kemble, and F.G. Cooper. Many of the illustrations were hand-colored and highlighted Roosevelt's travels.
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