Alderfer Auction To Sell Smallsea Museum Collection Of Miniatures

Three-Part Sale Will Take Place July 19, 20, and 22

July 7, 2017

Alderfer Auction, based in Hatfield, Pa., will offer The Smallsea Museum Collection of Miniatures live and online during three sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, July 19 and 20, and on Saturday, July 22. The collection formed over 25-plus years features 1,000 pieces of furniture and accessories, 40 custom buildings, 500 dolls, 25-plus automobiles, carts and carriages. Fine work from artists all over the world are represented in the Smallsea collection, and work spans several decades.
The Smallsea Museum was famous for “A Metropolis in Miniature.” The fictional English town was conceived and brought to life by Diane and Howard Birnberg. Visitors to the museum had their favorites, such as the special "events" portrayed around Smallsea Town Hall. These seasonal exhibits included “Spring at Town Hall” with the park full of flowers; “citizens/dolls” dressed in their best spring clothes; music by the organ grinder; and a cooling glass of lemonade or tea with cakes. For autumn, the trees displayed their brilliant colors while pumpkin and apple sellers shared their harvest. The cider vendor served his popular beverage with biscuits to the park crowd.
The winter festival at the Smallsea Museum was a great treat during the Holiday season. The displays sported an ice skating rink with skaters and a skate shop renting skates and sleds. A “Holiday Market” with kiosks was displayed, gingerbread and other baked treats were served, and a vast array of sparkling ornaments and German traditional wooden decorations were showcased. A holiday emporium full of toys, gifts, and hot tea and chocolate to warm carolers and happy families was a highlight.
Alderfers will be auctioning these museum scenes of seasonal life via three live and online sales. Part one will be online only. Bidding can be done now through the auction closing time on Wednesday, July 19, at noon (EST). Part two will be simulcast both live and online on Thursday, July 20, at noon. Part three will be online only with bidding now through the auction closing time on Saturday, July 22, at noon.
These auctions are expected to draw worldwide interest.
For further information, call 215-393-3000 or visit www.AlderferAuction.com.

 

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