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HACC STUDENT AUCTION TO BE HELD AT CORDIER NOVEMBER 18November 13, 2018The current HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, auctioneering class, instructed by Charlene Caple, will hold their Student Auction November 18 at Cordier Auctions & Appraisals in Harrisburg, PA. Students from all over the state are currently enrolled in HACC’s Auctioneering program. Read more |
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Cordier Combats Low Voter TurnoutOctober 30, 2018Harrisburg area business owner David Cordier has announced that his company will be providing employees with two hours of paid time off on voting day to encourage voter turnout.Although Pennsylvania has no laws requiring that companies provide paid time off, Cordier said that “We wanted to do what we can to support our employees in participating in the election process. This seemed like the best option.” Read more |
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Americana Meets Fantasy in Cordier’s Fall Fine and Decorative Arts AuctionOctober 25, 2018Three ships are tossed on choppy waves, the American flags rippling out from each one’s prow in the fierce easterly wind. Behind them, a lighthouse stands as the marker between safety and adventure, a nod to the Massachusetts landscape that master clockmaker Simon Willard called home. Read more |
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Expert Eyes Local AntiquesOctober 16, 2018Click through for a link to a news article in The Daily Item about an appraisal clinic Cordier Auctions participated in for the Public Library for Union County. Read more |
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Cordier Expects Violin Collection to Strike a Chord with Bidders in Summer Catalog AuctionJuly 23, 2018A single-owner collection of rare, vintage, and antique violins will be highlighted at Cordier’s Summer Fine and Decorative Arts Auction. The sale will be spread over the course of two days the weekend of August 11th, and includes a wide range of furniture, ceramics, glassware, and Americana in addition to the instruments. Read more |
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Military History Brought to Life in Cordier's Summer Firearms and Militaria AuctionJuly 5, 2018Cordier Auctions is set to offer nearly 500 lots of antique, modern, and military firearms, as well as accessories and militaria, in its July 2018 Firearms and Militaria sale. Read more |
History displayed through wartime memorabilia at Newcomer HouseJune 25, 2018Click through for a link to the Herald Mail's article about Firearms and Militaria Director Matthew Chilton appraising at the Newcomer House Read more |
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Heirloom Without an HeirJune 7, 2018Click through for a link to an article about passing on antiques from Maine Antique Digest Read more |
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Bidders Hunt for Collectibles in Cordier's Spring Firearms AuctionApril 18, 2018A distinct trend toward the collectible was observed at Cordier’s March 25 Firearms and Militaria Auction, with top lots including a vintage Case Knives display showcase as well as commemorative and vintage military firearms.The display case, featuring 68 different Case cutlery samples, sold for $1,920 and was part of a Case Knives collection spanning over 90 lots. Altogether, the collection realized more than $28,500, with a store counter display with samples ($780), and a set of 5 Case XX Dots folding knives ($660) among other highlights. Read more |
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19th Century Folk Art Sugar Chest Sells for Quarter Million at Cordier's Winter SaleFebruary 13, 2018After an intense and extended battle between phone bidders, a 19th century folk art painted sugar chest hammered down for $263,250 (including a 17% buyer’s premium) at Cordier’s Winter Antique and Fine Art Auction, held at the company’s Harrisburg, Pennsylvania auction house on February 11. Read more |