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Jen - South Africa

A blog on the project to South Africa working in an orphanage

Sunday, May 08, 2005

Auction News

Thank you to everyone who came and bidded for stuff!

Raised a Total of:

£730.59!!!!!

Thanks also to the local businesses for contributing items to the auction!

Thursday, May 05, 2005

Auction Items

Items In The Auction (The number on the left is the lot number)
1 = China milk jug & saucer – nice piece – white & gold marking made by Noritake Japan
2 = 2 pine IKEA bedroom lamps – 2 pin plug
3 = Country style cheese platter & glass dome - BOXED
4 = Wind up torch radio (water resistant)
5 = 3 multicoloured grass hula skirts fit adult – great for fancy dress.
6 = Box of assorted metal patterned biscuit tins (6)
7 = Voucher for a 15” Pizza with 4 toppings purchased from ‘Medway Fisheries’ in Somersham.
8 = Plastic children’s animal set – family group of bears – 1 large brown, 1 large white, 3 small brown, 2 small white.
9 = 10 VHS videos (mostly Warner)
10 = Easy chair brown & fawn floral pattern – brown wooden frame
11 = Second Easy chair brown & fawn floral pattern – brown wooden frame.
12 = Signed autographed pictures from Songs of Praise – includes Jonathan Edwards
13 = 2 CD’s by Nicki Rogers – Feeder Lane & Homeward (2nd CD signed by artist).
14 = Brand new Deluxe Chopping mixer – hand (not electric)
15 = Wooden 6 legged brown antique style table with brass dish top – very unusual
16 = Small binoculars & radio set with belt clip & ear phones
17 = Kinder Egg figures – 6 gnomes
18 = Plastic children’s animal set (2 seals, 2 hippo, 1 walrus, 1 penguin, 2 turtles, 1 alligator, 1 large frog, 3 small frogs)
19 = Footbath
20 = 1 ‘Athlete’ (chart topping band) T-Shirt (signed by all the band) – for a male (medium size)
21 = 1 ‘Athlete’ (chart topping band) T-Shirt (signed by all the band) – for a female (medium size)
22 = Michael Owen electronic goal blaster game (boxed)
23 = Plastic children’s animal set – family group of 9 dogs
24 = Voucher for one return taxi trip to St Ives for up to 4 people from ‘Gina’s Private Hire’ in Somersham.
25 = Signed autographed pictures from Songs of Praise – includes Jonathan Edwards
26 = Six piece crockery set – 6 cups, 6 dinner plates but only 5 side plates – white with a yellow/grey flower pattern.
27 = Old Tennis & Squash rackets with restrainers – perfect for display in pub etc.
28 = 3 wicker holders – 1 letter rack – 1 small basket + 1 hanging pot holder
29 = Plastic children’s animal set – 4 lambs, 1 turkey, 2 cats, 1 squirrel, 1 mole, 1 hedgehog, 1 deer
30 = Reversible trousers for 2-3 year old tartan design. Made by seesaw.– donated by Raptor Krafts
31 = Wreath made from corks with grapes as a decoration - donated by Raptor Krafts.
32 = Signed autographed pictures from Songs of Praise – includes Jonathan Edwards
33 = Easiest Book of piano classics – sheet music + Absolute beginners drums book (includes CD to aid training)
34 = Kinder Egg figures – 9 playful penguins
35 = 1 ceramic red & green marked terracotta pot.
36 = 6 piece dinner set white with grey/pink flower design – dinner plates/side plates/bowls/cups/saucers + extra dishes
37 = Turquoise and green lava lamp
38 = 1 Marble ‘herb crusher’ heavy bowl (pestle) & mortar made by Colemason
39 = 7 VHS videos – Includes Animals of farthing wood
40 = Pine wooden oblong tray with serving spoon & fork
41 = Onyx heavy green apple with brown flecks
42 = Two Onyx green bunches of grapes with brown flecks
43 = 6 white with blue floral pattern cups
44 = 5 candle sticks on metal stand (Menorah style) with candles.
45 = Signed autographed pictures from Songs of Praise – includes Jonathan Edwards
46 = 2 CD’s by ‘Steve’ – Falling down & Prelude (both CD’s signed by band).
47 = 2 bird prints (framed pictures) bullfinch & woodpecker + circular picture frame.
48 = Reversible trousers for 4-6 year old – blue check. Made by seesaw.– donated by Raptor Krafts
49 = CD by Blush UK – Sunshine
50 = CD by Dan Wheeler – Ten things to do
51 = Animal Ink stampers – 1 walrus, 1 tiger, 1 penguin, 1 dolphin, 1 unidentified animal (answers on a postcard….)
52 = Beautiful 2 piece reversible top & trousers for 4-6 years old. Made by seesaw. One side shows teddy bears – donated by Raptor Krafts
53 = Medium sized original oil painting donated by Ruiz Art Gallery – painting shows ladies dancing on a beach
54 = 12 VHS videos Includes Forest Gump
55 = Plastic children’s animal set – family group of 5 pigs (3 large, 2 small) + group of cows (3 large, 3 small)
56 = Small china ornaments – house with mice, mice in burger, dog in basket, teddy in car, teddy with toys.
57 = Print in frame of ‘The Luncheon’ (medium size)
58 = Practical Householder magazines from the 1950’s and 1960’s - 12 magazines in total
59 = Signed autographed pictures from Songs of Praise – includes Jonathan Edwards + Songs of praise no year diary called ‘book of days’
60 = Kinder Egg figures – 4 penguins, 1 squirrel, 1 fish, 1 hippo, 2 turtles
61 = Black with white trim ladies zipped jacket size 10
62 = 6 cups & saucers – old Chinese blue on white style
63 = Green towelling top & trousers for 6 months old. Made by seesaw. Giraffe on front.– donated by Raptor Krafts
64 = 6 assorted floral mugs
65 = Trust Colour Hand scanner + 2 PC encyclopaedia’s CDs and ‘TEKWAR’ game + Databank with PC link.
66 = Box of assortments
67 = Assortment of 9 books
68 = Beautiful reversible trousers for 1-2 year old. Made by seesaw. One side shows jungle animals. Donated by Raptor Krafts
69 = Teddy bear lap tray - blue
70 = 6 cups & saucers – fine china white with gold rim and small floral design
71 = 3 metal slatted vases & fruit bowl
72 = Christmas cathedral musical bell – Boxed Christmas decoration
73 = 21 Animal Ark story books - paperback
74 = 2 small vases – 1 pinwheel 17cm 24% lead crystal made by Bohemia, 2nd is a primrose 5.5” real lead crystal – both boxed.
75 = Blue Top for 18-24 month old -donated by Raptor Krafts
76 = Box of assortments – children’s
77 = 2 Children’s puzzles – 36 character misfits & 24 picture match cards. Both games boxed.
78 = Brown wooden fold up chair with wicker like seat
79 = Kinder Egg figures – 7 crocodiles
80 = 2 pine framed pictures of Somersham high street from bygone age – not originals – printed on computer.
81 = 1 chair to aid bad backs – pressure put on to knees
82 = Plastic children’s animal set – large ostrich, 2 small ostriches, 1 ostrich hatching, 1 large horse, 1 giraffe, 2 small elephants & 2 gorillas..
83 = Reversible trousers for 4-6 year old – blue check. Made by seesaw – donated by Raptor Krafts
84 = 8 paperback books & 4 hardback books - romance
85 = Blue Top for 18-24 month old -donated by Raptor Krafts
86 = 13 Disney videos includes Jungle Book, Lion King
87 = plastic children’s animal set – 3 tiger cubs & 2 lion cubs
88 = 12 paperback books – science fiction
89 = Signed autographed pictures from Songs of Praise – includes Jonathan Edwards
90 = Phillips coffee maker for two with cups (boxed)
91 = Personnel CD player
92 = Kinder Egg figures – 6 lions
93 = 3 Songs of Praise CD’s – includes Christmas album
94 = Voucher for £10 for ‘Toms Cakes’ Somersham
95 = Foldable picture frame with map of world + small floral design clock + 3 candlestick stand +2 homemade candles
96 = CD by TBC – Mind your head
97 = Metal silver 1940 Hurricane plane on base (flying)
98 = 2 X Pot plants donated by Parkhall Garden Centre.
99 = 11 VHS Videos – includes Chicken Run
100 = 3 Item set – Japanese gold & black picture frame (24kt gold edged) made by ‘The art of Chokin’ + small plate of same design also 24kt gold edged made by ‘The art of Chokin’. + Quartz clock of similar design.
101 = 4 earthenware containers – 1 square art-deco vase + jug with decorative spout and handle. Includes 2 pots (mug shaped)
102 = 1 Decorated Teapot (Brown & white speckled design) + brown cream jug + 4 various coloured mugs by Ashdale potteries.
103 = 1 orange design pottery container made Jeff Banks London + white with floral design pottery coffee container + blue metal
104 = Voucher for a Trim & Blow dry OR a Trim, shampoo & set from ‘Elizabeths Unisex salon’ in Somersham.
105 = 1 beautiful Greek design small vase with handle hand made in Cyprus by Meonis – 24k gold décor. + Similar design wider vase with peacock design made in Cyprus by Mosis (also 24k gold décor) + very small perfume container in similar design.
106 = Voucher for a free MOT test at ‘Rays Garage’ in Pidley
107 = Voucher for a guided tour & a chance to meet the owls & hawks at the ‘Raptor Foundation’ in Woodhurst. This also includes a photo with one of the owls or hawks, a flying display and free coffee/tea.
108 = Beautiful large original oil painting donated by Ruiz Art Gallery – local fenland scene. Signed by Ken Hayes (05)
109 = Signed cricket bat by Northamptonshire Cricket club including Alan Lambs autograph. Also includes a cricket jumper with Northamptonshire logo worn in match.
110 = Nut bowl & Hammer