Helping Hawaii's Keiki Since 1971

We have a mix of fine, fun and functional items in this month's Bid Box.

Our "Bid Box" contains valuable jewelry, fine items, artwork and collectibles. The silent auction format allows customers to secretly bid on items they wish to buy, by bidding at least the opening bid amount shown

for any item. You can bid for as many items as you wish.

In addition to placing bids in person at our Thrift Shop,

YOU CAN BID BY EMAIL.

Bidding for the items shown below

ends on Tuesday, August 27 at 1:00 p.m.

You can email your bid to us at

althrift281@gmail.com

Please write "Bid Box" in the subject line and indicate the following:

1) The item for which you are bidding

2) The amount you are bidding

3) Your name

4) Your daytime telephone number



You will receive a confirmation email, acknowledging your bid. If you are the highest bidder, you will receive a phone call on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 27.

Good luck!

18k Gold Pendant

This dramatic 18k gold pendant was titled "Golden Waves" by the jewelry artist who created it. It measures 1 inch in diameter and boasts 6 grams of 18k gold. It is ready for your gold chain.



Opening Bid: $150

Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Blue Topaz and Sterling Silver Ring

Fore! Wouldn't it be great to tee off with this Ping G-425 SFT driver? It is a right-handed 10.5-degree man's club, which has never been used. We can't guarantee it, but it's likely to take a few strokes off your golf game.



Opening Bid: $100

This lovely bangle bracelet is crafted from enhanced lavender jade. The bangle is 3/8 inch thick and has a 2-1/4 inch opening. So pretty!

Opening Bid: $50

This pair of vintage coral ball earrings has 14k gold screw backs. The coral beads are 9mm in diameter, large enough to be a noticeable accent on your earlobes.



Opening Bid: $50

Nothing can match the beauty of Hawaiian koa wood, with its distinctive grain and color. This large serving platter / tray measures 13 inches

wide x 24 inches long. Etched into the bottom is "Blair Hawaii Koa Wood" and "Happy Anniversary Bev & Jim, November 15, 1982". We think you will enjoy using this lovely piece as much as Bev and Jim did.



Opening Bid: $50

This unique necklace can be worn two ways. The flower of white and blue cubic zirconia stones is held together with magnets. (Top photo.) When opened, the blue flower dangles from the scalloped white stones.

A beaded 18-inch sterling silver chain is attached to the center piece. The closed flower is 5/8 inch in diameter. What a fun and versatile piece of jewelry!

Opening Bid: $30

The King of Rock and Roll is back for a repeat performance. This action figure, created by McFarlane Toys in 2004, celebrated the 50th anniversary of Elvis's 1954 recording of "That's All Right" at Sun Records, in Memphis, Tennessee. The Elvis figure, still in its original box, stands 7-1/2 inches tall. The diorama base, and microphone with stand are included in the box.

Opening Bid: $15

This detailed 14k gold violin could be worn as a pendant or charm. It measures 1-1/8 inches long. This is perfect for a musician or a music lover who appreciates the strings in the orchestra.



Opening Bid: $20

White Herons Vase

This is a vintage Chinese porcelain vase, featuring two white herons on a stump. The stump acts as a vase. The figure is 10 inches tall, and the vase is ready for your flowers. However, from the front, this could stand alone as a figurine rather than a vase. The choice is yours.

Opening Bid: $40

This bold ring could be worn by either a woman or man. The sterling silver band is 1/4 inch at the widest point, and many tiny white topaz stones make the overlapping ribbon design sparkle. The ring is size 9.

Opening Bid: $30

This is an antique Japanese woven bamboo basket from the Meiji period,

ca: 1900. The full moon flower basket (hanakago) was traditionally used for flower arrangements (ikebana). The basket measures 13-1/2 inches wide x 12 inches tall and is in very good condition. An appraisal accompanies this piece for authentication.

Opening Bid: $50

This vintage vase is made of heavy crystal, crafted by Art Vannes in France. It stands 6 inches tall and has a modernist design, resembling melting ice or bubbling water. Any flowers would be elevated by this gorgeous vase.

Opening Bid: $20

This pendant awaits your gold chain. One simple, yet beautiful, 8mm pearl dangles from an 18k gold bale. Need we say more?

Opening Bid: $30

This art glass conch shell is striking with its bands of aqua, brown and clear glass, accentuated by strips of metallic sparkling gold. The shell measures 7-1/2 inches wide x 4-1/2 inches tall. If you hold it up to your ear, you might even be able to hear the roar of the ocean.

Opening Bid: $15

Assistance League of Hawaii

Learn more at our website: www.hawaiiassistanceleague.org

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF HAWAII

1505 Young Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

Telephone (808)946-1505

Email: alh@hawaiiassistanceleague.org