Helping Hawaii's Keiki Since 1971

Uniquely Hawaiian and classically beautiful treasures are featured this month.

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, October 8 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, October 8.

Good luck!

What better way to keep track of "Hawaiian time" than with a Martin & MacArthur koa wood watch? This rectangular beauty has a mother-of-pearl face. The linked koa band is 1 inch wide, tapering to 3/4 inch. The face encased in koa is 1-1/2 inch x 1-3/4 inch. It makes a bold statement. The wooden storage box and extra band links are included.

Opening Bid: $275

This stunning dome-shaped ring boasts 11 lustrous 5mm pearls and 3 small rubies, in a 14k gold setting. The ring is size 5.



Opening Bid: $400

Ping is the Cadillac of golf clubs, and this 21-degree G25 seven wood is no exception. The graphite shaft makes it exceptionally light and forgiving, and the new grip ensures a tight hold. We can't guarantee that it will improve your golf game, but it certainly couldn't hurt.

Opening Bid: $40

This endearing porcelain figurine, by Sandwich Isles Crafts, was made in Hawaii in 1982. "The Lei Girl" proudly displays an array of colorful flower lei of different types. She stands 6 inches tall.

Opening Bid: $20

This unusual necklace features slices of opal, turquoise and other semi-precious stones inlaid in sterling silver. The 19-inch necklace bends gracefully aided by long hinged sterling silver segments. A button clasp and safety chain keep this beauty secure around your neck.



Opening Bid: $200

It's hard to know which is more beautiful, the hand-stitched Hawaiian quilt square or the solid koa frame that surrounds it. This art piece measures 16 inches x 16 inches and is ready for hanging on your wall.

Opening Bid: $95

Sterling Silver and Pearl Earrings

These pretty pierced earrings are sterling silver punctuated by 3mm, 5mm and 7mm pearls. The earrings dangle 2 inches long.

Opening Bid: $24

This is an antique Chinese wine ewer, used for heating and pouring ritual wines. We believe this heavy vessel is bronze. It stands 15-1/2 inches tall and is 14 inches wide. These are usually found in museums, and this one is estimated to be from the Shang Dynasty. This is truly a collector's piece.

Opening Bid: $50

This lovely emerald-green jade bracelet has a 2-1/4 inch diameter opening, to fit a delicate wrist. The band is 3/8 inch wide. So pretty!

Opening Bid: $80

These are classic Maui Jim sunglasses, with bronze frames and brown polarized lenses. The style is called "Shoreline". The signature case is included.

Opening Bid: $45

This sparkling sterling silver ring features a large lavender cubic zirconia stone, measuring 1/4 inch x 3/8 inch. The open work band is 1/2 inch at the widest point, tapering to 3/16 inch. The ring is size 7.

Opening Bid: $25

This vintage Spanish Lladro porcelain figurine is titled "The Grandfather". This grandpa is lovingly holding his grandchild and perhaps sharing some words of wisdom. The figurine stands 12 inches tall.



Opening Bid: $50

This 24-inch necklace is composed of beautiful knotted 7mm pearls, with a 14k gold clasp and two 14k gold rondels. This necklace is the perfect length to make a classic fashion statement.

Opening Bid: $200

The style of this versatile Michael Kors hobo shoulder bag is called "Shailene". The black leather bag measures 13 inches wide x 10 inches tall x 4 inches deep. Interior pockets and zippers organize your belongings.

Opening Bid: $30

These distinctive pierced earrings are 8mm malachite balls. They each capture the characteristic gradations of green seen in malachite.

Opening Bid: $15

This impressive Waterford "Lismore Nouveau" crystal bowl catches the light beautifully. It measures 8 inches in diameter x 5 inches tall. The uses for this bowl are endless.

Opening Bid: $20

Your Bid Box and Thrift Shop purchases help to fund our programs, such as Operation School Bell. Through Operation School Bell, we supply students in need with new school clothes at our In-Store Shopping Events held at local Walmart stores. This program also provides school logo T-shirts and emergency clothing to over 20,000 at-risk students throughout Hawaii.

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