Helping Hawaii's Keiki Since 1971

Variety is the spice of this month's Bid Box offerings.

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 13 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 13.

Good luck!

This is a tenor Kala brand ukulele. It has a lovely rich sound, and would be a great instrument for a beginner or casual ukulele player. It measures 9-1/2 inches wide x 26 inches long x 3-1/4 inches deep. It comes with a Hawaiian-print protective carrying case and a small instruction booklet by Mel Bay.



Opening Bid: $40 for all

This bracelet is a stunner! The open bangle is sterling silver (925). The end bands are 18k gold (750) and are embellished with tiny diamonds and smoky quartz tips. The bracelet has a 2-1/4 inch diameter inside opening. A David Yurman protective pouch and gift box are included.



Opening Bid: $600

Wouldn't it be nice to have your very own Mahjong set, ready to go whenever you are? This set is in like-new condition. The vintage carrying case, not so much. However, the case keeps everything clean and organized, ready to take wherever the next game happens. The case measures 10 inches x 15 inches x 2-1/2 inches, and each tile is 1-3/8 inches x 1 inch x 3/4 inch.



Opening Bid: $40

This dramatic necklace is composed of aventurine quartz beads, with a

2-1/4-inch-long carved pendant. The bead necklace is 27 inches long, not including the pendant. This necklace would make quite a statement.

Opening Bid: $65

Bronze Fly Fisherman Sculpture

This bronze sculpture, titled "Hooked", is the work of sculptor Mark Hopkins. The fisherman stands 8 inches tall and looks ready to cast his line at any moment. The piece is signed by the artist, dated and numbered on the base.

Opening Bid: $150

Sterling Silver & Citrine Necklace,

Earrings and Ring

This is a matching set of necklace, pierced earrings and ring. All are set in sterling silver, featuring large citrine stones, punctuated by small cubic zirconia stones. The sterling silver necklace chain is 18 inches long and the ring is size 7. Each of the sparkling citrine stones is

3/8 inch x 1/2 inch. So pretty!

Opening Bid: $100 for the set

These are beautifully hand-painted Kutani ware porcelain figurines, standing 9-1/4 and 10 inches tall. In the traditional Japanese Takasago play, Uba is sweeping away evil and bad luck with her broom, and Jo is gathering in wealth and good fortune with his rake. Together they represent a couple growing old together in harmony. They would make a wonderful wedding or anniversary gift.



Opening Bid: $50 for the pair

This beautiful bracelet is composed of matched elongated freshwater pearls with 14k gold beads and clasp. The bracelet is 1/2 inch wide x

6-1/2 inches long and has a safety chain.



Opening Bid: $700

This bold watch is an Invicta Reserve Anatomic Bolt Zeus Magnum. It has a quartz Swiss movement and chronograph dials. The watch is stainless steel with a smoke-patterned case and black silicone strap. The face of the watch is 2-1/4 inches in diameter. The unique padded lock-down box is included.



Opening Bid: $125

Heidi Daus is a designer of fine costume jewelry. This set exemplifies the rich, bold stylings for which she is known. The gold tone chain is 1/2 inch wide and 17 inches long. The necklace closure is embellished with rhinestones and has a 1-1/4 inch x 1-5/8 inch green crystal pendant suspended at its base. The clip-on earrings dangle 1-1/2 inches long. Wowza!

Opening Bid: $80 for the set

This sparkling Waterford crystal decanter is in the "Lismore" pattern. The wide base keeps it from toppling over in heavy seas, should you decide to take it aboard on your next boating adventure. The decanter stands 10 inches tall.

Opening Bid: $50

This lovely rings has leaves of rose, white and yellow gold, with tiny diamonds at their centers. Featured in the midst of the leaves is a 6mm creamy pearl. The band is white gold and the ring is size 7.



Opening Bid: $200

This pretty porcelain box, with a 3-D flower at the top, could hold tiny treasures. The bonus is the musical movement, which plays "All I Ask of You", from Phantom of the Opera. The box measures 4 inches x 4 inches x 4-1/2 inches tall.



Opening Bid: $20

Versace Sunglasses

These Versace sunglasses feature black and metal frames with a distinctive double-bridge design. The smoky polarized lenses will protect your eyes from the sun's glaring rays. The glasses will just make you look cool. The protective Versace case is included.

Opening Bid: $50

This unique blown glass pumpkin has an iridescent multi-colored design, with a curly brown glass stem. It measures 6-1/2 inches in diameter x

6-1/4 inches tall. Don't be tempted to carve this one into a jack-o-lantern.

Opening Bid: $25

This cute little frog was carved from enhanced jade. He (or she?) is 1-1/2 inches long and looks ready to spring into action. In Japan frogs are considered to be lucky. Who couldn't use a little more good luck?



Opening Bid: $20

This carved nephrite jade totem pole features a winged thunderbird design. It stands 4-1/2 inches tall and is likely from western Canada.



Opening Bid: $35

Your Bid Box and Thrift Shop purchases help to fund our programs, such as Operation School Bell, providing new school clothing to students in need. We also have educational programs, such as Operation Wildlife, stressing the importance of conservation and care for our environment and its creatures. Our We Care program fulfills basic needs for youth in transitional situations. We serve children and families throughout Hawaii. Visit our website for more information about all of our philanthropic programs.

Campaign Ends on September 30.

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Telephone (808)946-1505

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