Helping Hawaii's Keiki Since 1971

Sparkle, glitter and glam are 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, May 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, May 27.

Good luck!

This bangle bracelet is sterling silver with gold-plated turtle and quilt designs. The band is 1/2 inch wide and the opening is 2-5/8 inches in diameter. Such a classic Hawaiian accessory!



Opening Bid: $100

The necklace, composed of impressive 10mm freshwater pearls, measures 19 inches long. Dangling from it is a lovely carved jade pendant, 1-1/2 inches long. This is definitely a statement piece.



Opening Bid: $195

This is a vintage silver plate flatware set, with six 4-piece place settings and two serving pieces. The "Gailstyn" pattern features multiple flowers in varying sizes and scalloped edging. A lined storage case is included.

Opening Bid: $40

These unique pierced earrings feature multi-colored sapphires in graduated sizes on gold-filled wires. The earrings dangle 1-3/4 inches long. So pretty!

Opening Bid: $25

Mah jong, anyone? Mah jong was developed in China in the 19th century and has gained worldwide popularity. This set has 1-inch x 3/4-inch tiles with bamboo backs. Full disclosure: One tile is missing from the set.



Opening Bid: $40

This is a sterling silver ring with a 1/4-inch x 3/8-inch citrine stone at its center, surrounded by tiny white sapphires. The ring is size 6-1/2.

Opening Bid: $45

Maori War Club

This is a carved wooden replica of a Maori war club (Patu) with mother of pearl eyes. These were used by Maori warriors in New Zealand between the 11th and 13th centuries for hand-to-hand combat. This one measures 15-1/2 inches long. We hope you will use it for peaceful purposes.

Opening Bid: $30

This is a vintage gold-plated gas lighter, made by Cartier. It measures

2-3/4 inches long x 1 inch wide. Collectors will appreciate that it still has its original box.



Opening Bid: $65

The Daruma dolls were modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. In the Japanese tradition, one eye of the Daruma is painted in to commit to a goal, and the other eye is painted in once the goal is achieved. Made of washi papier-mache, each doll is hand crafted and hand painted. This one stands 13 inches tall.



Opening Bid: $25

This lustrous 6mm pearl is suspended from an 8k gold bale with a tiny diamond. The pendant hangs from a 14-inch gold-filled chain. What a simple yet beautiful accessory!



Opening Bid: $40

This Egyptian-inspired brass basin is decorated with champleve artwork depicting pharaohs and gods. Champleve is a technique in which carved metal is filled with enamel and then fired and polished. This piece is quite old and could be used as a vase or simply displayed on a shelf. It measures 10 inches in diameter x 7-1/2 inches tall.



Opening Bid: $50

This ring is a beauty! The unusual 18k gold setting features a clear teardrop-shaped Colombian emerald and five small diamonds. The ring is size 7.



Opening Bid: $800

Stevie Wonder has nothing on you if you have this Tombo slide chromatic harmonica. The button-activated slide bar allows the player to play the 12 notes of the Western chromatic scale. This one measures

7-1/2 inches long x 1-1/2 inches wide.



Opening Bid: $20

These lovely pierced earrings feature square pillows of rose quartz above smaller amethyst stones. The stones are set in fine silver with 14k gold bead accents. The earrings measure 1/2 inch x 7/8 inch.



Opening Bid: $40

This is a Kanazawa gold leaf plate, made by artisans in Japan. It measures 9 inches x 9 inches, and literally glimmers. Beautiful!



Opening Bid: $20

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.

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