Virginia Association of Museums
Silent Auction Catalog March 7 - 10, 2015 held at
The 2015 Annual Conference Omni Richmond Hotel Richmond
Please enjoy the many fine donations that have been pledged to the upcoming VAM Silent Auction thus far ‌ and many more are expected. Updated catalogs will be available weekly. Check back and study up. And then come to the conference and place your bids!
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A night in the South Pacific!
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Museum Management Books
Two ticket vouchers to Virginia Rep's summer musical, South Pacific, June-Aug. 2015; reservations required. Donated by: Virginia Repertory Theatre Richmond, VA Value: $120 Minimum bid: $40
A variety of books on subjects related to museum management. Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Round Hill, VA Value: $50 Minimum bid: $15
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One year membership
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Tour for ten
One year membership, a copy of Stanley Woodworking Tools, copies of the Chronicle and Shavings Donated by: Early American Industries Association Hebron, MD Value: $65 Minimum bid: $25
Certificate providing tickets for a private house and grounds tour of Ash Lawn-Highland for up to 10 people. Advanced reservations required. Donated by: Ash Lawn-Highland Charlottesville, VA Value: $140 Minimum bid: $45
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Belle Grove Plantation Membership Basket
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Buildings of Virginia, by Anne Carter Lee and Contributors
Basket includes a Belle Grove/ National Trust Family Membership, 2 house tour tickets, a box of Whiskey chocolates & a Belle Grove magnet Donated by: Belle Grove Plantation Middletown, VA Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25
This second of two volumes encompasses five regions: Shenandoah Valley, Allegheny Highlands, Piedmont, Southside, and Southwest Virginia . Donated by: University of Virginia Press Charlottesville, VA Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25
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Lexington Silk Scarf
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Book: "The Kentucky Bourbon Experience A Visual Tour of Kentucky's Bourbon Distilleries" by Leon Howlett
View of Lexington and its many historic properties and a Stonewall Jackson quote, all on a colorful silk scarf. Donated by: Stonewall Jackson House Lexington, VA Value: $40 Minimum bid: $13
Renowned photographer Howlett combines his passions of photography and Kentucky bourbon in this visual tour 8 of Kentucky bourbon distilleries Donated by: Michael Dowell & Pat Gooch Amherst, VA Value: $39 Minimum bid: $13
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Book: "Legendary Corvettes"
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SOAR handcrafted cat bed
A select few Corvettes have attained mythic status. Eighteen of the most legendary Corvettes of all time are featured in this beautiful book by Randy Leffingwell, Photography by Dave Wendt. Donated by: Michael Dowell & Pat Gooch Amherst, VA Value: $35 Minimum bid: $12
Soft flannel cat bed, made as fundraiser for Save Our Animal Rescue, Amherst County, VA (Could be used by a small non-discriminating dog, too!) Donated by: Michael Dowell & Pat Gooch Amherst, VA Value: $40 Minimum bid: $10
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Christ Church Collection
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A year at the farm!
Books, Christmas music CD and a souvenier mug from the "Raise the Roof" Craft Beer Fest Donated by: Foundation for Historic Christ Church Irvington, VA Value: $60 Minimum bid: $20
One year family membership for free admission to the Farm and all of the 18th century special events, including 3 Market Fairs. Donated by: Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run McLean, VA Value: $40 Minimum bid: $10
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Hand-Carved Sono-wood Bowl
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Guided tour and stroll ... plus goodies!
Handmade in Indonesia Fair Trade Donated by: Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center Portsmouth, VA Value: $23 Minimum bid: $8
Tour the 1804 mansion, stroll the grounds, enjoy the goodies from the Oatlands gift shop included in the package (Oatlands tea and jelly). Donated by: Oatlands Leesburg, VA Value: $90 Minimum bid: $30
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Girl Scout Goodies: basket full of cookies, nuts and candies!
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Art Class Dream!
As a Thank You to all of the Community Partners in our council area! Donated by: Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia Richmond, VA Value: $40 Minimum bid: $13
Glue sticks, Crayola crayons, #2 pencils and pastel paper ... all in one convenient plastic milk crate! Donated by: Manasass Museum System Manassas, VA Value: $140 Minimum bid: $45
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Christening Gown baby form
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Pose-able Hand
This form is the size of a newborn baby. It mounts on a 24� height aluminum post. The height is adjustable. Made of Ethafoam with a polyester stockinette covering. (Dress not included.) Donated by: Dorfman Museum Figures, Inc. Baltimore, MD Value: $195 Minimum bid: $65
Unlike semi-rigid vinyl hands, wire imbedded in the fingers is connected to the wrist, allowing finger to pose and the wrist to bend to better fit props. Donated by: Dorfman Museum Figures, Inc. Baltimore, MD Value: $188 Minimum bid: $63
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An evening at the Symphony!
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Presidents in Marble ... Virginians all!
Voucher for two tickets to Altria or Metro series or 4 tickets to any Lollipops concert in the 2014-15 or 2015-16 seasons. Donated by: The Richmond Symphony Richmond, VA Value: $100 Minimum bid: $33
Coasters with quotes from Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe along with an iconic picture. Carved from large marble blocks, no two stones will ever be alike. Handcrafted in the USA. The quotes are all from displays at the Virginia War Memorial. Donated by: Virginia War Memorial Richmond, VA Value: $60 Minimum bid: $20
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National Interpreters' Conference in Virginia Beach & NAI Membership
Take advantage of NAI's national conference location this year - Virginia Beach, VA! Join interpreters from throughout the US and other countries for four days of great professional development. This auction item includes a full conference registration plus an NAI professional one-year membership. Donated by: National Association for Interpreters Fort Collins, CO Value: $470 Minimum bid: $155
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VAM Board Style (...for men at least!)
Four current or former members of the VAM Council have donated their favorite choices of bow ties to the cause. They will be the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Donated by: The Bow Tie Guys Virginia Value: $80 Minimum bid: $55
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A year of history!
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Three Piece Deluxe Riser Set
A 1-year family membership in the Virginia Historical Society, a selection of VHS publications, and a 2014 Limited Edition brass pineapple ornament. Donated by: Virginia Historical Society Richmond, VA Value: $100 Minimum bid: $35
to be used for display of small objects on exhibit. The three different heights (3", 4", 5") allow display at different levels to create greater visual interest for an exhibit. Donated by: Hollinger Metal Edge Fredericksburg, VA Value: $30 Minimum bid: $10
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The Presidential Dish Exhibition Catalog and Scarf
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Children's Train Package
This catalog explores Mrs. Wilson's contribution to the development of the China Room and includes examples of Presidential dinnerware from many administrations. The scarf was inspired by the Wilson Presidential China pattern. Donated by: The President Woodrow Wilson House Washington, DC Value: $105 Minimum bid: $35
Train package with conductor's hat, talking books and pine train whistle Donated by: Children's Museum of Virginia Portsmouth, VA Value: $50 Minimum bid: $15
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Your own TJ Bust
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Book: “In Good Keeping: Virginia's Folklife Apprenticeships"
6" hand-cast/finished Houdon bust, made by the exclusive provider of TJ busts to Monticello (Bronze finish) Donated by: Museum Masterworks, Inc. Richmond, VA Value: $30 Minimum bid: $10
Author Jon Lohman and photographer Morgan Miller chronical the first 5 years of the folklife program, capturing the masters and apprentices at work. Donated by: Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Value: $40 Minimum bid: $13
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Rita Dove Broadside
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Copper Wall Sconces for Candles
Signed letterpress broadside featuring the poem “Ode to My Right Knee� by Rita Dove. Published by the Furious Flower Poetry Center at James Madison University for the 2014 Furious Flower poetry conference. Designed/printed at the Virginia Center for the Book, Charlottesville. Ltd Ed of 100 numbered/ 26 lettered copies. Donated by: Virginia Foundation for the Humanities Value: $50 Minimum bid: $17
Two heart-shaped handmade, copper wall sconces for candles, made by artist Steve Eisenhart of Iron Stag Copper Crafts in Amelia, VA Donated by: Henricus Foundation Chester, VA Value: $70 Minimum bid: $23
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Book: “Hart Square - One Man's Passionate Preservation of North Carolina's Pioneed Heritage�
By Robert W. Hart III with Nathan Moehlmann, Foreward by Bob Timberlake / For nearly forty years, Dr. Robert Hart of Hickory, NC, has rescued and restored, creating an entire 19th century village in Catawba County. Donated by: Goosepen Studio & Press Hickory, NC Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25
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A Bedford Boys Basket .. for Company A, 116th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division
Book: "The Bedford Boys" by Alex Kershaw, DVD: "Bedford: The Town They Left Behind," guest passes for a tour of the National D-Day Memorial, a logo lapel pin, and an exclusive 70th Anniversary print and travel mug Donated by: National D-Day Memorial Bedford, VA Value: $70 Minimum bid: $23 16
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Norfolk Botanical Garden Gift Pack
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Gunston Hall Cherry Wood Bowl
NBG Book, metal flower votive stands (one tall, one short), stuffed turtle wearing NBG shirt, squishy toy, NBG mug, Moses Ezekiel statue & NBG floral magnets. Donated by: Norfolk Botanical Garden Society Norfolk, VA Value: $72 Minimum bid: $24
Created by local master wood turner using naturally expired cherry wood from Gunston Hall. Also included is a Gunston Hall guidebook, tote bag, and a copy of “The Virginia Declaration of Rights� written by George Mason. Donated by: Gunston Hall Lorton, VA Value: $200 Minimum bid: $66
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The Valentine Richmond Sampler
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Stacked Arms Reproduction Sculture
A family membership accompanying an assortment of locally-sourced goods from the Valentine museum store: Valentine’s Tea and Meat Juice Growler, magnet, apron, reclaimed wood 'RVA' wine bottle holder/stopper, solar milled coasters, copper/glass oil lamp, wooden box, card, tote and old/new Richmond maps. Donated by: Valentine Richmond History Center Richmond, VA Value: $275 Minimum bid: $90
Reproduction of the ceremonial stacked arms that the Confederate Army made when asked to give up their arms at the end of the Civil War in Appomatox. Pewter, 6" high. Donated by: Design Master Associates Toano, VA Value: $35 Minimum bid: $12
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American Flag Quilt Wall Hanging
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Framed Textile
Country-style quilted wall fiber art with sleeve for hanging Donated by: Anonymous Value: $40 Minimum bid: $13
Beautiful Chinese-inspired design, embroidered on a silk panel; 15"x15" framed, ready for hanging Donated by: Anonymous Value: $80 Minimum bid: $26
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Tickle your tastebuds!
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A year at the VMFA!
VMFA Gift Card to Amuse Restaurant or Best CafĂŠ Donated by: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA Value: $100 Minimum bid: $35
VMFA dual/family one-year complimentary membership Donated by: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond, VA Value: $85 Minimum bid: $30
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3 Pairs of Hanmade Earrings
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Handmade Necklace and Earrings
Inspired by Virginia's natural resources. Sterling, marble and shell. Handmade by Catherine Dean. Donated by: Historically Inspired Designs Richmond, VA Value: $45 Minimum bid: $15
Freshwater pearl necklace and semi-precious gemstone earrings. Sterling silver findings. Handmade by Catherine Dean. Donated by: Historically Inspired Designs Richmond, VA Value: $51 Minimum bid: $17
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A membership, a class and arty socks!
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Four tickets to see the Squirrels
Household membership ($75), a certificate for a Special Sessions Glass Studio Class ($40), and a wearable pair of masterpiece socks ($20). Donated by: Chrysler Museum of Art Norfolk, VA Value: $135 Minimum bid: $45
Field Level tickets to one Richmond Flying Squirrels 2015 regular season game. Some blackout dates apply. Donated by: Richmond Flying Squirrels Richmond, VA Value: $40 Minimum bid: $13
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A year as an ALHFAM member
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PastPerfect's Inventory Manager with Barcode Laser Scanner
One-year individual/basic membership in the Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums. Includes a copy of the Proceedings of the 2013 Annual Meeting and two issues of the ALHFAM Bulletin. Donated by: Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums North Bloomfield, OH Value: $62 Minimum bid: $20
This PastPerfect 5.0 add-on makes it simple to create inventory lists, print barcode labels, track collections and maintain an inventory history for each item. Donated by: PastPerfect Software, Inc. Exton, PA Value: $350 Minimum bid: $120
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Emerson Creek Pottery Ceramic Clock
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Hiroshige Cherry Blossom earrings
Crafted for the RV-CVB, each piece is hand-painted and fired in a gas kiln. Donated by: Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau Roanoke, VA Value: $40 Minimum bid: $13
By David Howell & Co., inspired by the great Japanese landscape artist. Solid brass, wires/posts are hypo-allergenic. Donated by: Annonymous Value: $28 Minimum bid: $9
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Orange you glad you're a VAM member?
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Mini Bag & Flower Pin
Orange and linen scarf, glass dish, wood fish, sticky notes Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $45 Minimum bid: $15
Small handwoven wool bag with detachable red flower pin Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $20 Minimum bid: $6
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Capodimonte candlesticks
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Salad Duet
Porcelain Italian candlesticks. Porcelain factory was started in the 1700s. Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $25 Minimum bid: $8
Nambe salad tongs with a Good Seasons Cruet kit! Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $25 Minimum bid: $8
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Milagros
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Set for Summer
Book: "Milagros" by Martha Egan, two milagros for your own religious offerings, and a bookmark for your studies Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $20 Minimum bid: $7
Glass dish with starfish, napkins, 4 starfish dishes, Keys salt scrub, coasters notes Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25
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Pamper yourself!
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Fleurs
Green ceramic mug by Loudoun potter Richard Busch, pair of beeswax candles, lavender tea Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $30 Minimum bid: $10
Ceramic lace imprint dish, lavender soap, notes Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $25 Minimum bid: $8
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Grand time in the Garden!
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Christmas in March
Gardening apron, pair of gardening gloves, expandable flower vase, notes, magnet Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $40 Minimum bid: $13
Holiday apron & dishtowel, snowman soap dispenser and cheese knife, & an angel bell Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $25 Minimum bid: $8
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Two tall containers
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Discover why coffee was the Gray Ghost’s favorite drink … by enjoying some yourself.
Glass containers with wooden lids Donated by: Practical Matters for Small Museums Value: $20 Minimum bid: $7
Package includes a Starbuck’s gift card, a mug imprinted with Mosby’s image, and a copy of Jeff Wert’s biography, "Mosby’s Rangers," & driving tour booklets/brochures of Mosby’s Confederacy in the Virginia Piedmont. Donated by: Mosby Heritage Area Association Value: $55 Minimum bid: $18
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Tea for Two at the Aldie Mill's Annual Springtime Tea Party, May 9 (as in Mother's Day weekend ... )
Tea for two (catered by Calling Card Events), creation of your own unique floral arrangement with the Aldie Horticultural Society, 3-piece Staffordshire tea service, small tea accoutrements & starter of fine tea AND a subscription to "Tea Time," a bi-monthy magazine, all about tea! Donated by: Aldie Mill / Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and Calling Card Events Aldie, VA Value: $150 Minimum bid: $50
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Your own TJ Bust
6" hand-cast/finished Houdon bust, made by the exclusive provider of TJ busts to Monticello (White marble finish) Donated by: Museum Masterworks, Inc. Richmond, VA Value: $30 Minimum bid: $10
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A Little Patrick Henry for Everyone
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DC-Georgetown Goodie Bag
Red Hill Reserve Wine with glasses, Henry Essays, "Patrick Henry's Virginia", framed print of Henry's law office, child's t-shirt, video: "5 More Minutes with Mr. Henry," a drum pen, "Give me liberty or give me death" speech and 6 passes Donated by: Red Hill / Patrick Henry National Memorial Brookneal, VA Value: $130 Minimum bid: $43
Tote bag with notecards, 6 pack DC brewery ale, 2 books by Georgetown neighbors, plus a Dumbarton House tour for 10 with wine! Donated by: Dumbarton House, NSCDA Washington, DC Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25
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Alexandria Archaeology Gift Bag
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Bed and Breakfast Package
Friends of Museum membership, bag and shirt with six books and the spring issue of the Alexandria Archaeology Volunteer News Donated by: Alexandria Archaeology Museum Alexandria, VA Value: $100 Minimum bid: $33
One night weekend stay at the Omni Richmond Hotel with breakfast for two in Trevi’s restaurant. Subject to availability, and not valid for New Year’s Eve. Reservations required Donated by: Omni Richmond Hotel Richmond, VA Value: $313 Minimum bid: $100
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Tiffany Package
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Southeastern Museums Conference Registration
Set of 6 Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile Glass Magnets, Book of LCT Decorative Gift Wrap, and Fan with image of Maymont’s LCT Window Donated by: Maymont Foundation Richmond, VA Value: $30 Minimum bid: $10
Full registration to the SEMC 2015 Conference, Oct. 12-14, in Jacksonville, FL! Donated by: Southeastern Museums Conference Atlanta, GA Value: $300 Minimum bid: $100
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A Taste of Nelson County
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Straight from the sands of time ... a pharaoh funeral mask repair kit!
A basket with a variety of Nelson County wine, craft beer, hard cider, pickles and honey, along with a "Sunday Drives" book for Amherst and Nelson Counties Donated by: Oakland, the Nelson County Museum of Rural History Lovingston, VA Value: $60 Minimum bid: $20
Did that pesky beard fall off again? Fix it once and for all with this handy kit. Comes complete with scraper to clean up any drips. No Egyptologist should be without one. Donated by: Howard Carter & Lord Carnarvon Value: Priceless! Minimum bid: $10
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A Lynchburg Collection Basket
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Hand-Carved Caribbean Lazy Susan with Sauce Bowls
Lynchburg memorabilia: book, mug, tea, snacks (to curl up on a cold snowy or rainy day), lotion, soap, t-shirt, umbrella, and tickets to Lynchburg Museum and Point of Honor Donated by: Lynchburg Museum Systems Point of Honor Lynchburg, VA Value: $100 Minimum bid: $33
This wooden Lazy Susan style dip/spice platter with bowls is a beautiful addition to a warm-weather get-together Donated by: Anonymous Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25
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Godinger Fine Polished Aluminum Boat Salad Bowl with Wood Servers
Set sail in a sea of healthy eating with this beautiful salad bowl with serving utensils Donated by: Anonymous Value: $70 Minimum bid: $23
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Inspired by the Museum Collection
"Banjo Lesson" poster, Elizabeth Carlett notecards and 2 copies of the�International Review of African American Art Journal� Donated by: Hampton University Museum Hampton, VA Value: $50 Minimum bid: $16
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At the Rivah platter
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Rockbrige Publications Sampler
The platter celebrates the joys of life on the "rivah" with blue illustrations and words around the rim featuring river activities; A Virginia Shop exclusive Donated by: The Library of Virginia Richmond, VA Value: $60 Minimum bid: $20
Two flagship books, "Remarkable Rockbridge: The Story of a Virginia County" and "Roads of Rockbridge: A Pictorial and Historic Driving Guide." Also three volumes of the papers on local history published in RHS' 75 year series of "Proceedings." Donated by: Rockbridge Historical Society Lexington, VA Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25
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Portsmouth Sampler
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Your own Amercian Mastodon tooth (Mammut americanum) ‌ this from a Virginian actually!
"Heart of the Harbor" cookbook, Portsmuth coffee mugs, Lightship ornament & baseball cap. Donated by: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum & Lightship PORTSMOUTH Portsmouth, VA Value: $52 Minimum bid: $17
Created by the VMNH Casting and Molding program, this cast of a juvenile American mastodon tooth was made from a 14,000 year-old specimen discovered at Saltville, VA. Donated by: Virginia Museum of Natural History Martinsville, VA Value: $10 Minimum bid: $3
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Or a Wooly Mammth tooth cast (Mammuthus primigenius)!
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Or ‌ a Pleistocene giant beaver skull! (Castoroides ohioensis)
Created by the VMNH Casting and Molding program, this cast of a Wooly Mammoth was made from a ~20,000 year-old specimen discovered in Alaska (A donation to VMNH from VMI). Donated by: Virginia Museum of Natural History Martinsville, VA Value: $50 Minimum bid: $18
Created by the VMNH Casting and Molding program, this cast is of a beaver that grew to the size of a black bear and is from a 12,000 year-old specimen discovered in Wayne County, IN. Donated by: Virginia Museum of Natural History Martinsville, VA Value: $500 Minimum bid: $150
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A VLM Collection including 2 museum passes
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Williamsburg Lodge: site of VAM Conference 2016!
Basket: "Wild About Nature Book"/ VLM Pocket Naturalist Guide / Otter T-Shirt (Large) / Wildflower Playing Cards / Polished Unakite Stones / VLM Magnets & Pint Glass / And a big plush Bobcat! Donated by: Virginia Living Museum Newport News, VA Value: $125 Minimum bid: $40
Two-night stay for two in a deluxe room, including breakfast for two daily in Traditions Restaurant and two Historic Area passes. Excludes major holidays and Grand Illumination Weekend. Reservations required. Donated by: The Williamsburg Lodge Value: $525 Minimum bid: $175
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Stoneware Bowl of Faux Oyster Stew
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"We the People" ball point pen
To liven up your museum's winter table. The stew contains whole oysters bathed in a cream broth and is based on a recipe for Oyster Soup found in Mary Randolph's 1824 cookbook, "The Virginia Housewife Or, Methodical Cook". The stew fills a stoneware bowl. Donated by: History's Table: Faux Period Foods Manassas, VA Value: $120 Minimum bid: $40
Made in the USA heirloom quality, one-of-a-kind handcrafted "We the People" ball point pen by J. Hue Pens. Donated by: Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum Staunton, VA Value: $69 Minimum bid: $23
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Enjoy this gift pack filled with fun and knowledge about Virginia's plants and animals!
Learn about which plants are not native to Virginia and enjoy such items as travel-friendly field guides that can help you identify birds, reptiles, & amphibians as you enjoy Virginia's natural resources. Don't forget to record your findings! Donated by: Ellanor C. Lawrence Park- Fairfax County Park Authority Chantilly, VA Value: $42 Minimum bid: $14
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Football Fever Basket
Includes: “By My Brother’s Side” / “The Perfect Season” / Football IQ game / New England Patriots mascot / Football Tervis Tumbler / Football Crazy Bands Donated by: Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Portsmouth, VA Value: $82 Minimum bid: $27
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Crab Orchard Corn Maze Package
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CD: “The Healing Blues” … telling the stories of the homeless (a project for the Interactive Resource Center, Greensboro)
Two single-day passes to Crab Orchard Corn Maze & Pisgah Pumpkin Patch, open weekends 9/11–11/2, 2015, plus 2 museum admission passes, and one night for 2 at the Cottage at Crab Orchard Bed and Breakfast Donated by: Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park Tazewell, VA Value: $205 Minimum bid: $68
15 original songs co-written by songwriters with homeless storytellers, giving voice to people who are rarely acknowledged or heard. Executive Director Charlotte Whitted is a songwriter on two songs and lead singer. Donated by: Crab Orchard Museum & Pioneer Park Tazewell, VA Value: $15 Minimum bid: $5
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Sporting Exhibitions Collection
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James Monroe Museum Goodie Bag
Annual membership & 2 guest passes, plus three lovely exhibition catalogs Donated by: National Sporting Library and Museum Middleburg, VA Value: $120 Minimum bid: $40
James Monroe Museum T-shirt, travel mug, magnet, chocolate medallions, pencils, and kazoos, Mrs. Monroe's Music CD, Fredericksburg: The Official Guide, City of Fredericksburg baseball cap and mug Donated by: James Monroe Museum Fredericksburg, VA Value: $100 Minimum bid: $33
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A basket centered around the trades highlighted at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
A bottle of unaged whiskey distilled at George Washington’s Distillery using an historic recipe, cornmeal and pancake mix ground at George Washington’s Gristmill, and nails and S-hooks crafted by Mount Vernon’s blacksmiths. Donated by: George Washinton's Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, VA Value: $150 Minimum bid: $50
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon VIP Tour Basket
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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Wine Festival Basket
A certificate for a VIP tour of Mount Vernon for up to 10 guests, two official guidebooks, and the newly-published book, "The General in the Garden," edited by Susan Schoelwer, Robert H. Smith Senior Curator at GWMV. Valid thru 3-1-2016. The basket will also include a GWMV coffe mug and 2014 Christmas ornament. Donated by: George Washinton's Mount Vernon Value: $550 Minimum bid: $180
A certificate for four tickets to the Spring or Fall 2015 Wine Festival and Sunset Tour, cheese boxes, a copy of "Dining with the Washingtons," filled with history, recipes, and stunning photos, edited by Stephen A. McLeod. The basket will also include two bottles of Mount Vernon wine and two wine glasses. Donated by: George Washinton's Mount Vernon Value: $275 Minimum bid: $90
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Monticello Behind-the-scenes tour plus more
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Discover Norfolk's Hermitage Museum & Gardens
Four tickets to an exclusive tour of upstairs, third floor iconic Dome Room, the "Crossroads" exhibition under the house ‌ plus a tote and beautiful book "Thomas Jefferson's Monticello" Donated by: Monticello / Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. Charlottesville, VA Value: $280 Minimum bid: $90
One Caprice Level Membership (Family) and a Private Tour with our Chief Curator. PLUS a Bruce Munro book, Hermitage puzzle, book clip and seeds from our gardens. Donated by: Hermitage Museum & Gardens Norfolk, VA Value: $213 Minimum bid: $71
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Take six to the museum!
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Sully History Gift Pack
Passes are good for complimentary admission to all msuem exhibitions Donated by: National Building Museum Washington, DC Value: $48 Minimum bid: $16
Enjoy learning about history through Sully's History Pack! Learn about Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first Governor, and his life through Robert Gamble's Sully. Take a piece of Northern Virginia with you through the magnets, postcards, and stuffe Donated by: Sully Historic Site - Fairfax County Park Authority Chantilly, VA Value: $20 Minimum bid: $7
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Vintage Winnie the Pooh Lithograph Set (1997) in portfolio
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Vintage The Hunchback of Notre Dame Print (1996) in portfolio
Promotional piece for 1997 "Pooh's Grand Adventure" release, from the Disney Store; excellent condition, ready for framing Donated by: Daura Gallery of Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA Value: $40 Minimum bid: $13
Promotional piece for 1996 "Hunchback" release, from the Disney Store; 8"x16"; excellent condition, ready for framing Donated by: Daura Gallery of Lynchburg College Lynchburg, VA Value: $10 Minimum bid: $3
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Amherst County Land and Patent Map by retired surveryor Mike Crabill
Print of map showing land grants and patents of Amherst County. Original was hand-drawn and hand-colored, decorated with frontiersman and an Indian. Lists acreage of tracts and year of patent, as well as patentee. Donated by: Amherst County Museum Amherst, VA Value: $25 Minimum bid: $8
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Battle of New Market gift set
Includes newly released feature film, “Field of Lost Shoes”/ movie poster from the film/signed “Valley Thunder” by Charles Knight/signed, brand new cookbook, “Mother Bushhog’s Sponge Cake”/ WMCW mug and gift bag Donated by: Virginia Museum of the Civil War New Market, VA Value: $75 Minimum bid: $25
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A puzzle of the Grand Canyon!
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A Year at CMoR for some lucky family!
Thos. Moran "Grand Canyon with Rainbow" as a jigsaw puzzle by Pomegranate; Sturdy construction, engagingly intricate; new, still shrink wrapped! Donated by: Anonymous Value: $30 Minimum bid: $10
Family membership for 2 named adults and up to 6 children under the age of 18 Donated by: Children's Museum of Richmond Richmond, VA Value: $135 Minimum bid: $45
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Catalog from the Reeves Center Porcelain Collection at W&L & Staffordshire Lee Chapel plate
Blue & white china 10" plate of Lee Chapel made exclusively for Lee Chapel, W&L Universtiy, by Old English Staffordshire Ware of Staffordshire England. Donated by: Lee Chapel & Museum Lexington, VA Value: $60 Minimum bid: $20
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Assortment of goodies from the Mill to keep you warm on winter days.
Flour & Grits, ground on-site at Colvin Run Mill. A CRM mug and scented hot pad, McCutcheon's Honey and Apple Butter, and cake testers. (Cake testers are made by the artisans at Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum in Snow Hill, MD) Donated by: Colvin Run Mill Historic Site Great Falls, VA Value: $60 Minimum bid: $20
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SHRED exhibition catalog and a resin bracelet
SHRED, is a fundraising competition & exhibition where Hampton Roads area designers, fine artists, surfers, skaters, and students showcase their artwork for a skate deck and/or surfboard; Bracelet made by Resin & Wood (VA Beach) by recycling the resin tha Donated by: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art Virginia Beach, VA Value: $45 Minimum bid: $15
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Four American Heritage Annual Passes to our museums, Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center and Official Jamestown 2007 Caches Donated by: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Williamsburg, VA Value: $170 Minimum bid: $56
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Reproduction of a Circa 1795 English Plate
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JYF Book Collection
Decorated with patriotic images based on the great seal of the United States; Handcrafted in Virginia Donated by: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Williamsburg, VA Value: $30 Minimum bid: $10
Books: "Jamestown Exposition" by Amy Waters Yarsinske and "Yorktown 1781" by Brendan Morrissey Donated by: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Williamsburg, VA Value: $42 Minimum bid: $14
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Puzzle of a picture and a pictorial guide ‌ both of Historic Jamestown
500 piece Jamestown Settlement Puzzle and Jamestown Settlement Pictorial Guide Donated by: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Williamsburg, VA Value: $17 Minimum bid: $6
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Limited edition print of Robert E. Lee, by Thomas B. Welch ‌ possibly painted from life rather than photo.
Painting was shown in European Salon of 1868 but then disappeared from public view. It was discovered in 2007 by a MOC member; loaned to the museum for an temporary exhibition and underwrote cost of 500 prints w/ % to benefit the MOC. Donated by: The American Civil War Center Richmond, VA Value: $100 Minimum bid: $33
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Talk & Tour: The House that Branch Built
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Lenardo da Vinci and the Idea of Beauty at the Muscarelle!
Private tour for twelve (12) of the headquarters for the Virginia Society of the Amercan Institute of Architects. Reservations required. Donated by: Virginia Center for Architecture Richmond, VA Value: $240 Minimum bid: $80
4 tickets and an exhibition catalog Donated by: Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William & Mary Williamsburg, VA Value: $105 Minimum bid: $35
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The definitive history of Patrick Count
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4 Passes to explore 800,000 gallons of aquariums and animal habitats!
"History of Patrick County, Virginia" by the History Subcommittee of the county's Historical Society Donated by: Patrick County Historical Society & Museum Critz, VA Value: $35 Minimum bid: $12
Complimentary passes to the Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach Donated by: Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Virginia Beach, VA Value: $88 Minimum bid: $30
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Varina Davis Commemorative Button
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Exhibition Catalogues from UVA
Varina Davis was married to Jefferson Davis. Patriotic buttons were popular to commemorate political & patriotic figures. This 1860's button is made with original findings and a photograph of the First Lady of the Confederacy Donated by: Civil War Lady Joy Melcher Osage, IA Value: $15 Minimum bid: $5
Publications from a current and recent Fralin exhibition: "Realms of Earth and Sky" and "Freud: Etchings" (Three sets of two) Donated by: The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia Charlottesville Value: $62 Minimum bid: $22
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My Family History Kit
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Tickets to the Patio Series 2015 ‌ and $25 to spend there!
All materials needed to collect your family history: 12-generation pedigree chart; brochure with a starting place and questions to ask in oral history interviews; file folders, envelopes and polyester sleeves for safe storage of photos and documents. Donated by: Gaylord Archival Syracuse, NY Value: $52 Minimum bid: $17
4 tickets to Friday Series and $25 gift certificate to spend! Donated by: James River Cellars Glen Allen, VA Value: $65 Minimum bid: $22
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DEA Tactical Duffle Bag with hide-away backpack straps
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DEA Flag Badge T-shirt
420 Denier ripstop polyester, bottom air vents, zippered front pocket, end grab handles with rivetted construction, metal hardware, side bungies, side compression straps, padded handles, ergonomic padded shoulderstrap. Donated by: DEA Museum Arlington, VA Value: $45 Minimum bid: $15
UnderArmour loose fit T-shirt Donated by: DEA Museum Arlington, VA Value: $25 Minimum bid: $8
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DEA Journal
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Two DEA Sports Water Bottles
Simulated leather with oversized badge deboss on the front. Includes 80 ruled pages, elastic loop closure and bookmark. Document cover inside back cover. 5.5"x8.25� Donated by: DEA Museum Arlington, VA Value: $15 Minimum bid: $5
21 oz. Changes color with temperature changes. Donated by: DEA Museum Arlington, VA Value: $7 Minimum bid: $3
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A DEA Future Agent Set
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Celebrate 100 Years of Federal Drug Law Enforcement!
Infant set with DEA terry front bib, BPA free bottle, no sharp edges/easy grip rattle Donated by: DEA Museum Arlington, VA Value: $12 Minimum bid: $4
100th Anniversary Ornament and Coin Donated by: DEA Museum Arlington, VA Value: $24 Minimum bid: $6