Kris Kringle Fair Saturday, November 8, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM UUCR 239 Woburn St, Reading, MA ~ Silent Auction ~ In person: Fair day from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM By proxy: Email 2014KrisKringleFairSilentAuction@uureading.org before 5 pm on Friday Nov 7 What it means to bid by proxy: IF YOU CAN'T COME TO THE SILENT AUCTION, tell us your proxy bid and we'll take care of it for you. Tell us the highest amount you'd like to bid for an item. We'll watch the bidding and place bids on your behalf of $1 more than the last highest bid, up to your maximum. The goal is for you to win the item at the lowest possible price. Email Paula by 5pm Friday, Nov 7: 2014KrisKringleFairSilentAuction@uureading.org The following items are available for proxy bidding. Many more great items will be available the day of the fair for in-person bidding only.
Item 1 19" Jardinière, pristine condition Large 19" wide, 16" tall garden planter in pristine condition. Minimum Bid: $15 Item 2 Handmade "ABC" Baby Quilt In primary colors & nostalgic prints, this brand new baby quilt has an old fashioned charm. 33 1/2" x 38" Minimum Bid: $25.
Item 3 Tickets to Colonial Chorus Players, plus Goodie Basket 2 tickets. Your choice of productions Dirty Rotten Scoundrels or Guys & Dolls, plus glasses and beverage for pre-show enjoyment. Value: $60. Minimum Bid: $20. Item 4 Grace Kelly (Princess Grace) as Amy Kane, 19" Porcelain Doll 19" porcelain doll, Vintage Danbury Mint, Grace Kelly in the wedding gown she wore as Amy Kane in High Noon. Terrific condition, minor yellowing on dress, comes with original documentation and no stand. Valued at $50. Minimum bid $15
Item 5 Brand New Picnic for Two Cooler in a Backpack Backpack, insulated cooler and wine carrier, blanket carrier, tablecloth, corkscrew, cutting board, cheese knife, wooden S&P shakers, bottle stopper, acrylic wine glasses, plates, flatware, napkins for two. Retails new for $87. Minimum bid $30 Item 6 Handmade Porcelain Figurine by Lladro This graceful and lovely white swan was designed by Sculptor Francisco Catalá and issued in 1984 by Lladro of Spain. 7½x7½, perfect condition. The figure, valued at $75, is collectible as it is no longer available through Lladro. Minimum bid $25
Item 7 Impressive 45 x 35 gold framed print This timeless impressionist print in warm pastel tones looks beautiful in any home. Its ornate gold wooden frame adds richness and style. $150 value. Minimum bid $40 Item 8 Wendy Kinzler quilt in Stained Glass pattern This handsome quilt was made by Wendy Kinzler in the "Stained Glass" pattern she used in one of Rev. Tim's stoles and a piece that occasions the lectern. 88 x 60, the quilt fits a double bed or outlines a queen bed. This is the last of Wendy's exquisite quilts the UUCR has to offer. Professionally machine quilted. Bids will open at $125, which is half of its estimated $250 value.
Item 9 Gucci sunglasses, Black Gucci means fashion. Never used, these iconic sunglasses come in the original leather case and original box. On ebay for $229. Minimum bid $50. Item 10 McCoy Spirit of 76 Bean Pot Introduced by the McCoy Pottery Co., in 1972 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of America. The Eagle & Flag decal features The Spirit of 76. Bottom markings read Carved Wooden Eagle, Artist Unknown, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. 3 quart, Exc Condition. Valued at $40. Minimum bid $20.