Festive Pre-Holiday Auction 2017
Auction Items (updated 11/14/2017)
Items are listed chronologically in order of when they were donated. More items, photos, and descriptions will be added as they continue to come in. Thank you to everyone who has donated an item!
| Item Image | Item Description | Value | Donor |
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Coconut shell open heart pendant with fresh water pearls from Hawaii plus copper-colored earrings | $60 | Colette Yeich |
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3 Sydenstricker (Cape Cod) plates – one signed | $45 | Colette Yeich |
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Delightful Susybee Lewe the ewe blue, green, and white sheep baby quilt | $35 | Anonymous |
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Coca Cola hot air popcorn maker | $25 | Anonymous |
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Lipper coffee pod drawer | $40 | Anonymous |
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“Glasgow” handcrafted necklace and earring set by Evelyn Pelati. “Pink silver” sterling silver enriched copper alloy. 14K rose gold-filled 18″ chain, sterling silver ear wires | $145 | Evelyn Pelati |
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$25 gift certifcate to J. Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood | $25 | Jessica Lonczewski |
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$25 gift card to Union Street Tavern | $25 | Anonymous |
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$25 gift card to Union Street Tavern | $25 | Anonymous |
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15 Town of Windsor Christmas tree ornaments | $300 | Maria Marley |
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Cuisinart 4-Quart 3-in-1 Cook Central Multicooker (slow cooker, brown/saute, steamer), plus cookbooks Healthy Slow Cooker Revolution and The Classic Slow Cooker | $100 | Maria Marley |
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Cook’s Essentials 8-Quart Electric Pressure Cooker, plus cookbook Comfortable Under Pressue | $150 | Maria Marley |
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Chef’s Choice Professional Sharpening Station | $100 | Maria Marley |
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Arm blood pressure monitor | $50 | Maria Marley |
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Crème brulee torch | $10 | Maria Marley |
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Wolfgang Puck Bistro 11-Piece Prep & Garnish Set | $40 | Maria Marley |
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Variety of photo paper packages | $100 | Maria Marley |
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Waring Pro professional deep fryer | $95 | Linda Mihalek |
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Bella Cake Pop and Donut Hole Maker | $30 | Linda Mihalek |
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Presto Cool Touch Electric Griddle | $45 | Linda Mihalek |
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de Buyer Mandoline Ultra (used) originally from Williams Sonoma | $200 | Linda Mihalek |
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$25 Domino’s Pizza gift certificate for Windsor location only | $25 | Domino’s Pizza |
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$25 Domino’s Pizza gift certificate for Windsor location only | $25 | Domino’s Pizza |
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$50 Domino’s Pizza gift certificate for Windsor location only | $50 | Domino’s Pizza |
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Ocean blue seaside scents basket | $25 | Anita Mips |
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$30 gift certificate to the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT, good for admissions and/or gift shop | $30 | John Ellsworth, Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT |
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$30 gift certificate to the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT, good for admissions and/or gift shop | $30 | John Ellsworth, Vintage Radio & Communications Museum of CT |
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Lovely wild rose and pearl necklace from Metropolitan Museum of Art | $50 | Ruth & Barry Budlong |
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1 blue and 1 green needlepoint chair | $300 | Julie & Lowell Fewster |
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Pair of cane seated chairs | $200 | Julie & Lowell Fewster |
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Cane chair | $125 | Julie & Lowell Fewster |
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Hitchcock rocker | $200 | Julie & Lowell Fewster |
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Two floral serving plates | $40 | Julie & Lowell Fewster |
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Pale pink satin quilt – 52″ x 70″ | $175 | Julie & Lowell Fewster |
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Large white pitcher with pink printed flowers | $45 | Julie & Lowell Fewster |
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Cut glass assortment, including, bowl, plates, cruets, vases | $75 | Julie & Lowell Fewster |
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Fresh-cut Christmas tree, up to 9′ tall | $50 | John & Margie D’Agata |
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Gift certificate for one health assessment and acupuncture treatment | $45 | Many Rivers Community Acupuncture |
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Japanese doll | $20 | Colette Yeich |
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Antique hand-stitched wedding quilt | $125 | Megan Adams |
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2 solid brass candlesticks | $65 | Megan Adams |
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Ornate brass andirons | $150 | Megan Adams |
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Reproduction Fraktur in birdseye maple frame | $85 | Megan Adams |
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Antique tribal area rug | $100 | Megan Adams |
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Antique kitchen utensils: masher, yellow ware pudding mold, grater, butter boards, spoon and fork | $150 | Megan Adams |
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Truly unique 7 feet tall brass rubbing on black paper of Sir Robert de Bures, English knight of the Crusades, from Acton, Suffolk, England. Black paper with dowels at end. | $100 | Carol Barons |
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Silvertone flower necklace, bracelet, and clip-on earring set with rhinestone centers | $30 | Carol Barons |
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Goldtone ginko leaf pendant (no chain) and pierced earrings | $50 | Carol Barons |
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Sterling silver prayer box pendant on silver chain | $30 | Carol Barons |
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Sterling and onyx filigree necklace and pierced earrings | $50 | Carol Barons |
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One-of-a-kind handcrafted birdhouse from reclaimed wood and roof tiles | $50 | Bruce MacClintic |
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One-of-a-kind handcrafted birdhouse from reclaimed wood and roof tiles | $50 | Bruce MacClintic |
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One-of-a-kind handcrafted birdhouse from black walnut and recycled roof tiles | $50 | Bruce MacClintic |
| Wine basket | $45 | Maureen and Paul Vagnini | |
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“Tea for Two” gift basket | $50 | Anonymous |
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Demi-Tasse set w/ green tea gift basket | $40 | Anonymous |
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“For Keepers” gift basket with photo album, candle, and patchwork doll | $40 | Anonymous |
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Wine gift basket with 2 bottles of wine, 2 painted wine glasses, lights | $50 | Sharran Selig Bennett |
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Dominoes Race Game, puzzles and card games | $10 | Kate & Hugh McLean |
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Japanese lacquered bowl with wooden stand | $10 | Kate & Hugh McLean |
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Quimper pottery with 6 plates and 4 bowls | $50 | Kate & Hugh McLean |
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Simon Pearce Glass centerpiece bowl, handmade in USA | $200 | Kate & Hugh McLean |
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$100 Whole Foods gift card | $100 | Betsy & Gordon Kenneson |
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Handcrafted oak tea box | $65 | Rob Hoskin |
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Basket of Fun – games and kits | Ruth Fahrbach | |
| Original oil painting in frame | $300 | Linda Alexander | |
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Behind-the-scenes tour of the Fox 61 newsroom and studio for four people | $50 | Fox 61 |
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10 antique Empress Dresden floral china salad plates by Schumann Bavaria (avg $40 per plate) | $400 | Hugh and Kate McLean |
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Two 4-panel cherry blossom shoji screen room dividers, approx. 48″ tall | $300 | Kathy and Lou Chiappetta |
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South African photo safari for 2 people, including 6 days, 6 nights of luxury accommodations, meals, and two game viewing drives per day. Minimum bid $2,500. | $5,950 | Trevor Show, Zulu Nyala Group |
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$25 gift certificate towards a delicious meal at The Country Diner | $25 | The Country Diner |
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Two guest passes to Mystic Seaport | $58 | Mystic Seaport |
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Full examination, shots, and tests for a dog or cat | $261/dog, $250/cat | Dr. Larry Pennington, Windsor Animal Clinic |
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$50 gift card to Jim’s Pizza | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 All Points Realty |
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$50 gift certificate to Dom’s Broad Street Eatery | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 All Points Realty |
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$50 gift certificate to Union St. Tavern | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 All Points Realty |
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$50 gift certificate to Track 139 restaurant | $50 | Andy Johnson, Century 21 All Points Realty |
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$25 gift certificate to Highland Park Market | $25 | Rich Tyrol, Highland Park Market |
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Gift certificate for a complimentary pet examination | $70 | Dr. Mohan Sachdev, River Valley Animal Center |
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Gift certificate for veterinary services | $100 | Heather Hwalek, New England Veterinary Center |
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$50 gift card to Jim’s Pizza | $50 | Pamela Nikolis |
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Gift certificate for a premium oil change | $38 | Joseph Scata, Scata’s Auto & Truck Repairs, Inc. |
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Gift certificate for a premium oil change | $38 | Joseph Scata, Scata’s Auto & Truck Repairs, Inc. |
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$25 gift card to Ace Hardware | $25 | Scott Hoffman, Windsor Ace Hardware |
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Family pass (up to 4 people) for Beardsley Zoo | $54 | Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo |
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Family pass (up to 4 people) for Beardsley Zoo | $54 | Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo |
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Framed print of pen drawing of tobacco workers by Al Boehm | $100 | Al Boehm |
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$25 gift card to any Darden SV restaurant, including Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Yard House, and Red Lobster | $25 | Ed Paquette |
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$25 gift card to any Darden SV restaurant, including Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Yard House, and Red Lobster | $25 | Ed Paquette |
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$25 gift card to any Darden SV restaurant, including Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Yard House, and Red Lobster | $25 | Ed Paquette |
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Weber Premium Grill Tool Set | $28 | Rice Hardware |
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Toshiba DVD Player/Jpeg Viewer/MP3 Playback | $30 | MaryAnn Overbaugh |
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$50 gift certificate to the Pasticceria Italia Pastry Shop in Wintonbury Mall in Bloomfield (1 yr exp date) in a handcrafted Windsor Westerwald Pottery crock | $50 | Gail Tinto |
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Curl up with a good book! 10 romance novels, a cozy Vera Bradley fleece blanket, and delicious chocolates in a handly canvas basket | $150 | John Berky |
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Antique Japanese plate & stand value $50; set of 5 small Japanese bowls in a wooden case, value $100 | $150 | Linda Alexander |
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Aroma Electric Pressure Cooker | $60 | Diane Varholak |
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Two admission passes to the Mark Twain House and Museum | $40 | Grace Belanger, Mark Twain House & Museum |
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Gift certificate for one complete car detailing | $150 | Collision Automotive CARSTAR |
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Four cubic yards of pine bark mulch delivered in the Windsor, CT area | $150 | Philips Lawn Care |
| $50 gift certificate for Track 139 restaurant | $50 | Track 139 Restaurant | |
| Gift certificate for one large cheese pizza | $14 | Poquononock Giant Grinder | |
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3.5′ soft, squishy teddy bear and book | $50 | Ruth Fahrbach |
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$75 gift certificate for Time Machine Hobby Shop (and gift items) | $85 | Time Machine Hobby |
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2 admission passes to New England Air Museum (exp. 5/31/18) plus limited edition model of DC-3 airplane | $100 | New England Air Museum |
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Four tickets for a 2.5 hour train & riverboat excursion (Monday-Friday, exp. 8/31/2018) | $116 | Essex Steam Train & Riverboat |
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Chrome Kohler Forte Pull out Spray Kitchen Faucet, with installation | $425 | Brookman Plumbing |
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Winter covered bridge oil painting in shades of blue | Elizabeth Paklos | |
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$50 gift certificate towards any delicious chocolates or delightful florals. Expires soon! 12/25/17 | $50 | Tim Snelgrove, Snelgroves |
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2 floral petal hand-crafted ceramic bowls by Kaitlyn Constantine | $50 | Kaitlyn Constantine |
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Handcrafted white bowl with bue dot motif by potter Charlene Li | $60 | Charlene Li |
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Handcrafted organic floral vase by potter Charlene Li | $50 | Charlene Li |
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Die-cast metal replica of John Deere Model B Tractor | $40 | David Gillette Associates |
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Die-cast metal replica of John Deere Model 430 Tractor | $40 | Stanton Equipment |
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Small blue Wedgewood plate, hand decorated egg from Sandor Collection, $25 Stop & Shop gift card | $75 | Barbara Goodwin |
| Hitchcock mirror with woodland bird motif | $600 | Anonymous | |
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“Broken Star” Amish quilt (queen size approx. 88″ x 102″) | $300 | Anonymous |
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Copper floral sculpture | $200 | William Herzfeld |
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Gift certificate to any Max Restaurant | $250 | Frank Carmon, Carmon Community Funeral Homes |
| One DVD slideshow for any occasion (limit 100 images) | $195 | Frank Carmon, Carmon Community Funeral Homes | |
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Gift certificate to Max Fish in Glastonbury | $75 | Mike and Beth Gagnon |
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Framed contemporary winter print by photographer Len Hellerman | $325 | Leonard and Betty Hellerman |
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Framed late 19th-century Italian print of Pompeii villa interior | $50 | Bill and Sue Warner-Prouty |
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Framed archival print of an original drawing in colored pencil by Windsor artist Susan Tait Porcaro | $300 | Susan Tait Porcaro |
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One batch of delicious homemade cookies of your choice per month delivered to you for four months | $85 | Roseann Lemkey |
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$25 gift card to Costco. Membership not required to use. | $25 | Anita Merzoian, Costco |
| 45-minute visit from Santa | $200 | Bob Bell | |
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Italian feast gift basket | $35 | The Caring Connection Adult Day Health Center |
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Gift certificate towards professional organizing services for home or office | $100 | Estelle Berube, All In Its Place LLC |
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One maintenance service on either A/C or one gas/oil heating system | AC/Gas: $99, Oil: $180 | Kevin Moriarty, Harp Home Services |
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Hand decorated egg from Sandor Collection | $25 | Barbara Goodwin |
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$25 Stop & Shop gift card | $25 | Barbara Goodwin |
| $50 in Chamber gift certificates that can be used at dozens of Chamber businesses, plus a bottle of wine | $65 | Windsor Chamber of Commerce | |
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Original framed photograph | Steve Cote | |
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Amazon Echo cloud-based voice service, in light gray fabric | $100 | Windsor Federal Savings Bank |
| Festive Christmas sleigh gift basket with candle, games, ornaments and reindeer to pull! | $30 | First Church in Windsor | |
| Lead crystal chip & dip 2-piece set | $36 | Anonymous | |
| Vintage collectible dolls | $130 | Marcia Rojewski | |
| Antique Lenox blue vase with handpainted birds | $250 | Dave & Marylou Peters | |
| Antique Thomas Webb peach blow vase | $200 | Dave & Marylou Peters | |
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Four tickets to the Santa Special train ride in Essex, CT only on this date: 12/16/17 at 11:30am at $24 each | $96 | Jim & Liz Burke |
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$250 gift certificate to Firebox Restaurant in Hartford | $250 | Sam & Marcia Hinckley |
| Antique oak baby doll high chair | $100 | Holly Michaels | |
| Folding picnic basket & thermal tote | $25 | Diane Varholak | |
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Four vintage hats | $80 | Linda Medura |
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Ornate toy wrought iron bench with stuffed animals & books | $150 | Linda Medura |
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Assorted Beanie Babies | $50 | Linda Medura |
| Invicta Reserve 56m Goldtone Watch “Man of War” | $250 | Brian & Kathy Wagar | |
| Invicta Ladies’ Tiger Eye Gold Tone Watch | $125 | Brian & Kathy Wagar | |
| Invicta Men’s “Ocean Voyage Diver’s Watch | $175 | Brian & Kathy Wagar | |
| Invicta Men’s Leather Strap “Year of the Dragon” watch with Mother of Pearl Dial | $125 | Brian & Kathy Wagar | |
| Ladies’ black onyx convertible necklace | $50 | Brian & Kathy Wagar | |
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$50 gift card to Track 139 Restaurant | $50 | Ron & Michele Eleveld, Track 139 Restaurant |
| $40 gift card to Lenny & Joe’s, plus a logo t-shirt and cap | $60 | Lenny & Joe’s Fishtale | |
| Wine gift basket with glasses, art print, sparkling cider, and votive candle | $30 | Marian Sorbo | |
| 8×10 LA Dodger color photo, mint autograph in blue sharpie | $150 | Spencer Moore | |
| Fred W. Thomas signed print | $225 | Spencer Moore | |
| Roger Tory Peterson – Hand-signed in red sharpie, Easton Press Edition of “Birds of the Eastern United States” | $125 | Spencer Moore | |
| High tea for 10 adults by Marsha Mason | $200 | Marsha Mason | |
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Gift certificate to Ashley’s Jewelry and Gifts | Ashley’s Jewelry & Gifts | |
| Homemade Christmas wreath | $65 | Roseann Lemkey | |
| Homemade Christmas swag | $50 | Roseann Lemkey | |
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Two $25 gift cards for Track 139 Restaurant | $50 | Sharon Rispoli |
| Seasonal faux flower arrangement | $100 | Flower Boutique |
($40 in advance, $45 day of auction)
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