HOP hosted a Live Charity Auction during the International Gift & Collectible Exposition in Rosemont. It was held directly after the HK Reunion Dinner and everyone was welcome to attend and participate. Harmony Kingdom donated outstanding items for this auction, including rare prototypes and examples of never-released pieces. These unique items, along with the final auction bid and winner, are pictured below and include:
- Long Beach 1997 Rose Pendant – $120
- Friends of the Royal Watch (prototype) – $300
- Single Red Rose (sample with glossy finish) – $325
- Penguin ornaments (group of 3 prototypes) – $300
- Rosemont '97 Puffin Pin (sample) – $450
- Y2HK (original master mould) – $300
- Begonia (early prototype) – $225
- Rather Large Furball (never released) – $1,050
- Noel's Toby Jug (original proof colourway) – $350
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The Live Charity Auction was open to anyone interested in attending. The Live Charity Auction began in the Ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel at 9:45 pm. The $3,420 in auction proceeds was divided among the charities of the HK House of Peers member clubs.
Long Beach 1997 Rose Pendant
Final Bid: $120
Winner: Kathryn Pfleger
Friends of the Royal Watch (prototype)
Final Bid: $300
Winner: Susan Schemberger
Single Red Rose (sample with glossy finish)
Final Bid: $325
Winner: Susan Schemberger
Penguin ornaments (group of 3 prototypes)
Final Bid: $300
Winner: Kathryn Pfleger
Rosemont '97 Puffin Pin (sample)
Final Bid: $450
Winner: Susan Schemberger
Y2HK (original master mould)
Final Bid: $300
Winner: Lynda Ringelstein
Begonia (early prototype)
Final Bid: $225
Winner: Beth Reno
Rather Large Furball (never released)
Final Bid: $1,050
Winner: Susan Schemberger
Noel's Toby Jug (original proof colourway)
Final Bid: $350
Winner: Jo Ann Murdoch
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