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FEBRUARY 27, 2004
Harmony
Kingdom Crown Jewel
Prototype
Charity Auction
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The HK House of Peers and
Harmony Kingdom offers you the
opportunity to win a Crown Jewel
box figurine prototype, carved by Monique Baldwin. At the same time you would be
assisting NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill), a grass roots
organization dedicated to eradicating mental illness and improving the
quality of life for those affected by these diseases.
Crown Jewel
Prototype
Crown Jewel was a Royal
Watch Collectors Club special offer for authorized independent club
(HOP) members. Carved by
Master Carver Monique Baldwin, Crown
Jewel was produced in England and available for a
limited time in 2002.
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Crown Jewel
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Crown Jewel
Prototype |
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Crown Jewel was the fourth box figurine made exclusively for
Harmony Kingdom's authorized independent club members. The wistful
frog has rescued a princess's golden ball and now longs for his
kiss. The interior collection of jewels symbolizes how valuable
collectors are - they are the jewels of the Kingdom.
Crown Jewel Prototype Interior
Crown Jewel
Prototype Back
This prototype differs
in several ways from the actual production piece.
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The center of the
frog's crown is a shade of deep purple, whereas the production piece is a light
brown in color.
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The nub and notch to
line up the lid with the base are not
 on
the prototype.
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With the
lid off the prototype box you will see the word "GABRIEL" inscribed
at the top of one of the frogs leg. This inscription is not on the
production piece.
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The finish is very
glossy, as opposed to the production pieces that were extremely matte in finish.
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The four identifying
hallmarks are inscribed on the lid of the box, however the prototype does not
have the crown stamp.
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The bottom of the base
is marked INDY. CLUB PIECE #001.
Crown Jewel
Prototype Base
Do not miss the opportunity to add this beautiful, rare piece
to your collection. You will not only bring joy to yourself, but you will help
bring joy to those who NAMI
supports.
This auction
was held on
eBay
and
ended March 7, 2004
 NAMI
is the nation's leading grassroots organization solely dedicated
to improving the lives of persons with severe mental illnesses
(major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia,
obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders). Their
efforts focus on support to persons with serious mental illnesses
and to their families. They advocate non-discriminatory and
equitable federal and state policies; increased research funding
into the causes, symptoms, and treatments for mental illness; and
education to eliminate the pervasive stigma toward severe mental
illness. Through advocacy and education, NAMI translates
biomedical research advances into effective treatment and services
for individuals with serious mental illness.
eBay
Auction:
This is a charity auction sponsored by the
HK House of Peers to benefit NAMI.
Visit the
eBay auction
for specific auction details.
If you have any questions about this auction, e-mail the [HOP Charity Coordinator]
at [charity@houseofpeers.com]
before bidding.
Good Luck!
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