The HK House of Peers and Harmony Kingdom offered you the opportunity to win a solid body prototype of Boom Box, carved by Master Carver Peter Calvesbert. 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.
Boom Box Solid Body Prototype
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Boom Box was issued as a box figurine in a fixed edition size of 5,000 pieces worldwide in the fall of 2003. Carved by Master Carver Peter Calvesbert, Boom Box was produced in England. The Boom Box offered here is a solid body prototype.
Boom Box Solid Body Prototype |
Boom Box Solid Body Prototype
Boom Box HK Secrets:
What better fish to turn into a box figurine than the boxfish. Box fish are also known as "Neutron Bomb" fish for the toxic substance they release to protect themselves when frightened. Spring in England is heralded by the call of the cuckoo as it arrives from Africa. (Peter Calvesbert spotted one on 22 April, as indicated on the rocks. The interior of the figurine is laid out like an aquarium. "F.L." stands for Fat Larry, aka "Zoom," the name of Peter's goldfish when he lived in London. The mouse is in danger of becoming a boxfish snack.) |
Boom Box Solid Body Prototype
This solid body prototype differs in several ways from the actual production piece.
- There is no interior, so the references to Fat Larry (above secrets) and the mouse are missing.
- The references to the Cuckoo and the date (above secrets) are not on the rocks.
- There are no hallmarks.
- The bottom of the base is marked BOX FISH PROTOTYPE.
Boom Box Solid Body 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
and ended March 28, 2004
raising $411.06 for NAMI
Harmony Kingdom BOOM BOX SB Prototype [sic] 4 Charity
eBay Auction was a charity auction sponsored by the HK House of Peers to benefit NAMI.
 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.
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