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APRIL 8, 2005
Harmony
Kingdom Rookery Rave
Prototype
Charity Auction
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The HK House of Peers and Harmony Kingdom
offers you the opportunity to win an extremely rare box figurine prototype
of
Rookery Rave, 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 the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement
of the
quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases. All proceeds from this
auction will be donated to NAMI in
the winners name.
Rookery Rave Prototype
Rookery Rave Prototype
Rookery Rave
was produced as a box figurine in the Small Treasure Jest
Collection. Carved in England, Rookery
Rave was made at Wimberley Mills in England.
Carved in 2003 by Master Carver Peter Calvesbert,
Rookery Rave was issued
as a fixed edition of 2500 pieces worldwide in the spring of 2004.
It measures approximately 3.3" x 3" x 2.5".
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Rookery Rave HK Secrets:
(Production Box) A group of chinstrap penguins encircles their
prey. Squid, fish - and even Peter's mouse - are caught in the
whirlpool. On the interior, a colony of penguins surrounds an egg,
arguing over who should be sitting on it.
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This prototype is very detailed and a well-painted piece.
Rookery Rave Prototype |
Rookery Rave
Prototype Lid
Rookery Rave
Prototype Lid Base
The lid has the four hallmarks around its lower edge. However, the
Crown Stamp is not on the base of the lid, it is blank. There is
no label on the bottom of the base. Instead, written by hand, on
the base is: TJ BABY PENGUINS P #001.
Rookery Rave Prototype
Interior
Rookery
Rave Prototype
Base
Please do not miss out on this great
opportunity to add this beautiful and 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 April 17, 2005
raising
$351.99
for 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.
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.
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Good Luck!
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