The HK House of Peers offered you the opportunity to win a rare prototype of Cousin Sam. The funds raised in this auction will be used to support HOP's activities on behalf of the Independent HK Collector Clubs.

Cousin Sam Prototype
 

Cousin Sam was given to collectors who attended the HK CORRAL collector event held in Phoenix, Arizona, in October 2006. The total edition size for the event piece was only 225. The prototype auctioned here is one of five that were made; the other four were given as prizes at the event.

This piece was carved by Monique Baldwin in 2004, originally as an entry in the Covets series. The Cousin Sam prototype in this auction is the original version of the piece, before any changes were made for the event.
 

• The snake on this Cousin Sam prototype is eyeing an apple; this is a reference to the story of the snake in the Garden of Eden. The regular piece has the snake eyeing a boot, in honor of the western theme of the HK CORRAL event.

Cousin Sam Prototype

Cousin Sam Regular Edition

• Inside the prototype is a leafy tree branch, another reference to the Garden of Eden. The regular piece has the HK CORRAL event logo inside.

Cousin Sam Prototype Interior

Cousin Sam Regular Edition Interior

• Around the lower part of the box are S-shaped markings, like the trail of a snake. The regular piece has HK CORRAL, OCT 13-15, 2006, and PHOENIX, AZ on the sides of the box in place of the snake markings.

Cousin Sam Prototype
 

• The base of the prototype has the Cousin Sam Made in England Harmony Kingdom label.

Cousin Sam Prototype Base
 

Cousin Sam Prototype
 

This Cousin Sam rare piece would make a wonderful addition to any collection. With your winning bid, you support HOP's activities on behalf of all the Independent HK Collector Clubs. So, slither on down and place your bid!
 

This auction was held on

and ended Sunday, November 18, 2007
raising $709.99 for HOP
 

Harmony Kingdom Cousin Sam Prototype

Thank You!   'hefflangur'