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Silent Auction Items
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Openning Bid
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Child's Gold Bangle Bracelet, hinged with chained clasp, American, c.1869 and inscribed "Kate W. Ludlow, Aug. 11th 1869"
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$225
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$75
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2.
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Vintage Silverplated Card Case
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$35
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$10
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3.
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Great Pair of Chinese "Mud Figures" Gift of Malcolm and Susan Trevillian
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$450
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$200
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4.
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Gift Certificate to Whitehall at the Villa - the destination in the Southeast for antiques and fine art.
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$500
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$250
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Gift Certificate to The Persian Carpet - antique, reproduction, Arts & Crafts, American Indian or Contemporary - the Triangle's most reliable source for fine handmade carpets, correct pads, cleaning and repair.
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$500
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$250
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Cocktail Party for 50 at "The Villa"! No fuss, no mess - a fabulous setting - delicious heavy hors d'ouvres - fine wines and cocktails! Give a great party in a fabulous setting - just arrive ready to party and leave when it's over. Hosted by the Orchestra's Board Members. Your event for your winning tax-deductible gift to the COT
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Priceless – no one else ever gets a party here
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$1,500
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14k gold and semi-precious stone necklace and earrings by Edward Arnold from Minata Jewelers. Linda Kornberg through her website and trunk shows continues a great tradition. A sterling silver Necklace and Earrings by the important Italian designer Franco Pianegonda.
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$695
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$300
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Blowing Rock Getaway. Thursday - Sunday (or a little longer) – romantic getaway in a cabin by a rushing trout stream. Gift of Patricia Owens. Fall through Spring.
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$750
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$400
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Eglomise handmade lamp, the creation of Patricia Owens. Unique work of art!
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$950
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$300
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10.
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Gift Certificate to Fine Feathers - Feather your wardrobe at North Carolina's premier women's clothing and accessory destination.
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$1,000
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11.
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Gift Certificate to Hamilton Hill Jewelers - presenting the most exciting and stylish contemporary designs from the world's most intriguing designers has given this Necklace--The Multi Leaf--by Zaremski of Warsaw, their hottest new line, made of oxidized and gold plated sterling silver.
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$295
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$150
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13.
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Gift Certificate to House of Frames/Craven-Allen Gallery. The region's finest frame selection and a staff of expert craftsmen and a nifty gallery - the choice of area museums and collectors.
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$250
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$125
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14.
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Gift Certificate to Provence Restaurant - a magical French restaurant in Carrboro- see why the food critiques rave
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$100
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$50
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15.
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Gift Certificate to Peacock Alley - The source for fine linens, elegant gifts, colorful faience, and china - and so much more.
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$500
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$250
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16.
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Gift Certificate to O'Neill's Menswear - from cool reading glasses to smart casual and elegant formal, it's the source!
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$500
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$250
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17.
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Gift Certificate to Crook's Corner - still the indoor/outdoor favorite for Southern Nouvelle Chow! |
$100
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$50
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18.
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Gift Certificate to Crook's Corner - still the indoor/outdoor favorite for Southern Nouvelle Chow! |
$100
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$50
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19.
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Chenille Throw with woven leather band in the style of an Oriental Carpet - wonderful earthtone colors!
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$450
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$150
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20.
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Zulu basket, An exciting and beautifully crafted 20th century vintage multi-material piece, 14" in diameter. Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$125
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$40
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21.
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"Sun Flowers #2"", acrylic on canvas, A painting by Paul Hrusovsky. 12" x 12" plus the frame (custom framing by Craven-Allen Gallery). Paul's work is in many corporate collections in the South and Mid-West as well as hundreds of private collections. A Chapel Hill Teacher of the Year, he also inspired many young artists as well as showing all kids that art is fun for life without it being their career. Gift of Paul Hrusovsky
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$700
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$250
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Trip the light fantastic! Ballroom dancing for a couple--three private lessons and one group session at Fred Astaire Dance Studio between Durham and Chapel Hill. Join Gail and Phil Cooley and a lot of fun people, polish your advanced technique or start learning--all abilities are made welcome.
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$80
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$40
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A wonderful Modernism silver on copper bowl raised on three large ball feet (each signed) with everted rims. Demeyere of Belgium. c.1950's-60's Gift of Judith Shapiro.
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$225
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$75
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"Wandering Vine", Marsha Mueller, Windover Weaving, Athens, NY. Traditional wool on wool overshot hand woven patterns and materials artistically updated in both color and motif, 27"X89" plus fringe. Gift of Judith Shapiro.
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$225
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$75
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A beautiful hand crafted large sterling silver cuff bracelet, c. 1990, from the Island of Santorini. Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$150
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$50
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26.
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Elaborately worked handmade Sterling Silver Bracelet set with oval polished onyx stones, the bracelet incorporating repousse, punch and applied decorative motifs. Gift of Judith Shapiro.
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$175
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$50
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27.
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Anne Kline design bracelet/watch of stainless steel and gold plated steel. Swiss movement. Gift of Judith Shapiro.
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$95
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$35
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28.
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Earrings of gold set with nine pearls, Art Deco, c. 1930. Gift of Judith Shapiro.
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$275
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$100
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14k gold and diamond Art Deco-Modern earrings, c. 1930-40. Gift of Judith Shapiro.
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$350
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$125
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30.
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A Greco-Roman Pottery Oil Lamp from Israel. Gift of the estate of Dorothy Thomas.
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$125
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$35
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Sterling Silver Tea Strainer with turned ebony handle, American, c.1800. Gift of the estate of Dorothy Thomas.
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$150
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$50
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A c.1840-60 Germanic overlaid, cut glass flask with elaborate engraved monogram. Gift of the estate of Dorothy Thomas.
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$150
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$50
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33.
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Hand turned, beautifully figured American black Walnut bowl by Dave Lupton of Alabama.
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$75
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$25
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34.
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Hand turned, deep American Cherry bowl by Dave Lupton of Alabama.
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$75
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$25
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35.
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Hand turned, highly figured American Maple deep bowl by Dave Lupton of Alabama.
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$90
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$35
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36.
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Inlaid solid Walnut Italian handcrafted mirror with bevelled plate by John-Richard, European Crossroads Collection, 35 1/2 x 35 1/2. Gift of Patricia Owens
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$3,800
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$500
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German Lead Crystal candlesticks, Art Deco designby Mikasa.
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$125
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$35
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Shape up and get healthy with a 6-month Kinetix Health Club membership--beautifully redone facilities with the most up-to-date equipment and a helpful, friendly staff. Includes group classes and full use of both Chapel Hill and Carrboro facilities.
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$350
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$100
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Gift Cards for Margaret's Cantina--Chapel Hill's relaxed spot for fresh Mexican inspired food and great libations. At Timberlyne with loads of parking.
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$80
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$40
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40.
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Your Own Private Party, Cocktails and nibbles high over Durham, your own private party for 15 on the grand and vast balcony for the offices of Verity Investments atop Diamond View Two (yes, that's the spot on the front cover of the new Telephone Book!). Watch the Bulls from the best vantage point!Gift of Malcolm Trevillian and Verity Investments
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$500 (but actually a unique, priceless opportunity!)
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$200
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Set of 6 elegant collectible handpainted Royal Copenhagen dessert plates, floral and fruit motifs. (One minute rim nick and one base ring chip) Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$450
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$125
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42.
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Bing and Grondahl Mid-Century Modernism honey pot of crackle glazed porcelain with sterling and treen top. Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$225
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$750
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43.
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Wedgwood blanc de chine covered soup tureen and stand, a mid-century modern twist on a Regency design--fine bone china and incredibly elegant! Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$600
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$150
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44.
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Steuben Snail, a signed piece of great American glass art, designed in 1949 by David Hills these highly desirable pieces are also known as "hand coolers"! Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$295
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$125
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45.
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Steuben Song Bird, a signed piece of great American glass art, designed in 1963 by George Thompson, #8112 from Steuben catalogue of production and design. Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$225
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$100
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46.
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An elegant handmade Modernism sterling silver Pin or Necklace Pendant. Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$75
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$25
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47.
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1992 hand thrown, intriguingly glazed low bowl Raindance Pottery--the soft greens and browns with iridescent tinges. 11" diameter. Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$125
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$40
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48.
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A vintage mold-blown ruby glass decanter and stopper of unusually massive size!
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$145
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$44
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49.
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Hand made Portugese cork handbag---soft, supple and lovely natural colors. Gift of Judith Shapiro
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$100
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$35
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50.
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A Mariposa salad serving set, hand made in Mexico in 1992, the hand polishing of the founder's art has given it a high luster and brilliance. Sun Flower tips. (Care instructions, history and original bag included)
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$80
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$40
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52.
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Mountain Vacation--a glorious week in a wonderful sprawling house in the mountains of Georgia with the fabulous rushing river made famous in "Deliverance" right in the back yard! This great family home sleeps 12 with 8 in full/king bedrooms plus four kids of any age in the bunk room! Take the 'tubes up river and float back to the house in time for cocktails. Swim in the pools, play tennis--whatever suits each day! Truly a fabulous time for any age group. Gift of the extended Finn Family.
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$1,800
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$800
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Gift Certificate to Julian's, the Chapel Hill institution for great style on Franklin Street since 1942--never stodgy, always smart. See what new fabrics and colors Alexander is cooking up for next season!
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$100
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$50
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N.C. Symphony opening weekend concert, a pair of lower tier box seats, Saturday, September 25! (Next Saturday!) Shubert's "Unfinished", Mahler's 10th (First Movement only), and Beethoven's Triple Concerto for violin (Giora Schmidt), cello (Zuill Bailey) and piano (Navah Perlman). Llewellyn conducts. See if they measure up to the brilliant performance a few years ago by The COT! Gift of Debbie and Arthur Finn
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$100
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$50
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Cherokee Basket, c.1960's, with now illegible certification from The U.S. Department of the Interior. A few old stains from holding vegetables! Truly wonderful! |
$500
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$200
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A vintage Paloma Picasso handbag of supple brown leather with her distinctive X signature and in like new condition--over the shoulder or slide double as a purse. Stamped and signed, c. 1980's, purchased in London at Harvey Nichols, London's most stylish department store. These were also sold in America Saks Fifth Avenue, her jewelry at Tiffany's. Gift of an anonymous lady of great style!
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$300
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$100
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Bonsai plant--a fabulous creation by bonsai artist Dr. Anthony LoRe.
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TBD
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TBD
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Bonsai plant--a fabulous creation by bonsai artist Dr. Anthony LoRe.
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TBD
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TBD
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A fine antique handwoven linen tablecloth with 8 napkins, soft ecru with elegant handworked silk edging and floral cutwork. Never used. Cloth: 49" x 67” and each napkin is 16" square. Freshly washed and ironed--exquisite! Gift of Mary Morrow
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$425
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$150
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Complete dinner service of one of Minton's most beautiful and serene patterns, "Ancestral"--fine bone china--a gorgeous vintage set in superb condition. Hand decorated. Gift of Sherley Wilton
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$1,253.56
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$350
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