CPL’s 2024 Silent Auction
Through generous donations, we have amazing items to auction off to support the library! Bidding officially starts on Thursday, February 1 at 10am AST and will conclude Monday, February 12 at 3pm AST.
Every auction item will have a number and minimum bid amount. Please bid in minimum increments of $1.00 (no cents). Before submitting your bid, please check below for information on each item. “Current Hightes Bid” amounts will be updated daily.
Successful bidders will be contacted as of Tuesday, February 13. Items must be picked up by Saturday, February 17. Failure to pick up items will result in your prize being offered to the next highest bidder.
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Item #1: $25 Angela’s Heavenly Embrace Bra Boutique Gift Certificate
Angela’s Heavenly Embrace Bra Boutique is a lingerie and underwear store located in Dayle’s Grand Market (129 Victoria St, Amherst, NS). Their motto is “if we have to wear a bra, it should at-least fit heavenly”!
Donated by: Angela’s Heavenly Embrace Bra Boutique
Estimated Value: $25
Minimum Bid: $6
Current Highest Bid = $25
Item #2: “Wild Flower” Reversible King Size Duvet Cover & Pillow Shams
Bring a botanical burst of style to your bedroom with this boho-inspired bedding set. It comes with a duvet cover and pillow shams made from 100% microfiber that is moisture-wicking and fade- and wrinkle-resistant. A reversible duvet cover showcases a solid light pink color on one side and a solid cream color with yellow and green flowers on the other, letting you switch to whichever matches your mood. Matching shams complete its cohesive look.
Donated by: Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $25
Current Highest Bid = $40
Item #3: “Gramma’s House” Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Darlene Strong
12″ x 12″ painting by local artist Darlene Strong. Painted November 23, 2023.
Donated by: Darlene Strong
Estimated Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $25
Current Highest Bid = $25
Item #4: “Dumma Splash” Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Darlene Strong
12″ x 12″ painting by local artist Darlene Strong.
Donated by: Darlene Strong
Estimated Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $25
Current Highest Bid = $25
Item #5: “Untitled 1” Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Darlene Strong
12″ x 16″ painting by local artist Darlene Strong. Painted November 18, 2023.
Donated by: Darlene Strong
Estimated Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $25
Current Highest Bid = $25
Item #6: “Untitled 2” Acrylic on Canvas Painting by Darlene Strong
12″ x 12″ painting by local artist Darlene Strong. Painted November 18, 2023.
Donated by: Darlene Strong
Estimated Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $25
Current Highest Bid = $0
Item #7: Michael Aram Olive Branch Cheese Board and Knife
The Olive Branch Collection is one of the best known and most loved of Michael’s motifs. The simple forms create objects that serve wonderfully as stunning individual gifts or an exuberant table setting that decorates an entire moment of your life. The theme itself captures all the most distinctive aspects of Michael’s work – narrative strength, deep symbolism and extraordinary sculptural expression.
Donated by: Ruthie Patriquin
Estimated Value: $330
Minimum Bid: $50
Current Highest Bid = $0
Item #8: Vintage Dresden Plate Pattern Quilt
Double, Dresden Plate pattern, has been in storage for over 20 years, some discolouration on the back.
Donated by: Vanessa Sawatzky
Estimated Value: $200
Minimum Bid: $50
Current Highest Bid = $60
Item #9: Sweet Bay Rug Hooking Kit and Embroidery Hoop
Great kit for anyone hooking for the first time. The 6″ x 6″ kit contains a pattern, wool cloth strips and other textures, hook, color key, instructions, and hoop. This kit makes a great wall hanging, table mat, or pillow once it is hooked. This package has everything you need to complete this rug:
- A hand drawn pattern on burlap.
- All the wool cloth strips and textures you need to complete the kit.
- A rug hook.
- A colour key to tell you what colours go where.
- A colour picture of the completed rug.
- An illustrated set of instructions.
- A beginner 10″ hoop.
Donated by: Deanne Fitzpatrick Studio
Estimated Value: $58
Minimum Bid: $15
Current Highest Bid = $40
Item #10: Lo Scarabeo Crystal Ball
Explore the world of magical divination with an elegant glass sphere. Includes one glass sphere, one wooden support, and an instruction booklet.
Donated by: Bliss Crystal Cafe
Estimated Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $13
Current Highest Bid = $60
Item #11: Cuisinart 3 Piece Pizza Grilling Pack
The Cuisinart 3 Piece Pizza Grilling Pack is the ultimate kit to help you create mouth watering pizza right at home. The set includes a 13″ cordierite pizza stone, 12″ folding stainless steel pizza peel, and pizza wheel cutter.
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $62
Minimum Bid: $16
Current Highest Bid = $25
Item #12: Beach-goer’s Kit
It may be winter, but why not prepare for the summer with this beach-goer’s kit! This pack includes two sun hats, two beach towels, and a beach blanket.
Donated by: Friends of the Library
Estimated Value: $60
Minimum Bid: $15
Current Highest Bid = $20
Item #13: Pet Toy Pack
We have auction items for the whole family! This pet toy pack includes five rope pet toys.
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $25
Minimum Bid: $6
Current Highest Bid = $25
Item #14: “Love to Read” Folk Art
“Love to Read” folk art piece made of wood and recycled paper.
Donated by: Jane LaChance
Estimated Value: $50+
Minimum Bid: $13
Current Highest Bid = $18
Item #15: Sam’s Library Assembled Miniature
Assembled miniature library with LED light and plastic cover.
Donated by: Jane LaChance
Estimated Value: $50
Minimum Bid: $13
Current Highest Bid = $30
Item #16: Puzzle Pack
This puzzle pack includes two 1000 piece puzzles and one 300 piece puzzle. The perfect pack for these cold winter months!
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $70
Minimum Bid: $18
Current Highest Bid = $18
Item #17: Book Pack
A collection of popular, local, and classic books. This pack includes the following titles:
- Spare, by Prince Harry
- Blood In The Water: A True Story Of Revenge In The Maritimes, by Silver Donald Cameron
- The Oxford Widows Murder Club, by Bruce Graham
- The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $92
Minimum Bid: $23
Current Highest Bid = $50
Item #18: The Orange Hall Studio – Teeth Whitening Gift Certificate
Make those pearly whites shine with a teeth whitening treatment courtesy of The Orange Hall Studio. This gift card has a $120 value.
Donated by: The Orange Hall Studio
Estimated Value: $120
Minimum Bid: $30
Current Highest Bid = $75
Item #19: The Orange Hall Studio – Scalp Wellness Gift Certificate
Enjoy a scalp wellness session courtesy of The Orange Hall Studio. This gift card has a $45 value.
Donated by: The Orange Hall Studio
Estimated Value: $45
Minimum Bid: $11
Current Highest Bid = $30
Item #20: Valentine’s Day Basket
The perfect Valentine’s Day treat! This basket includes: Vintage champagne glasses (2) Rimmed stemed wine glasses (2) Turtles, OMG dark chocolate almond toffee clusters, Pepero chocolate cookies, Pepero almond cookies, Hersheys kisses, Caramel chocolate hearts Black pepper and sea salt crackers, smoked oysters, smoked Mussels, ppate, sea salted peanuts, unsalted cashews, Dutch Crunch kettle cooked chips (4 different) and a set of coasters(red roses).
Donated by: Steve and Effie Weatherbee
Estimated Value: $140
Minimum Bid: $35
Current Highest Bid = $72
Item #21: Embroidered Purple Flower Pendant
This beautiful purple flower embroidered pendent comes with a 10″ chain.
Donated by: Kristel Fleuren-Hunter
Estimated Value: $25
Minimum Bid: $6
Current Highest Bid = $20
Item #22: “The Professor” Norman Rockwell Decorative Plate
Norman Rockwell plate “The Professor” from the Edwin M Knowles China Co. Limited edition, in box. Certificate of authenticity included.
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $25
Minimum Bid: $6
Current Highest Bid = $0
Item #23: Glass Apple Paperweight
Pink glass apple paperweight. This paperweight is approximately 3″ round and 3″ tall, with a flat bottom, beautiful pink glass with applied clear stem and leaf.
Donated by: Pamela MacIsaac Adams
Estimated Value: $25
Minimum Bid: $6
Current Highest Bid = $20
Item #24: Wooden Boat Sculpture
A bamboo sculpture of a boat. Approximately 20″ long and 6″ tall.
Donated by: Pamela MacIsaac Adams
Estimated Value: $125+
Minimum Bid: $31
Current Highest Bid = $40
Item #25: Set of Three Wooden Coasters
A set of three wooden coasters with holder. Coasters are approximately 3″ x 3″.
Donated by: Pamela MacIsaac Adams
Estimated Value: $20
Minimum Bid: $5
Current Highest Bid = $10
Item #26: “The Last Straw” Small Straw Art Piece
The Last Straw incorporates the ancient art of wheat weaving and marquetry in unique and original Canadian handcrafted designs. This piece is approximately 3″ x 2″ and was handcrafted in Saskatchewan.
Donated by: Pamela MacIsaac Adams
Estimated Value: $22
Minimum Bid: $6
Current Highest Bid = $13
Item #27: Black-capped Chickadee Cross Stitch
A beautiful cross stitch of a black-capped chickadee with frame. This piece is approximately 15″ x 15″.
Donated by: Pamela MacIsaac Adams
Estimated Value: $80+
Minimum Bid: $20
Current Highest Bid = $40
Item #28: Small Rainbow Reversible Quilt
A beautiful cotton quilt. This reversible quilt has a rainbow pattern on one side, with a solid green pattern on the back and is approximately 36″ x 45″.
Donated by: Sally Austin
Estimated Value: $100+
Minimum Bid: $25
Current Highest Bid = $25
Item #29: Kids Size 6-8 Knitted Sweater
Brown sweater with farmyard fowl, farmer, and houses. This sweater would fit a child size 6-8 and is 100% wool.
Donated by: Sally Austin
Estimated Value: $75+
Minimum Bid: $19
Current Highest Bid = $65
Item #30: Orange Tea Cozy
A tea cozy designed and made to maintain the temperature of your tea. This cozy has two layers: a fabric inner lining and a wool removable outer layer.
Donated by: Sally Austin
Estimated Value: $40+
Minimum Bid: $10
Current Highest Bid = $15
Item #31: Set of Two Silk Jewelry Cases
Two silk jewelry cases with inner organizational pockets. Each case is approximately 4″ x 8″.
Donated by: Sally Austin
Estimated Value: $50+
Minimum Bid: $13
Current Highest Bid = $20
Item #32: Silk Tea Cozy
A tea cozy designed and made to maintain the temperature of your tea. This cozy has two layers: a fabric inner lining and a silk outer layer.
Donated by: Sally Austin
Estimated Value: $40+
Minimum Bid: $10
Current Highest Bid = $10
Item #33: Audrey Hepburn Dress and Belt
One of a kind handmade Audrey Hepburn dress with belt. Perfect for any Hepburn fan! Dress is approximately a women’s size 8.
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $75
Minimum Bid: $19
Current Highest Bid = $19
Item #34: Blue Crossbody Purse
A blue purse with black and red accents and gold hardware. This purse also features an interior and exterior pocket.
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $20
Minimum Bid: $5
Current Highest Bid = $15
Item #35: Purple Flapper Style Hat
Di Firenze 100% Wool Purple Flapper Style Hat. This hat is in very good condition. Perfect for a costume!
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $35
Minimum Bid: $9
Current Highest Bid = $20
Item #36: Handmade Floral Tote Bag
This versatile tote bag would be great for transporting library books home! This bag is approximately 12″ x 14″ with 9″ strap.
Donated by: Donna Langille
Estimated Value: $35+
Minimum Bid: $9
Current Highest Bid = $14
Item #37: Large Crochet Shawl
This shawl has shades of blue, green, and grey, and is the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe! Hand made with love using 80% wool and 20% nylon yarn.
Donated by: Kathryn Richards
Estimated Value: $70+
Minimum Bid: $18
Current Highest Bid = $40
Item #38: Small Knitted Shawl 1
This shawl has shades of yellow, green, and purple, and is the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe! Hand made with love using 80% wool and 20% nylon yarn.
Donated by: Kathryn Richards
Estimated Value: $50+
Minimum Bid: $13
Current Highest Bid = $25
Item #39: Small Knitted Shawl 2
This shawl has shades of blue and brown, and is the perfect addition to your winter wardrobe! Hand made with love using 70% wool, 20% nylon, and 10% cashmere.
Donated by: Kathryn Richards
Estimated Value: $50+
Minimum Bid: $13
Current Highest Bid = $20
Item #40: Flower Cowl
Keep your neck warm with this lovely flower cowl! Handmade with love using 100% wool yarn.
Donated by: Kathryn Richards
Estimated Value: $50+
Minimum Bid: $13
Current Highest Bid = $60
Item #41: Maritime Mosaic Gift Basket
A lovely collection of items available at Maritime Mosaic! This basket includes: $30 gift card to Maritime Mosaic, a copy of “Shoot Me” by Lesley Crewe, a Love Grows Here Embroidery starter kit, a Catch A Ray Designs car catcher, and a “Kissie Kiss, eh?” mini sign.
Donated by: Maritime Mosaic
Estimated Value: $100+
Minimum Bid: $30
Current Highest Bid = $50
Item #42: Betty Crocker Mini Pie Factory
Impossibly Easy Mini Pies are ripe for the customizing with the Betty Crocker Mini Pie Factory! This item comes complete with pastry cutter and pie stamp tool.
Donated by: A Friend of the Library
Estimated Value: $40
Minimum Bid: $10
Current Highest Bid = $10
