Silent Auction
Auction items will be on display in the reception area adjoining the banquet site at the La Fonda Hotel beginning at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, and bids can be made until the end of the banquet meal, and prior to the commencement of the banquet program, unless otherwise announced. Winning bids will be announced at the end of the banquet program. Items must be paid for with cash, credit card or a check and taken by successful bidders at the conclusion of the program. Buyers paying by credit card will be required to sign a credit card authorization form which will be processed by NAALJ through Paypal. Thank you to everyone, both donors and bidders, for participating in this year's Silent Auction!
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Item # 1 - A Day in the Jemez (for those spending a little extra time in New Mexico)
See the stunning, history-filled Jemez Mountains on an informative tour like no other. Local mountain dwellers and amateur historians Alex Rose (the son of donor ALJ Felicia Orth) and April Brown will lead you on a customizable trip into the Jemez filled with adventure. Your day trip departs from Los Alamos, traveling through the Valles Caldera on NM 4 on to La Cueva where you will begin your experience on the dirt and gravel roads of yesteryear. Various stops along the way allow you to see little known historical sites, fossil beds and the amazing red rocks of Jemez Springs. Bring a suit if you’d like to soak in the hot springs. Traveling back through Gillman Tunnels, we will stop for lunch at Jemez Spring's oldest bar and grill, Los Ojos, before a small walking tour in town. Estimated time for round trip from Los Alamos is 5 hours (from Santa Fe, 7 hours).
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value priceless!)
Item # 2 - Two Bottles of Maryland Wine
Two great bottles of wine direct from Maryland vineyards - a 2008 Bordeleau UnOaked Chardonnay and a 2009 Boordy Terrapin Petit Cabernet.
Donated by Scott S. Oakley of Maryland. (Estimated Retail Value $28)
Item # 3 - A Set of Four Williamsburg Glasses
Set of 4 handcrafted crystal cocktail (rocks) glasses from Williamsburg Glass Factory with the state seal of Virginia laser etched onto the side of each glass.
Donated by the Virginia Association of Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers. (Estimated Retail Value $70)
Item # 4 - A Custom Designed New York NAALJ Affiliate Pin
This is a custom designed limited edition lapel pin in gold tone, and blue and white enamel of the New York State Administrative Law Judges Association (NYSALJA).
Donated by Hon. Marc Zylberberg of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $10)
Item # 5 - A Gift Certificate for "Florida Delights"
As described by the donor, this item is a $100 gift certificate good for some "Florida delights." Shipping is included.
Donated by Hon. Robert S. Cohen of Florida. (Retail Value $100)
Item # 6 - Collectable New Mexico Posters
This lot includes three posters of New Mexico landscapes distributed by the Public Service Company of New Mexico: (1) "The Late Bunch" herding cows down a hillside; (2) "Lights along the Rio Grande"; and (3) Abiquiu Valley," a rural landscape with bright fall colors.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $60)
Item # 7 - A Pack of 10 Blank Note Cards by Alaskan Artist Jan Porterfield
This package of 10 blank note cards and envelopes (two of each design) by Alaskan artist Jan Porterfield are created and printed in Alaska from original watercolors.
Donated by Hon. Jeff Friedman of Alaska. (Estimated Retail Value $25)
Item # 8 - A Liquid Silver Necklace with Turquoise
This is a 10-strand liquid silver necklace, 22 inches long, with turquoise along the bottom of each strand.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $200)
Item # 9 - Katz's Salami
During World War II, this famous old Manhattan Lower East Side (East Houston Street) deli promoted the sending of care packages overseas with the slogan: "Send a salami to your boy in the army!" If said with a New York accent, it rhymes!! You can still send a salami to Americans serving overseas, or you can enjoy this beef salami yourself.
Donated by Hon. Christopher Stephens of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $25)
Item # 10 - Rare Templeton Rye Whiskey from Iowa
Templeton Rye is “a small batch rye whiskey with deep prohibition era roots in a small town in western Iowa, reputed to have been Al Capone’s whiskey of choice, who reportedly even had it delivered to him when he was in Alcatraz. It is extremely difficult to find outside of Iowa, and also currently very difficult to find even in Iowa – most retailers have long waiting lists. In June 2008 Templeton Rye was named Best Overall Whiskey out of more than 4,000 entries at the Los Angeles Wine and Spirits Competition, and won a gold medal in March 2009 at the San Francisco World Spirits Tasting. It was also named the “Best Whiskey under 10 Years Old” by Whiskey Bible. One reviewer characterizes it as having “a nose that introduces a combination of rye married with caramel . . . that first sip brings tones of sweet honey, followed by caramel and ending with minor tinge of spice on the tongue.” Another reviewer said, “Templeton is less overtly spicy than many ryes, and I found it to have more of a Canadian whisky character to it . . The flavor profile is overwhelming, and in a good way. Starting with honeycomb and toffee, it soon reveals notes of buttermilk biscuits, shortbread, and even gingersnaps. Extremely easygoing, there’s virtually no heat on the finish at all . . . A bit of dark chocolate plays on the finish, too. . . This is possibly the best rye I’ve ever sampled.” One final review, “the unique whiskey presents a rye spiciness and almost bittersweet taste that is found in the rye grain, along with notes of dried fruit, toffee, caramel, and allspice. Texturally, the deep amber-colored whiskey is thick and almost chewy. The mellow, yet complex rye has a clean, spicy finish. The rye taste mixed with spiciness and sweet undertones are well balanced, a sign of careful aging.” Included as well are a TR flask, four TR shot glasses, and a TR t-shirt.
Donated by Hon. Lynette Donner of Iowa. (Estimated Retail Value $100)
Item # 11- Miniature Cochiti Storyteller
Among the most charming developments of the Southwestern Indian artist is that of the storyteller figurine, an adaptation of centuries-old creations in figurine pottery. Cultural traditions and values have historically been passed on by tribal elders through songs and stories geared to teaching the young. Storytellers pass knowledge from generation to the next, and the next. It is in these delightful representations that the intense love of the Indians for their children is most clearly shown. Created from the same native clays as other pottery, storyteller figurines can range in height from approximately 2 inches to 10 inches. This is a miniature Cochiti storyteller with three babies.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $60)
Item # 12 - Fresh Fish from the Gulf Waters of the Florida Panhandle
Three Pounds of Grouper (or maybe something else, depending on the weather and the market). In the bend of Florida, where the peninsula running north from the keys curves west to create the Florida Panhandle, lies a Florida few know. This is Florida's Big Bend. It is not your palm tree, South Beach, tourist, and condo Florida. This is the real Florida - fertile, wild, and as rugged and violent a frontier as the West ever was. This is the Florida that gave birth to the feared Seminole Indians, the tribe that the United States Army never conquered.
The Gulf of Mexico and its many bays, like the Apalachee bay just west of Tallahassee, give life to vast numbers of marine life. Oysters, grouper, scallops, blue crabs, stone crabs, spotted trout, dolphin, hawksbill turtles, red fish, snapper, shrimp, sharks, rays, and more abound. The waters of the Big Bend are some of the richest estuarine breeding grounds in the world. This wealth of seafood coupled with the fertile soil, abundant drinking water, and moderate climate made the Apalachee Indians the wealthiest tribe of the South East.
Since European settlement, the brave and hardy have fished these waters, farmed these lands, and timbered the forests. Merchants and pirates sailed the Gulf waters, hiding and fighting in the countless bays and sloughs. This donation comes from these fecund, historic waters. It is seafood as fresh and delicious as food comes.
The winning bidder can either meet the donor at the St. Marks boat ramp at daybreak one October morning with rod and reel in hand, or provide a physical address and await a shipment of fresh frozen North Florida seafood. This is the more reliable option since it does not depend upon the donor's fishing skills!
Donated by Hon. John D.C. Newton II of Florida. (Estimated Retail Value $45)
Item # 13 - A Richard Mss Painting
A painting by Richard MSS, “First Peyote Meeting,” (framed, 14 x 18 inches).
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $100)
Item # 14 - A Sterling Silver Silpada Necklace
Dress up anything from your favorite T-shirt to your little black dress with this elegant, refined Silpada Designs Sterling Silver Necklace. 32" long with a Lobster Clasp.
Donated by Hon. Cathy Bennett of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $139)
Item # 15 - A North Carolina Gift Basket
A basket chock full of North Carolina items! Included are two t-shirts (male and female), Tarheel peanuts, candy, a recipe book, a hand towel, travel mug, can covers, and several other goodies.
Donated by Hon. Julian Mann of North Carolina. (Estimated Retail Value $85)
Item # 16 - A Virginia Crafted Walnut Gavel and Case
A handmade walnut gavel and presentation case made of Virginia walnut and cherry wood made by a Virginia Craftsman.
Donated by the Virginia Association of Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers. (Estimated Retail Value $75)
Item # 17 - Happy Birthday Lady Liberty.
A collection of items in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the arrival of the Statue of Liberty to New York Harbor: t-shirt with stylized line drawing of the statue (size large); 3-dimensional puzzle of the statue; assorted note cards; magnet; small replica statuette for your desk.
Donated by Hon. Anne Murphy of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $50)
Item # 18 - Two Zuni Animal Fetishes
The Zuni Pueblo Indians feel that animals are endowed with unique spiritual powers, and that the fetish is the embodiment of these spirits. Created from various materials, Zuni fetish carvings are used in daily life for good luck, prosperity and health. The bear or medicine bear is one of the most popular and commonly made Zuni fetishes, representing strength, courage, power, good luck, healing and protection from evil. This lot includes two bear fetishes - 1 carved stone bear and 1 metal bear.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $35)
Item # 19 - A Classic New York Cheesecake from the Nuns of New Skete
In 1969, inspired by a vision of contemporary monastic life, a group of seven Poor Clare nuns from Indiana settled in Cambridge, New York (Washington County). With the monks’ help they purchased a small farm house a few miles from the monks’ monastery and built their own monastery across the road from the farm house. Thirteen years later, the nuns added a bakery to their modest home where, today, the sisters produce their gourmet cheesecakes, which have been featured by such personalities as Rachael Ray. The nuns make 12 different cheesecakes, this one being a delicately flavored creamy classic New York-style cheesecake in a lemon flavored cookie crumb crust combines everything your taste buds could desire. It is also pre-sliced. You are bidding on a gift certificate that includes shipping costs. (By the way, the New Skete monks are world famous for their dog training and breeding of German Shepherds.)
Donated by Hon. Peter S. Loomis of New York. Partial Shipping Donated by the Nuns of New Skete. (Estimated Retail Value $58)
Item # 20 - A Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Choker
This is a 20-inch long turquoise and spiny oyster choker with a carved flower at the bottom.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $50)
Item # 21- Miniature Acoma Pots and a Plate
Acoma Pueblo, southwest of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is built atop a sheer-walled, 367-foot sandstone bluff in a valley studded with sacred, towering monoliths. Since 1150 A.D., Acoma Pueblo has earned the reputation as the oldest continuously inhabited community in North America. The mesa-top settlement is known worldwide for its unique art and rich culture. This item is an assemblage of miniature Acoma pots and one miniature plate, hand-coiled and hand-painted: 1 with insect and turtle designs, 1 with turtle, trickster coyote and step design, 2 with geometric patterns, the plate has Kokopelli, symbol of fertility and agricultural abundance.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Total Estimated Retail Value $150)
Item # 22 - New York City Rooftop Honey
Last year, New York City legalized beekeeping within city limits, which resulted in a boom in urban hives. This honey was harvested from a roof on 93rd Street off First Avenue, a few blocks from where the donor lives, by Andrew Cote, who is also Martha Stewart's go-to beekeeper.
Donated by Hon. Christopher Stephens of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $15)
Item # 23 - A New Mexico Painting
Painting reproduction by DeGrazia of girl with flower basket (on wood, 12 x 18 inches).
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $50)
Item # 24 - A signed University of Oklahoma Sooner football
A Sooner Football autographed by Bob Stoops, coach of the preseason number one rated !!!! University of Oklahoma football team. Donated by the Jim Thorpe Association, which owns the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
Donation facilitated by Hon. Gary E. Payne of Oklahoma. (Estimated Retail Value $300)
Item # 25 - A Pack of 10 Blank Note Cards by Alaskan Artist Jan Porterfield
This package of 10 blank note cards and envelopes (two of each design) by Alaskan artist Jan Porterfield are created and printed in Alaska from original watercolors.
Donated by Hon. Jeff Friedman of Alaska. (Estimated Retail Value $25)
Item # 26 - A Custom Designed New York NAALJ Affiliate Pin
This is a custom designed limited edition lapel pin in gold tone, and blue and white enamel of the New York State Administrative Law Judges Association (NYSALJA).
Donated by Hon. Marc Zylberberg of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $10)
Item # 27 - Traditional Jemez Pottery
Take home a piece of authentic New Mexico.
This is a hand-coiled and hand-painted piece of Jemez pottery by F. Fragua.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $75)
Item # 28 - Vacation Home in Aptos, California
This item is a three-night stay at ALJ Maggie Anderson's family vacation home (Aptos Oaks) in Aptos, California, 10 miles south of Santa Cruz, 40 miles north of Monterey, 1 mile to Aptos Village and 1 mile from Rio Del Mar Beach- access to a 15-mile stretch of gorgeous Monterey Bay. The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, and sleeps 11. Aptos Oaks is a spacious, comfortable and unique family vacation home situated on 3/4 acre just above the Pacific Coast Highway. Santa Cruz was the inspiration for the Beach Boys song "Surf City"- and all ocean-based activities, including the Boardwalk amusement park, wharf, fishing and surfing are easily accessed. There are 5 golf courses within 20 miles and spectacular hiking trails beginning in Nisene Marks State Park, 1 mile from the house. The Monterey Peninsula, with Carmel Village, famous scenery, more golf, shopping and Aquarium is about 45 minutes by car. House is fully furnished, and supplied with paper products, common kitchen staples, linens and towels. See http://www.vrbo.com/20576 for more details and pictures.
Donated by Hon. Mary-Margaret Anderson of California. (Estimated Retail Value $1200)
Item # 29 - A Hand Made Women's Purse by Laura Z
This is a custom hand-made women's purse with extra pockets for cell phones, keys etc.
Donated by Hon. Christine Traskos of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $60)
Item # 30 - A native-American made letter opener
This is a native-American-made letter opener with inlaid turquoise and other stones.
Donated by Hon. Ann Young of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. (Estimated Retail Value $25)
Item # 31 - A Misha Lenn Seriolithograph
A seriolithograph in color on paper ( 6 3/4" x 11") signed on the plate by Misha Lenn titled "Commonwealth in Bloom." Misha Lenn was born in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1962. He graduated with a masters of fine arts degree in graphics in 1984. Misha developed a very distinctive style in watercolors.
Donated by Hon. Beverly Sherman Nash of the District of Columbia. (Estimated Retail Value $90)
Item # 32 - A Zuni Bird Fetish
The Zuni Pueblo Indians feel that animals are endowed with unique spiritual powers, and that the fetish is the embodiment of these spirits. Created from various materials, Zuni fetish carvings are used in daily life for good luck, prosperity and health. This fetish is of a Bird in a tree made of bone, a symbol of extraordinary vision and broad perspective.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $100)
Item # 33 - Fallingwater book and a PA Workers' Compensation Mug
An illustrated book about Fallingwater, a Frank Lloyd Wright house located near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (fallingweater.org). Fallingwater is a very special house that is built over a waterfall. Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s most famous architect, designed the house for his clients, the Kaufmann family. Fallingwater was built between 1936 and 1939. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark. Also included in this lot is a Torrey Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Treatise Annual Coffee Mug 2011.
Donated by Hon. David B. Torrey of Pennsylvania. (Estimated Retail Value $55)
Item # 34 - Wine from the North Fork of Long Island
Bedell First Crush 2009: This is a chardonnay/sauvignon blanc mix from the North Fork of Long Island.
Donated by Hon. Christopher Stephens of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $15)
Item # 35 - A Waterford Crystal Gavel
This is brand new brilliantly hand-cut clear solid lead crystal gavel, in original Waterford box, made in Ireland, measuring approximately 8 inches long, acid etched-signed "Waterford." This item is no longer made by Waterford and is now extremely rare and exceedingly difficult to find on the market.
Donated by the New York State Administrative Law Judges Association. (Estimated Retail Value $250)
Item # 36 - A Zuni Turtle Fetish
The Zuni Pueblo Indians feel animals are endowed with unique spiritual powers, and that the fetish is the embodiment of these spirits. Created from various materials, Zuni fetish carvings are used in daily life for good luck, prosperity and health. This item is a turtle fetish made of mother of pearl, the turtle being a symbol of longevity and a reminder to respect the earth.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $45)
Item # 37 - Jewelry from Georgia
An elegant silver necklace by R. Canady Designs.
Donated by the Georgia Association of Administrative Law Judiciary. (Estimated Retail Value $75)
Item # 38 - A Pewter "Virginia" Styled Collectible Cup
A handmade polished pewter "Virginia" styled collectible cup with the state seal of Virginia engraved on the side, crafted by Camelot Pewter Works in Richmond, VA (style created by Washington and Jefferson).
Donated by the Virginia Association of Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers. (Estimated Retail Value $50)
Item # 39 - Maytag White Cheddar Cheese from Newton, Iowa
A gift certificate for a 2 pound wheel of Maytag white cheddar cheese and a glass cheese keeper, including shipping. The gift certificate will come with a Maytag Dairy Farms catalog and the winning bidder may apply the amount towards their own order if they don’t want that combination of cheese and glass keeper.
Donated by Hon. Devon M. Lewis of Iowa. (Estimated Retail Value $62)
Item # 40 - "Grade A" and "Grade Pending" refrigerator magnets
Last year New York City slavishly copied a program from Los Angeles in which restaurants receive a grade for their sanitary conditions. Restaurants are required to post these grades in their windows. In New York, if a restaurant gets something other than an A on its first inspection, it must post a "Grade Pending " sign. You can do the same with your refrigerator. And remember, there's no such thing as too many refrigerator magnets.
Donated by Hon. Christopher Stephens of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $8)
Item # 41 - The Lawyers Handbook Book Purse Click for Picture 
This unique purse was created from the repurposed book “The Lawyer’s Handbook” Second Edition. The paisley interior complements the blue hard cover of the book. This purse measures approximately 5 ¾” by 9 ¼” with a 2” spine. The purse opens to 7” wide and has an inner pocket to hold your plastic.
Details:
*Measures 5 ¾” by 9 ¼” with a 2” reinforced spine. Opens to 7”wide
*The book cover has been treated with a sealant for protection.
*Fully lined with coordinating fabric
*One large interior pocket for holding four credit cards
*Coordinating beaded handles
*Ribbon and toggle closure
This is a hand-made, one-of-a-kind purse created by Michelle Fox, of Kansas, the niece of Deb and Steve Wise. When it is not in use, fold the handles in and store it the same way you would a book. The pages of the book are upcycled into other craft projects as well! Check out the designer's website at mfoxdesigns.com to see more.
Donated by Hon. Debra Wise and Hon. Steve Wise of Iowa. (Estimated Retail Value $85)
Item # 42 - Copies of Three Play Scripts Autographed by the ALJ Author
Hon. Paul Handy has written plays performed at past NAALJ conferences. You can bid on copies of the following three autographed by Judge Handy: (1) A signed copy of “Merryman,” performed at the NAALJ conference in 2004; (2) A signed copy of “Full Truth,” performed at the NAALJ conference in 2007; and(3) A signed copy of “Carry a Big Stick,” Judge Handy's most recent play about Teddy Roosevelt.
Donated by Hon. Paul Handy of the District of Columbia. (Estimated Retail Value $100)
Item # 43 - Collectable New Mexico Posters
This lot includes two posters of New Mexico landscapes distributed by the Public Service Company of New Mexico: (1) "Lights along the Rio Grande"; and (2) Abiquiu Valley," a rural landscape with bright fall colors.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $40)
Item # 44 - The Classic I Love NY Cup
This item, from the Museum of Modern Art Store in New York City, is a lead-free earthenware ceramic 10 ounce coffee cup with the world famous I Love NY heart logo. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Designed by Graham Hill in 2010.
Donated by Hon. Peter S. Loomis of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $15)
Item # 45 - A Custom Designed 2012 London Olympics Pin
This is a limited edition custom designed (by the creative donor!!!!) lapel pin commemorating the 2012 Olympic Summer Games to be held in London next year. It is in goldtone, with red, white, blue and brown enamel, and has a "legal" connection with the scales of justice and gavel. The "Z" in the lower left corner tells you who designed it!!
Donated by Hon. Marc Zylberberg of New York. (Estimated Retail Value - priceless!!!)
Item # 46 - Game Worn Signed P.J. Brown NBA shoe - size 16
P. J. Brown was selected out of Louisiana Tech by the New Jersey Nets with the 29th overall pick in the 1992 draft. He has been voted into the NBA All Defensive Second Team three times, in1997, 1999 and 2001, and won the NBA Sportsmanship Award in 1994. He played professionally for the New Jersey Nets, Miami Heat, Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets, the Chicago Bulls, and the Boston Celtics, from which team he retired in 2008. This shoe was worn and signed by P.J. (#42) while playing in New Orleans.
Donated by Andrew Loomis of Oakland, California. (Estimated Retail Value $50)
Item # 47 - A Custom Designed New York NAALJ Affiliate Pin
This is a custom designed limited edition lapel pin in gold tone, and blue and white enamel of the New York State Administrative Law Judges Association (NYSALJA).
Donated by Hon. Marc Zylberberg of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $10)
Item # 48 - A Canadian Whiskey Liqueur
An intriguing bottle of liqueur (30% alcohol) made from Canadian whiskey and maple syrup. Included as well is a selection of Canadian maple syrup products.
Donated by Hon. James Price of Canada. (Estimated Retail Value $50)
Item # 49 - Fox's U-Bet Syrup and Wafels & Dinges Spekuloos Spread
This chocolate syrup is considered an essential ingredient for an egg cream, an old fashioned fountain drink that contains neither eggs nor cream. If you are going to indulge in this bit of nostalgia, no other chocolate syrup will do. Also excellent over ice cream. New York is experiencing a golden age of food trucks, and the donor's favorite is the Wafels & Dinges truck, which provides Belgian waffles along with a variety of toppings. The donor's favorite way to top one of their waffles is with spekuloos, a Belgian spread made from ground gingerbread-cinnamon cookies. Think nutella, but better!
Donated by Hon. Christopher Stephens of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $10)
Item # 50 - Administrative Law Book Purse Click for Picture
This one-of-a-kind purse was created from the repurposed book “Administrative Law and Regulatory Policy” by Justice Stephen Breyer and Professor Richard Stewart. The grey, red, cream and black floral interior creates a striking contrast to the red hard cover of the book. This purse measures approximately 6” by 9 ½” with a 2 ¼” spine. The purse opens to 6 1/4” wide and has an inner pocket to hold your plastic.
Details:
*Measures 6” by 9 ½” with a 2 ¼” reinforced spine. Opens to 6 ¼”
*The book cover has been treated with a sealant for protection.
*Fully lined with coordinating fabric
*One large interior pocket for holding four credit cards
*Coordinating beaded handles
*Ribbon and toggle closure
This is a hand-made, one-of-a-kind purse created by Michelle Fox, of Kansas, the niece of Deb and Steve Wise. When it is not in use, fold the handles in and store it the same way you would a book. The pages of the book are upcycled into other craft projects as well! Check out the designer's website at mfoxdesigns.com to see more.
Donated by Hon. Debra Wise and Hon. Steve Wise of Iowa. (Estimated Retail Value $85)
Item # 51 - A Pack of 10 Blank Note Cards by Alaskan Artist Jan Porterfield
This package of 10 blank note cards and envelopes (two of each design) by Alaskan artist Jan Porterfield are created and printed in Alaska from original watercolors.
Donated by Hon. Jeff Friedman of Alaska. (Estimated Retail Value $25)
Item # 52- A Miniature Native American Basket
A very tightly woven miniature basket in tan and brown.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $40)
Item # 53 - Signed Framed Color Photo of Carrie Underwood
An autographed Carrie Underwood picture in a 16 x 20 frame. One of the country’s top female recording artists, Carrie Underwood is from Checotah, Oklahoma, and is a multi-platinum selling artist, a winner of American Idol, several Grammy awards and a three time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association female vocalist winner and two time ACM entertainer of the year. Donated by Bob Burke, Esq., of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Donation facilitated by Hon. Gary E. Payne of Oklahoma. (Estimated Retail Value $400)
Item # 54 - Pottery from Vermont
A piece of locally made pottery. This rice bowl will be a compliment to your home. Also included is some local Vermont tea.
Donated by Hon. Richard Boulanger of Vermont. (Estimated Retail Value $48)
Item # 55 - A Navajo doll
A Navajo doll with porcelain head, hands and feet.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $80)
Item # 56 - NYC 3-D.
Can't get to New York? Don't despair, you can build your own skyline! Or at least your own landmarks, with this three-dimensional puzzle of the Brooklyn Bridge, and a Legos Empire State Building kit.
Donated by Hon. Anne Murphy of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $35)
Item # 57 - A Civil War History Collection from Virginia
A (Virginia) Civil War history collection, which includes : a set of framed map of entrenchments of the Civil War Battle of Five Forks, VA made and printed (in color) by the US Civil War Commission, (circa 1891-1894) framed with certificates of authenticity; a civil war US Confederate silver dollar (uncirculated/boxed mint re-strike in case); and a copy of the DVD (unopened) of God and Generals (civil war movie filmed in VA, MD and W. VA starring Robert Duvall (a native Virginian).
Donated by the Virginia Association of Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers. (Estimated Retail Value $190)
Item # 58 - A Three Strand Turquoise Necklace
This is a three strand necklace of turquoise and hishi, 32 inches long.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $80 )
Item # 59 - Crab Cakes and Wine from Maryland
This item includes a gift certificate for six fantastic Maryland crab cakes and two bottles of fine wine. Maryland crab cakes are recognized as the best and these will be delivered direct to your door! The wine you will need to take home with you.
Donated by the Maryland Association of Administrative Law Judiciary. (Estimated Retail Value $125)
Item # 60 - A Bottle of Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling (2009)
This 2009 vintage from the Magdalena Vineyard of Hermann J. Wiemer in New York's Finger Lakes region, earned a 92 point score from Wine Spectator Magazine.
Donated by Hon. Peter S. Loomis of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $18)
Item # 61- A Miniature Native American Basket
A very tightly woven miniature basket in brown and black.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $40)
Item # 62 - A Saks Fifth Avenue Yo-Yo.
For the person who already has most everything, a black yo-yo from one of New York's most famous stores, Saks Fifth Avenue, complete with gift box and draw string bag.
Donated by Hon. Peter S. Loomis of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $15)
Item # 63 - King's County Distillery Bourbon
From "Brooklyn's Oldest Distillery," which is to say, older than the other distillery that started in 2010, these entrepreneurs make moonshine in Bushwick legally for the first time since Prohibition, as well as bourbon, for the less adventurous.
Donated by Hon. Christopher Stephens of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $25)
Item # 64 - An American Bald Eagle Photo from Richmond, Virginia
A framed photo of an American Bald Eagle standing in front of the US Flag, taken at Maymont Park in Richmond, VA, matted and framed with the 13 cent commemorative Bald Eagle stamp (from a collection in Middleburg VA) .
Donated by the Virginia Association of Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers. (Estimated Retail Value $35)
Item # 65 - The Hudson River - An American Treasure
This photo filled coffee table book presents the glory of the Hudson River from its origin in New York's Adirondack Mountains to its end in New York Harbor.
Donated by Hon. Peter S. Loomis of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $50
Item # 66 - A Pack of 10 Blank Note Cards by Alaskan Artist Jan Porterfield
This package of 10 blank note cards and envelopes (two of each design) by Alaskan artist Jan Porterfield are created and printed in Alaska from original watercolors.
Donated by Hon. Jeff Friedman of Alaska. (Estimated Retail Value $25)
Item # 67 - A Turquoise and Coral Choker
This is an 18 inch long choker of turquoise and coral with hishi at the ends.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $60)
Item # 68- Traditional Jemez Pottery
Take home a piece of authentic New Mexico. This is a hand-coiled and hand-painted piece of Jemez pottery by F. Fragua.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $75)
Item # 69 - A pair of iconic New York Coffee Cups
This item, from the Museum of Modern Art Store in New York City, is a lead-free earthenware ceramic version of the iconic "We are Happy to Serve You" 10 ounce paper coffee cup that is found in every Greek diner in New York City, as well as lots of other places. Before there were food trucks, there were coffee carts, providing New Yorkers with their jolts of java in these familiar paper cups. You can improve on this experience by filling this ceramic replica with a higher grade of coffee. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Designed by Graham Hill in 2003.
Donated by Hon. Peter S. Loomis and Hon. Christopher Stephens of New York . (Estimated Retail Value $26)
Item # 70 - Virginia Peanuts and Bloody Mary Mix
A Gift Box of Hubbards (HUBS) genuine Virginia Peanuts (Waverly/Wakefield, VA) in a 22 ounce resealable tin and a large bottle of Patrick Henry's Genuine Bloody Mary Mix, made in Hanover VA with Hanover tomatoes (home of Patrick Henry).
Donated by the Virginia Association of Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers. (Estimated Retail Value $20)
Item # 71 - Maytag Blue Cheese from Newton, Iowa
Acclaimed by cheese experts and food editors as America's finest blue cheese, Maytag Blue Cheese ranks among the world's greatest cheeses. This item is a gift certificate for a 2 pound wheel of Maytag blue cheese and a glass cheese keeper, including shipping. The gift certificate will come with a Maytag Dairy Farms catalog and the winning bidder may apply the amount towards their own order if they don’t want that combination of cheese and glass keeper.
Donated by Hon. Devon M. Lewis of Iowa. (Estimated Retail Value $69)
Item # 72 - Jacques Torres Wicked Hot Chocolate Mix
Jacques Torres started his chocolate production in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, and he has expanded his operation across the city (and, if memory serves, to Las Vegas. Go figure). This hot chocolate mix has a bit of kick to it, but don't let that scare you.
Donated by Hon. Christopher Stephens of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $18)
Item # 73 - Native American Male Painting
A painting of Native American male with pelt on head by a student at the Institute of American Indian Arts, located in Santa Fe. (framed, 12 x 8 inches).
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $90)
Item # 74 - The Baseball Hall of Fame Collection
This book, an officially licensed product of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, profiles more than 150 legendary Hall of Famers, and includes 16 removable replicas of historic documents including tickets, scouting reports, scorecards and contracts.
Donated by Hon. Peter S. Loomis of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $25)
Item # 75 - A Custom Designed New York NAALJ Affiliate Pin
This is a custom designed limited edition lapel pin in gold tone, and blue and white enamel of the New York State Administrative Law Judges Association (NYSALJA).
Donated by Hon. Marc Zylberberg of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $10)
Item # 76 - A Turquoise Necklace
This is a necklace of several large rocks of turquoise spaced by smaller pieces of turquoise and hishi at the ends.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $80)
Item # 77 - A Custom Designed 2012 London Olympics Pin
This is a limited edition custom designed (by the creative donor!!!!) lapel pin commemorating the 2012 Olympic Summer Games to be held in London next year. It is in goldtone, with red, white, blue and brown enamel, and has a "legal" connection with the scales of justice and gavel. The "Z" in the lower left corner tells you who designed it!!
Donated by Hon. Marc Zylberberg of New York. (Estimated Retail Value - priceless!!!)
Item # 78 - A Silpada Designs Bracelet
This is a Silpada Designs Sterling Silver, Brass, Shell and Bronze Glass Bead Wrap bracelet in warm gold and bronze tones
Donated by Hon. Cathy Bennett of New York. (Estimated Retail Value $59)
Item # 79 - A Shell Tabs and Hishi Necklace
This item is a 26 inch long shell tabs and hishi necklace.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $60)
Item # 80 - A Turquoise, Carnelian and Bone Necklace
This item is a 28 inch long turquoise, carnelian and bone necklace with inlay.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $80)
Item # 81 - A Collectable New Mexico Poster
This is a single poster of New Mexico landscapes distributed by the Public Service Company of New Mexico entitled "Abiquiu Valley," a rural landscape with bright fall colors.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $20)
Item # 82 - Three non-Zuni fetishes from New Mexico
This lot consists of 3 non-Zuni fetishes, all dinosaurs.
Donated by Hon. Felicia Orth of New Mexico. (Estimated Retail Value $20)
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