Spring 2022 Online Facebook Auction Fundraiser
The Paradise Historical Society is hosting a Spring Online Auction to help raise funds for the operating expenses of our beautiful Heritage Centre.
Auction starts: March 23, 2022 | Bidding ends: Noon on April 13, 2022.
Please feel free to bookmark this page and check back often as new items will be added throughout the bidding period and you may find a new treasure to bid on!
Below you will find all the items that are currently being offered in our auction.
TO PLACE A BID ON AN ITEM
Please click/tap on the photo of the item and you will be taken to the item on our Facebook page. From here you can see any bids already made on the item, and place your own bid.
TO DONATE AN ITEM TO ADD TO THE AUCTION
Please send a photo with a brief description via email to shop@paradisehistoricalsociety.ca
Please check back frequently during the auction period as new items will be added throughout the bidding period and you may find a new treasure to bid on!
Thank you so much for supporting the Paradise Historical Society.
Please Note: To see a bigger photo of the item, right-click on the photo and choose “Open Image in New Tab” (desktop only).
Item #1: Quilted Table Runner
Description
Red, black and white cat themed
Item #2: Quilted Table Runner
Description
Red, black and white with floral material; size 41″x13″
Item #3: Asian Silk Bag
Description
Size 15″x12″
Item #4: Quilted Plate Pads
Description
Set of two microwave plate pads
Item #5: Damask Tablecloth
Description
Olive green with maple leaf pattern; size 70″x 50″
Item #6: 1934 Cream & Sugar Set
Description
Hand-painted; No chips or cracks
Item #7: Home Winemaking Kit
Description
Complete kit includes: 6 carboys with fittings and hoses; electric air pump with wine filter and round wine filters; hydrometer to measure specific gravity and alcohol content; hand bottle clearing device with brushes; hand corking machine with 30 corks; packages of bottle labels- Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Item #8: Pavilion
Description
Size:10’x10′ (3m x 3m)
Item #9: “There’ll Always Be England” Jug
Description
Size: three cups; BCM/Nelson ware; no chips or cracks
Item #10: Pendant and Earrings
Description
Stirling silver pendant and matching stud earrings
Item #11: Five Piece Kitchen Set
Description
Woodenware kitchen set; never used
Item #12: Apple Sauce and Grape Jelly
Description
Organic apple sauce (2 pints) with no additives; one jar Pinot Noir grape jelly (no sprays)
Item #13: Chocolate Cake
Description
Baked fresh on request (plate not included)
Item #14: Winter Toque
Description
Black and white knit toque
Item #15: Winter Toque
Description
Navy, red, and white knit toque
Item #16: Winter Hat & Scarf Set
Description
Handmade; crocheted grey and off-white hat and scarf set
Item #17: Cotton Dishcloths
Description
Set of four handmade (crochet) cotton dishcloths in spring colours
Item #18: Candle Holders
Description
Set of two Elizabeth Arden porcelain collection candle holders
Item #19: Glass Bowl
Description
Clear glass fruit bowl
Item #20: Set of Glasses
Description
Set of six glasses
Item #21: Vase
Description
Blue and green glass vase; size 15.25″ tall
Item #22: Puzzle
Description
2000 piece puzzle; house with flower garden image
Item #23: Four-pack of Puzzles
Description
Family pack set of four puzzles (two puzzles are 500 pieces and two puzzles are 1000 pieces)
Item #24: Puzzle
Description
750 piece “Garden Delights” puzzle
Item #25: Charging Pad
Description
Wireless smartphone charging pad
Item #26: Cross Stitch Kit
Description
“Baby Feet” counted cross stitch kit
Item #27: Puzzle
Description
1000 piece Totem Poles “Canadian Collection” puzzle
Item #28: Nova Scotia Nautical Throw Pillow
Description
Handmade Throw pillow; size ~ 15″x25″; Border is Nova Scotia tartan; back opening allows for pillow replacement
Item #29: 12″ Flowering Planter
Description
Gift certificate for a 12″ flowering planter from Neily’s Greenhouse and Gardens
Item #30: Load of Type 1 Gravel with Delivery
Description
One load (15 tonnes) of Type 1 gravel including delivery (within 45 km of Spicer Mountain Quarry)
Item #31: Merganser Duck
Description
Tole-painted wooden Merganser duck c.1985
Item #32: “NS Planters: The Starratts and their Descendants” Book
Description
Gently used; A goldmine of information, edited and researched by Luella Marshall, about generations of many Nova Scotia families who came to the Annapolis Valley. The Starratts were one of the original Planter families in Paradise. Their descendants are in many places, and their family tree includes many families.
Item #33: Ultrasonic Humidifier
Description
With normal water use, each tank lasts approximately 12 hours. Portable, lightweight, easy to clean. Box included has cleaning and care instructions.
Item #34: Mirror
Description
“Home Sweet Home” mirror; size 18″ x 22″
Item #35: Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
Description
Handmade (chocolate hearts and plate not included)
Item #36: King Nailgun
Description
King nailgun; 2″ Brad nailer; operating pressure 70-110 psi (120 max); Nail range 5/8″-2″; Nail gauge 18 ga; New, never used
Item #37: Chocolate Cake
Description
Homemade Chocolate Cake (plate not included)
Item #38: Pomona Pastry Forks
Description
Portmeirion Pomona pastry forks; each handle depicts a different fruit
Item #39: “Enchanted Walk” Hand & Body Treats
Description
Heathcote & Ivory “Enchanted Walk” Hand and Body treats; includes 100 ml hand cream, 50 ml body butter, and 80 g soap
Item #40: Steel Toe Work Boots
Description
Altra Industrial, steel toe boots; men’s size 12; never been worn
Item #41: Trinket Box
Description
Trinket box with pink roses; size 4.5″ x 2″
Item #42: Trinket Box
Description
Villeroy & Boch “Botanica” porcelain trinket box; size 4″ x 2″; no chips
Item #43: Puzzle
Description
1000 piece; Country Manor puzzle
Item #44: Puzzle
Description
1000 piece; Country Manor puzzle
Item #45: Homemade Pickles & Jams (Box 1)
Description
Assortment of 12 jars homemade pickles in jams; made in 2021
Item #46: Homemade Pickles & Jams (Box 2)
Description
Assortment of 12 jars homemade pickles in jams; made in 2021
Item #47: David Baldacci Books
Description
Set of David Baldacci Books
Item #48: Pearl S. Buck Books
Description
Set of Pearl S. Buck Books
Item #49: Puzzle
Description
750 pieces; Lazy Day Red Barn puzzle
Item #50: Puzzle
Description
1000 piece; Red Covered Bridge puzzle
Item #51: Books (Set A)
Description
Assortment of Books
Item #52: Books (Set B)
Description
Assortment of Books
Item #53: Books (Set C)
Description
Assortment of Books
Item #54: Dog Harness
Description
Keep your pooch safe with this dog harness; size medium to fit a 25-50 lb dog; Seat belt attachment included which is from another harness but is compatible.
Item #55: Baby/Pet Gate
Description
Baby/Pet gate with an adjustable cat/small dog door
Item #56: WWII Cutaways Book
Description
Classic WWII Aircraft Cutaways Book
Item #57: Klingon Dictionary Book
Description
Star Trek Klingon/English Dictionary Book
Item #58: Cosmology
Description
Everything you need to know to master Cosmology
Item #59: Cubic Yard of Bark Mulch with Delivery
Description
One cubic yard of bark mulch including delivery between Lawrencetown and Bridgetown
Item #60: Digital Picture Frame
Description
7″ Digital Picture Frame; can use USB flash drive or SD card to hold photos
Item #61: Mini Nativity Set
Description
Nativity Set Figurines; comes in a box
Item #62: Herb Garden Starter Set
Description
Includes oregano, mint (not shown), chives, lemon balm, rhubarb, and creeping thyme.
Item #63: Rug Hooking Magazines (Assortment A)
Description
Set of 10 rug hooking magazines
Item #64: Rug Hooking Magazines (Assortment B)
Description
Set of 11 rug hooking magazines
Item #65: Needle Felted Flower Wall Hanging
Description
Needle felted wall hanging made from a photo by Debbie Gillis; size 8″ x 10.5″
Item #66: “Homes of Paradise” Book
Description
“Homes of Paradise” soft cover book
Item #67: Cord of Firewood
Description
One cord of firewood; size: 14″-16″; delivery within 30km radius
Item #68: Punch Bowl Set
Description
Punch bowl set with 12 cups
Item #69: Himalayan Ivy Plant
Item #70: African Violet Plant
Item #71: Aloe Vera Plant
Item #72: Wandering Jew (tradescantia)Plant
Item #73: Inch (tradescantia zebrina) Plant
Item #74: Variegated Spider Plant
Item #75: Begonia Plant
Item #76: Vanity Light
Description
LED vanity light; size 18″
Item #77: Dish Set
Description
11 pieces; pasta bowl and assorted other matching dishes
Item #78: Perennial Garden Starter Set
Description
Includes: two large Shasta Daisy clumps; three different Bearded Iris; two Hostas; one pink Phlox; one white Phlox; one Tiger Lily
Item #79: Vulcan Bomber Limited Edition Print
Description
Limited edition print of a Vulcan Bomber (number 1289/1500); Signed by English aviation artist, Tom Gower; measures 18″x 12.5″
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