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Hand-Carved Oak Cross
- handcrafted by Robert Rab
- oak unity/wedding cross
- 20″ x 30″
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Lighthouses
- from the estate of Ronnie and Jan Grant
- lighthouse pillow
- two smaill lighthouse plates
- small lighthouse
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Lighthouse Trio
- from the estate of Ronnie and Jan Grant
- “Sea of Tranquility” by Thomas Kinkade with a certificate of authenticity (lights up!)
- lighthouse that lights up and makes seagull sounds (unknown creator)
- Oneida Studios “Lighthouse Point” collection from 1998
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Old Freeport Lighthouse Framed Photo
- donated by Nat Hickey
- beautifully framed by Plantation House
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Sunrise Quilt
- created and donated by Kay Cherry
- 58½” x 42″
- includes a sleeve for hanging as a tapestry
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Wooden, Turtle-Shaped Bowl
- donated by Henry and Dortha Pekar
- turtle-shaped
- carved wood with capiz shell lining (The only carving performed on this piece was to hollow it to form a bowl. The turtle itself formed naturally as the tree from which it came grew.)
- approximately 18″
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Fish Glass
- donated by Mark and Tami Sophia
- framed, leaded, and etched glass
- 27″ x 25″ including frame
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Patriotic Sign
- donated by James Anderson, American Legion Post 561 in Brazoria
- P. J. Trotta design
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Surfside Beach Goodies
- donated by the Surfside Beach Lions Club
- “What’s Cooking in Surfside Beach” original cookbook
- beach sachets
- beach candle
- beach linen
- seahorse decoration
- commemorative paver (not shown) that winner will personalize
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Yellowstone Dinner Cruise for 20
- donated by Dido’s Restaurant and Catering, Captain Frank Dietz, and River Rendezview
- estimated value – $2,000
- expires 4/30/2019
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Wood and Ceramic Cross
- by Cissy Boyd
- donated by Sam and Billye Pakenham-Walsh
- approximately 18″ wide x 22.5″ high
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Framed Western Painting
- by Texas artist J. Burr from Sudan, TX
- donated by Marsha Hines
- watercolor on art paper
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“Awakening of Spring”
- by Wei Tseng Yang (1981) for the Franklin Gallery
- donated by Marsha Hines
- painting on pure silk
- signed by artist
- certificate of authenticity included
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Texas Treasures
- from the estate of Ronnie and Jan Grant
- Texas-shaped shell mosaic with mirror
- painted sand dollar
- one-ounce silver Republic of Texas silver coin from Henry and Dortha Pekar
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Fish Mosaic
- by Dorothy Babbington
- donated by a friend of Fort Velasco
- 10″ x 12″
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Dinner for Two with the Chef
- donated by Chef Lin Biar of the Red Snapper Inn
- four- to five-course meal with wine pairings
- winner’s choice of any event during the 2018-2019 season (Advanced reservation required. Click here for their website.)
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Revolutionary Map of Texas
- donated by Sandi and David Cooksey
- framed and matted
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Beach Lovers’ Collection
- donated by Jamie and Stan Murray
- pelican design wrapping paper with two gift cards
- seashell motif serving tray
- Belgian chocolate seashells
- plastic/polyester tablecloth with seashell design (50” x 70”)
- round aqua basket with lid
- scented sea glass and shells in a jar (lemongrass scent)
- gift box with seagull motif
- seashell soap set
- Oleg Cassini crystal shell paperweight (orange color)
- Bahama Breeze candles (15 tealights )
- seashell-shaped china dish with floral design
- book, Gift From the Sea by Ann Morrow Lindbergh
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Turtle Footstool
- donated by Karaleee Lance
- leather cushion
- wood head, tail, and feet
- 19″ x 16″ – overall size is 27″ x 19″
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Flower Arrangement in Pewter Coffee Pot
- donated by Lucy Goose Market
- arranged by Marinell Music
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Luxury Bath Basket
- donated by Lucy Goose Market
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Steak and Shrimp Dinner for 12
- donated by BASF Corporation
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Gloucester Fisherman
- donated and hand carved by Robert Rab
- approximately 7″ tall and 3″ wide
- wood rescued from a scrap pile at the Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic, CT in July 2004
- carved in 2018 especially for the Thunder on the Brazos auction
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West Columbia (first capital of Texas)
- by Doris Munson
- donated by OFVHA board member, Melanie Oldham
- framed and matted
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Old Angleton Courthouse (now the Brazoria Historical Museum)
- by Doris Munson
- donated by OFVHA board member, Melanie Oldham
- framed and matted
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.22 pistol
- donated by Dr. Bob Schwebel
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Gift Basket
- donated by the Freeport Historical Museum
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Mermaid Doll
- donated by Marilyn Davis
- approximately 4′ tall
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Capitol Package
- donated by Representative Dennis Bonnen
- flag flown over the capitol building in Austin
- lunch for three with Rep. Bonnen in Austin
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Diver with Shark Print
- by Jackie Reid
- donated by Jackie and Mary Lou Reid
- photograph on canvas
- framed (approximately 24 x 20)
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Heron and Newly-Hatched Chicks Print
- by Jackie Reid
- donated by Jackie and Mary Lou Reid
- 16 x 20 photograph on canvas
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Shark Print
- by Jackie Reid
- donated by Jackie and Mary Lou Reid
- 16 x 20 photograph on canvas
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Woodpecker Print
- by Jackie Reid
- donated by Jackie and Mary Lou Reid
- 16 x 20 photograph on canvas
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Hummingbird Painting
- by Mary Lou Reid
- from a photography by Jackie Reid
- donated by Jackie and Mary Lou Reid
- 16 x 20 painting on canvas
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Patriotic Wreath
- by Mary Lou Reid
- donated by Jackie and Mary Lou Reid
- approximately 24″ in diameter
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Christmas Wreath
- by Mary Lou Reid
- donated by Jackie and Mary Lou Reid
- approximately 20″ in diameter
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Flamingo Decoration
- donated by Marilyn and Larry Davison
- metal
- approximately 23″ x 23″
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Stephen F. Austin Package
- 184-year-old (from May 9, 1834) newspaper with an approximately 20-column-inch story about Stephen F. Austin
- donated by Henry and Dortha Pekar
- 2″ x 3″ 3D laser-etched crystal image of Stephen F. Austin (from a portrait painted by Sherry Shelton (2018 Anne Brightwell Award winner)
- donated by Sam and Billye Pakenham-Walsh
- not shown: high-quality reproductions of all four pages of the newspaper
- donated by Blueline Shop and Copy Center, Freeport
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1858 Map of the Mouth of the Brazos River
- includes Old Velasco and Quintana
- 24″ x 18″ reproduction on canvas
- donated by BayStar Printing (who also donated the printing of our dinner programs)
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97″ x 81″ Vintage Quilt
- donated by the Brazoria Heritage Foundation
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Pair of Heavy Duty Deck Chairs
- donated by Candy and Robert Rab
- crafted by a local artisan
- made from treated wood and stainless steel screws (Both have bottom board now. This photo depicts an unfinished chair.)
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Beach Dinnerware
- donated by Windy Escape vacation rental
- cute tote with beach towel dinnerware
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Boat Shelves
- donated by Dr. Aubrey and Margie Tucker
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Eagle
- donated by the Anchor Motel, Surfside Beach
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Annual Report of the American Historical Association
- 1919 Volume II
- The Austin Papers, Parts 1 and 2
- 1922 Volume II: The Austin Papers
- also includes bookends
- The only set like this on Abe Books now lists for $295.
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Lighthouse Painting
- 8″ x 10″ with frame
- painted by Dorothy Knox
- donated by Dorothy Knox and Sissy Shadden
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Lighthouse Painting
- 11″ x 14″ without frame
- painted and donated by Shirley Knox (90 years young!) from Brazoria
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