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2006 Silent Auction Items
Proceeds from the Tartan Ball and the silent auction benefit the Society's own
Scots Charity & Education Fund, which has enabled students from the United States and Scotland to further their academic pursuits.
The items listed below were generously donated for the 2006 Tartan Ball. You can expect a similarly spectacular array of auction items at the 2007 Tartan Ball.
JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES AND COLLECTIBLES
 Celtic Brooch
Donated by: Adeler Jewelers
Retail Value: $5,090.00
A
stunning custom designed Plaid Brooch featuring a spectacular
cabochon amethyst gem stone measuring over 40 kts. This
is a one-of-a-kind piece hand-wrought with intricate
gold wire filigeree work enhancing the Celtic-inspired
spiral and loop design of the sterling silver brooch
overlaid with 22 kt yellow gold. Engraved with the
encircled ""JA"" identifying
this piece as a Jorge Adeler original design.
Solid 14kt Gold "Flower
of Scotland" Pendant
Donated by: R.E.
Piland, Goldsmiths
Retail Value:
$895.00
A
stunning pendant by R. E. Piland, Goldsmiths. This
pendant in solid 14kt gold has beed hand crafted by
our area's leading Celtic goldsmith. This is Rob's "Flower
of Scotland" design and highlights Scotlands
native thistle emblem. A perfect Christmas present
for any of our deserving "highland Lassies."
Claddagh
Pendant
Donated by: Antonio Uribe, Tony's
Treasures,
Alexandria, VA
Retail Value: $175.00
Emerald surrounded by tiny diamonds are set in 14
karat gold in this exquisite claddagh pendant made and
hallmarked in Ireland. This pendant is a version of the
claddagh ring which features two hands (which represent
friendship) clasping a heart (love) surmounted by a crown
(loyalty.) Traditionally, the claddagh symbol is given in
friendship or love with words: "With my two hands I give you my heart and
crown it with my love." As with all true Irish claddagh
jewelry, this pendant bears a hall mark by the Irish
Assay Master that verifies its Irish authenticity.
Highland Gentleman's Market Stick
Donated by: Richard S. Badger, Vienna VA
Retail Value: $150.00
Travel the Highlands of Scotland (or Virginia) with ease and
grace with your gentleman's market stick, hand carved by Dick
Badger with a phearant head of maple and walnut.
Hand made custom dress dirk
Donated by: Bill Forbes
Retail Valaue: $300.00
Four MacKinnon Tartan Ties
Donated by: Dan Dowd
Dirk
Donated by: Read Hanmer, Falls Church, VA
Retail Value: $200.00
A
handsome dirk with delicate tracing on the blade
Set of Six Celtic Napkin Rings
Donated by: C.J.
Upchurch
Retail Value: $30.00
Autographed Copy of Adm Callo's
Book on John Paul Jones
Donated by: Adm Callo
Retail Value: $30.00
Custom Made Angorra Hunter Sporran
Donated
by: Craigis Originals, Punta Gorda, FL
Retail Value: $250.00
A
handmade, Angorra Hunter Sporran that will add that
dash of flare and fashion to your Highland kit. Comes
complete with the innovative Craigie sling to hold
it secure and to avoid the abrasion of your kilt occasioned
by a metal chain. Perfect for your wallet, cell
phone, keys, and a flask of something to keep you warm. You
are invited to see the line of quality products offered
by Craigie Originals.
Original Pen and Ink Political Cartoon by Award-winner
Chip Beck
Donated by: Paula Delo
Retail Value: $200
Mr.
Beck has lived, worked, fought and traveled in 65 countries
and 13 war zones as a soldier, sailor, combat artist
and cartoonist. His first comic strip was 'Supercrat,
the Super Bureaucrat', which appeared as a full page
feature in State Magazine since 1979. In 1991,
he was recalled to active duty as the Navy's official
Combat Artist in Desert Storm. He has penned editorial
cartoons for the Northern Virginia Sun, Sun Gazette,
Georgetown Courier and National Forum. He drew 'Kilroy
is Back' with columnist Jack Anderson from 1991. He
makes a cartoon feature
for APB News.com focusing
on police humor, called 'Kiljoy'.
Custom Carved
Clan Crest Plaque
Donated by: Celtic
Tides, John
Mormon , Lexington, VA
Retail Value: $90.00
A
custom carved wooden plaque with your Clan crest.
Two Edinburgh crystal thistle glasses
Donated by: Gwen
Graham
Retail Value: $150.00
Dress MacMillan Tartan Dog Lead
Donated by:
Heelan'
Hound
Retail Value: $25.00
Society
Arms
Donated by: John
Gruehl
Retail Value: $400.00
Lapis inlaid in marble 8" square
Ghillie Brogues
Donated by: Tom Wright
Retail Value:
$110.00
Vintage St. Andrew's Society Blazer
Patch
Donated by:
Read Hanmer, Falls
Church, VA
Retail Value: $25.00
St.
Andrew's Society Blazer Crest with the date 1760.
Clan Cumming Emblem Set
Donated by
Peter Dixon
Retail Value: $100.00
Show
your clan pride with this stunning collection of clan
crest items.
Clan Gordon Emblem Set
Donated by:
Peter
Dixon
Retail Value: $100.00
Show
your clan pride with this stunning collection of clan
crest items.
Framed "Flower of
Scotland" Verse
Donated by Stanton's
Heraldry, Glenolden, PA
Retail Value: $40.00
The Scottish World: The History
and Culture of Scotland
Donated by: The
Scottish Merchant,
215 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Retail Value: $45
A 9” x
12” oversized “coffee table” style
book with 294 illustrations,
maps, etc.
Scotland: the Land and the Whisky
Donated by: The
Scottish Merchant, 215 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Retail Value: $55
A 9” x 12” “coffee
table” style book by noted
Scottish writer Roddy Martine and containing hundreds
of color photographs and a foreword by His Grace
the late Duke of Atholl.
Handmade Porcelain Black Watch Piper
Donated by: The
Scottish Merchant, 215 King Street, Alexandria,
VA
Retail Value: $30
Figure is
7” tall, imported
from the UK, and carefully painted in the accurate
regimental colors (blue doublet and Royal Stuart
kilt and shoulder plaid).
TRAVEL
A Week at a Waterfront Condo
on Siesta Key
Donated by Jane Mitakides
Retail
value: $1,500.00
As
the temperature drops, thoughts turn to Florida beaches...
Enjoy a week in a two bedroom, two bath condo in lovely
Siesta Key.
Week in Melbourne Beach,
Florida
Donated by Christine Critchfield,
5185 S Highway A1a Melbourne Beach, FL
32951
Retail Value:
$1,400.00
Enjoy
a relaxing week at the beach, and the private feel
of Old Florida. The Sandy Piper is located one hour
east of Disney World; Kennedy Space Center is one hour
away as well. Airline service is available locally
through Melbourne International Airport. Fishing
in the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon, charter
fishing and fishing guides available locally. Public
golfing is two miles away. Melbourne Beach is also
the site of one of the world?s largest nesting areas
for sea turtles! Bring
your bathing suits, books and a desire to have fun
and relax. The donor, Christine Critchfield, requests
a $300 refundable security deposit from the winner
to cover any damages etc. during their week there.
Week in a House in Duck,
N.C.
Donated by:
Mary S. Gordon
Retail Value: $1,400.00
A
week in spring on the Sound in Duck, North Carolina.
This wonderfulÿ4 BR, 3 1/2 bath house faces the Currituck
Sound. It is two blocks from the ocean. Very
relaxing; beautiful views. ÿHouse will beds for 10
(1 King; 1 Queen; 2 twins; two sets of bunk beds).
There is a swim club close by. In the upscale Sanderling
neighborhood. Coordinate the week with the owner.
Week in Bethany Beach,
MD
Donated by: Dick Badger, Vienna,
VA 22180
Retail Value: $1,200.00
Beautiful
Bethany beckons! Spend a relaxing week at the Badger's
Bethany retreat in Middlesex Beach. On a space
available basis. One block away from a private beach.
No TV. No AC. No cares!
Hard to Get Tickets to the
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Donated by: Judy
Lowstuter, Annandale, VA 22003
Retail Value: $100.00
Two
tickets to the Edingurgh Military Tattoo - for August
24 or 25, 2007.
A Week in the North Carolina Mountains
Donated by Wayne
and Susan McHargue, Fredricksburg, VA
Retail Value: $700.00
Spend
a week in beautiful Maggie Valley at a mountain hideaway
outside of Asheville, NC. This wonderful getaway
will lift your spirits and relax your mind. The house
is a two-bedroom two-bath log cabin with a wraparound
porch. Dates
to be arranged with owner--the house is available April
to June.
ARTS, CULTURE AND FOOD
Afternoon Tea at The Ritz for
Four Friends
Donated by: Ritz-Carlton
Hotel, 1700
Tyson's Blvd, McLean, VA
Retail Value: $225.00
Enjoy
traditional afternoon Tea for four people in the elegant
fashion experienced by patrons of the Ritz-Carlton. Sip
the delicious beverage of the Isles and enjoy delightful
pastries as you perpetuate the refinement and tradition
of this wonderful afternoon repast. A perfect adjunct
to a day of shopping at Tyson's Galleria!
Spend an evening of cartoons and cocktails at
the National Press Club (held annually in October)
Donated by: Joel Alperstein & Paula Delo
Retail Value: $120.00
What's eating you- Bloggers? The main-stream medai?
Red states? Blue states? Evolution? Intelligent design? Bite
back at the National Press Club's annual Cartoons and
Cocktails event. No matter what your point of
view, you'll find food for thought among the more than
200 cartoons that will be sold in the silent and live
auctions with celebrety auctioneers. And while you
browse, you can enjoy an open bar, tapas, and a dessert
buffet. You'll also feel good about helping three
great causes: National Press Club scholarships; Young
DC, the independent newspaper by and for DC, Maryland
and Virginia teens; the Cartoonists Rights Network,
an organization dedicated to assisting international
cartoonists persecuted for their commentary.
Two National Press Club Luncheon Tickets
Donated by: Ms. Paula Delo and
Dr. Joel Alperstein
Retail Value: $60
Spend an engaging (and filling)
lunch at the National Press Club. Regular weekly luncheons
for speakers began in 1932 and more heads of state and
government appear at the National Press Club than any
other forum in the world outside the oval office. Luncheon
Speakers are broadcast on National Public Radio member
stations and C-SPAN frequently broadcast in their entirety
events at the National Press Club. The winning bidder
receives two tickets to any of the upcoming luncheons,
space available. Speakers in just September alone included
Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, U.S. Secretary of Education
Margaret Spellings, EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson,
Judge Robert H. Bork, and Senator Robert Dole.
Las Tapas Restaurant $50 Gift Certificate
Donated by: Douglas Bolanos, Las
Tapas Restaurant, 710 King Street, Alexandria,
Retail Value: $50.00
Las Tapas Restaurant,
located in Old Town Alexandria, offers the largest
selection of authentic Spanish Tapas in the area -
over 62 varieties. The bar offers traditional wines
and sherries from the largest selection in the Metropolitan
Area and their white Sangria is a favorite. Entertainment
every evening includes Flamenco dance performances,
Spanish Guitar music, and other romantic music. The
restaurant is open daily from 11:30am-11pm.
Macallan 18 Year Old Scotch,
Highland Music, and Quaich
Donated by: Embassy of Great
Britain / Stuart McLean
Retail Value:
$150.00
A
bottle of 18 year old single malt scotch, CD of traditional
Scottish music that was recorded at The Smithsonian
Folk Festival, and a pewter Quaich make the perfect
ensemble for that kilted gentleman's Christmas stocking
(if they're big socks).
Matt Kuldell, Pipe Major of the
St. Andrew's Pipes and Drums,
will play for your special occasion
Donated by
Matt
Kuldell, Pipe
Major
Retail Value: $300.00
Matt
Kuldell, the Pipe Major of the St. Andrew's Pipes and
Drums, will play for your special occasion, to be used
within the next year.
LIBATIONS
Whisky Tasting, with Four Bottles
of Single Malt Whisky
Donated by
Whisky
DC & Bart Forbes, Alexandria, VA
Retail Value: $300.00
Get
your next party in high spirits by adding a personal
whisky tasting with kilted Whisky Enthusiast Bart Forbes!
Up to forty guests will be treated to an overview of
whisky-making and the whisky regions of Scotland, the
opportunity to sample at least four different single
malt whiskies (you keep the remaining bottles of whisky!),
and their own copies of the booklet "The Toast
of Scotland" from
Whisky DC. Whisky
tasting will be conducted for one to two hours at a
mutually-agreeable location and time.
Dalmore Scotch and Cigars
Donated by
JB
Meek, Washington, DC
Retail Value: $65.00
Bring
home the taste of the Highlands with Dalmore Cigar Malt Scotch
Whisky, distilled specifically to be the perfect compliment to
your smoke - in this case, three hand-made Dominican cigars,
some of the smoothest and most satisfying around. A good
scotch and fine cigar are indeed the perfect way to end a long
day during the cold winter months. Treat yourself, or someone
special!
Bowmore 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Donated by The
Camerons
Retail Value: $35.00
Sip
this remarkably long and complex single malt and dream
of the Isles. Established in 1779, Bowmore Distillery
is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and nestles
on the shores of Loch Indaal on the Inner Hebridean
Isle of Islay. Bowmore
is universally regarded as the best balanced of all
the Islay malts, as characterized by its wonderfully
rich and complex flavors. Offers a nose of peaty aroma
with lemon and sea salt. On the palate has hints of
dark chocolate and pears. Smoky flavor remaining throughout,
with a touch of heather and honey.
McClelland's Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Donated by The
Camerons
Retail Value: $25.00
Let
the Highlands go to your head. This highland single
malt has a malty, spicy, well-balanced flavor, with
a very smooth mouth-filling aftertaste. This is
a truly satisfying malt and should be added to your
collection.
Two Bottles Glenfiddich Single Malt
Donated by
The Camerons
Retail Value: $80
18-year old Johnny Walker Gold
Label Scottish Whisky
Donated by Whisky
DC & Bart Forbes, Alexandria, VA
Retail Value: $80.00
Exceptionally
smooth, creamy and delicate, Johnnie Walker Gold Label
is a skillful fusion of rare aged whiskies crafted
from a small number of Scotland's most renowned
distilleries, each matured for a minimum of 18 years.
The whisky warms in the mouth to release its light
fruity flavors and true honey sweetness. Whisky
connoisseurs Michael Jackson and Dave Broom rate this
whisky 8.5 and 9.0, respectively, and WhiskyDC's Bart
Forbes rates it as one of his (few) favorite blended
Scottish whiskies.
St. Andrew's Label Scotch Whisky
Donated by:
Lt
Col William Forbes, retired
Retail Value: $45.00
From
the very few bottles remaining of the Society's own
label. Saint
Andrew's Society whisky
One year Membership in the Scotch
Malt Whisky Society and a 750ml bottle of a First-Rate Single
Malt
Donated by: The
Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Sunrise, FL
Retail Value: $180.00
The
Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a private membership
club dedicated to the discerning appreciation and consumption
of the most rare and unique of single malt whiskies;
unfiltered, single cask, single malt Scotch whisky. Society
whiskies are not commercially available to the general
public. Society
members receive updated Bottling Lists every six weeks,
which include complete descriptions of the whiskies
offered. Members also receive Newsletters, special
offerings, gift catalogs and invitations to regularly
scheduled Member's Tastings throughout the year. Members
also have access to club facilities around the world. Your
first bottle is included!
Treasure Trove of Prohibition-era
Liquors
Donated by
TJ Holland
Retail Value: $750.00
25
Imp Oz bottle of Seagrams Rare Old Antique Whisky, distilled
1904, bottled in 1938. 2 bottles Chapin New England
Rum distilled 1917, bottled 1936. One boxed pint bottle
of Mount Vernon Pure Rye Straight Whiskey, distilled
1921, bottled 1934. Bottle of Ron Bacardi Superior
Puerto Rican Rum.
SERVICES AND INSTRUCTION
Tax Return - Individual
Donated by:
Richard
S. Badger, Vienna, VA
Retail Value: $400.00
Tired
of doing your own taxes this year? One Individual Federal
and State income tax return with required consultation
by the Society's own Dick Badger, CPA PC, should relieve
some of that annual April stress - no fooling?
Interior Design Consultation with Greta Webel
Donated by: Greta Gray, Gray
& Associates Design, Arlington VA
Retail Value: $550.00
If you would like to discuss your particular situation and design
needs, consider a consultation with Gray & Associates Interior
Design.In this, you and Greta Webel will meet and see if your
working styles, visions, and personalities are as compatible
as they should be for a designer/client relationship. In this
session, which takes about an hour or a bit more, Greta will
come to your home and discuss your priorities, timeline, and
budget. A consultation is a great way to get to know Greta, imagine
your home's possibilities and experience Greta's flexibility!
Gaelic Lessons
Donated by
Nicholas MacRitchie Freer, Alexandria, VA
Retail Value: $125.00
Study Scottish Gaelic with Nicholas MacRitchie Freer. Nick has
studied Gaelic since 1988, and taught it since 1992. He has studied
intensively at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig(the Gaelic College
on the Isle of Skye) and at the Gaelic College in St. Ann’s
on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. He has won medals at the
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (the Royal National
Mod) in Scotland and at the US Mòd. The winner will
choose between 4 hours of private instruction (at a mutually
convenient time) or 10 group lessons (commencing on Saturday
November 18th, 1-3 PM, with classes continuing on Saturdays as
determined by the class. Winner is responsible for purchase of
course materials (approximately $40.00) Lessons will be given
at Nick’s
residence in Alexandria, close to Metro.
Two Singing Lessons with Jon
Lackey, Concert Tenor
Donated by: Jon Lackey
Retail Value: $100.00
Jon
Lackey, concert tenor, has offered one lucky bidder
two singing lessons of one hour for each lesson. Mr.
Lackey is active as a voice teacher and guest lecturer.
He is currently teaching on the faculty of Northern
Virginia Community College and in his private studio.
He was formerly on the music faculty of Pacific Lutheran
University and taught music courses as a guest lecturer
at the American College in Paris. Mr. Lackey garners
international acclaim for his appearances both on the
solo recital stage and as a concert soloist with symphony
orchestras.
Shadow rights with
Dr. McEachern for a high schooler/middle schooler interested
in medicine
Donated by: Brian McEachern
Retail Value: Priceless
Put
your high schooler or middle schooler on track for
medical school by shadowing a practicing doctor and
experience teacher. Seven
of the students who have shadowed Dr. Bryan McEachern,
MD in the past have placed at their university of choice
and three now attend medical school. Dr. McEachern
was recognized in Washingtonian Magazine as one of
the top pediatricians in the DC area. He is a Fellow,
American Academy of Pediatrics, a Clinical Assistant Professor
of Pediatric Medicine, University of Virginia and was
awarded Instructor of the Year 1999, School of Medicine,
University of Virginia. He is Medical Director, Children's
Health Care Center of Northern Virginia.
Portrait Sitting
by Lloyd-Meurer
Portrait Studio
Donated by: Lloyd-Meurer
Portrait Studio, Potomac, MD
Retail Value: $690.00
Distinctive
award winning portraiture by Lllotyd-Meurer Portrait
Studio. Combining
the realism of photography with the richness of oil
painting.
SILICON GLEN
Gently used Dell personal computer
Donated by: TJ
Holland
Retail Value: $400.00
Approximately
2 years old, with mouse, keyboard, flat-screen monitor,
and Windows XP Professional operating system. Manufacturer
is DELL (model Optiplex GX260), Proc - P4 Northwood
2.4 GHz, MoBo - Intel 845 chipset (4 USB ports), RAM
memory; at least 256MB, but probably 512MB. Chassis
- mini-tower, CDROM reader, Floppy disk reader/writer,
Hard Drive ? at least 10GB, Video Card; ATI Radeon
VE (with dual-monitor support), 32MB RAM embedded. Display
hardware info: DELL 17? LCD (model 1702/3 FP), Resolution
(native) 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz, Vertical axis swivel
(no height adjust), Input VGA, DVI-D
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