Treasures From The Past

Treasures From the Past Silent Auction

to be held

June 11, 2012

1 pm to 4 pm

at the

British Columbia Women's Institute

Annual General Meeting

Saanichton Bible Fellowship Hall

2159 Mount Newton Cross Rd

Saanichton, BC

 The history Committee has put together an assortment of highly collectable Women’s Institute items for this auction. Several of these treasures are rare finds and difficult to obtain in good condition.We would like to present an advance showing so all members would have a chance to peruse the items and  bid on these wonderful WI Treasures From The Past.

• If you are unable to attend the AGM you may send a bid with any member attending   (eg your Branch or District Representative)
• Bidding will begin at 1pm at the Annual General Meeting.  Items are sold to the highest bidder
• Bidder or person carrying an absentee bid is responsible for paying and picking up their item(s) by 4:30 pm
• Please note that items 1,2,3  and 4 are highly collectable  and have a Starting Bid.
• Minimum bid to be no less than $1.00 and to increase by the dollar (No change please!)
• All proceeds from the auction will be used to pay outstanding bills for transportation of  the Archives to the Museum in Summerland.

		#1 1958 Centennial Cookbook. With original box. This copy is in mint condition-never been used. Starting Bid is $35
		#2 1958 Centennial Cook Book Excellent condition 4th Edition Starting bid is $25
		#3 1958 Centennial Cook Book Coil bound Like new condition 4th Edition Starting bid is $25
		#4 1988 FWIC Cooking Collections. This is a 1st printing in like new condition Starting bid is $35
		#5 Egg Carton Flowers 8" x 9 1/2" framed picture of a Floral Basket of Flowers cut from egg cartons, black background, created by a WI member years ago
		#6 Tan Round Linen Doilies  Buttonhole stitch finished edge Larger doily is 10". 4 smaller doilies are 8"
		#7 White Hand Crochet Doily 10" x 15" 3 rows of 5 circles with 1 1/2" scalloped edging
		#8 White Hand Crochet Doily 18"x28" Open Chain Pattern
		#9 New Pink Cotton Pillowcases Set of two Floral Cross Stitch
		#10 BCWI 1984 75th Anniversary Trivet
		#11 BCWI 1984 75th Anniversary Trivet
		#12 ACWW 1980 Kansas World Conference Trivet
		#13 BCWI 1987 Convention Plate
		#14 BCWI 1987 Convention Plate
		#15 WI 1987-1997 Centennial Plate  Limited Edition Hand Numbered Corresponding Certificate of Authenticity
		#16 Three Women of BC & the ACWW Booklet Signed by the Author Jean M Robinson.
		#17 Three Women of BC & the ACWW Booklet  Bid is per book - take one or more at bid price
		#18 Fall Fair Winning Ways Bid is per book - take one or more at bid price
		#19 Modern Pioneers 1909 - 1979
		#20 Growing Strong- Women in Agriculture 1987 Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women
		#21 Antique Clear Glass Cup & Saucer Grooved Pattern
		#22 Green BCWI rectangular bag With handles
		#23 BCWI Tea Towel with Adelaide Hoodless phrase A Nation cannot rise above the level of it's homes, Therefore, We women must work and study together To raise our homes to the highest possible level