Guinea Fowl International Auction 2016

One embroidered "Guinea Fowl Enthusiast" white T-shirt with Guinea Fowl embroidery, as shown, on left chest.  Winner must choose one size from sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. Embroidery is rare - the artistic interpretation of the image of one of our birds. His name is "Blue" and he is a four-year-old Coral Blue. Embroidery is amateur quality -- just for fun -- was trying to catch the "Guinea-vibe."  Used high-quality isacord embroidery threads.  Safe to machine wash and dry like any other cotton T-shirt.  Comes pre-washed and ready to wear. Optional addition of your name or a reasonable amount of text on the right chest of the shirt.  Free shipping to continental US is included.  Will be stitched and mailed within two weeks after receipt of winner's address, size, and optional text request.

Donor is Bennie. 

This whimsical primitive-style folk art guinea fowl is from unknown origin, but it belongs in your guinea fowl art collection.

Donated by Cindy Gibson. 

Set of four beautiful handmade guinea feather Christmas ornaments.  One each of glittery black, white, silver, and clear filled. Hand crafted by Deb Bradley. These are beautiful.

Donor is Deb Bradley. 

Bread dough art. Piece is 5" high x 5.5" wide and fashioned from bread dough by the artist Bennie.  There's mama guinea in a basket and there are newly hatched keets, along with a hatching keet and two eggs.  Basket hangs from a purple ribbon.

Donated by Bennie. 

Bread dough art. Piece is 6" wide by 5.5" high and fashioned from bread dough by the artist Bennie.  The guinea is surrounded by bright red flowers and bright green leaves.  The piece hangs from a green ribbon. 

Donated by Bennie. 

Approx. 3.93 inches x 6.29 inches (10cm x 16cm). Unframed. Authentic antique print (not a reproduction) with original hand-colored finish, taken from a dis-bounded volume (The Natural History of Gallinaceous Birds, Vol. 1) of The Naturalist's Library by Sir William Jardine, published in Edinburgh in 1834 by W. H. Lizars. The back side is blank. See photo for minor staining and signs of aging. Very good condition. Print has no tears and edges are sharp. Free shipping to continental U.S. $5 shipping elsewhere.

Donated by B. Buscemi.

"Three Old Giddies" print by Ann Gilbert from Australia. Measures approx. 11.7 inches x 16.5 inches (29.7 cm x 42 cm). Printed on thick archival art paper with inks guaranteed to not fade. Unframed.  Shipping will be free courtesy of C. Schaler.

Donor is C. Schaler. 

Glass pumpkin crafted by the glassblowers at STARworks in Star NC.  Color is blue -- or is it blue? (This pumpkin changes subtly in different light.)  Height including stem is seven inches; width is six inches.

Donor is Halfspied. 

One-piece glass pumpkin crafted by the glassblowers at STARworks in Star NC.  Height including stem is 5.5 inches; width is 6.5 inches.

Donor is Halfspied. 

Guinea fowl preening print by Penny Meakin is limited edition #578 of 1000.  Size is 25"x36" (includes border).  Print is unframed.

Donated by Cindy Gibson.

Pottery Bowl: North Carolina clay, with multiple slips and shino glaze. Wood fired and salt glazed in July 2016 at the NC Pottery Center in traditional southern Groundhog style kiln.  Marks on rim indicate pot was stacked in kiln.

Top diameter is 6.5"; diameter of bottom is 4"; height is 3".

Potter is Josh Floyd.  Bowl was purchased from the potter and donated by Halfspied. 

An attractive and well-made teapot with lid from Hitomi Shibata of Studio Touya in Seagrove NC. Teapot is 7 1/2" by 5" including handle and spout.  Completely functional; display it or brew your tea in it.  Just lovely. (Basic color is a little darker than shown in the photo.)

Teapot was purchased by Halfspied and donated to this auction.

Pysanky eggs are the product of a Ukranian craft in which eggshells are decorated with traditional Ukranian folk designs. These three were painted by Denise and Andrea DiGeronimo in Ohio. Just lovely.

Donated by Halfspied. 

"Guinea Portrait - Thorn" an original Robin Gorton Pastel.  Measures 12" x 16.5"  Unframed.  With proper care, this pastel portrait will last for several lifetimes.  Pure, bright hues will not change or yellow.

Donated by Robin Gorton.

"The Committee - Guinea Fowl," a Robin Gorton Pastel: 12 1/2" X 12"; unframed.  This is a pastel and not a print.

Donated by Robin Gorton.

"Vulturine Hybrid - Jane" - an original Robin Gorton Pastel.  Measures 12" x 12"  Unframed.  With proper care, this pastel portrait will last for several lifetimes.  Pure, bright hues will not change or yellow.

Donated by Robin Gorton.

Another "Guinea Portrait" - an original Robin Gorton Pastel.  Measures 12" x 14"  Unframed.  With proper care, this pastel portrait will last for several lifetimes.  Pure, bright hues will not change or yellow.  There is a small crease in the lower right corner, but it should not be visible when matted and framed.

Donated by Robin Gorton.

"Curiosity - Guinea Keets" print by Robin Gorton (8.5" x 10.5"; unframed) (#1 of 2)

Donated by Robin Gorton.

"Curiosity - Guinea Keets" print by Robin Gorton (8.5" x 10.5"; unframed) (#2 of 2)

Donated by Robin Gorton.

"Guinea Portrait" print by Robin Gorton. Unframed. Measures 8.5" x 11"  (#1 of 2)

Donated by Robin Gorton.

"Guinea Portrait" print by Robin Gorton. Unframed. Measures 8.5" x 11"  (#2 of 2)

Donated by Robin Gorton.

Guinea Fowl as Pets: Guinea Fowl Keeping Pros and Cons, Care, Housing, Diet and Health by Roger Rodendale, 120 pages, published 2016.

Book will be shipped postage-free to winner.

Donated by Bennie. 

How the Guinea Fowl Got Her Spots - A Swahili Tale of Friendship for children or the child in you. Winner of the 1992 Anne Izard Storyteller's Choice Award. 

This story will make you smile.

Free shipping in the continental United States. Donated by BennIe. 

Many consider the guinea fowl a delicacy, and here is a cookbook en francais for them.  Il y a 36 recettes epatantes de pintade (36 sensational guinea fowl recipes).

Donated by Zoe Howland.

These colorful ceramic salt and pepper shakers are 3" x 3".

Donated by Zoe Howland.

Fenton or Fenton-style covered bowl.  Bowl has a basket design.  Hen lid sits on top of bowl. Together the two pieces are approximately 5"x5"x3.5.  There are some hard-to-read markings on the bottom.

This attractive piece was donated by Zoe Howland.

Mug commemorates our 10th annual conference last year at the Mother Earth News (MEN) Fair in Seven Springs PA. In 2015 we also switched to a new format for our meetings that facilitates planning and execution of the event.  We went one step further and began to take part in MEN Fairs in other locations. If we have members in the area who can take guineas and keets to the Fair, we'll sign up to be exhibitors and presenters. As such we interact with thousands of guinea owners. It's a win-win. 

Logo and website are on the other side. Mug is 3" in diameter and 3 1/2" tall.

From the seventies, this ceramic item can be a vase or a utensil holder. It's in very good condition -- ready to use or display. It's 5 1/2 inches tall by 4 1/2 inches wide.

Donated by Halfspied. 

Hen top fits in the top of a criss-cross design nest.  Approximately 5" x 3.5" x 2.5".  No markings on bottom.

Donated by Zoe Howland.

Sports Memorabilia rescued from a box they've been in since the 80s -- these two Phillie Phanatic (Phigures?) are ready to play -- or display.  One stands a little over 2 1/4  inches.  The other appears to be sliding into base and is about 3 inches from fingers to toes.  They are made of a rubber-like composite material.  

Donated by Halfspied. 

Shipped at no cost to the winner within the US and Canada. 

Metal plaque lists iron melts and foundries built.  Other information on the plaque is "Saco-Lowell Shops" and "Newton Upper Falls Mass."  According to Wikipedia, the Saco-Lowell Corporation manufactured textile machines and was among the largest of these manufacturers in the US. At one time it had an executive office in Boston MA and a southern office in Charlotte NC.  

Three pages of company history (also available on-line) are included with the plaque.

Plaque is 4 3/4 by 3 3/4 inches.  We've made no attempt to clean this piece.

This is an attractive teapot (or coffeepot) and two cups.  Marked on the bottom with the following information: Dishwasher and Microwave safe; Made in China, and Bay Island, Inc. 

Bay Island products are considered collectable.

Donated by Zoe Howland

This is an interesting Fenton-like, or possibly Fenton, encompassing these elements: trumpet shape, hobnail, opalescense, scalloped top.  We know this piece is over 35 years old and that it may be several years older. It is approximately 6" x 6".  It has no markings.

Donor is Zoe Howland.

Red wooden box with hen on top. Approximately 6"x6.5"x5".  Box is 2" deep when chicken lid is lifted off. 

Donated by Zoe Howland. 

North Carolina Pottery His and Her Wine Goblets: crafted with standard wine glasses and pottery stems and bases.  One is nine inches tall and the other 10 1/4".  From Lantern Hill Pottery in Seagrove NC.

Donated by Halfspied. 

This is a new pottery mug decorated with a leaf detail.  It has a turquoise base with a green wash over it and measures 4.5" tall by 6.5" wide including its unique handle.

Donated by Zoe Howland.

New earrings: polished stones in a composite material. Earrings are seven centimeters (approximately 2 3/4 inches) from the tippy top to the bottom. Each earring weighs less than one-half ounce.

Donated by Halfspied.