Fight the virus, treat yourself: two charity auctions coming up on thesaleroom.com
21 April 2020 Many auctioneers have been adapting their sales business models to fit a world under coronavirus.
With a current bid at the time of writing of £2400, getting your name as a character in Jeffrey Archer’s next novel could be a leading lot at Cheffins’ auction in support of support The Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust Covid-19 Fast Response Fund on April 24.
Below are two very different auctions coming up where you can snap up something nice for yourself while supporting a good cause, both of which can be found on TheSaleroom.com.
Cheffins’ ‘experience’ auction in support of The Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
Ever wanted your name on a character in a Jeffrey Archer novel? How about a year’s supply of crisps? Or a private dinner with the Lord Mayor in the heart of the City of London?
Believe it or not, it’s all up for grabs at Cheffins’ charity auction. The timed online event closes on April 24 so there is still plenty of time to get your bids in. Held to support The Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust Covid-19 Fast Response Fund, the sale features a range of experiences without estimates.
You might be looking at four-figures and up for some of these treats, but current bids are still fairly affordable for lots including a Joh Deere petrol mower and a year’s supply of vitamin C for you and your family.
Elmwood’s jewellery auction for National Emergencies Trust
This Georgian garnet pendant in yellow gold has an estimate of £500-800 at Elmwood’s auction in support of The National Emergencies Trust on April 23.
A “red cross” pendant is one of the treasures to be found at Elmwood’s charity auction on April 23. Offered with an estimate of £500-800, the Georgian garnet pendant in yellow gold is in the shape of an international symbol for help and support.
This aquamarine and sapphire dress ring has an estimate of £180-250 at Elmwood’s auction in support of The National Emergencies Trust on April 23.
Pieces on offer are set to be attractive yet affordable and include an aquamarine and sapphire dress ring, estimated at £180-250.
All proceed will go to the National Emergencies Trust is helping local communities affected by the Coronavirus outbreak.
