1. AUCTION — The upcoming Market Square Auction is now up to 200 lots and climbing. We have been adding new things everyday so be sure to check out the antique and modern paperweights, marbles, jewelry, vases, art glass sculptures, glass slippers, goblets and more. Don’t miss the bargains on September 12. Find out more at: http://marketsquareauction.com
2. 40% MARK DOWNS — As we clean out the building we simply have to sell more of everything! Don’t make us move all these wonderful treasures. Everything except paperweights is now marked down by up to 40%. We are even selling a gallery full of wonderful maple wood, lighted, locking display cabinets. You can see them all at the Glass Gallery in Santa Cruz located at 123 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Or if you see something on the website you love http://selman.com – call us and we can update you on the latest pricing. 1 800 538-0766
3. BUZZINI FUND — The Chris Buzzini fund is well underway. The L. H. Selman Ltd. International Paperweight Society Foundation is now set up to receive donations to help Chris in his time of need. IPS will match donations up to $5,000. The Texas PCA just gave $500. Please join us in helping Chris Buzzini by mailing your check to 123 Locust St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Furthermore, L. H. Selman Ltd. is offering a magnificent glass sculpture by Chris Buzzini in its upcoming Market Square Live Auction, on September 12, 2009. Proceeds from the sale of Lot 19 will also be donated to the Chris Buzzini Fund. This is a golden opportunity to acquire a very special piece of Buzzini’s work, while making a contribution at the same time. (Purchase of Lot 19 will not be tax-deductible.) Lot 19 may be viewed through the following link: Buzzini Fund
4. NEW FREE BOOK – This week’s free book is The Art of the Paperweight–Boston & Sandwich and New England Glass Companies. Pay $10 shipping to receive this wonderful 211 page book written by John D. Hawley which explores this fascinating chapter in the history of glass art. A must for any connoisseur of American glass, this book chronicles the history of the two legendary glasshouses from their birth in the early 1800s to their demise towards the turn of the century.
Finally, we still have a few left so if you missed the last free book offer for Songs Without Words: The Art of the Paperweight—by Rick Ayotte, just call us and we will arrange to send it to you.
QUESTIONS? Call L. H. Selman Ltd. At: 1 800 538-0766.