A silent auction will be held at the 2025 Olde South Ball. A portion of the proceeds benefited Calvary Home for Children in Anderson, SC.
We thank our donors for donating these special items for the 2025 auction!
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Liberty Blue Teacup and Bohea Tea
Remember Paul Revere's iconic ride with this vintage teacup and saucer! The cup depicts Revere galloping hastily on his horse and the saucer features the Old North Church, whose tower housed the signal lantern for Revere. Paired with the teacup is a tin of historical Bohea Tea (pronounced Boo-hee), which is one of the kinds of tea that the colonists threw into the harbor at the Boston Tea Party. Unlike the traditional mellow tea we drink today, Bohea has a robust and unusual savory flavor that pairs well with a ham and cheese sandwich. You'll want to sample this bit of history!
Donated by Holly Sheen, Southern Serendipity
Gold Shoe Rosettes and Earrings
Instantly upgrade your ensemble with these gorgeous clip-on shoe rosette and vintage-style earrings! Gold is a timeless look with any outfit, so these perfectly compliment both historic and modern attire.
Rosettes donated by Heather Sheen, Creative Cockades
Earrings donated by Holly Sheen, Southern Serendipity
Fine China Plate
This limited-edition Gorham Fine China plate was sponsored by the National Historical Society and features the historical mansion of Elms Court, located in Natchez, MI. Built in the 1830s, the mansion has been on the National Register of Historic Places since December 2, 1977. Today it is a private home that is only open for tours on a limited basis. You can learn more about it at the mansions Facebook page here.
Donated by the Olde South Timeline Ball
Virginia First: The 1607 Project
Virginia 250th Anniversary Cockade
Enjoy this collection of thought-provoking essays about the central importance of Virginia and Virginians in shaping American history.
The first British colony, Virginia was also the largest, most populous, and most prosperous of the Old Thirteen. When the Imperial Crisis came, Virginians presided at the First Continental Congress, commanded the Continental Army, and drafted the Declaration of Independence. The Virginia Constitution of 1776 was the first written constitution adopted by the people's representatives in the history of the world, and Virginia's 1776 Declaration of Rights proclaimed a right to "the free exercise of religion," making Virginia leader in that too. Virginians presided at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 and took the lead in drafting the U.S. Constitution. A Virginian congressman led the U.S. Congress in drafting the federal Bill of Rights. For thirty-two of the Federal Government's first thirty-six years, Virginians served as president of the United States, one was vice president the other four years, and Virginians played leading roles in Congress and in creation of the first federal political party, the Jeffersonian Republican Party. This book is a good start on recalling the primacy of Virginia in establishing American independence, American institutions, and American identity.
Book donated by River's Bridge SCV Camp #842
Cockade donated by Heather Sheen, Creative Cockades
Miniature Sewing Kit and Sampler Book
Enjoy exploring a collection of historical samplers from the Victoria and Albert Museum! Browse through this fascinating little book and then tackle your own sewing projects with this little hexagon-shaped sewing box. The box opens up to display a small pincushion and six petite pockets of sewing accessories.
Book donated by John and Rose Marie Favors, The Newberry Museum
Sewing Kit donated by Raquelle Sheen, Upstate Music Lessons
Trio of Framed CSA prints by George Parrish
Artist George Parrish (1930-1992) was a Georgia native and graduated from Georgia Southern College. Talented in a variety of art mediums, Parrish also studied with Norman Rockwell. Let his dramatic renderings of General J.E.B. Stuart, Robert E. Lee and a representative soldier from the Oglethorpe Light Artillery (8th GA infantry) add some historical flair to your home or workspace.
Donated by the Museum and Library of Confederate History, Greenville, SC
Statue of Liberty Teapot
You'll love this tiny teapot featuring the Statue of Liberty (or should we say Liber-tea?) This Fitz and Floyd collectible is sure to add some patriotic charm wherever it goes!
Donated by Holly Sheen, Southern Serendipity
Vintage Oil Lamp
Add a vintage flair to your decor with this impressive oil lamp. Its handsome grace will take you back in time and remind you of the days when families gathered in the evening to eat, read and visit around the warm glow of an oil lamp.
Donated by The Dress-Up Box, Mary Delaplane, proprietress
"The Ball" Framed Print
Forever enjoy your Olde South Timeline Ball memories by taking home this handsomely framed 26x36 print of a delightful 1890s gala! This iconic rendering by French painter Victor Gabriel Gilbert's (1847-1933) is aptly titled, "The Ball, An Elegant Evening."
Donated by Raquelle Sheen, Upstate Music Lessons
