2025 ICB Auction Item Descriptions
Below, please find descriptions for all of the items up for bid in the 2025 Illinois Council of the Blind (ICB) Virtual Auction. The auction will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. central time. If you plan on participating, we ask that you please register here (opens in a new tab).
Please if you are going to register and bid, be sure you are able to pay for the items you choose to bid on. If we are unable to get payment from you, we will move onto the second highest bidder.
Descriptions
1. 1926 Model T Ford Car Coin Bank.
This all-sturdy metal bank is great for holding any type of coins. The dimensions are 6 inches long, 2.5 inches in width and 3.5 inches high (to the top of the roof). The vehicle is golden. The tire rims are silver with black spokes. Fun features: The vehicle wheels spin when given a push. Vehicle features can be distinguished by touch. Some examples include: windows, doors, headlights, running boards and more. The bank has one working key. The bottom of the car bank has both the working key lock and a slot to slide coins inside. Overall the car coin bank is in great condition. Donated by Sharon Howerton – Minimum Bid: $50.00
2. Women’s Braille Watch with Expandable Band.
Chrome and Gold-Tone Finish. Manufacturer: Reizen. Donated by Sharon Howerton – Minimum Bid: $100.00
3. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card.
Donated by Springfield District Association of the Blind – Minimum Bid: $100.00
4. A Silver Pendant Magnifier on an Interwoven Chain.
It magnifies 6 times and measures 1.5 inches. Its classic elegant design will complement any outfit or occasion while allowing you to magnify anything with style. Donated by Maureen Heneghan – Minimum Bid: $25.00
5. Flapple Apple Slicer & Corer, with Bamboo Cutting Board.
The apple slicer is an ultra-sharp apple slicer and corer that folds flat for compact storage. Wide diameter cutter divides all sizes of apples into 8 equal pieces and removes their core. Bamboo Cutting Board is 8 x 12. Donated by Jim and Terri Kral – Minimum Bid: $40.00
6. Collapsible Storage Bowl Set.
Collapsible Storage Bowl Set. This versatile collapsible storage bowl set is perfect for food prep, storage and reheating leftovers. Each collapsible bowl comes with Snap-On lids. Sizes are: 1 cup, 3 cups, and 5 cups. Microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe. Donated by Jim and Terri Kral – Minimum Bid: $25.00
7. A Blue Cloisonne Pendant.
(Cloisonne, referred to as ornamental work in which glass, enamel, and/or gemstones, are split into strips of compressed wire which then become placed edgeways on a metal backings). Pendant has a red and gold flower and green leaves. Donated by Sally Cooper, friend of Tim Paul – Minimum Bid: $60.00
8. 40oz Tumbler.
Stainless Steel Insulated Tumbler with handle and straw. It keeps drinks cold for 24 hours. Leak-proof travel cup fits in cup holder. Aquamarine Blue Color. Donated by Rachel Schroeder – Minimum Bid: $20.00
9. A Dozen Homemade Caramel Apple Cookies.
A Dozen Homemade Carmel Apple Cookies. Yummy, soft and chewy Caramel goodness. Made by Maggie Mogged. Minimum Bid: $25.00
10. $50 Best Buy Gift Card.
Donated by Marla Chorney – Minimum Bid: $50.00
11. Floral Pattern Maille Necklace.
Square edged bronze and colored niobium rings create a floral pattern. Beads are iridescent glass created by artist Stuart Abelman, who has made many products, not just jewelry as a glass artist for over 40 years. Donated by Caroline Keem, friend of Tim Paul – Minimum Bid: $75.00
12. Ladies Black Soft Leather Wallet.
It measures 8 inches X ¾ inches and has Velcro closures for each compartment. It has three separate coin pockets, four compartments for bills, ten spaces for credit cards, identification cards, check books and more. Donated by Maureen Heneghan – Minimum Bid: $30.00
13. Hoodie from Blind Girl Designs.
Berry Color. Three Whimsical Fall foliage trees with white cane trunks. The first tree has an oval shape and beautiful yellow leaves with brown branches. The second tree is fiery red leaves again with of course, brown branches sprouting from the white cane, and the last tree is also oval, but a little bit wider, and it is that beautiful orange color that we see only during the fall season. Donated by Blind Girl Design. Minimum Bid: $50.00
14. A Buzz Clip.
The Buzz Clip is used in navigation purposes. It is a sender and receiver of ultrasonic sound waves. It can detect objects in front of you. It will vibrate in your hand to let you know there is an object in front of you. If held at waist level, it would detect objects from your knees to over your head. There are only two buttons on the device. One is the power button, the second button is the mode button. You can use the mode button to adjust the signal from 1 ½ feet to up to 20 feet in front of you. You can hold the device in your hand, or you can clip it onto your blind white cane, then you can be hands free and still detect objects in front of you. You can also clip it to your collar or to your pocket. It has a USB charging cord. Donated by Terry Heltsley – Minimum Bid: $150.00
15. Two Medium-Sized Loaves of Banana Bread, with or without walnuts.
Enjoy this moist and naturally sweet banana bread made from scratch. The ripest bananas enhance the yummy goodness! Eat one loaf now and freeze the other, or share this delicious bread with friends or family. Made by Andrea Connor – Minimum Bid: $25.00
16. An Antique Hole Punch & an Antique Bates 88P Hand-Grip Stapler.
The hole punch was used in early 1950s by a train conductor to stamp passenger tickets. Both are in excellent condition. Donated by Sharon Howerton – Minimum Bid: $50.00
17. $50.00 Del’s Popcorn Gift Card.
Illinois has more than one famous popcorn shop. Founded in Decatur, Illinois and now popping in Springfield, Del’s has a wide variety of tasty popcorn treats to tempt your taste buds. This will be an E-card which will be sent to the winner. Donated by Karyn Campbell – Minimum Bid: $50.00
18. A Bracelet for Every Season.
Each bracelet made by our ICB office manager, Maggie Mogged. Four bracelets (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter). Spring Bracelet: Turquoise clear and sparkle beads with a white clear bead, with three unique white spring poke-a-dotted bead; Summer Bracelet: Shimmering Pink and clear pink beads with two unique pink flowered beads. Fall Bracelet: Beautiful light brown and dark maroon beads on a gold chain with a gold and maroon turkey with a hint of sparkle; Winter Bracelet: Green and red beads separated with a silver spacer between each bead on a silver chain; Each bracelet has an extension chain allowing for further adjustment to fit your wrist and a lobster claw clasp. The beads are novel in design, eye catching and stylish. Donated by Maggie Mogged -Minimum Bid: $40.00
19. A Colorino.
A hand-held device with two buttons. You can hold the device up to anything and press the button, and it will tell you what color the object is. The device has over 180 color schemes. The second button on the device is a light detector. Donated by Terry Heltsley – Minimum Bid: $225.00
20. Illinois Council of the Blind (ICB) Gift Basket.
Includes: ICB T-Shirt, Insulated Bottle Carrier, ICB Cooler Bag, and an ICB Cookbook (format of your choice-Braille, Large Print or Email). ICB T-shirt: Durable ribbed sleeves and neckband in navy blue. Main color of shirt is white. Front of the shirt has the ICB Logo on left chest which is an American Eagle and Illinois Council of the Blind below it in navy blue. Back of shirt says: “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear yet the blind can see”. (Available Sizes are: Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL); Aqua Sling Insulated Bottle Carrier: Insulated carrier bag helps to transport your bottle while keeping it cool or warm. Adjustable draw cord closure. Front zippered pocket and an adjustable shoulder strap. It will hold up to a 24 ounce bottle; ICB Cooler Bags: Bag is black with royal blue pocket on front with an interior foil lining. Foil lining helps retain cold temperatures to keep your food and beverages fresh. Snap closure on the main compartment secures your belongings. Designed with a front slip pocket for additional storage. Carry using the 12″ grab handles. Size: 9-3/4″ x 9-1/2″ x 8-1/2″; ICB’s Incredible Cooking and Baking Cookbook: Large Print, Braille and Email is available. Cookbook includes many recipes: Appetizers, Beverages, Salads, Soups, Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Side Dishes, Desserts, Herbs and Spices, Baking Hints and Tips and much more! Donated by ICB – Minimum Bid: $50.00
21. A Dozen Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies.
These cookies are fluffy and irresistible. They are gluten-free and you would never know it! Made by Chelsea, friend of Tim Paul – Minimum Bid: $20.00
22. Phoenix Braille Embosser.
The Phoenix is a ninth generation of braille embossing technology that combines durable and legendary Romeo Braille dot with a proprietary 25 DPI tactile graphics embossing system. All-in-one embosser! Imagine the ability to scan your pictures, graphs, and charts into your computer and with a few clicks of the mouse, emboss those images in high-definition tactile graphics without compromising the quality of your braille text. Phoenix includes the capabilities to emboss single-sided braille text and high-resolution graphics up to 25 DPI, in a simple to use format. The newly designed Phoenix is smaller and lighter, with an auto-install feature to make setup even easier. The Firebird Software Suite, included with the Phoenix, is a comprehensive set of productivity tools that powers the Phoenix Embosser. The Firebird Software Suite includes the Firebird Graphics Editor that provides you with a list of automatic tools to effortlessly create tactile graphic images. Phoenix is also compatible with your existing braille translator. Donated by Bryan Dufelmeier – Minimum Bid: $1,500.00
23. $50.00 E-Gift Card to Elegant Insights.
Braille Jewelry and Accessories. This gift card can be used toward the purchase of legendary braille jewelry and other items. Whether you’re buying a gift for someone special or just treating yourself, Elegant Insights has just the thing for you. The winner of this item will receive an E-card that they can use at www.elegantinsightsjewelry.com (opens in new tab). Donated by the Illinois Braille Revival League – Minimum Bid: $50.00
24. Lemon Themed Kitchen Gift Basket.
(Large Regular Cup, 24 Ounce Tumbler, 20 Ounce Can Tumbler, Kitchen Towel, Pouch with Zipper, Lemon Paper Napkins, Small Lemon Tree, Large Summertime Bowl and 4 placemats. All Lemon Themed). The large yellow cup with no lid that says, “Hello Sunshine” on it and a picture of a Lemon; 24 Ounce Tumbler with a lid and straw, has a picture of a lemons all over it; 20 Ounce Acrylic Can Shape Tumbler with a bamboo lid and straw with lemons and blue leaves; a kitchen towel that says, Freshly Picked Lemons on it with a truck full of lemons in the back of the truck; lemon pattern printed pouch with zipper suitable for toiletries and accessories; 16 paper napkins; a small lemon tree with 6 lemons; all inside a large yellow bowl that says SWEET SUMMERTIME on it. It also comes with a set of 4 soft, durable and wrinkle-proof 12×18 placemats. The placemats have tree branches with lemons hanging off of the branch and bees flying around the branches. Each placemat says HELLO SUNSHINE on it. Donated by Maggie Mogged – Minimum Bid: $50.00
25. A Music CD.
This CD is from singer/songwriter/musician, Jennie Emery, who is an ICB member. It contains twelve songs. These original songs written by Jennie include Let There Be Light, Tell Me Who I Am, and the title track, Leading You Home. Other songs you might recognize include, When I’m Back on My Feet Again, We Shall Be Free, and Love in Any Language. In choosing the songs for this CD Jennie wanted to communicate ideas of awareness, spirituality, peace and harmony. Donated by Jennie Emery – Minimum Bid: $20.00
26. $50.00 Horizons for the Blind Gift Card.
This card can be used toward the many wonderful products offered by Horizons for people who are blind or visually impaired. Donated by Horizons – Minimum Bid: $50.00
27. A Tubular Beaded Necklace.
This necklace is multicolored (red, gold and green and is on four strands of varying lengths. strand #1 is 24 inches; strand # 2 is 18 inches; strand #3 is 16 inches; strand #4 is 26 inches.Donated by Sally Cooper – Minimum Bid: $40.00
28. $50.00 Starbucks Gift Card.
Craving some coffee or one of the other tasty treats available at Starbucks, this gift card will help you enjoy lots of them, either by yourself or with friends. Donated by Leslie Spoone – Minimum Bid: $50.00
29. Anker SoundCore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo Sound.
Waterproof, 24-Hour Playtime, Wireless Stereo Pairing. Use this speaker at home, outdoors or when you travel. Color: Black. Donated by Rachel Schroeder – Minimum Bid: $40.00
30. A 125th Anniversary baseball of the first professional baseball team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings.
The anniversary was celebrated by Major League Baseball in 1994. On the baseball are: 125th Anniversary Baseball Patch, National Museum of American History and the Emblem of the Milwaukee Brewers from the 1990s which is different from the current emblem. The baseball is in excellent condition. Donated by Sharon Howerton – Minimum Bid: $25.00
31. Women’s Silver Talking Watch.
This atomic watch provides time and date announcements at the press of a button. Ideal for the visually impaired or seniors. You can set the alarm or turn on the hourly reporting mode according to the voice prompts. Adjustable and Comfortable Black Nylon Strap. Face of watch is white with black numbers. Donated by Maggie Mogged – Minimum Bid: $50.00
32. $50.00 Blind Girl Design Gift Card.
Donated by Marla Chorney – Minimum Bid: $50.00
33. Beats Studio 3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones.
Headphones are black. It includes power adapter, charging case, charging cable, and quick start guide. Donated by American Council of the Blind of Metro Chicago – Minimum Bid: $150.00
34. French Press Coffee Maker by Aroma.
Has a glass carafe, compact, lid, plunger, and handle. Makes three cups of premium coffee in 5 Minutes. Donated by Renee Lustig friend of Marla Chorney – Minimum Bid: $20.00
35. Veken 8 Set Packing Cubes for Suitcases & Carry-on Bags.
Luggage Organizer Bag Set for Travel Accessories in 4 Sizes. (Extra Large, Large, Medium, and Small). Donated by Sharon Howerton – Minimum Bid $25
36. A Peacock Pendant.
This pendant has earth tones. Donated by Sally Cooper, friend of Tim Paul – Minimum Bid: $50.00
37. Stand up Mandoline Food Slicer.
This slicer is for Vegetables, Meal Prep & More with more than 30 plus slicing options with Built-in Blades. Compact design folds down for easy storage. Donated by Jim and Terri Kral – Minimum Bid: $30.00
38. Scarf and Hat set.
Black and white geometric pattern. Donated by Sharon Howerton – Minimum Bid: $25.00
39. $100.00 Amazon Gift Card.
Donated by Howard and Janice Thomas – Minimum Bid: $100.00
40. Homemade Afghan Blanket.
It is five feet by six feet. It is a rectangular shape. The center of the blanket has a red rectangle with the rest of the blanket being white. Donated by Terry Hogan – Minimum Bid: $25.00
41. Apple TV.
Access all of your favorite shows, movies, sports, and live TV in one place with Apple TV. Everything you love about web TV in stunning 4K brought to you as only Apple can. The Apple TV has 32 Gigabytes of storage space. Siri remote is included. For those who do not know, the Apple TV is a tuner box that connects to a television set giving you the ultimate cinematic experience. Donated by Terry Heltsley – Minimum Bid: $175.00
42. Philadelphia Milk Chocolate Covered Oreos and Dark Chocolate Covered Oreos.
Each package comes with 8 cookies in each. Delicious sandwich cookies with a smooth vanilla crème filling covered in Philadelphia Candies milk chocolate and/or dark chocolate. Donated by Rachel Schroeder – Minimum Bid: $40.00
43. Artisan Crafted Wire Wrapped Pendant.
Silver Plated Wire, light pink and white Scolecite Stone (Scolecite is considered a high-vibrational crystal that promotes inner peace, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening). An 18 inch Brazilian snake chain included. Donated by Bryan Dufelmeier – Minimum Bid: $35.00
44. 5 Bags of Mrs. Fisher’s Potato Chips.
Enjoy the finest from Rockford, Illinois with 5 12 ounce bags of chips of your choice from Mrs. Fishers Potato Chips. These potato chips, which have been featured on the Food Network stay crunchy through shipping and are really good as a snack or with lunch or dinner. You can choose between BBQ, Cheddar Sour Cream, Classic, Ripple, Jalapeno, French Onion or Dark Chips. After you win this auction item and pay someone with ICB will contact you and help you choose what you want and it will be shipped to you. You have a choice between their classic chips to flavored chips. To learn more, go to www.mrsfisherschips.com (opens in new tab). Donated by Ray Campbell – Minimum Bid: $50.00
45. A Pendant.
This Pendant has three beads, each bead is a shade of green. Donated by Sally Cooper friend of Tim Paul – Minimum Bid: $30.00
46. Echo Show 8 (3rd Generation) 8-inch Smart Display with Alexa.
Charcoal Color. Content on Prime Video, Netflix, Fire TV Channels, and more comes to life with an HD display and room-filling spatial audio. Ask Alexa to stream Amazon Music, Apple Music, or Spotify. Devices compatible with ZigBee, Matter, and Thread without a separate smart home hub. Manage cameras, lights, and more using the display or your voice, or activate routines via motion. Also supports connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Video call hands-free using your voice, or use the new Top Connections widget to call with one tap. It also lets you know when your closest friends and family are free to chat. Donated by American Council of the Blind of Metro Chicago – Minimum Bid: $150.00
47. C. Crane Pocket AM, FM, NOAA Weather Radio plus Alert with Clock and Sleep Timer.
You can listen on the built-in speaker or the included high quality original CC Buds Earphones tuned for superior voice clarity and music. It has five, one touch memory car type buttons for each band and stands upright when needed. Rubber coated sides help with grip. Lock switch to prevent accidental on/off or station change. Donated by Jim Pemberton friend of Rachel Schroeder – Minimum Bid: $75.00
48. $50.00 to use at National Braille Press.
$50 towards anything in the expansive catalog of books and other items from National Braille Press. Looking for how-to books for various things or maybe something you can share with children? They offer books for business and education as well. Both in braille and large print. We will contact the winner once this item has been paid for so they can get the information needed to pick the item they want. Donated by Illinois Braille Revival League – Minimum Bid: $50.00
49. Scott Roland Bobble Head.
Scott Roland, who played Third Base for the St. Louis Cardinals is well depicted in this approximately six inch high bobble head. Roland, who was nicknamed “The Big Cat,” played for the Cardinals from 2002-2008 and is in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. He helped the Cardinals win the World Series in 2006, and was known for his exceptional defense and strong leadership. This bobble head will make an excellent gift for the Cardinals fan in your life or for anyone who appreciates great baseball. Donated by: Ray Campbell – Minimum Bid: $25.00
50. Woman’s Bracelet.
Multi-colored daisies with diamond center stone, sun, and tulip with a T-Clasp. Donated by Sharon Howerton – Minimum Bid: $30.00
51. Former St. Louis Cardinal’s Tom Pagnozzi autographed baseball.
The baseball is in very good condition. Donated by Sharon Howerton – Minimum Bid: $25.00
52. Two POUNDS of Fudge!
Enjoy this, delightful and delicious fudge made with 3 types of well blended chocolate with almonds in almost every bite. Made by Linda Vega friend of Tim Paul. Minimum Bid: $25.00
53. Vera Bradley Insulated Lunch Bag – In a Meadow Bouquet Pattern.
This bright, colorful and stylish lunch bag features a floral pattern in an array of vibrant colors. It is the perfect size for snacks or lunches. Dimensions: 7.25″ W x 9.0″ H x 4.25″ D. It has a handle/strap and a zip closure. PEVA food-safe lining. Donated by Lynn Cawley friend of Rachel Schroeder – Minimum Bid: $40.00