The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is seeking public donations to its Jewellery Appeal – unwanted jewellery, medals and collectables are all welcome to help fund the charity’s life-saving work.
The ongoing Jewellery Appeal is now entering its 22nd year. Some of the more unusual past donations include: a set of dentures on gold mount, war medals, mother-of-pearl theatre binoculars, an 1837 hallmarked fish-knife and a Victorian bakelite locket containing a lock of hair.
The generous donations are sold at auctions or fetes to raise funds for essential training and equipment for RNLI volunteer crews.

All quality items, including rings, bracelets, chains, earrings, watches, and any other gold and silver items, are greatly appreciated. In past years, war medals, military memorabilia, Victorian and Georgian jewellery, brooches and boxed valuables have been popular at auction.
Any unwanted jewellery and collectables should be sent to Karen Ketley, Appeal Co-ordinator, RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ.

Anyone wishing to support the charity in another way should call freephone on 0800 534210.

Posted: 04|30|08 at 9:27 am. Filed under: UK News.