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Unique Puffin Sculpture Goes Under The Hammer For Charity

04 March 2011



Puffin sculpture auctioned on eBay to support Scottish Wildlife Trust



Puffin sculpture by Eddie Hallam (c) Steve Gardner Puffin sculpture by Eddie Hallam (c) Steve Gardner

A unique, bronze puffin sculpture has spent the last six months travelling aboard a ferry between Aberdeen and the Northern Isles.  It is now being auctioned on eBay to raise money for the Scottish Wildlife Trust, it was announced today.

 

The life-size, limited edition sculpture measures 27cm in height.  It was installed on the NorthLink ferry, MV Hrossey, in August.  Since then, its spent the winter at sea mirroring the natural habits of its real-life counterparts.

 

The puffin was donated by Derbyshire based sculptor and Scottish Wildlife Trust member, Eddie Hallam.  The unique work of art is estimated to be worth around £1200.

 

Eddie said, “I’ve been a member of the Trust for several years and I’m delighted to be able to give something back to support Scottish wildlife.

 

Originally cast in bronze, the puffin’s time at sea has dramatically changed its appearance, producing a wonderful mottled green finish.”

 

The person submitting the highest bid when the auction closes at 5pm on Sunday 13 March will win the sculpture. To enter your bid, visit www.ebay.co.uk/charity and search for Scottish Wildlife Trust under the ‘Favourite Charity’ link at the bottom of the page”

 

Clara Govier, People’s Postcode Lottery’s Head of Charities, said:  “Last August, we were very inspired about the inventive journey this puffin sculpture set out on, and we were delighted to get involved in the adventure by running a competition to name the puffin.

 

“The winning name Amber, chosen by the children of the Scottish Wildlife Trust WATCH group, The Great Auks reflects the puffin’s conservation status as a species with an unfavourable but recovering conservation status in Europe.

 

“Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery have already helped us raise support for the Scottish Wildlife Trust, a charity which does important work to protect Scotland’s wildlife for the future.  Playing the People’s Postcode Lottery is one way to support local charities, but we hope that this auction also helps to support the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s cause.”

 

For more information about the charity auction email whill@swt.org.uk or call 0131 312 4772.  For more information about Eddie Hallam’s work, visit www.wildlifesculptures.co.uk.