155 - Two souvenir items featuring shark motifs. The first is a decorative Christmas ornament fashioned from painted resin with a glossy finish, depicting a gray shark positioned through a red and white life preserver ring. The second item is a promotional sun visor constructed of light blue flexible foam featuring a white plastic snap-button closure. The graphic includes the text JAWS CHARTERS and a toll-free phone number printed in red. Ornament: 2 1/2" H x 5 1/2" L x 2 1/4" W. Visor: 6 1/2" H x 11" W with 5" band.

Two souvenir items featuring shark motifs. The first is a decorative Christmas ornament fashioned from painted resin with a glossy finish, depicting a gray shark positioned through a red and white life preserver ring. The second item is a promotional sun visor constructed of light blue flexible foam featuring a white plastic snap-button closure. The graphic includes the text JAWS CHARTERS and a toll-free phone number printed in red. Ornament: 2 1/2" H x 5 1/2" L x 2 1/4" W. Visor: 6 1/2" H x 11" W with 5" band. Each of these was sent to Peter by a fan or a publisher over the years. For the novel mug in Lot 157, pour in hot water and watch what happens to the color of the water. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: Both items exhibit signs of age and handling. The resin ornament shows small paint losses, most notably a white scuff on the red section of the life preserver. The foam visor displays a distinct yellowish-brown circular stain on the left side of the brim and general light surface soiling throughout. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.