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POSTED: 7:42 pm PST March 20,
2006
UPDATED: 3:39 pm PST March 23,
2006
RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif. -- The very things that tempted a congressman into a life of corruption are now on sale, 10News reported.Former U.S. Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham acquired a taste for the finer things -- a Rolls Royce, a yacht and even a home in Rancho Santa Fe.He also loved the things that filled that home. Many of them were gifts from defense contractor Mitchell Wade.
There were Asian rugs worth thousands of dollars, French antiques, candlesticks and a Tiffany lamp."I can't undo what I have done, but I can atone," said Cunningham on Feb. 16.The atonement for Cunningham began two weeks ago after being sentenced to more than eight years in a federal prison.Cunningham admitted to taking bribes from Wade."Wade made well over $1 million in payoffs to former Congressman 'Duke' Cunningham," said U.S. Attorney Kenneth Waintsein.In the end, Cunningham admitted he took at least $2 million in bribes from Wade.Prospective buyers got their first look at the items Monday, which were sold Thursday at an auction house in Rancho Dominguez. Collectively, his assets sold for $94,625.00.Proceeds from the auction go to the federal agencies involved in the Cunningham investigation.
A special election to fill Cunningham's seat will be held on April 11.There are 18 candidates running in the 50th district.According to an exclusive 10News SurveyUSA Poll, no one has overwhelming support.To find out how the candidates fared in the poll, click here.
| Item | Description | Sold For |
| Candelabras | Gorham Silver Co., silver-plated, five-light each | $2,000 |
| Sideboard/Buffet | Pink marble top, two drawers, four doors, oval mirrored back | $2,000 |
| Oriental Rug | Wool, dark blue border with concentric diamonds in center | $10,000 |
| Armoire/Wardrobe | French provincial, two beveled mirror doors, carved crown and legs | $4,000 |
| Nightstands | White marble tops, combination of woods with black laquered framed accents | $3,400 |
| Oriental Rug | Wool, red border with elongated hexagonal center design, predominately teal and ivory on red fields | $3,400 |
| Oriental Rug | Wool, red border with elongated hexagonal center design, predominately teal and ivory on red fields | $9,000 |
| Lingerie Cabinet | Circa 1920s-'30s, two drawers, multiwood veneer, cedar lined wardrobe section, three small interior drawers | $2,300 |
| Armoire | Walnut, single door with beveled mirror, carved shield crown, one drawer at base | $2,750 |
| Lustres/Candlestick | Cobalt blue overlay cut to crystal, crystal prisms, 20th century | $1,150 |
| Nightstand | Pink, grey, white marble top, one small drawer and one door, tin lined | $1,250 |
| Leather Sofa | Hancock & Moore, brown, three cushions, brass tacks surround base, muffin feet | $2,100 |
| Sleigh Bed | Stickley, cherry wood, king headboard and low footboard, side rails and slats | $1,750 |
| Armoire | Oak, with two multicolored leaded glass doors | $2,000 |
| Server/Hutch | Oak, top section with multicolored leaded glass door, decorated with carved lion heads and brass rings in mouth | $4,100 |
| Oriental Runner | Wool, multicolored floral on red field, "sarouk" design | $2,700 |
| Screen | Folding, three caned rattan panels | $225 |
| Oriental Rug | Wool, cream field with beige border, light blue florals, "naine" design | $700 |
| Oriental Rug | Wool, black border, concentric hexagonal center, multicolored wtih reds and blue | $4,800 |
| Commode/Chest Of Drawers | Black marble top, walnut burl veneer on drawer fronts, four drawers with key opening only | $2,500 |
| Armoire | Two beveled mirror doors, inlaid brass piping | $2,500 |
| Commode/Chest Of Drawers | Black marble top, veneered four drawers with brass ring pulls | $1,200 |
| Doors | Oak, with multicolored leaded glass panels | $2,700 |
| Nightstand | Oak, with rose colored marble top, one drawer and one drop-front door | $500 |
| Nightstand | Rose colored marble top, one drawer and one drop-front door, parquet front | $650 |
| Hall Tree | Oak, with dark stain, carved wtih spindles, beveled mirror | $2,400 |
| Beveled Mirror | "Queen Anne" style with carved wooden frame, "swan neck" pediment centered by an urn finial | $2,200 |
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