IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Wilsons Auctions in Newport, as preparations are under way for the next Unreserved Government Auction, featuring a selection of seized luxury and designer goods.
Highlights at the auction on Wednesday, November 20, will include a range of high-value watches from Rolex and Hublot, a 2018 Mercedes A250 and 2017 Seat Leon Cupra as well as property located throughout the UK and worldwide.
Some of the items have been seized as part of criminal prosecutions - hence the bargain prices.
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With all items going under the hammer with no reserve, bidders will also have the opportunity to purchase from a wide selection of diamond and gold jewellery and other popular items including Balenciaga, Versace and Air Jordan footwear and designer clothing from Moncler and Stone Island.
Items on auction. Picture: Phil Boorman
Wilsons Auctions’ Government Sales coordinator, Michael Streight said: “With the festive season fast approaching you don’t need to look any further than our upcoming Unreserved Government Auction.
Items on auction. Picture: Phil Boorman
"Offering bidders the chance to purchase luxury and designer goods, with all items unreserved, it’s a great opportunity to be one-step ahead with your Christmas shopping.
Items on auction. Picture: Phil Boorman
“Wilsons Auctions plays an important role in realising any type of asset on behalf of our government clients which has seen us responsible in returning £100 million back into the public purse in recent years."
Items on auction. Picture: Phil Boorman
This month, part of the Government Property Auctions, Wilsons Auctions Newport will be auctioning a selection of government instructed properties across England, Croatia as well as unreserved land with a guide price of £50,000 in Newfoundland, Canada, offering investors a development opportunity, subject to planning permission.
Items on auction. Picture: Phil Boorman
An 18th Century Grade II listed cottage, set in the historic village of Gayhurst, Buckinghamshire is going under the hammer with a guide price of £380,000. Heron Cottage is a two-bedroom partially thatched, beautiful stone cottage with an abundance of character and charm with period features including exposed stone, beams and wood-burning stove as well as a 100ft garden with stunning views of the idyllic countryside.
A two-storey property in Orebic, Croatia, with a guide price of £90,000, offers bidders the chance to invest in a refurbishment project with the end goal of a fantastic holiday home on the Dalmation Coast. Other property closer to home includes a two-bedroom detached bungalow, located within a cul-de-sac in Morley, Leeds offers a great investment for downsizers and semi-retired alike with a guide price of £175,000.
Items on auction. Picture: Phil Boorman
The auction will be available to a worldwide audience through Wilsons Auctions’ online bidding facility, LiveBid and will take place at Wilsons Auctions South Wales branch in Newport.
For more information, visit wilsonsauctions.com/auctions/government-auctions
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