Chance to live the high life as seized assets auctioned

By Mark Rainey
Published 19th Oct 2020, 15:42 BST
The gyrocopter going under the hammer this weekThe gyrocopter going under the hammer this week
The gyrocopter going under the hammer this week
Anyone with a taste for the exotic but without the budget to match might be able to live the dream a little this week as a number of high end, seized assets go under the hammer.

The 24-hour online auction, with lots including a gyrocopter, fishing boat, Rolex watch and designer jewellery, is being hosted by Wilsons.

Bidding opens on Thursday (October 22) and will begin to time out at 2pm the following day.

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Other eyecatching items up for grabs include shoes and accessories from luxury brands Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel and Valentino, and the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Rolex watch up for auctionRolex watch up for auction
Rolex watch up for auction

All of the lots were seized by law enforcement and other government agencies, and all proceeds from the sale are returned to the public purse.

A spokesperson for Wilsons Auctions said, “We are delighted to have been instructed to offer such a prestigious selection of goods to potential bidders world-wide.

“This really highlights the range and scale of goods we can manage on behalf of our clients, making luxury goods that have been seized more accessible to all bidders, while realising important assets, with funds being returned to the public purse.”

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The auction company hosts sales on behalf of asset recovery bodies from 17 countries.

Valentino trainers being auctioned this weekValentino trainers being auctioned this week
Valentino trainers being auctioned this week

The spokesperson added: “Wilsons Auctions is proud of its government work and as the tried and trusted auctioneer, with extensive experience in offering innovative services, we are delighted to be able to deliver our dedicated online auction services throughout these unprecedented times while ensuring the safety of our clients, staff and customers throughout the complete auction process.”

Viewing of all sale items, and details on how to register to bid, is available at www.wilsonsauctions.com, with information also available on Facebook @wilsonsauctionsltd and Twitter @wilsonsauctions.