Wilsons Auctions raises the fashion stakes for bidders in Wales
WILSONS Auctions is preparing to host its very first unreserved government auction at its newlyacquired Newport branch with a range of luxury and high-value items going under the hammer with no reserve.
The first of its kind to be hosted in the south Wales branch, this is the only auction to have direct government repossessions and will see more than 100 lots auctioned on Wednesday, January 31 from 7.30pm following the car auction. Designer goods will include handbags from Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Prada and Gucci, men and ladies’ shoes by Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Versace.
In addition, there is also a Rolex watch, electrical goods including an Xbox One, PS4 Sony Playstation, Beats by Dr Dre headphones, iPads and a black boxed gold Swarovski iPhone 5. A framed and signed Liverpool 1977 European Cup Winners shirt will also be going under the hammer.
Wilsons Auctions is the UK and Ireland’s largest independent auction company with 17 sites across its group including the recently-acquired Newport branch. The family-owned business’ acquisition of Newport Auctions will help to expand Wilsons Auctions presence across Wales.
Wilsons Auctions holds more than 1,000 auctions annually across its branches, auctioning everything from cars and vans, plant and machinery and property to general goods, as well as the more luxurious items which include; planes, yachts, gold bars, supercars, designer goods and prestigious watches.
Under the new management of Wilsons Auctions, a significant amount of investment will be made into the branch bringing fresh car stock for bidders from Eastern Western Motor Group, Moneyway and local authority vehicles.
Annmarie Jones, branch manager of Wilsons Auctions Newport, said: “Already established as one of the leading car auctions in south Wales, Wilsons Auctions is looking to generate an enhanced experience for bidders by offering fresh new car stock in the coming months for customers and clients.
“As a result of Wilsons Auctions law enforcement contracts, there will be further expansion for the branch, which will have a positive impact for the local community with job creation and investment,” she added.
The auction will give bidders the chance to purchase high quality goods including a rare opportunity to purchase the sought-after Hermes Birkin handbag, for an affordable price as all items are sold as seen to the highest bidder.
Following a successful investigation by the North East Regional Fraud team, Wilsons Auctions has been instructed to sell the items so that the resulting proceeds can be paid as compensation to the victims of fraud – which saw more than £250k stolen from innocent victim’s bank accounts.
The auction will be available to a worldwide audience through Wilsons Auctions’ online bidding facility, LiveBid. Physical viewing of lots will take place within Wilsons Auctions’ Newport branch on Tuesday, January 30 from 12pm to 4pm and Wednesday, January 31 from 9am to 5pm. All lots can be viewed at any time online with additional images available on request.
For full details on all lots or to register by midday on Tuesday, January 30, go to www. wilsonsauctions.com, follow on Facebook @wilsonsauctionsltd or go to @wilsonsauctions on Twitter and Instagram.