£500,000 of Seized Gold Bullion and a Luxury Private Jet Set To Be Sold UNRESERVED

Now open to view in a timed online auction, Wilsons Auctions presents a rare selection of high-value assets to be sold without reserve this November.

The gold bullion, with a total weight of over 8kg and worth approximately £500,000, includes a variety of gold bars and coins of different weights, which will be offered in individual Lots, to be sold to the highest bidders.

The gold bars and coins were seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act and are being sold on behalf of a law enforcement agency. The auction will give buyers the opportunity to acquire the gold which will also see funds raised from the sale going towards the fight against organised crime.

Also included in the auction is a twin jet Cessna Citation 500. An iconic representation of luxury travel, the private jet, registered VP-COM, was built in 1976 and again will be sold without reserve. The aircraft offers occupancy for up to five passengers and two crew members. The interior and exterior are in good condition however it is noted that some maintenance is due on the aircraft.

The luxury catalogue does not stop there with more rare and exquisite assets listed.

For musicians, a late 18th century silver mounted violin bow from Francois Xavier Tourte (Stamped 'Tourte’) will be up for grabs. Records from 2017 show a similar Francois Xavier Tourte violin bow sell at auction for over €460,000, highlight just how exceptional this musical piece is.

An extremely fine and important Art Deco Cartier Emerald and Diamond Bracelet is lotted within the catalogue. Set in platinum, this is not the only exquisite diamond and jewellery pieces to be found at Wilsons Auctions this November. More masterpieces such as Art Deco, Cartier, Bulgari as well as rare unique jewels make perfect timing for a very exclusive Christmas gift.

Presented in a timed online auction, this auction will open on Wednesday 27^th November at 11am. Registered bidders will have a lengthy window of opportunity to bid online before the auction closes from 11am on Friday 29^th November. Bidding will be open to the public and will be online only.

Wilsons Auctions’ Luxury Goods Auctioneer, Allan McKenzie commented, "This will be one of the most exciting auctions we’ve held to date and just in time for some fantastic Christmas present shopping. Where else can you buy fine jewellery, a private jet, waitlist handbags, gold bullion and other exclusive assets all in the one place?!”

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Interested bidders can view the full auction catalogue and all information by visiting www.wilsonsauctions.com. The auction is open to the public and individuals can simply register to bid via Wilsons Auctions’ website.

Viewing for this auction and all the rare assets listed can be arranged by contacting Allan McKenize or Michael Streight via emailing luxury@wilsonsauctions.com or by calling +44 (0)28 342626.

ABOUT WILSONS AUCTIONS

Wilsons Auctions is the largest independent auction company in Ireland and the UK, and conduct over 3,100 auctions annually with over 85 years of experience. The company manages the whole asset realisation process for private and public sector clients, and over 40 law enforcement agencies across the UK and Ireland.

The Asset Recovery Department works with 17 countries worldwide selling an array of assets and in recent years has returned over £150 million to law enforcement agencies from the sale of seized assets.

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