DINOSAUR lovers in Somerset could own their very own willow replica thanks to an unusual auction.
Coates English Willow, based at Stoke St Gregory near Taunton, created dozens of creatures our of the malleable wood for this year’s Sculpture Trail – which runs until today (October 10).
And they said a plan has formulated about what to do with many of them when the trail ends – offering them to the public.
“Lots of people have asked if they can buy a dinosaur once the Sculpture Trail ends on October 10, so we have decided to sell them in a sealed-bid auction,” a spokesperson said.
“Not all the dinosaurs are available, as we have plans for the Tyrannosaurus Rex and the Velociraptors,” they added.
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However, the likes of Ankylosuars, Pterodactyls, Diplodocus and Stegosaurs are still up for grabs in the sale.
People are being encouraged to submit bids, over £100, by email only to nicola@coatesenglishwillow.co.uk before 10pm on Saturday, October 18.
“If you are lucky enough to secure a dinosaur, we will need to receive your payment in full before 5pm on October 23,” the spokesperson went on.
A Diplodocus and a Plesiosaur. Picture: Coates English Willow
“If payment is not received on time, the bid will be disqualified and we will offer the dinosaur to an under-bidder.”
People should include their name, address, contact number, name of dinosaur and total bid amount in their submissions.
“A few words about why you want the dinosaur and what you plan to do with is optional but will be taken into consideration,” the spokesperson added. “Good luck.”
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