Household goods auction Pieterburen

The auction offers enthusiasts and former visitors a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of the Seal Centre's history. Among the lots are the boat and lighthouses from the sandpit, grandstand benches from the cinema, furniture from the fish kitchen and all kinds of equipment. 

Second of three auctions 

This auction of household effects is the second in a series of three auctions featuring items from Pieterburen. The Seal Centre previously organised a highly successful auction of tiles from the former seal pools, which raised more than €10,000. Next year, there will be another auction featuring smaller memorabilia and special objects from the rich history of the Seal Centre.  

Proceeds go to seal conservation 

The proceeds from current and future auctions will be used for seal care and protection at the WEC (Wadden Sea World Heritage Centre) in Lauwersoog, where the Seal Centre has continued its important work since relocating. 

Items from everyday work 

‘This auction is different from the previous tile auction: the items are less directly related to the seals themselves and more to the daily work at the seal hospital and visitor centre,’ explains spokesperson Hester de Vries. ‘It's a unique opportunity to take home a piece of that history and at the same time contribute to the future of our seal sanctuary.’