No, it isn’t a huge carrot…

It’s not every day you see an auctioneer holding a 5ft 6in (1.67m) long sperm whale penis. Then again, it’s not every day that you see the sort of lots that are offered in Sworders’ Out of the Ordinary auction.

The format was launched at the Essex saleroom in February last year by Mark Wilkinson – who also s…

Enjoy unlimited access: just £1 for 12 weeks

Subscribe now