Well over 300 items which belonged to late Prime Minister George Borg Olivier go under the hammer in an auction today-week at his home in Sliema.

Viewing opens on Tuesday.

Among the items on auction are a writing desk and other furniture, paintings and antiques.

Peter Borg Olivier, the former PM's son, said that putting the items for sale was a difficult decision - See video.

The auction is being handled by Obelisk Auctions.

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