Fine rugs, interesting boxes and intriguing miniatures at country house sales
Adam’s and Sheppard’s hosting big house auctions, while an Irish buyer has paid top dollar for Ernest Shackleton’s tea set
Fine Art & Antiques
How to make a profit on buying and selling watches
Trump’s 39% tariff on Switzerland, home to the big luxury manyfacturers, has the potential to disrupt the market’s balance as Covid did
Follow the signs: vintage advertising brings high estimates at auction
Collectors are often willing to pay a few thousand euro for pieces of pub and shop memorabilia
Bargaining in Birr: Regional antique fairs enjoy a resurgence of interest
Regional fairs like the one held at Birr Vintage Week are enjoying a resurgence of interest
Photo essay: An old clock, a Persian rug, a bit of a haggle – the joys of an Irish antiques fair
Dealers and potential buyers from Ireland and further afield were in Birr this week for the Fine Arts and Antiques Fair
Valuing cherished heirlooms: ‘Google can be a good starting point but it’s best to ask a specialist’
Experts say people often have unrealistic expectations when it comes to the value of their jewellery, books and paintings
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices