‘Big House’ treasure trove in huge auction

MAPS of Ireland dating back as far as 1572, a rare George III stick barometer, antique jewellery and Regency furniture are just some of the items which will go under the hammer tomorrow, in what is being described as one of the most important auctions ever held in this country.

The treasure trove auction, entitled The Legacy of the Big House is to take place in Sheppard’s Irish Auction House, Durrow, Co Laois.

More than 1,000 items will be up for grabs and the auctioneers expect several telephone bids from around the world.