Damien Matthews

Having been involved in many renovations over the years – a job which is rewarding and challenging in equal measure – I now have the utmost empathy fo(...)

 There were strong results at the recent Fine Wine and Spirits auction held by Adam’s of St Stephen’s Green on August 10th. With more than 95 pe(...)

Table talk Don’t ditch the family china or Waterford glass until you’ve had a look at Tablescapestyle on Instagram, an account that revels in vintage(...)

With the nation on a go-slow and people staying indoors some auctioneers have postponed auctions due to take place over the coming weeks. Others have (...)

 The mether – or madder – as it is also known, is an ancient cup with four sides and three to four handles, unique to Celtic cultures. The name i(...)

From Ernest Shackleton’s sleigh and a set of gold teeth, to a rocket launcher and a stuffed baboon, 2019 has been an interesting year in the Irish auc(...)

Auction Results Sheppard’s Masterworks Sale Ming vase discovered at a routine valuation in Blarney achieved €610,000 – almost €500,000 over estimate(...)

Auction results TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5TH John Weldon Temple Bar, Jewellery sale Emerald ring set with diamond shoulders 10.40cts €17,000, antique gold (...)

Sheppards will auction the contents of Carraganes House and Gardens at the Maryborough Hotel in Cork on October 15th. While anyone with a garden is m(...)

Results MONDAY 29TH AND TUESDAY 30TH JULY Damien Matthews and Stephen Ryan, The Temperance Hall, Kinsale, George II Irish Red Walnut Table with Carv(...)