From the South China Sea to the River Lee, Sheppard’s haul of Irish and oriental artefacts will enthral

All roads lead to Sheppard’s of Durrow for a four-day auction marathon which starts on April 30.

First in the series is The Great Irish Interior Sale which includes the Kenneth W Prescott Collection, an important West Cork Private Collection of 18th-century Irish and Oriental artefacts assembled by an Irish investment banker and other important clients.

Tempting lots include lot 112, a Chippendale mahogany silver table with pierced fretwork frieze (€1,500-€2,500).