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07 Jan 2026

'Iron meteorite dagger' amongst the incredible lots going to auction soon near Kilkenny

An iron meteorite dagger, a Michael Collins letter, a John Constable woodland landscape and a rare games table from the 1840s made from Killarney yew will be among the items on offer at Sheppard's Gentleman's Library auction next Tuesday and Wednesday in Durrow, County Laois.

[Picture: Lot 58 - A 17th century Tibeto-Chinese Meteorite iron phurba (dagger) has an estimate of €20,000 - €30,000]

Previews of the sale will be held this Saturday and Sunday in Sheppard's Auction Rooms in the centre of Durrow.

TAP '>' OR 'NEXT' on this article for the details of a few of the choice lots on offer.

For full listings and auction details, CLICK HERE.

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