Anyone for political lip service?

28-piece set dates from the 19th century, reports Des O’Sullivan.

A political tea service is among the more unusual lots at a house sale in Charleville, Co Cork next Saturday. Auctioneer PJ O’Gorman will offer the 19th century 28 piece service at a sale for the representatives of the late PJ Murray on the premises at Old Park, The Turrets, Charleville. Made before 1891 the tea service contains portraits of eminent 19th century figures including Gladstone, Parnell, Dr Croke, John Dillon, William O’Brien and Michael Davitt. The auction, of up to 200 lots, features antique furniture including a William IV card table, a Victorian sideboard, a two door glazed bureau bookcase and a four door bookcase, books of political interest and house and garden contents.

Old Park is located near the centre of Charleville. There will be viewing on the premises next Friday from 2pm to 5pm and from 11.30am to the start of the sale at 2pm on this day week.

In nearby Doneraile auctioneer Aidan Foley has a New Year sale of around 500 lots at 1pm next Saturday.

The sale at the Old Schoolhouse will include period and later furniture, antiques, collectibles, porcelain, glass and prints. Viewing is from 2pm to 8pm next Friday and from 11am next Saturday.