1848 work illustrates the Queen’s Old Castle department store and is estimated at €2,500 says Des O’Sullivan.

Antique Irish glass features on day one of the Dreweatts and Bloomsbury two-day summer sale at Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire next Thursday (Aug 28).

In a wealthier Ireland there is increasing interest in purchasing antiques. Auctioneers and antique dealers have noticed in recent times that sales are bringing new buyers, people not previously known in the salesroom or shop.