Thirst for collector's items among pub memorabilia 

The strong market for collectibles augurs well for this auction by Victor Mee, writes Des O'Sullivan

An Allman's of Bandon reverse-painted glass advertising sign at Victor Mee.

The market for collectibles is strong so there are high expectations around an etched framed Sir John Power and Son Dublin Whiskey advertising mirror at Victor Mee's sale in Belturbet, Co Cavan, and online.

This is a rarity in a sale which will include the pub memorabilia collection of Cannons of Castlebar, Co Mayo, on Tuesday and Wednesday (February 6 and 7). The gilded lettering is by William Cleland of Belfast and there is an original paper label attached. Such is the demand for lots of this calibre that the estimate is a cool €8,000-€12,000. The mirror is lot 100 in an auction with over 1200 lots due to get underway each day at 5.30pm.