OVER 250 lots of silver, silver plate and Irish and Continental glass will be included in next Wednesday's sale at James Adam, writes Orna Mulcahy.

The glass lots were intended for a sale dedicated to antique glass - the first of its kind in Ireland.

However, some of the expected items did not materialise and the idea of such a sale has been postponed.

Still, the remaining pieces make up all interesting selection, and there is far more interesting pieces of glass in Wednesday's sale than you would normally see in an auction room.

There are early Irish bowls and water jugs, etched glass decanters and goblets, cut glass tumblers and champagne flutes, gorgeous Bohemian crystal and delicate Venetian glass.

Among the silver lots there are several good tea services, lots of Irish and English spoons, a very impressive eight branch candelabrum - lot 126 estimated at £800-£1,200 - and the star lot, an Irish George III oval serving tray made by Daniel Egan of Dublin in 1800, most likely as a wedding tray since there are coats of arms on either side. At 119 ozs, it is expected to sell for £3,000-£5,000.

Among the 250 or so lots of furniture is a handsome George III mahogany silver table whose top comes off to reveal a games board on the underside and an interior laid out for backgammon. It does need some restoration and it is estimated at £2,000 £3,000.

A set of eight elegant George IV mahogany rail back dining chairs, some with padded seats, some with cane seats, is also estimated at £2,000 £3,090. A good pair of George IV folding top tables has a top estimate of £4,000.

An imposing Victorian oak court cupboard, with a carved breakfront base and a top section inset with original 19th panels could sell for up to £3,000.

There are several sets of chairs, as well as dining tables and chests.