A Georgian mahogany side table, auctioned next Thursday at Ross's of Belfast when it is expected to make in excess of £2,000. The most expensive lot in the sale is likely to be a diamond star brooch, which has a top estimate of £12,000, while an Edward Ladell oil of a still life of fruit may top £10,000.

Other notable items among the 800 lots include a Victorian D-end dining table with three extra leaves, £3,000-£4,000; a Georgian chest on chest, £2,000-£3,000; and a good late Georgian faded mahogany breakfront wardrobe, £2,000-£3,000