40 dealers to exhibit at Newman House event

MORE than 40 dealers will be exhibiting at tomorrow's antiques and collectables fair in Newman House, Dublin, the event opens…

MORE than 40 dealers will be exhibiting at tomorrow's antiques and collectables fair in Newman House, Dublin, the event opens at 11 a.m. Johnstown Antiques from Co Kilkenny plans to show an extensive range of furniture here, not least of which are, a 17th century carved oak coffer and a Victorian mahogany gentleman's wardrobe, with fitted drawers and sliding shelves. Other, items include old clocks, Victorian and early 20th century table lamps, stamps and postal memorabilia, collectable toys, silver, glassy and porcelain.

Also tomorrow, an antiques and collectors' fair is being held at Drogheda's Rossnaree Hotel, starting at 11 a.m., with dealers from around the Republic offering items suitable as Christmas gifts.