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    THE UPCOMING 50TH IRISH ANTIQUE DEALERS FAIR

    Monday, September 21st, 2015

    The 50th Irish Antique Dealers Fair (IADA) runs at the RDS, Dublin from September 24-27.  A celebratory preview night will be opened by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphreys on September 24 and the Fair proper runs from September 25-27.  BBC Antique Roadshow personalities Judith Miller and Mark Hill head a packed programme organised to celebrate the golden jubilee of a fair that combines contemporary design history with the best of Irish antiques. The Fair was founded by Dublin entrepreneur Louis O’Sullivan at a time when most antiques were being exported from the country.

    “For the past 50 years, people have been attending the fair to discover something different, that magical piece that can make a home,” said George Stacpoole, IADA chairman. He has been present at every event so far. “We have a carefully selected blend of antique and contemporary exhibitors, allowing all ages to focus on the unique yet affordable design that appeals to them.”

    As usual there is a lecture series which covers topics such as Irish Country House Sales, changing trends in jewellery, Irish furniture, fakes and fences, what makes diamonds sparkle and the cult of mourning jewellery in the Georgian era. Ib Jorgenson will give a presentation on his life and times as a fashion designer and art dealer.  Here is a small selection:

    A Tara Brooch from the 1870’s by Waterhouse, Dublin (2,100 at Cobwebs)

    A Tara Brooch from the 1870’s by Waterhouse, Dublin (2,100 at Cobwebs)

    A  three-stone Victorian ring with an emerald flanked by .5ct diamonds on either side (7,500 at Cobwebs).

    A three-stone Victorian ring with an emerald flanked by .5ct diamonds on either side (7,500 at Cobwebs).

    Antique French turquoise glass silver topped scent bottle with gold overlay c1880 (495 at Courtville Antiques)

    Antique French turquoise glass silver topped scent bottle with gold overlay c1880 (495 at Courtville Antiques)

    Victorian reverse crystal painted Yorkshire Terrier c1890, (1,495 at Courtville Antiques).

    Victorian reverse crystal painted Yorkshire Terrier c1890, (1,495 at Courtville Antiques).