IF you must get shipwrecked it might as well be in Kinsale. Everyone survived a massive air sea rescue operation after the Dutch sail training vessel Astrid lost engine power and was washed onto rocks off Kinsale Co. Cork this week. But the 30 tall ship survivors will no doubt testify that there are worse places to be rescued. They can forget the survivor blues by mingling with collectors at next Sunday’s big antiques fair at Acton’s Hotel for one thing. Organised by Hibernian Antique Fairs it will bring dealers and collectors from all over Ireland to Kinsale. There is plenty of everything, from antique furniture to Irish art and glass to vintage items as well as coins, stamps and banknotes, in all price ranges. Here is a small selection, all from Weldons (click on any image to enlarge it).
This c1890 turqoise and diamond heart set pendant is priced at 595.
The Columbian emerald in this emerald and diamond cluster ring weighs 1.83 carats. (14,500).
A pair of rare Irish coasters, Dublin c1765, makers initials LH. Hallmarked with Harp Crowned and Hibernia (6,500).