Magic and muskets at the castle

A Victorian magic lantern, complete with wooden box and a large selection of original slides will be among the items for sale…

A Victorian magic lantern, complete with wooden box and a large selection of original slides will be among the items for sale at the Dublin Castle Antiques and Collectors' Fair tomorrow.

This fair includes a wide range of linen, including hand-finished bed covers and pillow cases lace table covers and hand embroidered and stitched napkins, as well as an original multi-coloured hand-made Victorian patchwork quilt.

There will be a collection of military uniforms dating from the century and a number of very fine antique muskets and pistols. The fair, which will be held in the Old Coach House also includes a range of jewellery, china, silver, coins, medals and cameras. Doors open at 10.30 a.m.