Nonesuch, KY
Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques: Directions- from the Inn, right onto US127N, turn right at the third stop light. Follow U.S. 68 past Shakertown and over the Kentucky River. Approximately 1½ miles above the river, turn left on Rt. 33N, go 2 miles on Rt. 33, then left onto 1965 and follow Irish Acres signs for 3 ½ . Irish Acres is approximately 25 miles from the Inn. Hours-Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., (859) 873-7235
Irish Acres Gallery of Antiques display 32,000 square feet of American and European furniture, glassware, china, crystal, silver, linens, dolls, jewelry, rugs, accessories, and international gifts. The gallery truly offers something for everyone, from the serious collector to the curious browser.
To say that Irish Acres is just another antique shop would be a big understatement. A trip to the fine gallery of antiques could be a fantasy experience in itself. Created from the old Nonesuch Elementary School, Irish Acres also houses its own in-store restaurant, The Glitz. The restaurant more than lives up to its name. It’s all black and mauve and sparkling – with curlicue mirrors and metallic silver accents. The only illumination is from candles, twinkling strands of white lights, and overhead bulbs wrapped in big puffs of crinkled cellophane and outlined with grapevines.
The gallery itself is spacious and opulent with brass and crystal chandeliers, ornate mirrors, towering ceilings, and walls painted vibrant red and forest green. There is room after room of displays, some Victorian with linen and lace table settings, fine china, and furniture with ornate flowery carvings. One niche is art deco, and another is outfitted with old kitchen utensils and primitive furniture. And there are hundreds of odds and ends displayed in glass cases on two floors, museum style. The Glitz is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Reservations are necessary, (859) 873-6956
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