The Sun.
London, England, 1851-05-01 00:00:00

LONDON, THURSDAY EVENING,

bas-relief represent Minerva, Astrologia, Geometries,
At-Warn:Aka, Musica, Rheterica. The centre figure re-
presents Temperance surrounded by the four Elemertz.
At the bottom of this plate is an inscription pointing to
the arti-t. The table is designed by George Stanton, a
yourg artist in the employ of Mr. H. Elkington, and a
student in the Birmingham School of Design.
Portrait of her Majesty on Sines china, size cf life,
half length, by A. Ducluzeau, after a portrait by F. Win-
terhalter. Painted in 1846.

Portrait of his Royal Highness Prince Albert, on
Sevres china, size of life, half length, painted by A.
Bezinget, after a portrait by F. Winterhalter. These
portraits are exhibited jointly by her Majesty and his
Royal Highness Prince Albert.
A cradle, carved in Turkey boxwood by W. G. Ro-
gers, end designed by his son, S t mbolisiug the union of
the Royal House of England with that of S:xe Coburg aid
Gotha. One end exhibits in the centre the armorial
bearings of her Majesty the Queen, surrounded by masses
of foliage, natural flowers and birds; on the rocker be-
nea,h is seen the head of " Nox,"represented as a beau-
tiful sleeping female, crowned with a garland of poppi, s,
supported upon bat's wings, and surrounded by the
seven planets.
The other end, en the back cf the head of the cradle,
is devoted to the arms of his Royal Highness Prince
Albert; the shield occupies the centre, and round it,
among the arabesque foliege, the six crests of the Prince
are scattered, with the motto " Tree and fest." Below,
on the rocker, is di!cevered the head of Sornnus" with
closed eyes, and over the chin a wimple, which, on each
aide, terminates i❑ poppies.
In the interior of the head of the cradle guardian
angels are introduced; and above, the royal crown is
found, embedded in toliege. The iriez s, forming the
most important part of the sides of the body of the
cradle are composed of roses, poppies, conventional
foliege, butterfles, and birds; while beneath them rise a
variety of pinks, studied from nature, The edges and
the inside of the rockers are enriched with the insignia
of royalty and emblems of repose
Two cut-glass candelabras, manufactured by Messrs.
Osier, of Birmingham.
Axminster carpet, designed by L. Gruner, Esq., and
manufactured by Messrs. Blackmore Brothers, at Wil-
ton, for Messrs. Watson, Ball, and Co.
Axminster carpet, designed by L. Gruner, Esq., and
manufactured at Glasgow, for Mr. Dowbiggen.
A Berlin wool carpet, executed by 1501ediee. of Great
Britain. The dimensions of this carpet are 30 feet in
the length, and 20 in breadth. The carpet has been
produced in the following manner :—The pattern, ori-
ginally designed and painted by the artist, has been
subdivided into detached squares, which have been
worked by different ladies, and on their completion the
squares have been re-united, so as to complete the de-
sign. In the pattern, which consists partly of geome-
trical and partly of floral forms, heraldic emblems are
also introduced. The initials of the executants are or-
namently arranged, so as to form the external border.
The whole design is connected by wreaths or bands of
leaves and foliage, the centre group representing the
store from whence they have been distributed.
The carpet has been produced under the manage•
ment of a committee. The design,by Mr. J.W. Pap-
worth ; the patterns were painted and the work exe-
cuted under the superintendence of Mr. W. B. Simpson.

12. Woollen and Worsted.—Mr. G. Wallis and
Mr. W. Hawkins.
13. Silk and Velvet. 14. Flax and Hemp.—Mr.
Wallis.
15. Mixed Fabrics, including Shawls.—Mr.Wallis
and Mr. Hawkins.
16. Leather, Saddlery, and Harness, Skins, Fur,
and Nair.—Mr. Dodd.
17. Paper, Printing, and Bookbinding.—Mr.
Owen Jones.
18. Woven, Felted, and Laid Fabrics, Dyed and
Printed.—Mr. Wallis.
19 . Tapestry, Carpets, Floorclotbs, Lace, and Em-
broidery, &c.—Mr. Lowe.
20. Articles of Clothing, for Immediate, Personal,
or Domestic Use.—Mr. Wallis and Mr. W.
Hawkins.
21. Cutlery, Edge and Hand Tools.—Mr. R. A.
Thompson.
22. General Hardware, including Locks and Grates.
—Mr. R. A. Thompson.
23. Works in Precious Metals, Jewellery, &c.—
Mr. Lowe.
24. Glass. 25. China, Porcelain, Earthenware,
ut. Pasley.
26. Furniture, Upholstery, Paper Hangings. Pa-
pier MucLe, and JupannEd Goods.—Mr. C.
T. Thompson.
27. Mattrfactures in Mineral Substances for Build-
ing or Decorations.—Professor Ansted.
28. Manufactures from Animal and Vegetable
Substances, not being woven or felted.—Mr.
C. T. Thompson.
29. Miscellaneous Manufactures and Small Warts,
—Mr.
30. Sculpture, Mcdfls, and Plastic Art, Mosaics,
Enamels, &o.—Mr. Owen Jones.