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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

The Duches of Sutherland, who has late
" been called to the office of Mistress of the
Robes to the Queen of England, occupied
this position some years since, and singu-
lar aeecdote, not generally known, is at
tachod to her leaving it. Queen Victoria
possesses, in the highest degree, the emf
ncntly national quality Of exactness, or rath-
or punctuality, as the English call it, and
she makes great point offinding Il squaliy
in the pc rsons who are about her. The court
were assembled one day to assist in some of.
iiicial ceremony. TneDuchess { sutherland,
whose place was near the Queen, alone was
absent at the time, and herabs nee retarded
the departure. A quarter of an hour pass
ed during which, several times, some signs
Of great impotence escaped her Mai stv.
AT last, at the moment when the Queen,
tired of the warfare, was about 10 enter her
carriage without the first lady ofhonor. the
/ Duchess of Sutherland made her appear.
ance out of breath and stammered out tim
lilly some excuse. The Queen entente
herself with REPLYING TO her, NV dca,
Duchess,l think you must have bad watch,
at the same time the Queen, unlocking the
chain of the magnificent watch which she
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

The age Of lady could he ascertained
short time ago by the number of lounces
she wore on her dress. Thus, if not more
than twenty, she had only two hounces: if
above thirty. she had three flounces ishe
had passed the woman's rubicon-- forty then
she displayed four deep nounces; and so
on, adding an additional founce for every
ten years. Since this scale of measurment,
however, had become generally known, the
preposterous fashion of having the dress all
1ounccs, running from the pavement up t.
the waist, has been gradually going out. 1t
is rare thing now TO meet lady whose
dress displays more than one 1ounce. We
even saw lady at Kensngton Gardens, the
last bad day, whose mousselne had no
nounce at all, which we though was carry
ing the female propensity of conceal
ing age II to- great an absurdity /; but
on peeping under her bonnet we saw at
once the difficulty she must have labored
under, for she certainly looked as like
Shakespeare she was OF no time but belonged
to all ages Punch.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
Wistar's Baisam of wild Cbcrrv.

And the best Medicine known to man ior As,Lr,. r.
every stage Liver Complaints, Bronchitis Influenza.
coughs, Colds, Bleeding OF the Lungs Shorness III
Breath, pains and weakness in the side breast g.
and all other diseases Of the PULMONARY ORGANS 49,
very important disease over which this Bals,rnn
exers very powerful Influence, is that of DlsIASrn
LIVER.
In this complaint it has undoubtedly proved more
efilcacous than any remedy hitherto employed and
III numerous instances when patients had endured long
and severe suffering from the disease, without recev.
ing the least benefit from various remedies and when
MERCURY had been resorted to in vain, the use of
this Blsan has restored the Liver to healthy action
and IN many Instances effected PERMANENT CURES after
every known remedy had failed to produce this desired
effect
Besides its astonishing efficacy in the diseases above
mentioned, also find it a very eh.ctual remedy in
ASTHMA, complaint IN which it has been extensively
used with decided success in OF years stand
ing.
1t not only emunat7s from regular Physician, but
has also been well tested in all the complaints for which
it is recommended 1t i not my intention, therefore
ether TO cloak 1t in mystery, IN any way deceive
the public by oyerTatng It's virtues the contrary,
shall SIMPLY endeavor to give brei statement OF s
usefulness, and tt1terng myself that Its surprising eti
cacy VIII enable me to furnish such proofs oi Its Vi
as will satisfy the most ncredulous mat Consumption
may and CAN BE CURED, II this medicine be resorted
to III time.
There is perhaps, no disease with which our corl-
try Is affected, which sweeps off annually many
TINS as that tell destroyer Of the human race Con
sumption Day after day year after year the insatiae
monster hurles to the portals OF the cold and silent
tomb fresh added victims to lis conquest No walk OF
lie Is sacred from its blightng influence. No age is
exempt from It's death-deang shafts. The old, the
mlddragrd and the young all alike, food for this
common enemy ot mainland. The white-halred pa
trarc whose life of temperance has rendered his sys
t'm nptrvlus the attacks OF other ills and who's.
lol deeds prepared him Tor the enjoyment, Of lies
calm evening, finds consumption fastening its ttnIs
upon his yitas, AMI tearing him from world,
bright to minds which look compacen,ly on days well
spent.
there no help for the afflicted No preventative
81 the dangers which beset in our changeable and
hckle ciline We think there may b.. And II tue
allegations OF those who AT least entitled to veracl-
~ may be believed there preventative and
ely.
Wistar's Dalsam of Wild Cherry is offered to suf-
tcrng world as such. 1t needs not the ''adventtous
ad OF long string OF fictitious certificates to give II
no1rety. Its true value and intrinsic excellence are
sufficient TO entte it TO the conf lence OF tine public
AMI Natt on to tame" the name OF its inventor a
banciactUr OF his species.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
--~~~HSSA~

Tree states in order that the cquipo+r of power
my not b. completely 4ubyrrtcd and made to
incline in favor of thcir Southern friends.
Mr. lewis. w,Ull thank the gentleman to
allow M ~ Introduce this resolution
fCrics of mo. mo-" mo. on the left of the
chlm5rr
N, Presiding Onrnr Does the Senator
from Massachusetts yield the floor
Rr Davis. do not, sir. told the gentle
mln would con'lul, before the hour of adj
iournnrnt arrived. have said Mr. President.
not all desired TO say-inr could desire to say
q great deal upon this suhcci--b1t about all
which the time viii permit M TO say. 1t i. IL
m)''ar pregnant with consequences that are
highly alarming 10 the country: it is n matter
tdd will agitltc the country from one end ct 1t
10 the other and It does seem to me that when
yo1 PISS bill of this description. continuing an
appropriation oftWo million, of dollars
\ messing received lrcm tn, President of
tn t. States continuing. | say. an appropria-
ton Of two millions ofdo.lars for the purpose of
accomplishing the restoration ofpclc, by an ac-
qdisiou of territory. that it is t1ntamount TO a
declaration that no peace can h,mIde until that
stYritory j. acquired. Il is an expression here,
NTH fice Of tn, country. that this war. begun
rs il WIS without OCCASION a. think, is to b.
continued until lhi. acquisition of territory is
mld'. b, lta longer ora shorter period of time
,'G. N'i d, I"' "'' 'rn.' u '''e fTtS'" ''i' VI
ulL 'HiH' '.tl'>' ana an liip'' WAC entertain
different opinion from myself on this sub ect. ]
am cllroi To coucludo-..hc conviction t,rcrs
-t.,If ,in,,, ms. ,,;,,l ,L,. IT. you, me-, :, ,,,-
rtt r., '' ''' p" ~ i'"''
~ u,' NH YOU U'li'e Iii' no peace Is 10 D.
M ll' U1.H Ula Goc't WNcl Is here signlled is
accomplished. Pas this bill and the prpsirnl If
of .ln l'nitc1 Si,,,s will r,, ,,ti6,J i, ,r
H.. .;,,., ......,....". 'o''" ~, ~ l"I
''' '-,' "'' "'' ','I' '.i' "'t''l7 ac'onpishco.
ground that Congress Ind gi,rn an opinion ia
yortbla tothis vinv of IN, sul5nct ivh,. of, 80,
MI, t., 49,. I'LL. -" ~
'' "a Ut: i'"'- '' "'i IT, l','''-!S Iio "di
lh-ni' OF Ht-l'nllg us conclusion.
Mr. lewis Ii j. needless Ca -
to proceed any iarflrra.s, j, of ,,u,b.
w., rusd VIII mi lbonI. rativ ,s1r.
Ii;a he lo,y snJ ,jai,tive mimi
~ ,1,, ,,i,5 , ,y;t,' t,r,n n ~" ,roos
sy,,, +, Nm ,ho,IF, 81 mi lon,.
-, :. ~ lo.,' 49,.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
WINOOSKl FALLS GOING AHEAD,
n FLETCHER. FASHIONABLE TAILOR. UA

II, removed shop near Barlow e Woods Store
where he considers himself permanently located. He
desires to return his sincere thanks for the liberal sup
port he has received since his commencement in bust
in the Aforesaid city, and hopes by assiduty in
business still TO merit share of their patronage
Through study and practice in the art OF Tailoring he
has discovered u new mode OF drafting coats which is
acknowledged by all the trade to be the only means
Of cnsrring complete fits" The position Of the
toner must be understood There is not Tailor who
can ensure complete INT" without this knowledge.
ID +. would inform his customers that he has pur-
chased an iniubtlhle mode Of cleansing garments of
Ill cooTs AMI OF giving them the fresh ana lively APP
pearance they wont to have in their earlier days
CUTTING done 70 order. on the shortest notice.
and warranted 10 Iii, ii property made up. Boys
> esscs, and Ladies Riding Habits, made according
to fashion fancy.
Winooslli tas, July l. lSi6.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

TEACHER WANTED. An old covey on
the little steamboat which plies on Lake
George, n. Y, trades in rattle snakes. He
has a box on board containing one monster
which he exhibits, with the following in
scription upon it:
ain this Books ar a Rattell Smack Hoo
was ketched on Black Mounting. He is
seven yer old last Gully. Admittance sic
penis per site, Children half price or moth
en-
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
BEWARE OF CouNTERFEITs.

HkEAD THIS
From the Inuentor himself to the present Proprietor
DARIS, November A. l5l0-ln consideration OF the
L sum of S36JU | have diyulged to Mr. TT Jones
residing in the city of New York, N. A., the whole
process of manufacturing, together with statement OF
the ingredients composing my Italian Chemical Soap
only and to have the privilege ofnaming it "JONES'S
ITALIAN CHEMICAL SOAP"
(SignetD ANTOO NESPRlNl
Witness, Henry j. Holdsworth
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
&ARSPARILLA MEAD. THE VALUE OF
OLIVER WARE. WEH,yE At ALL TIMES

~ on hand in great variety pure silver tea, table,
dessert, cream, mustard, salt sugar, and egg Spoons
table, dessert pickle and chi.drens silver Forks ~ but
ter knives sugar longs silver cups nursing tudes cot
lin plates thlmbles, and all articles usually wanted in
the silver ware line And we would remind purchas-
ers that give heapyspoons made otdllar silver
alloyed spoons are sold by peders. Great care and
pains taken TO have our spoons made nell, which
IS very essential their durability. Spoons and thin
bic sold by us marked free
BRlNSMAID & BROTHERS,
n B.-Our Silver claw tongs, and spoons took the
Premium the great Fair OF the American Institute
held at New York, 1916, The Diploma awarded TO
u.s. can DC seen at our store, right hand side as you
tener.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
Physician at Erster Corner.
No QLACkERN NJ Dt.GEpIlON-

All published statements oi cures performed By this
medicine, are, in every respect. true.
BEWARE OF CorNTERFE.rs AND LIMITATIONS The
paraIerd and astonishing efficacy ci DR. VISTA Bal
sam ct Wild Cherry in all tn, diseases Tor which It
recommended. curing many cases after tn, skill OF the
best physicians was ulayailing, has eff ,c lar!..
and increasing demand tor it, This tact ha, caused
several unprnciped countrrte.ters and mtatois to
palm Oft spurious mixtures OF similar and appear
alcc for the genuine Bllsam.
Be- careful and get the genuine Dr. WiSTARs BAL
SAM OF WILD CHERRY Non. genuine unless sislej
by l. Brrrs. Address all orders to SErH W FowLE
Boston. Nus. For sale by PECK Il SPEAR, Bur
hagio"; also by W. B Hitch, lPtno}ski ia Is.
AGENr,-'; org Ayrcs. u TN: Boyit;on Il Bur-
rift, Hncsju,gh: anii.id, IIlListon William
Rhoad- R-camond; II l. Camp. So,ce; VI. Wires,
Clmbridge. Curtis \ Catcher ST AiddHs: > Y. Red
field, NHiPc'ier; Dickinson Il Noble, Chelsea; +.
Hu a1gton, Ierscnnes; d., Russell, -NiddieJmy
Sod also by DnIg!.st. and Ag.nt. 9 .neLn.y.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
(Signedl LEOPOLD DUPREY, Pres.
Then comes the report ofthe societe de rInstitutc

Then the report of the "Socete de Institute
OF scientific experiments
." We are astonisled," exclams the aged President,
at this singular preparation 49, Nesprinl's Chemical
Soap Where, indeed, will science stop Here we
have preparation made in the form OF beautiful
piece OF soap, which we know by actual practice to
cure every cutlneous eruption, every Disagreement Of
and even discoorcd skin v here will its magic aud
sngulal power bease The Negro, the Creole, the
yellow Race OF the East. and the Red Man OF the Far
West are alike under the influence Of its Extraordinary
powers of bearing yellow discolored skin and max
ing it white and beautiful and of changing the color OF
dark, or black, or brown skin Here several persons
were brought forward by the President who mad used
it, in proof OF his assertons)
There are probably Jew persons OF intelligence who
after reading the above will doubt the qualities OF
Joness Italian Chemical Soap, in curing Erupons
Dlshgurcments Freckes Salt Rheum, Scurvy, Erisyp-
elias, Sunburn, Morphew, Tan elbow or brown skin
&c. Should there be such persons perhaps the follow
ing recommendation well as hundreds from others
may convince them
From the " Y Sun.
We make II a rule never to notice an advertised ar
tcle. but from what we have heard from several per-
sons respecting the powers of Joness Italian Chemical
Soap. we do not hesitate to pronounce II all II Is repre-
sen,ed and can therefore, consccntlously recommend
it to readers who are afflicted with cruptions
marks, or disligurcmen-. -
HARRINGTON BROTHERS,
Only wholesale and relail agents for Vt and Canada
Church-st., Burlington VT July 10, lS6 5m3
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
Spring GOOds--lsl6..

II Il y % N - I'D fhT w" NH,HI' nv"
from Boston and y York their supply Of Spring
Goods, which they Offer at wholesale upon the most
liberal terms Our stock consists OF great variety of
Prints Nous de Laines. Lima Cords Coiored CASH
meres Rcpp deLaines. Muslin GiHghdms. Summer
Wear, and large assortment of other Goods.
Our Purchases were all made with cash, and are
encouraged to believe that Goods were obtained
at prices that will enable to sell them very to
those who may favor with call Il
Burlington, April u, Is 6
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

Persons in purchasing this, must always ask for
JONES' ITALIAN CHEMICAL SOAP: and
perhaps, many who have been cheated with counter
elts W be to much encouragement TO try the genu-
inc, we say TO such, Try this once-you will not re.
greet il but always see thai the name of T Ioncs IL
on the wrapper
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

ENctFr, Nc, ; 'pt 30, lSij.
This cnr'iti,s that have recommended the tl,-. If
WI,rARS BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY for diseases OF the
Lungs, Tor two years past, and many bottles TO my
knowledL, have been used by my patients, all with
beneficial results. IL two cus.- where it was thought
continued consumption had taken place the Wild Cher
~ effected a cure. f.. BOY
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

There are probably few persons ofintelgence. who,
after reading the above will doubt the qualities of
JONES ITALIAN CHEMICAL SOAP, in cur
ing Euptons, Dsiigurements, Freckles, Salt Rheum,
Scurvy Erisypelas, Sunburn, Morphew, Tan, Yellow
or Crown skin, &c Should there be such perhaps
the following recommendations, well as hundreds
from others, may convince them.
From the New Orleans Sentinel
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
From the New Orleans Sentinel.

One of our subscribers Mr.. II Leonard, informs
that he has been cured OF old scay Salt Rheum, Of
eighteen years standing, on his beard, fingers and
hands, by cake OF au article much advertised lately
we speak of Jones Italian Chemical Soap. lie al
so informs us, that he has tried its effects on his
female slave Rose, yellow girl, much mark
ed with sun-spots, and he found in two weeks her
skin much clearer and whittier.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

WANTED, AT the Piano Forte making Business
w young man who is a good mechanic and can
,me well recommended for sober moral and industr
Gus habits good wages and constant employment il
application is made soon,
JEHlEI MINSON
Burlington, July Il lsi6 ,Gv2
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
From the New York Sun.

We make il rule never to notice advertised ar
tice, but from what we have heard from several per.
sons respect Ting the powers OF Jones Italian Chemical
resented and can, Therefore conscientiousy recon-.
mend it TO readers who are afflicted with erup-
tons marks or disligurements.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
THE MOST ASTOUNDING Discovery

Il DTFSHTNg Il MiTUfTf . II WUTItT
To cure Eruptions and Dlsignrements of the Skin
Pimples, Freckes Sunburl, Salt Rheum, Scurvy
Sore Heads etc etc etc.
-Four years ago last August, the capital OF France
was astonshed in consequence of discovery made by
an Italian Chemist MANY doubted-it seemed almost
an impossibty that any thing made by the hands OF
man, could have such singular powers as that claimed
by Antonio Vesprni for his invention. Many cassed
him and invention as humbug. (und alas many fool
ish persons without trying do the same dow Mt length
after testing it in the hospitals, the Medical Society OF
following report to Signor Vcsprini =
We have now infinitely and earthly examined the
singular invention OF Nesprn We have analysed its
component parts--we have used it in several cases
and we hesitate to pronounce it (he Italian Chemi-
cal Soap great blessing, and truly wonderful
remedy for any butaneous eruption Disagreement OF
the skin. Its inventor consider the true phanthro-
pist OF suffering mankind,
(SgnedJ LEOPOLD DUPREY Pres"
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

James Ethan, painter, in Jersey city, was cured
Of carbunces and pimples which he afflicted with
for many years, by par OF a cake OF Jones Italian
Chemical Soap.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

Culver SPOONS--VILAS & MOVES, have
- now a large assortment Of Silver Table Tea, Des-
sert and Salt Spoons, which they offer upon adyan
tageous terms. The quality Vi the article viii be oar.
rdnted good by us
Burlington, July 6, 1916.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

HUMAN HAIR IN THE FORM OF 4
Beautiful and Delicious PrepdrdfiOn, cdiied
JONESjS CORAL HAIR RESTORATIVE.
n OTE--Among the educated there are few who
will doubt but that by forcing the roots and scalp
OF the heai to neaithy action, we can cause growth
aye dark, luxurant growth. The roots being heal
thy, sediment called iandf or scuri, is discharged
from the scalp; the hair becomes soft and silky.
Thus the strongly fastened in their native soil
proudly and spendidy splay their beauty, speci-
eriul aid OF Science
Having stated, above, the actual. true, and real
qualities OF Joncs's Coral Hair Restorative, leave the
its possessing these qualities by the testimonials OF the
following highly respectable citizens editors, publh
officers, &c. They few taken from host OF 9TH
1t has called forth this testimonial from the most
enlightened body OF men III the world -
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04
TgOUSE FINiSIIINGS. MINERAL KNOBS.

NOI Sc FINiNIIINGN. MINERAL kNOBS.
i'll Pearl white face plate, half plate and halt bron2
ed-RoSewood do.-Brass and Glass do.-hcli pulls
bells and hanginas Blnkc's laichcsmorce locks, butts
screws, cupboard catches aud locks, window springs.
window blind trimmings, hooks and hinges hooks and
staples, mahogany and veneercd knobs hut and coat
hooks, etc etc. oG'thrr with ull assortment OF
HOUSE FURNISHINGS,
amongst which houSe-kerpers may lind great yare-
~ oi new, useful economical and ornamental arti-
clcs at STRONGS 4 co
June t. 1916.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

The American scientific Institution has been favor
ed with Il specimen OF loncss Coral Hair Restorative.
Tor the purpose OF testing its ndcd qualities,
and report follows We have minutrly examined
and tested Ioness Coral Hair Restorative, and ind that
it consists OF compounds decidedly favorable for nolr
ishing, soitrnng causing growth curing dandruIi and
giving dark appearance To tn" hair being the quail
ties most recommended by Nr Jones when this socl-
ETY. hnds perfectly true, AMI III virtue thereof, award
Mr. Jones this tes,monial'j
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

manufacturing nt Wiaooski city pure article of
L1seed OIL Merchants DESTROYS OF Obtaining a good
quality OF oil will find it fol- their interest cs upon
us al our Store.
Burlington Ju1e c tsG
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

Only wholesale and rela agents for Vt and Canada.
Church-st. Burlington VT, July 10, 1916 5m3
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

1t was dark and dreary night, sixty.
nine years ago, when, in an ancient farm.
house, that rises olong yonder shore, an
Oh man Hnd his children lad gathered a.
round their Christmas hearth
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-09-04

HE .ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY. Of
] Hartford Connecticut, with capital of $3.50 900
continue TO insure against losses by fire on the most
reasonable terms GEO b SHAW, Agent.
Buneton Feb g. 1916
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BOUDINOT.
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY.

MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
NOTICE Is hereby given, that meeting Of the
l. stockholders of the Magnetic Telegraph Com
pany will be holden at the "Mansion House."
Gbunker'sO on Broadway, in the city Of New
orh, III o'clock, a. m, on "Wednesday,
the 2lst day of January, instant for the pur-
pose OF choosing president and directors Of said
company and transacting other important business
connected with it's interests and future management
... w. W. CoRCoRAN, Trustees
b. B. FRENCH,
- The National Inteligencer, New York Morning
News, and Journal Of Commerce are requested TO
publish the abve until the day of meeting.
Jan. l3-6t
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INHE subscriber having enlarged his store on
Pennsylvania avenue, near 18th, for the pur-
pose Of doing a wholesale and retail business, has
received from the Baltimore and New York markets
the following goods, which he offers for sale on the
most reasonable terms: Champaign, madeira, and
port wines, in wood and bottles; Irish whiskey,
brandy, Jamaica spirits, and gin, with a gen
have been carefully selected for the Washington
market. So ..t.. . ...
I'M CoLGAN.
~ b. All goods delivered free Of charge in any
part Of the District.
Jan. is
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NEW YORK AUCTION NOTICE.

NEW IVNh HUOIIUN NUITCE,
WM. KoBBE will sell, on Wednesday January
Wv 81, at ~ o'clock, at No. as Beaver street.
SIS Real cashmere mantillas and ladies' cloals plain
and embroidered, now landing, an entire new ar
tcle, and well worthy the attention Of the city re-
tail trade. ... ... ..... A..
l25 Turkish fine silver, gilt, and enamelled brace
lets, latest style,
Jan is