The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-21
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT.
SILVER WARE.


pected in republic like ours whose people are char
acterzed for their industry instead Of sioth and for
their prudence and economy instead of pr dgality,
that works in silver ware Of such extravaganza as
some Of those Of British manufacture, would be en-
couraged. 1t is only in monarchies, where the few
are supported by the many-where the wealth is
boarded up to minister to the sensualities Of the
"her apparent'-where the burden OF lavishness
falls only upon the honest yeomanry Of The country
that are purchased at such enormous sums those de-
corations to sample Of which about to invite
attention. Probably such splendid collection of
silver ware was never before imported to sh ores
ss that now on exhibition at the Crystal Palace
Three large cases are filed with the richest speci-
mems of table aments, of which we have selected
q few, from the mandatory of Joseph Angel,
London.
1.-THE Halt in the Desert is superb piece OF
work and very valuable. This is about twenty-five
inches across the base and about thirty six inches
in height and valued at 50 900. Upon a heavy mas
sive groundwork stands palm tree, about two feet
three inches in height elegantly wrought, and heavy
with large flowing leaves. Around the foot Of the
tree are gathered three Arabs with their steeds,
grouped as to be expressive Of fatigue from weary
journey One of the horses is lying upon the ground
the others yet standing the rider of still in
the saddle with lance in hand. This piece Will bear
inspection.
Near the halt of the Arabs is placed another spe-
cimen of ingenious workmanship, called "Sr Roger
De Coverly and the Gipsies.' Upon green svard,
around the trunk Of an old tree, despoiled Of its
branches are gathered group of six igures-Sir
Roger, his companion, two Gipsies, Sir Rogers
horse and dog. Sir Roger has just alighted from
his horse which he holds by the bride with one
hand and presents the palm Of the other to one of
the Gipsies, who is reading his fortune, while the
other Gipsey, perfect Meg Merries in her counte-
nance is looking over the shoulders of her com.
panion at De Covery. The companion of Sir
Roger stands in the background, surveying
the fortune tellers with apparent distrust.
The dog lies upon the ground, looking at the party
as if be too was interested in the mysteries Of
fortune telling. This work is frosted, excepting in
some places the folds Of the garments which, being
FURNISHED turn their silver Innings to the view aud
render the work beautiful and chaste. We were told
that this piece weighed $40 ounces it is about f.
teen inches across its base and about nine inches in
height.
Next comes the Shield of Hercules" large sill
yer salver chased and pierced, AMI so beauti 'uly
gilt that many believe it to be wrought gold. This
salver is round, and upon its surface, in elegantly
chased work, is illustrated the Twelve Labors of Her.
cues 1t is about "a inches in diameter, and valued
at 81 GOO. In the centre Hercules is seated, holding
in his hand his ponderous club and in twelve circles
around the centre represented the different abors
which NEUROLOGICAL history accords to this god
Around the whole is heavy pierced border about
two inches ia width.
BY far the most curious and beautiful work in this
case is "4Esop's Tea Set,' minute description Of
which is merted This exquisite set consists of four
pieces: coffee and teapot sugar bowl and milk cup.
Upon these are richly carved the eight fables Of
1Esop in style both artistic and beautiful. We
made distinct examination of each piece OF the set
which is superior to anything Of the kind we have
ever before Upon the coffee pot is wrought the
two fables, j" The Dog and the Shadow ard the
" Wolf and the Lamb and under the former is writ
ten the moral, BE not greedy, and under the
latter, :" tyrant never wants plea The figures
aIe 81 raised work, presenting a beautiful picture
upon the furnished surface Of the piece In connec
ton with these illustrations wrought ia the same
Style The coee plant and large palm trees indicative
O. to TIE pot OF its use, aud as to the beverage of
its cline:
The teanot has upon one side, (also in bas relef.)
tie fable Of the "Fox and the Crane" and under it
the moral, True charity needs no return Upon
the ether side is tie Lion and the Mouse and IN
der it reads, Return favor Upon this is carved
tea plants and tropical trees
The sugar bowl is in keeping with the pieces al
ready described. Upon it are most magnifcentIy
carved tie two well-known fables of the " Fox and
a. Al.
morals read, g Be not epvious," and :" Do as YOU
would be done by The vine hanging with clusters.
and anxious Reynard seated upon bank, conscling
himself with the reflection that they are all sour il
triumph Of The artist in this kind of work The sugar
cane grows in abundance the surface OF the bowl
TIE remaining piece Of this magnificent set is the
MIX cup. This, though small article is neyerthe.
less heavy with rich carving and massive figures
" Tie fox and the crow with the moral Of the "a
bic Learn to resist attery il fully pictured upon
side 81 this cup. The crow, sitting upon the
limb OF tree, and the fox resting upon the Howery
bark Of little riyulet. fully illustrates the fable
Upon he other side Of this cup is "the Crow and the
Pitcher, with he moral inscribed, Science prevails
over strength" The ornaments Of which we have
spoken compose a separate network, and arc 50
''"tiy N''7s'N ci'uhu bht pitbCS tbut uN suppose
them TO be carved upon their surface. They are
fastened firmly on the pieces with small screw, aud
at pleasure can Re taken Off leaving plain modest
tea set. Tie inside Of each piece is covered with
gold, and the enre set Of four pieces Is valued at
seCo.
Tie number Of visters at the Crystal Palace veg.
teIday vas 5000, aud the amount Of receipta
IL 504 so
We here take occasion to correct m Inference
which may bave been drawn from an article ,vc nnb.
usbsd few days since. that the goods which Mr.
ihaon displays in the Crystal Palace are inporta.
Tors ard should be shown IN the French depart
melt We are assured that bis perfumes are Of
Amsnoah manufacture, in American bottles, it'll
American labels and his stand Is made of America,
wood, and decorated with American flowers. BE-
You'd this, Mr. Phalon il himself the manufacturer Of
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