The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-05-20

graceful pilasters Oh neat qesign an q
flushed in the finest style of workman
ship. The windows are fronted with
enormous single panes of the finest
French plate glass, heavy, clear and
perfect, and are literally loaded with
elegant specimens Of the goods and
wares, in which large traffic is here
carried ON.
The dimensions of the main salesroom
are 124x20 feet. and the whole of this
enormous space il arranged in perfect
order and with careful regard for the
convenience of patrons and dealers.
The walls are frescoed after beautiful
design and in the best style of the art;
large sky-light fills the building with
an abundance of light, and the furni-
ture. all of black walnut, is gotten up
in the best Of taste and disposed
in manner that adds greatly to
the general appearance of the
establishment. Upon either hand, as
we enter, are ranged long rows Of large,
upright, black walnut furniture cases,
filed with the costliest silver ware for
the table, mantle ornaments, statuettes,
vases, marble figures and all the varions
articles with which the parlors of taste
and wealth are adorned. Heavy and
splendid cases of IT. plate glass, with
German silver mountings, are placed
upon the counters, and from their depths
beam forth the beauty and brightness
of rich and costly jewels, and bDoaterie
of every description. Fronting the
cases, magnificent mirrer, fully ten
feet in height and gracefully proper
toned, is suspended, with pleasing eff
feet. We could devote much more
space than we can spare to a general
description of the establishment, but
we are compelled to pass now to brief
examination of some of the leading ar
ticles of the stock which the firm are
Offering to purchasers.
The line of American watches is very
extensive, well selected and COM
prises all styles and movements.
The cases, which are of both gold
and silver, are made under the special
supervision of the firm, and the move
ments are received direct from the best
manufacturing establishments of the
country. Messrs. SCOTT & HENNEGEN
are doing an extensive jobbing business
in these watches, and their trade in
these goods is daily increasing.
In Ladies' Watches we were shown
some elegant patterns. One sett, con-
sisting of gold watch, chain and pin,
all of the richest material and best
make, was especially attractive. An
other dainty affair was worthy of at
tention. 1t was diamond studded
watch, fairly sparkling with those cost
ly stones, and worth about the price OF
small farm. Other patterns were ex-
hibited and admired. Of these we may
mention the Engine-turned, Engraved
and Enameled. OF the latter We no.
ticed one ofingenious construction. to
be wound without seperate key. The
pendant contains a combination of key
and push piece. BY pressing the latter
the watch is opened; by turning it, the
watch is wound; by touching small
spring and turning this convenient key,
the hands can be adjusted as may be
desired. Prices in this department
range from $50 to $ioo.
OF Gentlemen's Gold Watches
the assortment is very extensive
and we'll chosen. Az specimen,
We may mention an ls carat, finely en-
graved, English lever, with chain to
correspond. Figures $3.50.
In Ladies Jewelry, the stock is heavy
and comprises all varieties and designs.
OF the leading styles we may refer to
the setts Of Etruscan, Gold, Pearl and
Coral; silver filagree work, very elegant
and what is more to the point, very
reasonable in prices; setts of Gold and
Jet, and Pearl and Etruscan Gold. A
very pretty bracelet of gold was shown,
of chain work, and capable of adj
justment to any wrist of moderate di'
mensions. In Pins there were some
choice patterns in Amethyst and Gold,
Torquoise and Pearls, and Jet and
Pearls.
| In Gents pins the assortment is large
embracing every style from the finest
Diamond to the plainest Paste, and
CRYSTAL set. Besides these there are
Masonic, Odd Fellows and Good Tenn
lars d. signs; Masonic emblems, pins,
chains and pendants; Albums of gold,
neat in size yet capable of containing
quite variety of photographs.
The stock of Diamond Rings is sx-
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sides the Diamonds proper, there are
combinations Of Diamonds and Pearls,
Opal and Diamonds, and Pearl clusters,
all of the richest and choicest charac-
ter. Other articles were found in rich
profusion-chains of all varieties, guards
and necklaces, of every grade, handker-
chief holders, Of choice patterns, bo-
quet holders, of beautiful designs-in
short, an inexhaustible stick of jewelry
and ornaments of all kinds, prices and
styles.
Messrs. SCoTT & HENSEGEN have
been paying special attention to that
branch of their trade known as We'd
ding Presents. The stock is extensive
and adapted to the finest tastes. 1t
consists chiefly of solid silver goods,
such Ms Fish Knives, Butter Knives,
Berry and Sugar Spoons, Cups, Goblets,
Napkin Rings, and all other articles
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