The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-23

Gown 20 oyster plates, revolving oyster stands and
pickle dishes Fruit ana Tower stanGs, preserve
dishes, celery cups OF the celebrated EikingSon
manufacture, also from England and numerous
o o articles for daily household use IN our
Aiiiinies, Deing or German silver and heavily
pMteu, all OF beautiful design and high
FINISH, are here exposed TO the eve IN great
pToiuslon as suitable articles with which 60 enrich
aheighoors or friends sdeboard. AS a curiosity,
~ being probably the first and only ever manu-
iaclarei, should he mentioned bowl carved out oil
a solid block OF onyx, richly enamellel ANA gilt
mountngs, and standing on cubt Of rouge antique
ior us pedestal. 1t was manufactured by the Algc-
le uhyx compaenie OF France and its price here is
s-lyosod rhere Is also large assortment Of n1antet
CLOCKS o. every variety, OF marble Of all shades and
coiuls OF bronze or many hues and gilt, many or
thein ornainented with beautiful statuetes and whole
siuIps " figures; ana ny the side OF these range
NUMBER OF smaller clocks in leather cases. than which
no petler travelling companion could be presented
W aecnllenlan or family for tour into the country
or abroad. And the ladies viii find here such an
assortment OF fans, Of lace ana ivory and tortoise
sneis mat they wll hardly leave without making a
puIaase OF one 10 present as a Christmas gift 10 q
sister or Iriend new ''idean in fans IL here intro
duceu. they are made OF pure ivory, with miniature
mythcal figures giving the whole u delicate and
tastelui appearance. Vases of all sorts and
s sG@sv OF , crystal with gold mountngs hand
some new styles OF chandeliers OF the same
material have also been lately Observation-Disclosures
set or French ana Bohemian glass of great strength
ana nign fnish, and grand selection OF "Vienna
GOODS IN wood and leather tempt visitors ON their
errand 10 make purchases for the holidays TO empty
owe wood, inlaid with costly metals, imported from
Nice merit to be specially mentioned. For the use
OF ladies' at home there is fanlike article of gigan
TIC dimensions called s'crin0ne guar,isv to be
placed before the CRATE and which, while 1T passes
all the neat ana does not obsruc the free circulation
OF air protects the skirts OF the '.dear creatures
from being accidentally waited int the burning coal
Another attraction at this house IL the picture ga
lery, OF which number are on exhibition from first
class artists An Entrance TO Romev by Flamm;
"Funera In the Tyro,' by Riefstahl: 'sIhe Conva-
lescent,' by Huebner n "Group OF Sheep by Ner-
necnoyen are an rue masterpieees Of art and The
grand representation Of marine scenery.
BROWN sPAULDING.
viSlJ 10 the establishment or this firm disclosed
variety and an array OF wealth offered To the
public for holiday gifts a. this season hardly eX-
pected Descending first into the lower regions there
were exhibited fans such as every lady OF taste would
almost dlen possess, from five dollars to $3.50 each
IN price, all OF French manufacture OF the heaviest
silks, ornamented with Valencicnnes and point lace
with carved wood, ivory, mother-of-pearl OF all
shades, and some with gold and silver ornaments.
And parasos OF every variety, ut from $3.50 to $3.50
in price, covered with richest and finest lace and
handles Of godstORe, OF onyx nalachite coral ann
ber boodstone, and OF every other variety of costly
material Vienna dressing cases, intended for bridal
presents, OF the finest IVORY containing every article
required for periectln2 the mysteries OF the
toilet OF lady OF society, at from seventy
five dollars to $l1s in gold. Brushes and
combs OF ivory, tortoise and amber-the various
articles at from three dollars to forty dollars. For
hall ornaments thereare com position casts OF boars
wolves and horses heads, admirably executed
or bronze casts, by the nest masters there IS as
numerous collection as at the other houses named;
one Gladiator, with his rider, taken IRON life after
he mad won the celebrated race In England several
years ago, should be welcome addition rs a Christ
mas gilt TO any patron OF Jeromes Park. Mantel
clocks OF every size are here to be seen, and some,
giving not only the year, day Of the week. date OF
the month aud phases OF the moon but keeping
time as correctly as Jurgenson's cirOnometcr
and guaranteed not to vary minute year. There
IL a numerous assortment or Vienna leather goods
for every conceivable purpose. Rogers cutlery In
ivory and pearl Egyptian vases from the Paris Ex-
hibtl0n. Onyx card receivers, richly enamelied and
gold mounted. OF Po.rian goods the selection here
presented Is numerous and tasteful, with statuary
marble and aabaster, as perfect In finish and cor
rect In characterization as met with anywhere.
Sllyerware OF latest design and high artistic work
manshlp fills the numerous cases the main
moor and invites purchasers. OF the value OF the
manufactures Of this firm in an artistic
point of view any visitor may Judge for himself
by inspecting the beautifully wrought solid gold
water pitchers and two g0Dets, with accompanying
tray, manufactured by Messrs. Brown & Spauldlng
to order and lately presented to Mr. Henry Keep. OF
the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad at a cost OF
$1,000 These articles are still on exhibition their
establishment. They are now engaged In filing an
order rom the Vice President elect, Mir. Schuyler
Colfax intended for Christmas gift to the amiabe
Mrs CollaX, To whom he was lately united In Ohio.
IL consists Of a splendid artificial bouquet In
crystal vase, richly ornamented, and on
the tOpmost branch OF the flowers hovers q
bird singing In meoGious tones for fun hall
an hour and AS low and charming as knocking bird.
Among their numerous and costly seta Of diamond,
emerald and mosaic lewery, which is all OF The latest
and most popular deslgn5 there Is peculiar orooch
noticeable an Egyptian enamel on crystal glass
richly set or With diamonds and pearls This il the
only specimen OF its Kind In the country being the
only one ever manufactured for the Paris Exhibition
aud us rarity and jewel OF exquisite taste ana
lady OF refinement. They also introduce for the
holidays an entirely new style OF cameo
rings which they call "chrysorfas,' which, 10y
their delicate tints and shading and unusual
form promise to become very popular, also new
style OF ladies' sets OF amethys.s. iniaid and sur
rounded with diamonds. Where such treasures are
n MAY enf
pete his errand The especial feature or THIS estaD-
.shment Is their extended display Of aluminium
bronze wares, n new composition metal closely re-
sembling eighteen carat gold and better adapted
for use, 1t Is claimed than any other composition
hitherto known. Their assortment Of articles in
this bronze includes everything In table furniture
from saltcears and napkin rings TO tea and coffee
pots, at reasonable rates.
BISHOP AND REIN.
At this store the wares 80 popular In Europe and
here, known as 0I1evrcrie Christoner are DISPLAYED
IN great profuson "a peculiarly adapted to holiday
gifts. the table ornaments ana all articles in fact
for general use OF this kind, OF great beauty OF
design, finished In workmanship and durability.
Table ornaments, with artIsticaly executed mytho-
logical groups, casters sideboaro and all similar
useful articles are sought by many IA suitable pres
ents at this season. Here also rs found extensive
assortment Of beautiful manufactures from alumni
| mum bronze, representing the Three Graces and
| Ganymede In many and most POLITICALLY attractive
forms. In jewery this house keeps up Its
| reputation, and for sparkling diamond necklaces
from $1,000 to 80, 600 downars for diamond brooches
| and earrings or artistic model and high workman
sup no one necu look any fuftner VINO desires IL
| win the good graces Of his lady love by adjoining
her beauty with natures lavish treasure. In Roman
and Byzantine mosaics rich variety Is offered here,
ana some specimens are OF rare beauty One, with
doves wooing and the characteristic inscription ol
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., would be appropriate
| from gentleman 10 his betrothcd as a
sign that hereafter there shall be between
| them the peace Of 'two hearts that beat
| as one two souls with bat o single thought.u
Rubies sspphires, diamonds, emera.ds. pearls and
many other precious stones. are worked into rings
suitable for ladies and gentlemen, ana varying In
value rom $z5 to 5000, thus accommodating the
financial resources of almost all Of our peope.
There are gems Of onyx TO be seen, rare and valua
bic for being genuine antiques aud bracelets OF the
most popular forms, ranging IN prices from $40 TO
$3.50. THIS house are also agents for DENTS watches
which have won for themselves such popularity
and as a watch that keeps time with unerring GER
tanty, Is never refused by either lady or gentleman
particularly when offered politely In the form
Of Christmas gift; tnis fact u may De well TO know
In c0rals there III perhaps no better opportunity
offered than ny Messrs. Bishop & Rein TO obtain
selection Of ths chas;c material for adjournment, and
their extensive supply finds easy takers. The sets
offered for presents OF course, OF various beauty
and workmanship ranging In prices nom $1,000 to
ten dollars With an opportunity OF charming q
lady with line coral set mounted ON ine gold AZ
sucn a low In hcQlfatey