Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-04-16


ORNAMENTAL IRON AND BRONZE
WoRKs.-As successful workers in iron,
for practical and useful purposes, as well
as ornamental combined, the firm of Rob
ert Wood q Co., of Philadelphia, are the
first upon the American continent, and
their work compares favorably with the
finest skill of the old world. They en-
ploy $50 of the most skilled workmen in
this country, two-thirds OF whom have
served their apprenticeship under Robert
Wood, the senior partner, who, for the
past twenty-five years has given his
special attention to the production of his
goods, snd who, By an honorable course
of dealing, has built up a business having
no rival in this country, aud but few in
Europe. They cast an almost unlimited
variety of designs, including lions, dogs
and a variety of other animals, most beau
tiful fountains adorned with statues of
water-nymphs ,fawns, ETC., besides statues
of distinguished persons, life size, heroic
and COLOSSAL, 6he colossal statue of
Henry Clay, cast by this Company and
erected at louisville, Pa, has received
the highest encomiums of English travel
ers visiting this country, besides attract
ing much attention from the lovers of
this art in our own country. The casting
of s~tatuary in bronze has been instituted
only about five years, but within this short
period of time has attained such a high
degree OF excellence aud superiority as TO
bring this establishment in successful
competition with the most noted and old
est bronze works of Europe. The colos-
sal statue of Lincoln, cast by Messrs.
Wood & Co., lately, to be placed in Union
Park. New York, was cast in six pieces,
and the whole work of casting and finish
ing required three months. 1t Is eleven
feet high, and the likeness Is true and
faithfully represented, being the finest
bronze casting in the United States. The
elegant set of iron stair cases for the Q
house in CarlinVille, H., at a cost OF S4Q,-
900, is the most superior casting of this
kind, probably, in the world. While
Messrs. Wood Il Co. have the largest as
sortment of all kinds of ornamental iron
goods in the United States, which are ca
eeuted with the express view OF pleasing
the taste, thew combine all the requisites
of beauty and substantial construction.
Their garden and cemetery adornments,
cast, wrought iron and wire ratings,
fountains, vases, verandas, s~ettees, arbOrs,
chairs and store fronts, door and window
guards, farm fencing, ETC., are all manu-
featured from the best material p offered
to the trade upon the most liberal terms.
Thew also manufacture new and inn
proved styles of hay racks, managers,
stable fixtures, stall divisions, etc, which
are very beautiful and are being rapidly
introduced all over the country.
Those who may desire this class of goods
should at once address Robert Wood q
Co., lIS6 Ridge avenue, Philadelphia, and
get a catalogue of designs and prices,
These goods should be introduced rapidly
all Over the country from the fact that
they are not only more ornamental than
wood, but will last several generations,
and in the end the cheapest by far. The
low freights from the East open up a
opportunity to secure this class of
goods from the most noted manufacturers
Of our country.