The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-27
METAL SHOWCASES.


change which OF late years has taken place in
the fixtures OF mercantile establishments,
many OF the warerooms OF the present day be-
ing furnished in style Of the most costly
elegance. This prevalent tendency towards
the adoption Of beautiful surroundings is
especially manifested in the article OF Show
cases, certainly the most conspicuous. and at
fixtures. The old fashioned, ObloDg box OF
s.ained pine, with it's small panes OF common
window glass, has been superseded by show
cases OF varied and graceful forms, made OF
the choicest woods, with sides and top OF heavy
plate:g!ass, usually set in frames Of polished
metal, and the interior is often lined with vel
vet. Cases OF thisldescription certainly enhance
the beauty Of the merchandise they contain.
and no dealer who is completely alive to his
own interests. and desIrous OF keeping pace
With his contemporaries can afford to dispense
With these attractive accessories to the advan-
tageous display Of his goods. For the e1hibi-
tion Of jewelry, silverware, millinery, fancy
goods, and many other descriptions OF mer-
cbandlse, showcases are absolutely requisite.
and we may be eonferring favor upon some OF
our readers by informing them where to pro-
cure q perfectly satisfactory article in this
line,
Messrs. Hoffman 8 Fersch, No. 14S Chatham
street, N. Y, are extensive manufacturers OF all
descriptions Of showcases, aid introduced some
OF the most elegant and popular styles now in
use. Their factory Is we'll equipped with all
ploym ant to large number Of workmen. The
very best seasoned lumber is used. conpris-
ing black walnut-the most extensively en-
ployed OF any-also mahogany. rosewood,
cherry, &c. The glass in invariably the hueSt
imported French plate. Some cases have
wooden frames for the reception OF the glass:
but the majority are made with holdings OF
nickle silver. This metal is Of uniform color
throughout and therefore its brilliant polish
can always be preserved rendering 1t superior
to silver plating. The nickle silver showcases
comprlse many standard sizes and styles, in
cluding couoter cases CT various dimensions,
square, beVeled and circular top; box, upright
aud wall cases, &c. From one hundred and
fifty to two hundred finished cases are usually
on hand. and any particular size or shape, to
it any special locality, will be made to order at
short notice. and the most entire satisfaction
guaranteed.
Oue of most valuable improvements intro
duced by this firm consists in the method Of
opening aud closing the doors OF cases.. Thelr
Patent Magic Showcase Doors are fitted with
spiral spring ofbrass, extending from hlngeto
hinge, presenting quite an ornamental appear
ance, aud possessing very decided advantages.
II dispe nses entirely with catches, bolts or
tastenings OF any description, opens and shuts
With the utmost ease, and involves not the
slightest noise or danger OF breaking the glass.
A door OF this description will neither warp
nor shrink, but springs to its proper place with
magical CELEBRITY, and the inventor warrants
This ingenious arrangement to be exactly what
has 40 long been needed. These springs can
be applied, at trifling cost, to cases already IN
use, and are put on IN few moments Without
removing the cases OF disturbing their contents
This style Of door seems to be the very ne plus
ultra OF ingenuity in this direction, In
elegance Of design, qusllty Of material, and ex-
cellence OF workmanship, the showcases made
BY this house are OF the very first class, and
merchants of the highest standing speak in
warm terms Of the enterpr se and entire reia-
bllity of the firm in all their business transac-
tions.
Messrs. Dowie, Noise b Davis, wholesale
druggists, corner OF Meeting and Hasel streets.
In this city, are agents for Messrs. Hoffman d
Fersch, and keep always on hand full supply
of these cases, Of all the different styles. which
thew furnish at manufacturers prices, freight
added. They have sold within the past 81!
wears nearly one thousand Of these case, and
10 no case have they ever had one broken a. o.: OF
that failed to give complete satisfaction. Iney
keep the patent hinges also on hand separate,
so persons owning od-fashioned csses can ouy
these hinges and have them attached