New-York tribune., 1874-12-05

majoIica ware there IL largo stock In this depart
nent there are hundreds OF sraoeu ysass ana other
is considerable Jepafsnent, aud the honse-
furnishing department up stairs sHs seyess. sscu1a
bronSes and FANCY ornamenu.
STARR h MARCUS.
At the warerooms Of Starr Marcus, at NO "a John-
st. the Information given that narrow times had
had serious effect their sales II was suggested
that people of large who seek the elegant and
artistic IN ornament, not crippled In outlay,
and that the leading houses. whose reputa-
tion Is established. and whose transactions
are very extensive, are not anected oy
the difference In business between this season ana the
last The recent business OF this firm mas oeen saa
tory, and ts anticipatOns OF holiday demands are san
guine. Very full preparation has been made to meet
such demands in the tang. for which ths house IL
famous Their stock OF diamonds and other precious y,
stones s fuller than before and the appropriate
and ngeniousy beautiful settings, In when suen e1
qusite Work been here enhance tue cnarns OF
the jewels ruby OF the choicest weighing 80 carats
ana rare sapphire. nearly carat heavier, are note
worthy stones Each q wealth Of the richest color,
and each is perfectly flwess OF the canoes here the
variety, the delicacy and the beauty are marvellous
The art cameo@. which were honored in the Vienna Ex
hbon repay long study Crosses necklaces, brooches,
and pendants OF singularly admlrable diamonds are
two perfectly pear-shaped pearls-which IL
may nave taken years ~ mateis among the cnocest
treasures in ornament. The pleasing novelty Of design
as well as the incest finish Of workmanship in the
settings OF choice Jewels deserve notice. A
mSEveG1s bracelet OF platinum trimmed orTaa wa
Offering little sea-sprie. there being fine
harmony OF hue between the cameo and the metal OF
which tho band ia made. In rings there is endless
diversity OF beauty. Novelties for holiday Rltts
for gentlemen curious charms 10 hang
upon watcnchains and scarf-pins. some lovely az
wel as novel, others grOtesgne IN shape
and carrying funny meanings All the watches OF ths
arm made 10 their and bear their uame and
long labor and artistic skill have been aysned on their
ornament. Tiny ume-keepers with japanese devices on
their cases contrased with SUBSTANTIAL repeaters
which give the hour the quarter ana the minute VIII
melOdious sound.
The hronzas innor+od hv this house haye done n
little TO extend the taste for the best art
work In this country No holiday season before has seen
due number OF brOnZss elegant clocks and mantel
ornaments these AS Il gathered there THIS
season. David" from BIrbedienne, the sculptor
being Mercie, Is rich In eXcellences Tne no1le
head II marvellous in expression, While the ngure
IA OF the nnest type OF young MANHOOD, uue o
the life without touch Of eXIggerauOn In Outline
attitude The productions OF fourscore or the best
European makers shown here, larger number thah
almost other house In the land boast Tnls nr
also has aiwsys few choice pieces OF sculpture III
marble. The Young Beggar," by Guarnero of Mllan,
and the Young WIDOW" by Tantardini OF Milan, win
and merit hlgh praise. starr Marcus have now gOOd
England, which japanese designs predOmlnate, many
U them Iisltely delicate, while others are eharinIngB
odd. Many shelves OF tins store are alen win sierlu
snverware manufactured especially Tor tue nrm' ana
designed ny most accomplished designers. Ineuai
recently Received the firm at the Grand Exul-
DtOn OF Peru for It's sivergare silver service, COST
ing sio0GG by starr * Marcus 10 gentleman
~ Peru not long dO. Tlis adapted Tor dinner 70
200 guests