New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-21
THE FASHIONS.
HOLIDAY DISPLAYS.

FLORAL ECORATIOES-ANTIQUE GLASS sfie-
BROEZEs CHINA, sILvER-ANTIQUE GEMs-husi-
CAL AND MECHANICAL TOYs-BAIL, EVENING, AND
DINNER TOILETS.
At this moment New York is magnificent IN
its holiday Dress Its streets lined with stores ned
with the most unique costly Ingenious and beautiful
toys and brca brac that the mind can imagine an" ~
grand show would reach many more miles IMAM ono
would credit IL the shops containing It we're ranReu "
straight line graceful foreign fashion OF prosecutors
a simple little gift NewYears day has been ior sew
raj years past gradually gaining recognition smons ~
until now 1t is scarcely possible enumerate all the
devices that have invented to hold the htte g VI
the bon which 1t is the fashion to present Oh ina
day. There bOmbshels loaded with candieo s"oe'
quaint peasants Of every cline stuffed with Dohoo"'
sIlver-gilt boxes, in imitation OF fish, Diro' anu
animal, filed with tiny corrections For rec'pf
euts with more artistic tastes, there are rare cups
of old porcelain filed with sweets, cups OF Chnese anu
japanese ware, Maj0ca vases small Egyptian mo"'''.''
bon0onnieres of Sevres china copied from ah'quo u
signs and set IN silver vases OF gtterng crystal VIII"
accompanying crystal comets for bouquethoide'' IN"
clear glass balls Of amber, which. however, prove "
be Transparent Jelly too firm to quiver; anu e'
bouquets in silver paper Of crystalzed FRUITS
like rubies and carneans on stems. pulpy rasp"eir
hanging from pithy stalks bunch OF strawoeres .nu
cluster OF golden grapes each emitting It's own espco'
perfume or flavor
Still more costly are the gifts OF fruit. There are
sun, dusty vevety peach West Indian pine yei'o"
bullion with gray bloom its thorny leaves. Drown
scorched bananas. enormous Rolden-red pears green
streaked melons, In fact, a cornucopa OF fomon"' "
has contents been based with dews HUI 'e'
by balmy Summer rain these fruits contain esse"ee'
discovered in fruit before, and seeds anu CURES
undreamed OF. Golden without and hollow wlthh III
stead OF the succulen juices and sweet firm
we find ring, jeweled pendant, vinaigrette anu
tiny chain. melon produces little lace hanukerehei'
IN another perhaps, is point lace tie lot the 'o''
cOiled in great pear is golden bracelet; cha'eo
and tiny watch lie In the satin cushion OF the pihe
gray Smyrna fig holds cameo; clusters of pale green
Portuguese grapes simply the thlnnest OF cr's'ai
balls secretng delicious perfume; ounce the irui' u
which the Irshman wished his apple pie TO lie eh'eS
composed contains pair OF solitaire earrings auu Il"
golden orange lies a set OF pearls
For floral decorations winch such an attr active
feature at Winter entertainments, there's al endless "
rety OF devices. such vases copies OF the boif"
vase, the FloreBtne and the very fashiohao'c
Egyptian and Pompeian. Troughs OF glass for Hing IN
with monographs notices, or fancful figures; ePeT9"e'
Of cut glass IN shapes OF Gala es statues OF poys'
tripods OF fish holding shells for bouquets tai crysa
stand forming center piece from when arise troe vi
four tiers Of deep dshes to hold ferns peus
of moss heath. and holly berries-these are some
OF them. There are beautiful groups in Pariah oi
nymphs, satyrs dryads, fans, and sea monster
supporting dishes OF amber, pink, or crimson,
filled with dark foliage and waXen bud@' fo'l'S'"
plants always more graceful when arranged at 'o
summit of tall and made to droop Ill g'rlhus
such as smax with its peculiarly glossy and svery
leaves The delicatcy tinted Maioca ware seems espe
cally adapted for green things growing particularly
for ferns of several varieties and there are tiny vases
of Mijoca Dresden, and Parian for the buttoh-boie
bouquets presented TO each guest vases OF e'chcu In
es glass and frosted glass in classic shapes Tor small
flowers be placed borders for the tall epoy"eS are
also arranged as floral borders.
For more costly holiday gifts in reproduction OF
shapes used in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
are goblets and drinking OF thin glass of Rhensh
green and deepsea blue decorated with the banners
shields and OF OF the barOns and knights OF
small Kingdoms The decoration IS highly colOfed III
white vivid reds and blues these glasses are highly
valued for their Antiquity. T1erc are other antique
wine sets, also enameled in brilliant coors SO great
there for variety that anger-bows of Venetian
glass are sold OF different cO0r and the effect Is very
fine contrasting with the beautiful Venetian glasses ot
pale amber, dark scarlet, aud ho:k gobets Exquisite
fruit services OF old Dresden china are decorated
with painted voles and wild roses pansie moss roses
bees and BIRDS with cunning little teapos OF chelsea
ware. There ornaments in the royal Dresden ana
Worcester china imitation of the japanese; one tea
service this STYLE svery quaint made entirely square;
brown liz trl. climbing at a corner form the handles
and spOpt TO the little teapOt while the ornamehtd'Ioh
Is in odd japanese figures There are wcdge"ooi
tetcatGte sets in white and dove color white ana
violet. and white and blue, and beautiful cups IN lily
and tulip shape sevres china. Furnished DraSs
Vienna clocks, vases, mancl ornaments, aud candle
sticks are tery popular, We'll copies in all classic
forms in bronze, svcred, aud verd antique oxiaizu
silver is a favorte material having elaborate oasso
rciierO ornaments and queer antique cracke ""i''
Chinese vases with the usual style OF Acknowledged uE
uros mountains and pagodas. There are many exquisite
vases III nielo work.
A passion bronZes seems TO have seized upon U.s.
and magnificent specimens have arrived for holiday
gifts Chief among them NAV be particuiarZed IN verd
antique, superb statue of G ipus, hand resting on
the head Of the Sphinx conquered. More beautlu are
Perseus and Andoneda in golden bronze a5 he rescueS
her from the monster. The head OF Mednsa lies at
the of the rock. feszo statue OF Eros IL very
GRACEFUL he is bending to grasp butterfly and rose AT
his feet On base Of rosa dntfcO marble gracclui
Psyche croucles, holding the amp TO behold her mys
ferrous husband; similar base Antiope stands Win
shield and drawn bow while at the base Il 10 Das 'eoi
in bronze OF horsemen and chariOts. gold prOhZe
Egyptian priestess IL wonderfully elaborate III us ue
tails. neeket Of Lizards has fringe of beads tue
broad grde crossing the naked back. fastens at Tue
waist with scarabee; the jeweed toes peep from the
flowing robes beneath. half concealed, crouches the
sacred cat L)tOs branches are crushed beneath her
feet and the base Is DECORATED with otos blossoms ia re-
lief charming Marguerite in verd antique stahas WIN
head bent low the hands clasped together peo" t"o
wa list holding some Of them having faieh %"
feet The pensve face Is full Of tender pahos iueic
are superb silver bronze busts of Durer and Eeotnu'
Undne a revolving pedestal. stands III tue inu'' "
water lilies, bending to grasp butterfly.
In antique gems tho collection Is very large anu
unique in dark onyx Aurora is represented s'a'
ing IN a grand chariot drawn by winged steeds' s''
of brhants sparkes upon her forehead win one manu-
she grasps the reins, ana with the other sue hou'
lighted torch. An exquisite cameo represents VI 'ko'
rad rd .
neck and embroidery are marvellous in their execution
This s mounted as pendant with large pearls anu NV
brilants lovely rose-colored sard Is mouhteo WIN
pearls and FURNISHED spear work and upon IL are ou