New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-11-21
THE FASHIONS.
AUTUMN AND WINTER OPENINGS.

LATEST FASHIONS N SlLVEiWANk-iNih ''.''
RATIoN-TURs, NFw DoiMANs. NhAfS- V''-
ENTAIL TASTES IL FAnmcs-ILoEAL DisriNi'
In no branch Of decorative art Is mere
greater improvement than in that eonnec''u WIN -"
service OF the table, Ia gold and sverware tho p"o'
fuif ana ca kc compotiers owers, asks Tipped nndt"
handled Jugs chnces perfume bottles. take am que
shapes after Indian and japanese models uhil'". -
onsite beauty with educating processes. VI" l'''
are now introduced OF silver closely lh't"nh '"' 80
tful ridescence which Is the result "f decay sn ~
color to the treasures found In the Vnnlis OF hui"
For instance Chinese caddy Of silver daiene" y,
aovs has one side inad with odd dashes ana hhes ol
copper; on the other side are bird, VINE ana io"'
the same dull copper hue applied oo"i' toiu
presents the same appearance OF corfodeu SILVER WIN
dull iridesceut hues. with n few dark eo'" o"'' or
nled small sugar basket and creamer has Inc ehec'
OF dark hammered copper, with tints OF brown ana '
,,t1escence These have decoration OF dark leaves
aud fruit II the blackberry vine squirrel III cop
ner tinis IL perched side This style or dccora
ton is not laid on inlad the design beng cut out
and the metal set In.
some of these rartes in silver resemble old Limoges
enamel small coal scuttle for sugar OF hammered
silver darkened and colOred by means OF different
alloys decorated with applied work in duh colors with
n butterfly and branch. cake-plattor Is hammered
aud oxodiscd having decoration Of Chinese SOLDIER
cluster OF three yellow gold leaves and crab. and cock
In copper-coor repOusse pecking at grain Persian
stained by age large water pitcher OF satn-nushed
silver is decorated with peeng at llybuds a
tall cluster Of aquatic plants and dragon fy, all IN
serted IN erent alloys. There are three tints or rus
set, brown and gray the set of small tea
spoons have similar decorations the handles. each
different from the other pair OF small bon bon plates
OF yellow hammered gold differ in decoration one has
graceful of backberres in dark metal rcpouss the
other represents waving lines of gold OF greensh
iut clusters OF water lilies fish and ly-pods these
in nico work. shaded with black as fine as the mos
artistic etching An exquisite fruit tray OF rel satin
finish gold niello work. the pineappes and Grapes
the centre are produced in green and amber tinis
shaded with black, like Tndiank etching. This rests
silver napkin with the hbres and pattern Of the
imitation linen worked carefully that the Illus
ion is marvellous until 1t that 1t Is substantial
enough to act tray the fringe being closely matted
sided flower OF dark hammered gold has on
side a yellow gold dragon in high repousse relief;
the three other sides are foliage, dragon HES bird
in copper and iron alloy
new style OF ground decoration on silver Is In an
elaborate shell pattera; Persian ca-be I'm tins style
has a decoration OF butterflies and branch IN copper re-
pousse pair of peppers In similar fiat wheat pattern
shows fly and leaf in copper and iron alloys. All
dishes and compotiers have low standards. Many rest
nat standards according to the present custom
of serving meats and vegetables from the sdeboarls
Trays take the place OF cake baskets, and there
qulsie fruit bread trays OF silver similar TO those
used for cake with mrrOrke centres, having borders
IN repousse these take mostly long, low, oval shapes
PAIR of peppers IN Japanese foursided shape are COL
ored with copper and gold inlay and decorated with
bird and branch. Epergues no longer seen. vase
of Oriental shape two feet high has elaborate handles
with Eastern designs. with trailing vines gracefully
twisted about them. Alloys of six delicate colors IN
metals rise from the base in vines and blossoms; the
background has matted gray finish. This costs 1000
Dinner and services III sets are OF Iurest white
hitch
lief, embracing each article necessary for use.
and interspcrsed about tho table are plates
and trays good enough for the banquet Of the gods
which shame 10 soil with food, OF the exqui'
site odd peces described The chasing chiseng
ing and embCsslng these beautiful pieces indie
scribaby graceful The style most affected is the Dam
work in the ncrnsta0n OF one metal on another
hut the imitation Of ridescent decay silver is the
newest and most wonderful. The flower vases, two
handled Jars and smaller pieces seem made for the
pretty hanging cabinets The unique bowls, goldined'
can be used in the OF pastille braziers. file
instead with leaves, sandal and violet wood musky
spices and cardamon and are set upon pedestal nug
the rooms with a faint, subtle perfume.
sealssin remains the most popular OF furs sealskln
dolmans are the latest novelty but only suitable
for long and severe Winters. They very handsome
and costly and are generally trimmed with sea-otier
Seal sacques desirable this season In being
adapted the figure, and made from thrtyeich TO
forty inches long, with the addition Of shawl collar
also a collar and lapel and extra cuffs Seal buttons aud
pendants used The price Of fur OF all kinds will
depend upon the weather SO far there is ADVANCE
owing TO tue mdness Of the season. sealskn bonneis
are made In the Derby, helmet. cottage and Devon
shire shapes. Their rich beauty requires very
dyed to match shirred plain satin ningand strings
are all that Is needed. There percepbe changes
in muffs. Tney are made of seal without trimming
when made to match dress or fur-trmmed wrap they
are then trimmed to correspond.
For obvious reasons meaning comfort ana the use OF
ones hands without exposing the person 10 cold drafts,
the furlned doman and sacque Is more popular than
the circular which was originally Intended only for car
ragc aud evening wear but like many other garments.
with uter disre to adaptaby. Some of the most
elegant OF the circulars are lined with whole Siberian
squirrel and trimmed with beautiful silver fox costly
ur with finest points gstening IKE frost or thistle
down. These circulars made OF heavy gros grain or
ermne and have a chnchla trimming. Fur trimmings
are exceedingly fashionable. Boas have long dis
~ cloth The Russian sable the most costly OF all urs.
is rarely here, but the Hudson Bay sable is equally
fine and soft. Its tOO-gnt color has to he dyed
10 rsnk equally with other furs, or to initiate
tan trimmings fashionable because expensive
well rs handsome. Next rank the less costly black
marten. brook otter, blue fox and beaver. Many cling
to mink old fayorte. but 1t does not rank among
desirable furs Cheap furs should be avoided In fact
| an hoaest woollcn shawl is preferable The africa
chnchilla is now fashionable again. This variety
possesses the most velyety snes and clearest gray
cOlor the Bolivia Of the fur Is less beautiful,
having a tint OF brown. Handsome cloth palctuts
coaks of mastc fawn or hight cream are very elegant
with broad fur collar and cuff. Many fashionable
prefer these to sean sacques for the sake Of
novelty.
English walking jackets are greatly in favor These
are made OF mastc, dead-leaf. light fawn chncha.
plain with tailor finish, or else with velvet. plush,
corduroy col ars and cuffs. The new cloths, fleece
ined are so heavy need other lining and only
little trimming. Plain cloth Is out OF fashion the
fashionable cloth ribbed basketdesign, blocked In
armure pattern. The buttons Ior these wraps are Of
smoked pearl the varegated horn OF the young bison,
some bright enamclled metal or carved wood.
Carriage toilets for visiting. receptions and day
weddings both unique and rich IN color and
design. The Marquise coat forms part OF the
1t is made OF plush, Of garnet dreRs wine,
olive sometimes beautiful eitron shade. The
Is satin of the same shade having full or demtran;
this is matter OF personal choice. These toileites
have exquisite trimming ON the collars. cuffs and
other portions OF Oriental embroidery bright tambour