New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-09


OIL coNovER & CO.. NOS. % s. 80 WEST 2sDsr
Among the attractive places OF business in this city are
the exhibit rooms s. Conover Co.. dealers In hre-
places and mantes at Nos 90 80 West Twenty-thirdst
This firm has been In Its present location for four years
and s business has increased rapidly that within the
past two months the have been doubled in
capacity.
The striking feature of the place which presents
itself to the visitor is the large receponrocm which he
enters from the street. is of attractive proportions
elegantly fitted up, occupying the whole front OF the
building. This devoted to choice exhibits OF
brass goods manufactured by the firm There are richly
chased eases and screens whose frames of chased
brass with settings OF stained glass inaid with real
Jewels such as opazes and amethyss These eases and
screens are noteworthy elegance beauty and highly
ornamental effect There also tables OF chased ana
etched brass surmoun,ed with tops Of California and
Mexican onyx The California onyx used by the firm Is
OF beautiful creaminess.
Umbrella stands whose heavy weight betokens their
superior value distinguished from the lighter importa
tions are feature of the exhibit Every conceiVaole
variety of and wrought-iron woodboxes OF differ
ing design and fire sets of vast variety, all tastefuy
arranged give pleasing elect to the reception-room
Passing from this rom to the right enters tho lire
Mace department where replaces all possible orders
are on exhibition in rows running the whole length OF
the building These nrepaces are constructed OF
various kinds of metal the chased brass and wrought
iron being the principal The designs are unique
and varied Those attracting attention, perhaps
are the in tho French Renaissance style These
and the Colonial arcplaces in the greatest demand
The Colonial especially is quite the rage now as It's
Purtanio simplicity Is in with the present whims
OF fashion Possibly another OF strong attraction
with purchasers Is the hob hot water said to be an
historic proof that forefathers were given to some
thing for the stomach's sake.
Moorish fireplace is among the unique patterns
Others arc those In dead silver. The wroughtron fire
places arc pet OF fashion One fender OF wrought
iron on required the work OF one man for six
weeks This kind Of work is used largely both in
exterior and interior decoration 1t will not rust being
protected " the Brewer bath hnish
pleasing feature OF department ia the presence
OF imitation wood upon the CRATES, 20 that with the ala
Of gas an effect OF burning wood is given.
Returning from tho fireplace department to the
and passing the left. enters the
wood mantel department These rooms one mus Iinger
in-indeed one cannot avoid tin order 10 appreciate
tho rchness the display and the beatty aud elegance
OF the
The department consists Of series OF connected rooms
between each OF which portieres OF
rich material The firm have gone to an unusual
expense In fitting mp these AMI they may well feel
rewarded for the outlay The floors are covered with
Administer and Wilton carpets; the walls are Of rich
tanc.trv or OF silk or other hnsh and the mantes
are OF the most beautiful and striking designs while the
Communications In tables. brIcabrac etc. etc. arc of
the most expensive ana rich order.
The first room on the iecor tlon-room is finished in
bronze combod work. This is devoted to tho larger
and heavier mantcls used for halls and largo drawing
and dining rooms. These mantels as well as those In
the other rooms OF black walnut. oak San Domingo
and white mahogany. hazel sycamore aud all native
woods jewelled gp-y kettle hung from a dragons
mouth Is "A thing OF beauty In this room.
Tho next ROOM finished in the silk style OF decoration
and used for reception manes, contains novelty
in the form OF crate with gas fro shining through
s,lored glass Goals and producing interesting effect
white and gold and representing Louis XVI drawing
room piece OF choice Gobolln tapestry is ono Of the
decorations The mantels OF white mahogany and
satin woods The facings OF of California onyx
one (. ia white and gold giving full cloisonne eject
fine large sevres vase the and there are
ROYAL Worcester and Derby tapestries to hcghten
the luxurious effect.
The room tor lighter mancls next and thon that
whose walls arc wholly OF old red silk plush The
adjoining ROOM hung with genuine tapestry, Is devoted
| TO unique designs OF manteIs
on tho door below Is Immense array OF tiles i'm
ported from all foreign houses and procured from native
sources It affords great pleasure To walk at leisure
through the and observe the immense array OF
tiles IN all conceivable patterns. The rm Is on the alert
constantly for novel and attractive designs, and its
saorts have certainly crowned with suceoss, udg
| ing from the collection here The tiles are arranged In
PORTIONS the in patterns as they are to be laid
and so their Intended effect be readily taken In at
glance The tiles FOR every purpose, such, for In
stance IA for oorngs facings wainscotng and ceilings
Tue effect produced in facngs through the use OF tiles
q ouite remarkable In many Instances, notably with
tho rich mantes shown in the wood mante depart
mcnt. Those from the lrepI iio "orhs Vi irch'oh
ara equal in finish In gloss and design as regards
novelty and material to any in the world and are well
worth studying. Tho Glen Limoge tile is also a special
feature in this line It is exquisite In design and cxecu-
ton Here too. ia real Roman and Florentino mosaic
work. TIE plaques must not be passed over
Indepd they are feature which tho artist would
Inner over study OF them gives great satisfaction,
NOT alone for their variety, but for their designs
and color OF those displayed in the exhibit rooms
~ hanntIfnI art creations. and form exquisite decora-