The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-10-29
A PALACE OF ART.
GRAND OPENING or BYRD,S JEW.
ELRY STORE.
A Brilliant Display Of Costly Gems
and Rare Specimens of
Ornamental Art,

BYRD's jswelry store was thropged
all day Yesterday by an aristocratic
and fashionable assemblage OF lady
visitors, who came TO INSPECT the
many novelties which have been
culled by the enterprising proprietor
of this magnificent establishment in
the leading jewelry and art centers Of
this country and Europe. The scene
presented last night when the
APPEAL reporter called in, was one of
unusual splendor aud brilliancy.
1t is safe to say that at no time in the
history of the city have so many
beautiful objects been gathered to-
gether within the confines of four
walls. Every nook aud corner OF the
store, every inch of available space,
was occupied by some rare specimen
of the jewelers. sri or some unique,
novel and graceful creation in bronze
or silverware or costly brio G-brac,
The soft light radiating from numerous
chandeliers was reflected back from
a thousand objects in silver and
gold, and the eye OF the dazzlad Wis
itor dwelt lingeiingly upon the
many things of beauty presented to
his gaze. Throughout tue length of
the store, on either side, are ranged
vast cases OF glass with rosewood
frames, containing on the one hand an
unriva'ed array of silver articles of
every description, from the massive
water pitcher to the dainty egg cup.
These are followed by a collection
of bronze and polished brass mantel
ornaments, all of new and original
designs and most perfect workman
ship. On the ether side behind the
polished glass OF another line of rose
wood cases ara displayed the loveliest
OF plaques, each one gem in color
and drawing. Specimens of Rock
wood pottery of exquisi g finish also
embellish the shelves and delight
the eye OF the Connoisseur. Then
follow mantel ornaments of every va
riety and description, in marble, in
bronze, in FURNISHED brass as bright
as gold, each embodying the exprss-
sion of some new idea in interior
decoration.
On the counter on either side are
rows and rows of glass cases, contain
ing sea OF watches, chains,
bracelets, earrings, brepstpips, but,
tons, d almonds, pearls, and every con-
ceivable object OF personal adornment |
of the very latest designs, In the
center of the store the eye 10 attracted
by groups OF beautiful bronzes, one
being especially notable as an art |
study. 1t represents a travelling
dervish, perched on q camel, in the
act of accepting water from dusky
while a male guide, with
shepherds crook, leans gracefully
against the camel's neck. The group.
ing, the naturalness of the poses,
the perfect outline Of the
figures, are marvels in their way, and
will repay careful scrutiny. An
Egyptian maiden in bronze, in the act
Of touching the strings Of lutte, is
also attracting admiration as a picture
Of grace and shapeliness. To 60 into
q detailed description of the many
beautiful things that are presented on
every side would require more space
than the limits Of this article will al
low. The casual visitor coming out
Of the dark into this brilliant
y illuminated store might be
pardoned for imagining himself
n Aladdin's cave, so bright, dazzling
md innum cradle are the beautiful OBJ
ects around. No fair idea Of it can
% given by any written description.
i must be seen to be appreciated and
thoroughly enjoyed, and the ladies
who crowded the store last night
eemed 10th to go, and when they
lid leave cast many a longing
dance behind. The citizens Of Mem
ibis can justly lay claim to the fact
hat there is now open to their in
pection at Mr.. Byrd's store an array
II jewelry, diamonds, watches, silver |
ware, bronses, plaques, clocks and
'ther articles OF an ornamental nature
hat will challenge comparison with
hat of any similar establishment in
he land, Tiffanv'e not excepted.