St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-14
FINE ART DISPLAY.
4 Feast for Lovers of Art.-Ara
besQue and unique Designs.

| 4 Feast for Lovers of Art--Ara-
! besque and Unique Designs.
Through the kindness of one of the at
taches of Dickinson'S department store, a
representative of the GLOBE was allowed
to inspect in advance the art department of
this establishment. which is located on the
second floor over the main entrance.
Through the main door of the first room,
in a perfect blaze OF electricity, we were
most favOrabiy struck by the grandly beau
tiful arrangement OF rich and rare prlc-a-
hrac. A center table Immediately opposite
the entrance. upon which is displayed a
beautiful Vienna writing set in oXdlzed
silver of unique design, the bases OF when
represent music rolls, with ink stand pen
rack and candelebras attached. called torth
calculations of pleasure from the Visitors.
rich collection of Hungarian goods, cholce
pieces of Dresden lace III China repreSenC-
ing card trays, vases, ETC., claimed Share
of attention, while here and there were
spread some very unique designs III thef-
mOmeterS of oXdiZed silver, among which
were Old spears. battle axes and tridentS
A neat lady'S toilet mirror of royal copper,
antique brass and OXdiLed silver Trim
mingS.. filed ND artiStIcally the space al
IL.
hangings of porcelain. with their neat gold
frames, lent harmony to the whole. Rich
satin-lined cases in great prOfusiOn, con-
tanning the latest productions of the Wor-
cester factories in dessert plates, after dim
ner coffee and tea service, are spread before
the view. interspersed with very hand
some line of bisQues in spring decorations.
4 lot of Imperial Austrian ware, which is in
great demand both in Paris and London. is
of a creamy body. with most delicate deco
rations in tintS and gold. A fine display
Of cherry and mahogany cabl-
nets in unique design, tables
etageres, etc.. attracted attention until the
''forget-me-not" Chinese gong sent out its
solemn cadence as the visitors passed
through and under the arch leading to the
annex, with its Chinese silk drapingS and
portierreS. Here upon large center table
is grouped together the richest display OF
cut glass goods i'll the world, being pro-
duction of the celebrated Hawkes.. Among
the prominent patterns noticed were the
hob-nail, strawberry, diamond and RUSSIAN
star. Among the fine display OF bronZeS,
was noticed the massive pieces representing
'SardanapaluS' and "SemiramlS, king
and queen of ASsyria. cast in bronze en-
titled the "OrientalS. " by Raphael. also a
pair of Lefere'S Neapolitan bronze bustS, IN
design representing the Fisherman" and
"Huntsman." don Juan" and Don
Caesar" in real brass stand in close proXim-
ity to pretty pair of highly colored busts.
The Asatics," i'll imperial costume, while
close at hand is the great feature of the
room, being a pair of baS-relief bronze
placques by Raphael. entitled The Sere-
nade' and ''The Duel" Very pretty spec
linens of Royal WOrcester'S latest designs
and decorations, also few choice pieces OF
the wOrld-renowned Crown Derby, inter
Spersed here and there with piece OF the
old Hall, production of one Of the oldest
and most ariSUOcratic pOtterieS in Old Eng
land, claim the attention of the visitor, yet
beautiful piece in brass. being lamp
studded with rich cut jewels upon a revOlv-
ing pedestal, calls comment from the most
careless observer. Handsome French
clocks with cathedral gong and side orna-
mentS to match, in urnS and candelabraS,
make very attractive mantle combination.
After an examination of the wonderful
array, culled from the art markets OF the
old and new worlds, one can hardly turn
from the sight without rendering cOmpli-
ment to the master mind that has arranged
these treasures in one grand and cOmpre-
hensive display. To the art student the
aggregate combination is like letter from
the schools of Paris or Rome: to the unini-
tiated and ignorant it is like light to a
higher and grander sphere, more civilized
plane, and for moment student and stran-
ger are united in contemplation OF mans
triumph in art.
A grand opening of the art rooms of this
institution will occur on Monday next, Nov
Is, continuing one week, to which all are
cordially invited.