Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-11-15
THE LATEST m JEWELS.

A pretty necklace is composed OF diamonds
and turquoises alternating
Hand carved ivory frames for miniatures
are as much in use as those Of silver.
A handsome little pocket flask Of silver is
ornamented with an etched feur de lis
An odd pin is in tine form of heart of
pearls pierced with diamond tipped dagger.
An elephants head OF platinum, with ruby
eyes and silver tusks, makes an odd scarf
pin.
An eagles claw OF gold holding half
acorn is a novelty in the line Of cigarette
holders,
Hand painted miniatures surrounded by
diamonds. rubies and pearls are among the
latest In brooches
Plated match safes Of artistic designs in
patterns to resemble sterling silver have come
in for the holidays
Dark blue enamel on a Louis XVI gold
watch, inlaid with diamonds and pendant
Of the same order, gives a beautiful effect.
silver water pitcher in dull gold end oxi-
dir d Russian finish, tray and gobets TO
match, Is among the latest novelties for table
ware.
A beautiful silver tea service made in ok
died or bright finish is in Oriental designs
The creamer and spoon holders have gold
Innings.
A new style in manicure sets is Of silver in
both bri ght and oxidized finish The figure
Of a crouching tiger ornaments the covers Of
the several boxes
A recent design is silver crumb tray or
namented with ilisree line work in leaf, and
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or brush is made to match.
A lady's brooch consisting of five moon
stones and fourteen garnets, three of the
latter being at each end, the others ulternat-
ing between the moonstones, is q recent
novelty.
Cologne bottles made OF a deposit OF silver
on glass, with shoppers after the style Of
Louis XIV, have just made their appearance
Tie silver is laid on so as to give an odd cut
glass effect
Five turquoises in the form of a star, with
diamond in the center, is the design for
new pendant. The points Of the star are
tipped with diamonds and single rurquoises
are set between the intersections OF the
points.
For the toilet table silver powder box
with an entirely new shape has made its
appearance. It rs much Aatter and larger
around than the old style. Gold lining, a
hligree oxldized cover and q chased oxidized
body add to its attractions
a gorgeous watch for feminine wear on
state occasions has its case covered with rose
diamonds Each brilliant is set separately.
The fob chain is THO. string Of diamonds
and pearls, and the pendant large pearl
surrounded ny n ttlnrh Of hriiliauts
A card receiver exciting considerable ad-
miratiou is Of gold and unusually large.
The rim Is an oddly OF scroll work after the
style Of LOUIS XVI, and the plate itself Is
decorated with a painting of a life saving
scene. The colorlng Is dark and rich
A unique and compact triplcate mirror is
made of natural wood, with etched, oxidized
silver trimmings. The side mirrors work on
silver catches and may be turned so as to
show the entire face and head. II may also
be folded in the form Of book with the
cover single mirror
The latest in clocks is a small, round nickel
time piece set in bars OF oxidized silver
From an opening in the bottom OF the clock
and connected with the movement is sus
pended a spring. to which is attached fancy
bisque ornament This takes the place OF the
pendulum
A miniature gold clock containing watch
movement makes a pretty and novel paper
weight Its rim is continuous group Of
cupids tossing in a wreath OF roses, and the
dial is quantity set TT with figures of statu-
ory lying broken and disordered For hands
it has a pair of ivory scissora The whols
rests on q skull and crossbones.