Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-07
JUNE WEDDING JEwELRY.
Articles of Bewildering Bennty at Hardy
k Hayes' for Near at Hand Nuptials.

Articles of Bewildering Beunty at Hardy
& Hayes' for Near at Hand Nuptiais.
'All the world loves a lover" And all
the world delights to add to the superlatlye
happiness of the bridal pair, by the be-
stowal upon them of beautiful gifts IN
jewelry, silver, etc. Pittsburg has splen-
did opportunities for carrying out this
time-honored custom, by reason of the
superb stock Of June wedding gifts now as
sembled at the jewelry store Of Messrs.
Hardy s. Hayes, No. 529 Smithfield street.
The articles there SO lavishly displayed are
quite sufficient to induce young people TO
rush impetuously into matrimony, tnat
they may thus become recipients of some
of the lovely things at this handsome store.
In one part of this place the CLEAN of pure
silver proclaims the presence OF the
prettiest things imaginable in this metal
all "sterling" silver. There's are re-
pousse water pitchers, toilette bottles,
and countless other articles that are not
only beautiful but useful. The brush sets
in silver, are the embodiment of chaste
elegance, and there is a chocolate. or "black
coffee" set Of three pieces, in oriental design
that is three-versed poem in this metal.
Then there are tea sets in sterling silver
satin" finish, superlatively elegant and ap-
proprlate for wedding gift. In the same
metal are shown butter spreaders. individual
tsh sets and coffee sets. Near at hand are
those sumptuous affairs which are speciality
with this firm, namely, "Trunks full OF
silver" handsome, compact, richly lined
receptacles for an assortment of beautiful
and useful silverware. These contain six
dozen pieces, and will be filled to suit the
taste of the buyer, with sterling silver
spoons, forks, knives, etc., of the latest and
most original pattern. These trunks" keep
their cleaning contents safely under lock and
key-and under the eye of the fair young
housekeeper-and they are destined to be
among the most priced possessions of Pitts
burg brides. In another part of the store
the firms famous Natural Gas" cut glass
catches the daylight in its crystal facets,
and shines resplendent in all the hues of
the rainbow, and with the splendor of
great diamond. In this superb glass are
found all manner of useful articles Of table
ware, from the punch bowl of generous pro-
portions to the fairy-like wine glass, as
delicate as frost work. Here, too, is an
example of the sculptor's art, a charming
head, in purest marble, entitled "Spring,"
and showing the modest, bewitching features
OF lovely girl. This would fittingly grace
the home of blooming young bride. Other
works of art are present in the graceful
jewel stands and tables of the "Verni-
ing that reveals the brush and talent of
the artist. Rearing its stately form near
by is hall clock OF antique pattern
that would make superb wedding
gift. In smaller clocks that are e1-
quisitely pretty some are fashioned of
onyx, one being wrought in a harp pattern
full of grace and symmetry. Such clock,
as gift, would recall the giver score OF
times every day, as it stood on the mantel
in the new home. In the way of June bride
jewelry, the display at Hardy & Hayes is
well nigh indescribabie, because of its ex-
tent and infinite variety. Mention, how
ever, should be made of the miniature"
pins, the diamonds that are fashioned into
all manner of beautiful designs, the "Mar-
quise" rings, the necklaces of perfect pearls,
the combinations of precious stones of vari-
Gus colors, the enameled jewelry and the
assortment of rings. To fully realize the
beauty and variety of the wedding gifts at
Hardy & Hayes's visit of inspection must
be paid to this most interesting place.