New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13
SILVER IN MANY SHAPES.
TEMPTING DISPLAYS OF USEFUL AND
LUXURIOUS ARTICLES.


artistic agencies are employed 10 ihaNc AZ
ful. 1t at Gorham's the other afternoon mat
some ladies were looking over the assortment OF
novelties.
Twenty dollars for powder-puff. Why. I'm
using one that cost 20 cents. sad one shopper
Yes bu, look a, the exquisite work on the
handle OF this" rejoned the younger woman.
THAT enamelling looks as If II jewelled, and
il IL done on solid silver. Then the pun itself Is
80 big and soft and downy-it would be treat 10
bury your face in IL, And the box itself Is OF
such an individual shape, with that charming pct
on the top,
How is that done" she asked the salesman.
1T Is painted by hand on the silver. just as any
oil painting is done. and then the co.ors are oaKed
in 1t Ia known as the Limoges enamel work
.See this bonbon- box" and he held TO view a
casket OF solid silver. gilded. showing on the ia a
pictured view OF the sweets to be found withlh'
The crys,allized fruit glistens temptingly, the
chocolate creams look though one could pick
them up. the pigeon eggs are a glossy deiciouS
pink Even the ace-edged paper inclosing the bon
bons and the tiny silver tongs with when 10 Hi
them, reproduced
The shoppers drew breath OF admiration
.1.ovely." they agreed. and see that ha-r-prush!
The figure OF Puritan maiden In her sun
steeple crowned hat and demure kerchief occupies
tho wide part of the silver-backed brush ana on
the lower half of the slender handle is spinning
wheel. danty etched on
Here is another brush. done in water-colors on
ivory" said the salesman. that is not as eA-
pens.ve as the Limoges enamel, but very pretty
Both processes are used for hower-pieces' hsu'es
scenes from the First Empire. and all manner OF
decoration"
Luxury runs riot In these beautiful articles Tor
The toiIet-tabe and desk. Daintily cut glass VIM
aigrettes and slendersemmed smelling pottes
with choice bits OF enamelled painting on the stop
pers and the round gold heads studded with semi
precious stones-topazes, garhe's' sapphieS' '"-
cnths and the Ike.
There are chain purses, travellers map-poNes'
stamp boxes ink wells. paper-weights blotters ana
costly trifes galore among them translucent pin
and bonbon boxes, fashioned Of shaded enamel so
transparent that it reflects thousand hues' Inc
are OF exquisite shape and finish and
even the vaseline holders are things of beauty.
Conspicuous are the etterweights OF tortoise shell
nd mother of-pear dainty enough for queen
writing outfit Many will welcome the card re-
cever of former years to its old place IN inc mousse
hold Tobacco boxes of generous proportions fash-
toned of rich cut glass. having typical smoking
scenes painted on their gold tops are made TO pear
the monogram Of the owner on their gliterhg SUES
Octagon cracker jars are made distinctive IN SINH
lar manner. and the enamellcd ornamehtatoh 50
much sought for at present extends TO them aso
Sometimes this enameed decoration eXciudes al
color save blue suggesting the ueilt WAY "'
for its cool quiet tones
A new style of silver finish now the rage IN farls
and coming into favor In New-fcrk' Is known aS
the French gray or Buffers finish. II is lighter IN
tone than the oxidized silver and imparts sol'
even. steel color
Handsome jewel. bonbon and puff boxes brought
ont in this new finish are decorated with Napoieonlc
wreaths typical horns of plenty. running over Win
flowers and tied with bowkAot forget-me-hots
and other emblems of the First Empire flncush-
ions with delicate enamelling applied directly on the
velvet are a novelty. They called birthday PIN
cushions are framed in silver and nave disthc'iNe
flower decoration for every month.
To describe the wealth of beautiful ana usetu
articles for the dining table would be TASK nut
one exquisite liqueur set of finest imported glass
with delicate gilt flower decorations. is too pretty to
he passed over The tray is of elegant silver win
"a rococo border The glasses slim and straight,
each standing in its own tiny protecting frame ana
the decanters of peculiar shape are likewise inserted
in a silver frame instead OF being placed al ramon"
the waiter.
II is with candelabra that the Meriden Britannia
Company appeals particularly 10 public fancy
Since electric lighting has been so genera! IN PHI
waite houses this firm has made a special'y Oh
electroliers disguised I'm the shape of candles. All
aypes of decoration are shown. from the somewhat
severe old English styles. relieved with beaded
edges 70 The ornate Fre3 1 S pes charming candle
sticks are COPIED from seashells. the varying
lights and cleaning surface producing charming aiiq
ling silver for dning-room, boudor. smoking den
or library is in stock ana WnGe b bnns ses ' coM
plement Of sterling silver dishes after ins oa MAI
Washington
there is bewildering variety all lattice work ana
fGh and a one hnss i6at seem Of i'm
PoTanee until they are missed amons 'e cSoSse
from Claret jugs and champagne holders OF cut
shape. others rounded and pethoric attract the
customers eye ana appeal 10 ms tssag. ne 'bis
season has prepared a rare assortment Tor the
holidays ,.onr,, me- ,,,ks n toll how pleased
they We're with the silver; said jOyial customer
70 the manager at Reed n 1he ,bTee was women
with HIM nd then the man MACE Opened Ss 6 Gaye
s sasen sh as a them se' w"'" neS
!" In ike ours better" vas the yerdle,. and the
Bonbon fruit and salad dishes with glowing
gold bowls and beaded edges are a eoody sight
ali shapes and sizes and a! all prices; Genr re-
pieces with sapg icy e9p a6 Of soss and nd
scrolls and tulips much in evidence; as an off,
trays s. and rounded bowls for fruit and flowers
Every dish brought on the table nowadays mas
SO novel are the designs that the unsophistica;ed
are puzzled sometimes as to ne special use iof
The cco5ed has invaded the o world Of
pretty fances shown Hollyhocks pink orange
tips Of The handles, the delicate ,nts being in
charming with the FURNISHED silver Cigar
caught the enamel fever and every cult or fad or
sport has now its representation In these much
Charley loves polo. that match. safe will suit
him to T" says fresh-faced damsel; and the
next customer at that show selects cigarette
holder with charming settlers head on IT, because
LET me see Is that Marie Antoinettes head on
that salt bottle7' asks another patron We'll.
I'll take II. Lily is simply bewiiched about Marie
Antonette; has been ever since she was school
girl"
See Mercury's foot That will just suit Sam;
he is member of the Athletic Club. I'll get that
cigar case for him sure.
And so the argument goes. Reed d Barton reck-
pned Alright when they crowded their show cases
with these appointments.
TIE CASE AGAINST THE INSPECTOR.
James r. Darcy. twenty-five years old. paper
hanger of No. 100 West Ninety second-s, who was
OF the Board OF Election inspectors at No.
a22 Collrhls-aA.n The nnllinp hnalh the Thri,.-