The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-19

composed of the figures of two women
(Princesses Lointaines) embracing each
other and a brooch composed of an iV-
DRY bust of a harpist seen through
wreaths of flowers of various colors.
These are beautiful compositions, as is a
locket composed of two peacocks, stand
ing back to back with their tails couch
ing, in the center of which is a large
white pearl. There are also combs made
of branches of mistletoe and holly in
enamel, which are compositions which
can vie with the admirable precious
stones such as the two Mazarin bril-
liants or the Blue Star, which are in an
other part of the showcase or this jew
Neler
But all this. however remarkable it may
be, is all driven from Byzantine art. This
does not mean to say that the merit is
any the less for this-far from ii But tho
jewels of other kinds in the style of the
sixteenth century, the work of NJ Falize
are much more elastic In his showcase
| remarked an admirable fish in enamel
coming out of a block of rock crystal
initiating the waves, and a ring made of
the large black diamond which Napoleon
l offered to the King of Saxony in 1870
A Marvellous Work.
In the same classic school Is a little
monument, ITO the Glory of Christ
marvelously executed by NJ. Channel,
which attracts as much attention as the
admirable precious stones mounted to rep
resent leaves and flowers from the front
of the lady's corsage and the ring with
pigeons blood ruby of six carats a stone
which is absolutely unique.
"Christus Vincit" is the title which NJ.
Channel has given TO composition
which represents the Celestial Globe in
agate. around which are represented the
Apostles In carved gold and diamonds.
On the summit of the globe is figure of
Christ in gold on cross of wood at the
feet of which are Mary, St John and
Mary Magdalene. At the top of the cross
Is triangular sapphire, emblem of the
divinity. the rays of which are formed of
diamonds. This globe is on a pedestal of
jade, which supports a group formed of
the archangel Gabriel, overcoming the
demon, who is hurled on a rock below on
the three angles of which are seated the
figures of Faith, Charity and Humility.
All the parts of this little monument
are admirably carved and ornamental
with rubies, briiiants and sapphires and
other precious stones, which combine to
form n very remarkab Bile ensemble. At the
base a little book in gold which is only
four centimeters long. and on the pages
teachings of Jesus Christ, is enclosed.
lockwood and Ivory Carvings.
OF a much more profane character are
the articles in oxwood, carved with much
talent by NJ Becker, which are in the
showcase of NJ. Boucheron. The frame Of
a mirror with an allegorieal figure and
little study clock. Of which the carved
wood case Is ornamented with plaques of
enamelled gold, a number OF matchboxes
and watchc asses form most artistic col
lee don which NJ. Boucheron has com
pleted by a series Of splendid worries,
carved by NJ. Caron some of which are
oruamented with enamel.
will only refer in passing TO the en-
graved diamonds in the showcase of VI.
Boucheron. These are not in any way
novelties. though they belong 20 the cate
CORY Of artistic jewelry by the fashion in
which they have been mounted
Alongside this collection are 10 be found
some of the most beautiful that can be
seen anywhere, and the famous blue dia-
r,Ond of % carats