The Washington times., 1905-11-26
News of Pottery
80 and Fine Ware Y al {

M II the Wy or vases DIOnZee
" and all manner Of fine ware
would delight the heart OF
the sconnoisseur as well as the housewife.
There is art and beauty IN rich profes-
ion all the way from a hunbs1 so cents
worth TO 500 bllrs. OF course, de-
seending the scale of prices the artistic
pieces grow. scarce but If one knows
how 10 buy and has an eye quick 20
single out something from a collection
Of gay trumpery. or has a fat pocket
book 70 revei among the expensive
wares. enc may add some very lovely
ornaments 10 her home.
There are few new suggestions in
the Vienna bronzes. The seulptor's
work and small pieces OF statuary are
NOT new in idea, though there are al
ways new subjects However, there are
some horse and Indian pieces that arc
larger and finer than usual One OF
the novelties in this line that is artistic.
useful and unique IN design is a flower
stand, narrow, oval in shape. There IS
q long. narrow copper tank sunk ~ the
bronze. In front of this are tnIse ss-
ures of women representing agriculture,
their implements. hoe. rake, etc, trail
ing upon the ground. Flowers are either
planted In the tank or the cut blossoms
set in water. The soft green OF the
NTAflLer ana the peculiar ape % AltE
vessel make this an ideal decoration for
hail or library table. Other pretty
ideas In tie bronze are trays represent
ing the ripping surface OF pool, from
whose edge geese or a yoke OF oxen are
drinking
The recent production of Vienna vases
shows peculiarly beautiful green 'lus-
ter" as the manufacturer calls IL II
IS difficult 10 describe. and makes one
wonder how the maker ever could con-
ceiNe OF such process. The SURFACE
IS highly polished. almost lridescent,
and the green is vivid. dark, aud some
what metallic. In previous years the
ulster OF these vases has been brown.
red. and blue. with always the fligree
work il gold the Jewels and the picture
panel. IN one particularly handsome
vase the white enamel Ground was left
exposed ~ places, contrasting IN rich
ness and soztness OF cream with the
green and COLE This ware cores IN
tsapots. cups. and saucers. sugar bowls
ard cream pitchers. plates. and vases
A8nhord ornaments-bowls pots. and
Nases-FFe but Two seasons old This
year the departure is large jewels The
characteristic CT the amphora ware is
its round. solid appearance, with no
abrupt corners or sharply defined lines
The coioriues are dull green with duh
tintings 81 purple and brown Last year
II was disting pushed by large clusters
OF grapes sprawling over the outside.
which eesign is not acceptable 70 every
taste This year there IS no sign OF
such decoration Instead. large Jewels
dom The Jewels. however. are painted
pieces OF the material itself There are
tintipSs ~ dull gilt. and thick clusters
Of pefforations near the top This ware
IS exceptionally artistic. catching the
eye at once. yet not intruding upon the
senses for an instant. i makes another
suggestion, Tor hall or library fur
HlshinG.
Bonn. Germany. sends its contribution
OF new ideas IN the form of dark-b blue
vases of solid color. decorated with gold
end nedaiiiOns of painted Dresden
flowers. This is a decided departure
from earlier designs in Bonn ware.
witch were usually light in tone.
For the woman who loves extremely
odd eccentric designs some Of the Aus
tfion pottery VIII be delight. and Il is
among the most inexpensive OF wares.
Frankly, the shapes are indescribabie,
but IN many instances decidedly ar
tistic and wen adapted 10 mission"
furnishing, or wherever severe sim
pl3ciry Is the ruling idea The cOiorings
are ouH, peculiar green. shading 10
terra-co45a. with here and there tints
OF gray AID blue. The bowls and vases.
big and little. tat and slim, have a
quaint appearance, and VIII be q great
pleasure 70 the artistic soul who knows
not fun purse-