IMPROVEMENTS IN ORNAMENTAL TABLES AND TABLE STANDS, SUCH AS CRUET FRAMES, LIQUEUR FRAMES, FLOWER, EGG, AND OTHER STANDS
Year: 1865

page_text: LETTERS PATENT to Louis Petre and Edward Samuel Tucker, both of
Stamford Street, in the County of Surrey, Silvered Glass Manufacturers,
for the Invention of "IMPROVEMENTS IN ORNAMENTAL TABLES AND TABLE
STANDS, SUCH AS CRUET FRAMES, LIQUEUR FRAMES, FLOWER, EGG, AND OTHER
STANDS."
Scaled the 23rd January 1866, and dated the 25th July 1865.
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION left by the said Louis Petro and Edward
Samuel Tucker at the Office of the Commissioners of Patents, with
their Petition, on the 25th July 1865.
We, LOUIS PETRE and EDWARD SAMUEL TUCKER, both of Stamford Street,
in the County of Surrey. Silvered Glass Manufacturers, do hereby declare
the nature of the said Invention for "IMPROVEMENTS IN ORNAMENTAL TABLES
AND TABLE STANDS, SUCH AS CRUET FRAMES, LIQUEUR FRAMES, FLOWER, EGG. AND
OTHER STANDS," to be as follows:--
In the construction of cruet, egg, and other stands which are usually made
of silver or silver-plated ware, considerable trouble is entailed in cleaning
such stands, consequently causing great wear and deterioration of the article,
especially in plated goods, the plating of which is soon worn through. To
Price 8d

page_text: obviate this we make some of the parts of silvered glass, and in all cases the
large flat surfaces of such stands mounting such silvered glass plates or parts
in a framework suitable for the stand desired. The silvered glass has all the
appearance of silver plate or plating suitable for the stand. but having a
more brilliant appearance, and which is moreover easily cleaned, and not
subject to wear. By setting such surfaces in silver frames or frames of metal
with an extra thickness of plating the have a handsome appearance, and
are most enduring, and at same time comparatively inexpensive. Flower
and such like table stands may be made in various forms of the silvered glass,
which we set in a suitable frame of metal, this forms an edging to the glass
and the outline of the stand. A suitable and convenient form to make
consists for instance of a circular or disc form as a fool, from which a stem
rises in a central position: this is in horizontal section in the form of a +.
the outline or edges of which spring from the circumference of the disc:
these edges are of curved outline, and contract the section of the + to about
mid height, and then spread again to meet the circumference of a circular
top. We make the upper surface of the disc foot of silvered glass, as also
the eight surfaces of the stem and the upper and under surfaces of the
top. The metal frame covered by and supporting the glass may in the case
of flower stands be made hollow to contain water. For flower stands also
we prefer to continue the form of the cross stem piece above the top and
terminating in curved outlines springing from the circumference of the top.
If necessary this upper part may be made only to receive the stems of the
flowers and water.
Ornamental tables may be made in the same manner as the stands last
herein described, their construction and form may be infinitely varied, but in
all cases we form the surfaces of silvered glass held in a suitable framework
of metal or other material.
SPECIFICATION in pursuance of the conditions of the Letters Patent, filed
by the said Louis Petre and Edward Samuel Tucker in the Great Seal
Patent Office on the 25th January 1866.
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, we, Louis
PETRE and EDWARD SAMUEL TUCKER, both of Stamford Street, in the County
of Surrey, Silvered Glass Manufacturers, send greeting.
WHEREAS Her most Excellent Majesty Queen Victoria, by Her Letters
Patent, bearing date the Twenty-fifth day of July, in the year of our Lord
One thousand eight hundred and sixty-five, in the twenty-ninth year of

page_text: Her reign, did, for Herself. Her heirs and successors. give and grant unio
us, the said Louis Petre and Edward Samuel Tucker, Iler special licence that
we, the said Louis Petre and Edward Samuel Tucker, our executors, adminis-
trators, and assigns, or such others as we, the said Louis Petre and Edward
Samuel Tucker. our executors, administrators. and assigns, should at any
time agree with. and no others. from time to time and at all times there-
after during the term therein expressed. should and lawfully might make,
usc, exercise, and vend. within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland, the Channel Islands, and Isle of Man, an Invention for "In-
PROVEMENTS IN ORNAMENTAL TABLES AND TABLE STANDS, SUCH
AS CRUET
FRAMES, LIQUEUR FRAMES, FLOWER, EGG, AND OTHER STANDS," upon the con-
dition (amongst others) that we, the said Louis Petre and Edward Samuel
Tucker, our executors or administrators, by an instrument in writing
under our, or their, or one of their hands and seals, should particularly
describe and ascertain the nature of the said Invention, and in what manner
the same was to be performed, and cause the same to be filed in the Great
Seal Patent Office within six calendar months next and immediately after the
date of the said Letters Patent.
NOW KNOW YE, that we, the said Louis Petre and Edward Samuel
Tucker, do hereby declare the nature of our said Invention, and in what
manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement, reference being had to the
Sheet of Drawings hereunto annexed, and to the letters and figures marked
thereon (that is to say) :-
In the construction of cruet, egg, and other stands which are usually made
of silver or silver plated ware, considerable trouble is entailed in cleaning such
stands consequently causing great wear and deterioration of the article
especially in plated goods, the plating of which is soon worn through. To
obviate this in some measure we make some of the parts of silvered glass, and
in all cases the large flat surfaces of such stands mounting such silvered glass
plates or parts in a framework suitable for the stand desired. The silvered
glass has all the appearance of silver plate or plating suitable for the stand,
but having a more brilliant appearance, and which is moreover easily cleaned
and not subject to wear. By setting such surfaces in silver frames or frames
of metal with an extra thickness of plating they present a handsome appearance,
and most enduring, and at same time comparatively inexpensive. Flower and
such like table stands may be made in various forms of the silvered glass
which we set in a suitable frame of metal, this forms an edging to the glass
and the outline of the stand. A suitable and convenient form to make

page_text: consists for instance of a disc, the surface of which is silvered glass with a metal
rim will form a foot from which the stem rises in a central position. this we
make in horizontal cross section in the form of a cross, the outline or edges of
which spring from the circumference of the disc. and these edges are of curved
outline and contract, that is to say (the section of the cross +.) will be smaller
to about mid height and then spread again to meet the circumference of a
circular top. We make the upper surface of the disc foot of silvered glass
as before-mentioned, also the eight surfaces of the stem. together with the
upper and under surfaces of the top. The metal frame covered by and
supporting the glass may in the case of flower stands be made hollow to
contain water. For flower stands also we prefer to continue the form of the
cross stem piece above the top and terminate it in curved outlines springing
from the circumference of the top. If necessary this upper part only may be
made to receive the stems of the flowers and water. Ornamental tables may
be made in same manner as the stands last herein described. the construction
and form may be infinitely varied, but in all cases forming the surfaces of
silvered glass. held in a suitable framework of metal or other material.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS.
The accompanying Drawings illustrate some of the articles manufactured
according to our Invention. but for the most part the construction of the
different articles will be sufficiently understood without reference to Drawings.
for instance. in cruet frames. egg frames or stands. spirit stands, and such like
stands or frames, we simply substitute the silvered glass plate for the bottom
or sole plate of such articles. the rest of the frame heing all as in ordinary
in cruet frames. especially it is usual to employ a wooden sole or bottom.
plate. according to our Invention, we simply substitute a silvered plaie of
glass, taking care to fix it suitably in the frame of the cruet stand, and it
should be superposed on a metal or other sole plate or support with suitable
protection for the silvering on the under side of the glass. In stands or
frames where the edge of the glass plate would show we prefer to enclose it
by a rim of metal silvered or otherwise, and to enhance the effect, and lessen
the depth of metal rim, we bevil the edge of the silvered glass. A hole is made
in the centre of the silvered glass plate or sole for the insertion of the central
stem or hand hold, or such may be otherwise fixed to the sole plate. We
apply silvered glass plates or soles to toast racks, decanters, and other stands
in like manner. but in each of these cases such application will be varied
according to the article, and as will be readily understood without reference to
the Drawings.

page_text: In the Drawings annexed we have represented at Figs. 1, 2, and 3, a table
flower stand constructed according to our Invention; Fig. 1 is an elevation;
Fig. 2 a plan of the top, and Fig. 3 a horizontal section on line 1, 2, Fig. 1.
a, is a silvered glass plate fitted into a metal sole or base with a rim b,
enclosing the edge of the glass, if the sole plaie is of one piece of glass we
make a hole through the centre and erect from the metal the central cross
stem or the sole plate may be in four pieces and the cross (+) metal stem c.
of the full diameter of the base, on the top of this stem is fixed a disc of
metal to form the table or stem top. this, as well as the whole surfaces of the
stem c, we cover with silvered glass which entirely encloses the metal except
the rims or edges gripping the edges of the glass. The Figures 1. 2. and 3.
will serve to illustrate the construction of a table stand or even a table, if for
the lailer the upper work on the surface of the table is omitted and a surface
of silvered glass presented, as the top of the table either bevilled or not
as may be desired. I prefer it bevilled as of lighter appearance and allowing
the metal rim to be very narrow and below the general surface of the table
top, ai some parts this metal rim might be dispensed with. as, for instance.
around the bevilled edge of a table top or foot. The raised parts d. d. on the
top e, are surfaces of silvered glass fixed apart in manner somewhat similar to
the cross stem, but sufficiently far apart to receive receptacles . . for water
and to hold the stems of flowers inserted at the holes therein. Stands made
in this way show little surface excepting that of silvered glass. which has a
light and elegant appearance, and is of comparatively cheap construction.
The edgings of metal may be of silver or other metal, electro-plated or not, as
may be desired. The metal edging may form the sole fixing of the glass, or it
may be cemented or otherwise secured in position.
Although I have shown and described the stem of the table or stand.
Fig. as a cross +. it may consist of other numbers of radii, say 3. 6.
8, or other number. as will be readily understood. Fig. 4 represents a front
view. Fig. 5 a side view, and Fig. 6 a plan of a bracket stand and shade
of similar construction. The bracket D consists of pieces of silvered
glass (the back h, the top i. and strut piece 1), mounted on a backing of
metal, with rims encircling the edges of the glass, and holding the whole
together. The shade E consists of the half of an ordinary shade, with a
silvered glass back fixed to a metal backing, and metal rim p encircling the
edge of the silvered glass back, as also the shade. and keeping the whole
ingether. Fig. 7 shows an elevation, and Fig. 8 a plan of a table stand.
which simply consists of a silvered glass plate, bevilled at the edge. set on a
metal base (with or without feet). from which a cross (+) metal stem rises

page_text: hidden by silvered glass surfaces, except at the edges, where the rims enclose
the edges of the glass. In this manner a variety of stands may be made,
examples of which it is needless to multiply. as the construction of all will be
evident from the foregoing. The metal in the siems might be dispensed with
if desired, and the glass surfaces simply cemented in position.
It is almost needless to remark that it is the reflecting surfaces of the glass
that constitutes the feature of this Invention, and imparts brilliancy and beauty
to the manufacture.
Having described the nature of our Invention, and the manner of performing
the same, we declare that what we claim as our Invention to be protected
by the herein-before in part recited Letters Patent is. the construction
of ornamental tables, table stands. such as cruet frames, liqueur frames.
flower, egg, and the other stands herein mentioned in the manner herein-before
described.
In witness whereof, 1. the said Edward Samuel Tucker, for myself and
on behalf of the said Louis Petre. have hereunto sei my hand and seal,
this Twenty-fifth day of January, in the year of our Lord One thousand
eight hundred and sixty-six.
Witness,
W. CLARK,
Patent Agent,
53, Chancery Lane,
London.
EDWARD SAMUEL TUCKER. (L.S.)