The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition of 1876 .. . being composed of a row of cut-glass prisms whichgive a most brilliant effect when illuminated. This is upheld by three bronzerods coming together around a central ball suspended by a single rod from theceiling. All of these are finely chased and engraved, and the supporting rodsare finished with flowers and leaves. Suspended above the centre of the lanternis a porcelain shade with pendants, and above this, as on a pedestal, stands a INDUSTRIAL ART. 297 graceful little figure of Love testing the keenness of an arrow. On t
The masterpieces of the Centennial international exhibition of 1876 .. . being composed of a row of cut-glass prisms whichgive a most brilliant effect when illuminated. This is upheld by three bronzerods coming together around a central ball suspended by a single rod from theceiling. All of these are finely chased and engraved, and the supporting rodsare finished with flowers and leaves. Suspended above the centre of the lanternis a porcelain shade with pendants, and above this, as on a pedestal, stands a INDUSTRIAL ART. 297 graceful little figure of Love testing the keenness of an arrow. On the rimof the lantern is a group composed of a wreath, crossed quivers and a pair ofdoves, while at either side are winged female figures supporting shallow crystalvases. The finish and execution of this fine work is in the very best manner,and both the design and workmanship reflect credit upon the manufacturers. In a very interesting paper written by Signor Alessandro Castellani, of Rome,he describes the labors and research with which his new school of jewelry, which. Gold Necklace : Signor Castellani, Koine. aims at the perfect imitation of ancient and mediaeval works of art in gold andprecious stones, has been established. In 1814 the elder Castellani opened astudio in Rome for the imitation of the jewels of France and England, in whichhe was very successful. Some years later he turned his attention to chemical
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