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 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 HE ExHiBiTiojr or Aet and 
 Aet-I>"ddstet in Dublin 
 originated in the disin- 
 terested offer of one of its 
 o'j citizens, AViLLiAJi Daegan, 
 ■^ Esq., tosuppl_v the necessary 
 funds for its creation and 
 conduct. This estimable 
 gentleman — whose services 
 to Ireland have been great 
 and continuous, and who, 
 as a railway contractor, has 
 given profitable and productive employ- 
 ment to a large number of its people — 
 amounting at one period to nearly sixty 
 thousand men — made no other stipula- 
 tion than that the public should not be 
 called upon for any portion of the cost of the 
 undertaking ; and that, only in the event of 
 a surplus exceeding the expenditm-e, should 
 the capital he advanced be retiu'ued to him. 
 It is therefore impossible to consider this 
 Exhibition without giving expression to those sentiments 
 of gratitude, which are the due of a gentleman influenced 
 by motives so pure and patriotic ; and out of which cannot 
 fail to arise advantages immensely beneficial to bis country. 
 
 These advantages are self-evident. Ireland, with so many 
 natural helps to Slanufacture, has hitherto availed herself of 
 few or none of them ; with coal and iron and limestone in 
 abundance, her mines have been but very partially worked ; 
 with water-power running from every great lake in sufliciency 
 to turn all the spindles tliat derive their impulse from steam 
 in Manchester, it runs idly, and to waste, into bays and 
 harbours that are estuaries of the Atlantic ; with a surplus 
 population (a good, or evil, that exists no longer) cranng 
 employment, its people have been without occupation ; their 
 labour " at home " has barely sufficed to procure the means 
 of a miserable existence. Ireland has been emphaticallv 
 termed "a land of raw materials," and he who developes 
 its resources, calls its latent energies into action, and enables 
 Man to derive comforts and luxuries from the wealth of 
 Nattjee, may be indeed described not only as a Patriot to his 
 Country, but as a Benefactor to the World. 
 
 The universal voice has been loud in praise of Mr. "WiUiam 
 Dargan ; we but discharge our duty in commencing this Work 
 by adding one more to the many expressions of gratitude he 
 has received. We believe that this Exhibition will contribute 
 very largely to render Ireland that which she is so eminently 
 
 qualified to become — a manufacturing country; that the 
 fertile South and the richly endowed West will ere long 
 emulate the North ; and that hitherto undeveloped sources of 
 prosjjerity and power in Ireland will date a new era from the 
 Exhibition of 1853. 
 
 This belief is mainly based upon the better understanding 
 the Exhibition will originate between England and Ireland. 
 We have frequently had occasion to observe that for every 
 new VisiTOE Ireland obtains a new Fbiend ; nothing can 
 so essentially serve the two countries as increased intercourse; 
 a more intimate acquaintance with the people and the 
 capabilities of Ireland, wiU, of a surety, be followed by inflow 
 of English capital, with forethought and enterprise, which 
 are, so to speak, the leading faculties of England. llappUy, 
 a variety of circumstances combine at this moment to direct 
 attention towards " the sister kingdom." Agitation has died 
 out for lack of fuel ; railways and steam ships bring the two 
 Capitals within a distance often hours ; the " bit of land" is 
 no longer coveted as the sole source of life; and emigration 
 from Ireland must be followed by emigration into Ireland, 
 with better habits, improved systems, and ample capital, under 
 the influence of which Ireland must ultimately, and inevitably, 
 become the most productive and, consequently, the most 
 prosperous of all the dominions of the Crown. 
 
 With this hope, and in this belief, we consider the Great 
 Exhibition held in Dublin in the year 1853, as even a larger 
 contribution to the wealth of these kingdoms, than the Great 
 Exhibition which took place in London in the year 1851; and 
 we do not doubt that His Eoyal Highness Peince Albeet, 
 on visiting the Irish Capital, will earnestly rejoice that his 
 indefatigable exertions and enlightened policy — which made 
 that year Memgeable — have again borne rich fruitage, and 
 again advanced the best interests of his country. 
 
 The Exhibition was opened by the Irish Viceroy, the Earl 
 of St. Germans, on the 12th of May, 1853 ; the architect, 
 John Benson, Esq., on that occasion received the honour of 
 knighthood — a compliment well deserved, for the structure 
 seems on all sides to have given entire satisfaction ; and it is 
 no small part of the merit of the builder that notwithstanding 
 many serious difficulties, it was "finished to time." The 
 following descriptive particulars of the structure ynS\. perhaps 
 sufficiently picture it to our readers : — 
 
 " PreseutLcg a front to ileirion-sqiiare of 300 feet, the main or centre 
 feature of elevation consists of a semicircular projection, which forms tho 
 Eastern termination of the Central Hall. This is a noble apartment of 
 425 feet in length, and 100 feet in height, covered by a semicircular roof 
 upon trellis ribs, in one span of 100 feet. On each side of the Centre 
 Hall, and running parallel to it for the same length, are two halls 50 feet 
 wide, with domed roofs, similar to that which covers the main nave or 
 hall of the building. The height from the floor to the roof of each of 
 these halls is 65 feet. They are approached through passages from the 
 Centre Hall. In addition to these three halls are four compartments of 
 25 feet wide, running the whole length of the building ; two are placed 
 between the Centre Hall and the side halls, and two on each side of the 
 latter ; divided into sections of 25 feet square, forming convenient 
 divisions for the pm'poses of classification. Over these compartments are 
 spacious galleries, also running the length of the building, which not only 
 afford increased space for exhibition, but form an agreeable promenade 
 from whence the effect of the three halls may be seen to greater 
 advantage. To the south of the Central Hall, left of the spectator, is a 
 hall devoted to foreign contributors ; adjacent to which is the Fine Arts 
 Court, corresponding in positicn to the Machinery Court The northern 
 and southern courts have galleries running round them, from which the 
 spectator also looks into the Central Court. The ceiling of the halls being 
 divided into panels formed by the trellis ribs, and the other constructive 
 parts of the building, has allowed ample opportunity for effective decora- 
 tion. Light is admitted from above in one imbroken and equally distributed 
 body. The construction of the building is strongly marked on the elevation, 
 and forms in fact the ornamental character of the design. There are also 
 estei-nal galleries which are attractive features. The materials of the 
 building ai-e iron, timber, and glass." 
 
 In this spacious and very beautiful building, then, have been 
 collected a large number of the Art-productions, not alone of 
 Ireland and England, but of the several jS'ations of the World ; 
 they are there to gratify but also to instruct ; as mighty 
 teachers of the future, from which the industry of Ireland 
 will learn much ; and we may be sure that all by whom the 
 Exhibition is visited, will cordially respond to the prayer 
 expressed in the report presented by the Committee to 
 the Lord Lieutenant : 
 
 1C77G;S 

 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 " That it may please Alaiighty God to make this great iindertakiug 
 the commencement of a new em in the history of Ireland, and tliat 
 from the 12th of May, 1853, annalists may date a period wlien industry 
 and public order, with their inseparable companions, happiness and 
 wealth, shed their abundant blessings over this portion of her Majesty's 
 dominions ! " 
 
 The first step, after the prelimluarles had bcou settled by 
 wliich the oiler of Mr. Dargan was accepted by the Eoyal 
 Dublin Society — a society very properly selected by him 
 as his immediate ally — was the appointment of a com- 
 mittee of twenty-five gentlemen, and the arrangement of a com- 
 petent "staff," — C. P. Eoney, Esq. being the lion. Secretary, 
 and John C. Deauc, Esq. "the Secretary. The Committee 
 appear to have worked diligently, and with unanimity ; the 
 Secretaries were indefatigable in their exertions, and to them 
 unquestionably we are indebted for much of the ultimate 
 success. Mr. Eoney visited France, Belgium, Holland, and 
 Germany ; he arranged the several acting commissions, and 
 succeeded in obtaining that zealous cooperation abroad which 
 resulted in the cheering and serviceable character of the 
 Foreign Department ; while Mr. Deane was equally zealous 
 "at home" among British Manufacturers, and especially with 
 reference to the Fine Arts Court. The whole of the "officials" 
 appear, indeed, to have done their duty with active energy, 
 and a strong determination to bring the experiment to a 
 successful issue. 
 
 And it is that issue, which we have now briefly to consider. 
 In the Fine Arts Court, the walls are lined with Pictures; 
 on one side by the prodvietions of British Artists, and on the 
 other, of those of the artists of Germany, Belgium, and 
 France. Among British works, the principal are, "Winter- 
 Lalter's full-length portraits of her Most Graciotis Majesty and 
 his Eoyal Highness Prince Albert ; these were removed from 
 the state apartments at "Windsor Castle, and together with 
 Midready's " "Wolf and Lamb " (from Buckingham Palace) 
 form the royal loans to the collection : of the remainder, 
 Mulready's "Convalescent," lent by Lord Northwick ; 
 Danby'a "Deluge," by E. Jones, Esq. ; Landseer's "Bolton 
 Abbey" and "Hawking," and Collius's "Boy at the Gate," by 
 the Duke of Devonshire ; Herbert's " Trial of the Seven 
 Bishops," by Mr. Agnew ; Goodall's " Happy Days of Charles 
 the First," (a small replica) and Pyne's " Lago Maggiore," 
 by Thomas Fairbairn, Esq. ; Callcott's " Old Port of Naples," 
 by Samuel Cartwright, Esq. ; LawTenee's " Kemble as Corio- 
 lanus," and a work of wonderful power, an "Italian Land- 
 scape," bearing the date 1803, by J. M. "W. Turner, by the 
 Earl of Tarborough ; Leslie's " Sir Eoger De Coverly," and 
 Stone's " Cotirse of True Love," by the Marquis of Lans- 
 downe; Etty's "Joan of Are," by M. Gambart ; Landseer's 
 " Horses "Watering," by Lord Monteagle ; Etty's " Eape of 
 Proserpine," bv Mr. Gillot; the renowned pictures of Hogarth, 
 the " Gate of Calais," and " The Last Stake," both lent by the 
 Earl of Charlemont ; Duncan's " Prince Charles in the Cave," 
 by Mr. A. Hill; Midready's "Travelling Drtiggist," and 
 "Wdkie's ever famous " Eent Day," by J. Chapman, Esq. ; 
 examples of Eothwell, Jones, Hart, and Grant, by H. A. J. 
 Mimro, Esq. ; with specimens of Uwins, Chalon, Maclise, 
 Ward, Hook, Huskisson, Midler, Herring, Eedgrave, Lance, 
 Topham, Eothwell, Hannah, C. Landseer, Allan, Anthony', 
 &c. &c., lent either by the artists or by collectors. 
 
 From this limited enumeration it will be seen that the 
 British collection is exceedingly rich and varied, numbering 
 upwards of one huntbed ; it is rare, indeed, to find so many 
 exquisite examples of modern Art collected in one building, 
 and, taking this view alone, the Exhibition will supply an 
 ample recompense to the visitor. 
 
 Our notice of the foreign contributions must be yet more 
 condensed. His Majesty the King of the Belgians graciously 
 lent ten pictures, the productions of the leading masters of the 
 modern Belgian school ; they are truly great works — efforts of 
 the very highest genius. The King, in thus aiding the Exhi- 
 bition, has enlarged the fame of his coimtry, and its artists 
 owe him much for his generous consideration. AVe are here 
 introduced to Yerboeekoven, "Wappers, De Keyser, Leys, 
 Gallait, Teheggany, and some fifty or sixty other masters of 
 this glorious scliool. France, Prussia, and Holland have also 
 contributed largely and most beneficially ; and, taken alto- 
 
 gether, this oi-iginal feature of the Exhibition is, perhaps, 
 the most attractive portion of it. 
 
 The ScuLl'TUUE, which has been judiciously scattered in 
 various parts of the building, is highly honourable to the 
 state of tiie Art in these kingdoms; and itis not among the least 
 gratifying of the facts connected with the Exhibition, that tlie 
 leading and most meritorious of the sculptors are Irishmen ; 
 their country may well be proud of such men as MacDowel, 
 Foley, Jlogan, Lawlor, INToore, Jones, the Kirks, the Farrells, 
 and others, some of whom rank with the most renowned 
 artists of Europe, and the two first-named of whom are univer- 
 sally acknowledged as of the heads of their profession. Among 
 the other contributors to this iiuiiortant and interesting de- 
 partment are Baily, Bell, Earlc, Mrs. Thorneycroft, Francis, 
 Munro, IMonti, Marshall, Koble, and the Baron Marochetti, 
 with Eaueh, (jleefs, Fraikcn, David D' Angers, &c. Ac. 
 
 The contributions of Art-Manufacturo have been supplied 
 chiefly by England and France ; Belgium has sent much that 
 is good ; Germany many productions of great excellence ; and 
 some few have been forwarded by other continental countries. 
 To England and France, however, the largest debt is due ; 
 many of the best manufacturers of both kingdoms have 
 zealously co-operated with the committee, and the result 
 is a very satisfactory assemblage of Art-wealth, as sources of 
 enjoyment and instruction. Thus, among the latter we find 
 several grand productions of the National Manufactories of 
 Sevres and Beauvais ; the exquisite toOet gems of Eudolphi ; 
 the Aubusson carpets of Sallandrouze ; ornamental articles in 
 zinc of the Vielle Montague ; the church furniture of "Villem- 
 sens ; the wood-carvings of Lienard ; the bronzes of Palllard ; 
 and a very large number of the other fine Art-works for which 
 France is famous. 
 
 Among the leading contributors of England are Alderman 
 Copeland, the Coalbrookdale Company, Messrs. Chance, 
 Messrs. Elkington, Messrs. Hoiddsworth, Messrs. Eobertson, 
 Carr, & Steel, Messrs. Clabburn, Messrs. Eichardson, — in 
 brief, we believe that in the voltime to which this is the Intro- 
 duction, wo have given engraved examples of the productions 
 of nearly all the contributors whose works are prominent in 
 the collection. 
 
 The Exhibition of Irish Art-produce is, as will be supposed, 
 limited in extent and in value ; it is, however, larger and of 
 greater worth than was expected, and will assiu-edly elevate, 
 rather than depress, hope in the future of Ireland. Until 
 very recently, " Irish manufacture" meant only the produce of 
 the loom, and that by hand labour. Its linens and tabinets 
 have been long famous : they have kept, and still retain, their 
 supremacy. Notwithstanding the eflbrts at competition, in 
 Dunfermline on the one hand, and at Norwich on the other, 
 the damasks of Belfast and the tabinets of DubHn yet 
 command the markets of the world. "Within the last few 
 years, however, while the material has in no degree retrograded, 
 Art has given its valuable aid to the enterprise of the manu- 
 facturer, and the skill of the artisan ; and if we compare the 
 modern with the old produce of Messrs. Fiii, Messrs. 
 Atkixson, and others, we shall admit our obligations to the 
 Government Schools of Design, which, in Dublin and Belfast 
 especially, have been at once the stimulants and the teachers 
 of these eminent manufacturers. The same may be said of 
 the linen-producers of Belfast : the most distinguished of them 
 all, Mr. M. Andrews of Ardoyne, may now exliibit, and does 
 now exhibit, his productions as examples of elegance and 
 purity in Art ; witness for him the two of his works engraved 
 in tliis publication : and all visitors to tho Exhibition will 
 examine with pleasure and profit the gracefid and well- 
 arranged stall of Eoddy of Belfast, in which are shown the 
 fabric from its primitive state to its highest finish, with all 
 the intermediate stages of preparation. AVe regard this 
 small collection as among the most striking and satisfactory 
 " shows " in the whole building. 
 
 The trade of the jeweller and goldsmith must be regarded 
 as almost " new " in Ireland ; that it is rapidly rising into 
 eminence will be apparent to all who examine the stalls of 
 Mr. AVest, Mr. AV'aterhouse, Mr. Atcheson, Mr. Gardener and 
 others; their more ambitious "pieces of plate," their com- 
 memoration vases and testimonial cups, are entitled to high
 
 INTRODUCTION. 
 
 praise ; while their jewellery (that of Mr. West especially) 
 will not suffer by comparison with tlie better works of 
 England. The productions in Irish bog-wood, decorated with 
 Irish gems, may be regarded only as graceful toys, but they 
 exhibit taste and skiU of no mean order, and assuredly tliose 
 who have created this new branch of Art-manufacture arc 
 entitled to public thanks. A more important branch of 
 manufacture is that of "ladies' work," the hand-embroidery 
 which gives employment (if we are rightlj' informed) to nearly 
 a quarter of a million of the women and girls of Ireland. This, 
 too, is a branch of trade of recent origin — the creation of the 
 last ten years — for until some time after the j-ear ISIO, it was 
 exclusively confined to a few districts of the north; it is now 
 spread to the south and into the " far west," rendering 
 industiy productive and renumerating, and employing those 
 who must without it have been altogether idle. 
 
 If our summary of Irish Art-productions must be thus 
 limited — for excepting in some objects of minor importance, 
 Irish manufactures cannot as yet enter into competition with 
 those of other countries in the great marts of the world 
 — those who have observed progress in Ireland during the 
 last twenty years, wiU be amazed that so much, and not that so 
 little, has been done, and will be encouraged rather than 
 depressed, while comparing the Irish contributions to the 
 Exhibition, with those of the sister-country. Those who 
 desire the welfare of Ireland, and believe that its increased 
 prosperity necessarily augments the prosperity of England, 
 will therefore, " take heart," while passing through this 
 structure, and have faith as well as hope in the future of 
 a coimtry, whose energies are about to bo aroused, — whose 
 capabilities are on the eve of development ; in short, whose 
 dark days are over. 
 
 There is but one other topic essential to notice. The col- 
 lection of Irish Antiquities forms beyond doubt the most 
 original and the most interesting division of the Exhibition ; 
 they have been collected with amazing industry ; casts have 
 been prociu-ed of a very large number of the most famous 
 remains ; these have been arranged with admirable skill, and 
 we are boimd to express gratitude to tlie Lord Talbot de 
 Malahide, to Major Eairfield, and to John Leutaigne, Esq., — 
 the sub-committee, to whom this important task was confided. 
 We hope eventually this singular, curious, and very valuable 
 series will form one of the "courts" of the Crystal Palace at 
 Penge Park, for it is a monument of the glories of ancient 
 Ireland, scarcely second in interest and importance to those 
 which have made us Hve again at ]S'ineveh. 
 
 The AVork which these observations preface, contains a 
 selection of the best contributions of the several leading 
 manufacturers. It will be obvious to all who pass through 
 the Exhibition, that many excellent Art-objects are unnoticed; 
 but to have enlarged it beyond the extent of these pages, 
 would have been, necessarily, to have demanded for it a higher 
 price than we believed it could bear. It may bo right to 
 observe, that all the engravings contained in this Illustrated 
 Catalogue were engraved expressly for it, and that none of 
 them had pre\'iously appeared lierc, or, as far as we are cog- 
 nisant, elsewhere ; the drawings w-ere either supplied to us 
 by the manufacturers, or made from the objects by artists 
 employed by us, on the express condition that tlie works so 
 engraved shoidd be contributed to the Exhibition. The 
 engravings have been executed cither by, or under the superin- 
 tendence of the Messrs. Nichols, to whose talents, energy, 
 and promptness we have been much indebted for the abilit}' 
 to produce the work within so short a period of time after 
 the opening of the Exhibition, and who have enabled us to 
 render this publication in all respects as meritorious as that 
 it was our pri\'ilege to issue in the year 1S51. We have 
 introduced into this volume, with a view to add to its interest 
 and value, twelve steel engranngs of works in sculpture. 
 We are therefore justified in the hope we expressed, when 
 announcing the undertaking, tliat the volume will be re- 
 garded as an additional text-book for the Manutaeturer and 
 the Artisan, and an " authority" for those who desire to pro- 
 cure the most graceful and useful productions of modern Art- 
 manufacture. 
 
 We shall not, we hope, be accused of presumption if we say 
 
 we have been stimulated to produce this collection by higher 
 motives than those of profit ; which, indeed, in all such cases, 
 is nearly out of the question ; for the great cost of such a series 
 excludes the idea of commercial gain. It is a primary business 
 of the Art-.Iourxal to advocate, with a view to increase, the 
 number of such Exhibitions. During the last ten years, we have 
 steadil}- pursued this course, commencing it so far back as 
 184G, when the first attempt in England to emulate the prin- 
 ciple that liad been adopted for half a century in France, was 
 made in Manchester ; or more correctly, so long ago as the 
 Exhibition of Art Industry in Paris, in 184i, which we fully 
 reported and illustrated. We have believed that publicity for 
 improvements best secures their advancement and consequent 
 reward ; and, although at the commencement of our career, 
 we had no inconsiderable difficulty to induce conviction of 
 this simple truth, we have lived, and our Jouexal has lived, to 
 find its admission universal ; and we have our recompense in 
 the knowledge, that the present general move in Art has 
 received impulse from our labours. 
 
 In presenting, therefore, to our subscribers another Illus- 
 trated Catalogue of another Great Exhibition of Art Industry, 
 we believe we best consult their interests, the welfare of Art, 
 and the Art education of the community ; and we trust that, 
 if the plan be distasteful to any, they will bear in mind — first 
 that we make a sacrifice to duty, and nest, that it would have 
 been in some degree a betrayal of our trust to have suffered 
 so honorable and so hazardous an attempt as that which — in 
 1853 — distinguishes the Irish capital, to pass without being 
 worthily represented in the pages of the Aet- Jouesai. 
 
 With this remark, and with acknowledgments of the 
 courtesies we received from the committee in Dublin, and the 
 whole of the officials actuig under them, and our best 
 thanks to the several manufacturers who gave us (as they 
 have always done) ready and cordial co-operation, — we confide 
 our volume to the public, repeating the prayer of the Lord 
 Lieutenant that " Almighty God will bless and prosper the 
 undertaking," and that, especially, it may be made the means 
 of cementing more closely the bond of union between the two 
 coimtries ; making England and Ireland more thoroughly and 
 essentially 0>'E ; for of a surety that which benefits the one 
 must prosper the other, tueir isteeests b£I>'G sivtcai 
 
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 NIGHT 
 
 C. Rauch. 
 
 J. H. FoLET, A.R.A. 
 
 W. C. Maksuall, ll.A. 
 
 W. TlIEED. 
 
 J. H. FoLEV, A.R.A. 
 Thouwalusen. 
 
 MORNING . . . • 
 DANCING GIRI. RIJPOSING 
 EVE AT THE FOUNTAIN 
 CUPID CAPTIVE 
 EARLY SORROW . 
 GRIEF .... 
 
 TlIIIKWALDSE.V. 
 
 W. C. Maksuall, ll.A. 
 E. II. Bailt, R.A. 
 C. A. Fkaikin. 
 P. Mac Dowell, R.A. 
 J. H. Foley, A.R.A. 
 
 A RT-MANUFACTUEE. 
 
 AcHESON, Dublin. Jewellery, casket . 
 Andre, Paris. Fountiiu .... 
 
 Andrews, Belfast. Damasks .... 
 
 Aspret, London. Cups, jewel-cases, &c. . 
 
 Atkinson & Co., Dublin. Tabinets 
 
 Barnes, Loudon. Floor-cloths 
 
 Barnes, Tamworth. Tazza. .... 
 
 Battam & Son, London. Imitative Etruscan vases 
 
 Beactais, National Manufactory. Tapestries 
 
 Bell k Co., Glasgow. Pottery, earthenware . 
 
 Benhasi & Sons, London. Sioves, fenders 
 
 Berlin, Royal Foundry. Vase 
 
 Berlin, Royal Manufactory. Porcelain 
 
 Bielefeld, London. P>apier niache ornaments 
 
 Blashfield, Poplar. Terra cottas 
 
 Bradford, Clonmel. Ivory carvings 
 
 CncBB, London. Lock and key . 
 
 Clabbur.v, Norwich. Poplin 
 
 Clarke, Dublin. Wood-carving 
 
 CoLEBRooKE Dale Company. Iron works 
 
 Colt, London and New Y^ork. Pistol 
 
 CopELAND, Stoke-on-Trent. Porcelain, earthenware 
 
 CoRMANN, Brussels. Birdcage, bracket 
 
 Craven & Hakrop, Bradford. Table-covers, &c. . 
 
 Cu-MBEKWoRiH, Puris. Vase .... 
 
 CuTTs k Co., Slieffield. Chandeliers, lamps . 
 
 Daniell k Co., London. Porcelain 
 
 Delicocrt, Paris. Paper-hangings 
 
 DocLTON, Lambeth and Liverpool. Pottery 
 
 Elkinoton k Co., Birmingham. Electro-plate 
 
 Ellis, Sheffield, Ship Figure-head . 
 
 Ferguson, Miller, & Co., Glasgow. Terracottas 
 
 Forrest, Dublin. Embroidery 
 
 Fry, Dublin. Tabinets .... 
 
 Gardner, Dublin. Fountain 
 
 Gabnside Pottery Works. Terra-cotlas 
 
 Garkard & Co., London. Plate 
 
 GoGGiN, Dublin. Brooches 
 
 Habdman, Birmingham. Ecclesiastical furniture 
 
 Harris & Son, Birmingham. Glass 
 
 Hiogins, London. Silver knives, forks . 
 
 HoLDEN & Co., Belfast. Embroidery . 
 
 HooLDswoRTH, Manchester. Embroidery 
 
 Hution, Dublin. State carriage 
 
 Irish Antiquities ...... 
 
 Jackson & Graham, London. Sideboard, carpets 
 
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 Jennens k Bettridge, Birmingham. Papi?r niflchc cabinet 
 Jones & Son, Dublin. Loo table .... 
 
 Kean, London. Dagger .... 
 
 KiNNARD, Falkirk. Iron castings 
 
 Kerr, Worcester. Porcelain 
 
 Ladies' Guild, London. Glass ornaments 
 
 Leake & Co., London. Embossed leather . 
 
 Leclerc, Brussels. Chimney-piece . 
 
 Leveih, London. Cabinet-work . 
 
 LiENARD, Paris. Wood-carvings 
 
 Marsh, Berlin. Terra-cottas 
 
 Martin, Paris. Iron castings 
 
 Matifat, London and Paris. Eronzes 
 
 Maveb, Longport. Porcelain 
 
 Miller, Edinburgh. Vase 
 
 Moses, Dublin. Pianofortes .... 
 
 Paillard, Paris. Clocks, caskets, candelabrum, kc. 
 
 Penny, London. Metallic chasings 
 
 Perfect k Co., Halifa.v. Table-covers, curtains 
 
 Pekbt, Taunton. Wood-carving 
 
 PuiLLip.s, London. Jewellery, &e. 
 
 Pierce, London. Stoves, fenders .... 
 
 Piji, Dublin. Tabinets ....... 
 
 Potts, Birmingham. Decorative metallic works, monuments 
 Rettie & So.NS, Aberdeen. Grauite ornaments 
 Richardson, Stourbridge. Glass ..... 
 
 RoBEUTs & Slayer, Sheffield. Flower vase . 
 Robertson, Carr, k Steel, Sheffield. Stoves, fender 
 Robinson, Belfast. Vase ..... 
 
 Rogers, London. Wood-carving .... 
 
 Rose, Coleport. ' Porcelain ..... 
 
 RuDOLPUi, Paris. Jewellery, cups .... 
 
 Sangster, London. Umbrellas, parasols 
 Sevres, National Manufactory. Porcelain . 
 Sykes, Sheffield. Tobacco-box .... 
 
 Tylok & Son, London. Lamps, chandelier.s, &c. 
 
 Villemsens, Paris. Bronze works 
 
 Walker, Belfast. Linen band .... 
 
 Walton & Co., Wolverhampton. Ironware 
 Watebhouse, Dublin. Jewellery .... 
 
 Weutheimir, London. Jewel caskets, kc. . 
 
 West, Dublin. Jewellery, mace .... 
 
 Williamson, Belfast. Clock .... 
 
 Winfield, Birmingham. Metallic furniture . 
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 PROM among the more delicate works coutri- 
 ■^ buted to the Exhibition by Mr. W. G. 
 Rogers, of London, we select four. The first 
 is a Cup, about five inches high, carved in 
 
 box-wood, with raised foliage, in the Italian 
 style of the sixteenth century. The next subject 
 isaheart-shapedMiNiATORE Frame, in boxwood, 
 presenting less the features of the severe Italian 
 
 school than thegi-aceful negligence of old French 
 decorative Art. Beneath the frame we engrave 
 
 Bracket, in box-wood, relieved by the insertion 
 of .1 mask in the centre, and dolphins at the 
 sides. With the exception of tlie ornament at 
 the foot, the whole is formed of a solid mass 
 of hard box-wood, and is as interesting: for the 
 
 a flat Hanging Shelf, or Bracket, made to 
 support a group in ba.sso-relievo. or some such 
 
 mechanical skill and patience which it presents, 
 as for the taste of its design ajid finish. It is 
 gratifying to find Mr. Rogers upholding the high 
 object of moderate projection. The la«t sul>ject reputation he has long since acquired by a rare 
 on this page is a very elaborate Elizabethan ; combination of persevering industiy with genius.
 
 THE DUBLIN EXniBITION 
 
 The name of Rcdolpbi, of Paris, is not only 
 faiuUiar iu the Fiviich cai>it:0 : the leputatiuu 
 
 proportion. Tliey consist principally of brooches, 
 bi-acelets, and other "dress dccoi'atious ; " of 
 toilet bottles, vases, seals, and rings ; — in short, 
 
 he has achieved in Paris has been extended to 
 Enaland ; his collection, shown at the Great 
 Exliibition of 1851, was the theme of very 
 
 An examination of this page will show how 
 
 admirably they aro designed, while their execu- 
 tion is as ehiborately careful as if tlic liaud of 
 an accomplished sculptor only had been eui- 
 
 of the various elegant liijuultrie which are indis- 
 pensable accessories to the toilet, and gi-aceful 
 additions to the table of the drawinfr-room. 
 
 They are manufactured chiefly of silver, and fre- 
 quently enclose valuable stones and gems, u.suidly 
 containing also some portions iu enamel ; but 
 
 general admiration. His works have been lai-gely 
 appreciated, and his success has been gi-eat in 
 
 ployed iu their construction. And such, indeed, 
 is the fact ; the artists who conceive and model 
 these charming objects in miniat>u-e, aro fully 
 
 capable of working out their thoughts on a grand 
 scale, and the manufacturer who circulates such 
 productions may be ranked with those who 
 
 perhaps the most beautiful of Rudolphi's pro- 
 ductions are those which depend entirely for 
 their effect upon then- merits as works of -Ai-t. 
 
 uphold true Art. We have selected from the 
 collection eight of the objects he exhibits; of 
 these two are miniature Vases ; two are Toilet . 
 Bottles : and the remaining four are Brooches.
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART, 
 
 The important collection from the extensive manufactory of Mr. 
 Aldekman Cofeland, of London and Stoke-on-Trent, includes specimens 
 of neai'ly every branch of cei-amic production, copiously and eminently 
 
 illustrating the perfection to which modern pottery h;i3 attained. We 
 can only refer specifically to the ohjects we have selected for engraving. 
 The Flower-Stand and the Jewel-Casket, of statuary porcelain, in the 
 Renaissance style, aie enriched with gold and colours in a veiy elegant 
 
 
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 and novel style. The porcelain Vase of Raffaellesque design, is an object 
 of exceeding beauty ; the foliated ornament and borders are rendered 
 with much taste in subdued tones of colour ; the figures in tlie centre 
 compartment are painted on a gold grovmd. 
 The large Group, at the bottom of the page, 
 
 combines a variety of the different article,-> f .r wliich this establishment 
 is so justly celebi-atcd ; we would especially direct 
 attention to the oblong and square JARDixiiKES. 
 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXIIIIUTION 
 
 M. Delicoubt, of Paris, contributes some of 
 liis beautiful Papkr-Hanoings ; engravings from 
 a portion of them appear on tliis column, and 
 across tlie bottom of the )>aj;e. Tlie former ex- 
 
 
 The Clock is from another of the contribu- 
 tions of M. I'AiLLAiiD, of Paris; it is a fine 
 
 example of tlie Louis Quatorze' style adopted in 
 decorative worlts. It is not overcharged with 
 
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 hibits a Panel, and reminds us ol certain deco- 
 rations on the walls of Vei-sailles ; the latter, of 
 very elegant design, is intended for a Cornice. 
 
 but combines solidity with grace and | richness ; the caryatides are elegant figures.
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 Mr. S. WERTnEtMER, of London, contributes 
 a number of very elegant objects, exhibiting liis 
 taste as a designer, and the skill of the artists 
 
 whom ho employs to work out his designs, in 
 metal-work. We have selected from his works 
 in the Exhibition two Minlatcbe F11.UIES, in- 
 
 
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 Mr. John Docxton, .Sen., of the Potteries at 
 Liverpool, exhibits, in connection with Messrs. 
 He.nkv Docltox & Co., of Lambeth, a variety of 
 
 objects in tcrra-cotta. The I'i..ii/i..i Ilower- 
 POTS engraved on this column are among their 
 contributions. It is only within the last year 
 
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 tended to rest ou a table, and two L'jskets, of | the style known as the cinque-cciuo. \\ nether 
 
 
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 we consider the purity and beauty of the | designs, or the elaborate execution of the 
 
 or two, we believe, that the attention of Messrs. 
 Doulton has been directed to this branch of 
 
 manufacture; but the success they have hitherto 
 met with has induced them to enlarge their 
 
 engraving, they are in either case entitled to high 
 commendation. The amount of artistic work on 
 such objects of manufacture as these, where the 
 
 graver is so much in requisition, is more thiui 
 woidd be presumed by those who have not 
 visited the ateliei-s of those engaged upon them. 
 
 sphere of action, and in such a variable climate 
 as om-3 anything that will add to the attractions 
 of the consers-atory must be appreciated.
 
 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 This page is devoted to the illustration of some Tylob & Sox, of London, proprietors of one of 
 of the works contributed by Messrs. Joseph the moat extensive bi'ass foundries in the 
 
 bined with their ordinary productions "1 jirt- ol i niil-jlabni. and fountains. From the opportu- 
 Art-manufacture, such as lamps, chaudeliei-^ nities aiforded us of visiting their establishment. 
 
 and inspecting the works they have in hand, 
 and those that are finished, we have little doubt 
 of their Boon becoming a.s extensively known by 
 the elegance of their productions, as tliey have 
 hitherto been by tlieir magnitude and utility. 
 
 The Wheel here engi-aved is from one of those 
 that supported " Wellington's funeral car; " it is 
 a fine work of Art : the whole of tlie wheels be- 
 longing to the car were cast by Messrs. Tylor, 
 
 and in so short a time, comparatively, as to sur- 
 prise us by the perfect manner in which they 
 came from the mould. The Lamps — in groups 
 and placed singly — are good and original in form, 
 and exhibit much taste and skilful execution.
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 This column rontains two of the Crosses con- 
 tributed by M. OviDE Martin, of Paris, a celebrated 
 maaufactui-er of objects for church pui-posea iu 
 
 Commencing this column is an engraving of a I facture of Pailijird, of PariB. The story told 
 vei-y beautiful Casket for the toilet, the mauu- | in bajB-reUef, on the eide, is that of Venus arrayed 
 
 association with the Roman Catholic faith. Some 
 of these are of the precious metals, others of a 
 more ordinary character, but the principal articles 
 
 of his produce are of cast-iron ; they all are of ele- 
 gant design, the most part being based upon ancient 
 and established " authorities " in " the Church." 
 
 by Cupids; the Ud is surmounted by a child | ornamentatiuu i., ,u i,.iiUi.-/uy and pure taste 
 with doves ; and the whole of the subordinate | It is of bronze, but silvered and gilt. 
 
 Mr. Chdbb, of London, has sent sevei-al beau- I and iui;enuitv have made cololiratod : we have 
 tiful specimens of the Locks which his skill | eugi-.r ' ^i^ size, 
 
 auil two Kev-I1aniiI-i:s. as oN.uuj'les of tho 
 manner in which Ai't may be brought to beai' 
 
 upon common objects if utility ; ::;.v ii ;..;!i.l 
 us of tho best works of the medieval ages.
 
 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 From the contributions of M. Matifat, of 
 Paris, we select three — a Fountain, an Ink- 
 stand, and a Vase of very chaste ami elegant 
 construction. They are of bronze, the manu- 
 
 facturer holding a high poaitiou in this 
 branch of Industrial Art. The fountain is 
 especially graceful : the water is made to 
 play, iu a very fanciful manner, from the 
 
 one of many works of this order produced by M. Matifat, 
 whose taate i>lace.s him foremost among the bronze manu- 
 facturers of Paris. M. Matifat also conducts, although 
 partially, his establishment in London, and he haj^ re- 
 cently executed many works for tiie connoisseurs of this 
 country ; especially he has produced several bronze can- 
 delabra for Lord Londtsborough ; and his project is, we 
 
 bulrushes that are prominent among tin 
 gi'oups of aquatic plants, while an abundant 
 stream pours over three escalop shells into 
 the basin underneath. The inkstand Is one 
 
 best productions of its class ; the 
 
 believe, ultimately to settle i)erm;mcntly here. The 
 present state of France is such aa must inevitably lead 
 many of its best producers and most skilful ai'tL-^aus to 
 England ; the results cannot be otherwise than beneficial 
 
 design is not only pure, but the workman- 
 ship is clear and sharp, and the form is con- j to us ; we may now derive as much value from their 
 veuient as well its attractive. The vase is ' services in metal as we did long ago with regiird to silk.
 
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 IN TOK KXniDmON or THE IKDUarRTf «f Ali NASIOXS. 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL AltT. 
 
 The productions in silver of Mr. F. 
 HiGGiss are far above the ordinary cast 
 of similar works ; his establisliment is 
 
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 limited, as we believe, almost, if not quite, 
 exclusively to the manufacture of knives, 
 forks, and spoons ; the opportunities we 
 
 have had, on more than one occasion, of carefully examining 
 what it sends forth, satisfy us of the really artistic and 
 mechanical skill bestowed upon design and execution. The 
 
 figures introduced into it, is very elegant ; 
 the ornaments on the massive handle of 
 the Fisu Slice are most delicately wrought; 
 
 engravings on this page aflbrd our rcadei's the means of 
 judging how far we are correct in our commendation of the 
 
 art of design ; the workmanship of these beautiful objects is 
 in no degi-eo inferior. The large Srooir, which the manu- 
 
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 and the Kxife Handles and Spoons ex- 
 hibit originality combined with pure taste 
 
 facturer calls the " charity spoon,'' from the emblematical i — qualities absolutely essential to merit.
 
 THE DUBLIN EXllllJlTION 
 
 Mr. AspuEV, of London, contributes a selection of articles for which his 
 establisliuient is justly celelirated. These consist principally of objecta in 
 
 The I'Ain OP Bkackets. richly carved in lime wood, and engraved c 
 this page, are the work of Mr. I'KiiHY. of Taiuiton. whose productions,- 
 
 or-niolu, iu which mountain gems and laie stones are set. Wo introduce ( 
 
 especially a vase of flowers, — ... .i.. i.^.n.. 1.1.-11 of 1851, at once made the 
 artist famous. The upper bracket is emblematical of Great Britain; the 
 
 this page three of hia productions — a very beautiful agate Cup, a Jewel CiSE. 
 
 ;'"''•'" '-'* '■^°?'-^?'['- ^}^^y '"■'^ of good and trraceful designs, and the execution is I lower one symbolises our coluumi pu^jiessions in Asia, Africa, America, 
 highly creditable. Parts of them are in relief, and parts skilfully engraved. I and Australia ; an example of the produce of each is introduced.
 
 UF LXDUSTUIAL AUT. 
 
 From the renowned establishment of Marsh, 
 of Charlottensburg, near Berlin, have been con- 
 
 throughout Germany ; the objects produced there are for The productions of this establishment are. 
 the most part designed by accomplished artists; the in nearly all instances, exceedingly beauti- 
 
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 ornamented Pilasteb, and a piece of Frieze I costly in character, the original design being liberally ful specimens oi terra-cotta, and invariably 
 for balustrades. This manufactory is celebrated I paid for; and the purchasers are comparatively few. the colour is pure, — of a rich red pink. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 Mr. Penst, of London, an in- 
 
 genious and highly meritorious 
 luanufactui'er of metal work for 
 
 saddlery and olher purposes, con- 
 tributes a small case of Skewers, 
 
 This very beautiful Focntaix is contributed by 
 M. Andre, of Paris, au establishment renowned for its 
 productions in iron-casting. This work is in 
 cast iron, and must be regarded as a fine 
 
 and pure effort of Art. Tlie design is by the justly 
 famous Lienard. It is not only pure in conccptiou and 
 arrangement, but the casting is remarkably 
 good, sharp and clear, and most effective. 
 
 Knife-rests, &c., in electro-plated 
 metal, very excellent in design 
 
 and chai-acter, and at cheap cost. 
 
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 OF INDUSTPiIAl, A1!T, 
 
 The Papieb-Mache productions of Messrs. 
 Jennexs & Bettbidge, of London and Birming- 
 
 terised by the taste and beauty of ornament The remainder of the objecU* are exhibited by 
 wliich distinguish the works of the firm in 
 
 question. The Screen" JIiubok, whicli may also 
 be transformed into a table, the Casket at the 
 top of this column, the Tea-Chest. ornamented 
 
 ham, will nut fail to attract notice, from their 
 excellence and variety. As these manufacturers 
 
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 with geometrical forms, and one of the \\"ork- 
 are not retail dealers, except in London, the ; Tables, ai-e exhibited by Mr. Austen, of Dublin, 
 works exhibited in the Dublin " Crystal Palace " 
 
 will be found associated with the names of those 
 parties for whom tliey have been made. We 
 
 tea-trays in their collections are very beautiful. 
 
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 have selected a number of objects for engraving, 
 which occupy this page; they are all charac-
 
 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 The CANDELABRnji occupying the space below is from the establishment of 
 M. Paillaud, of Talis. Eugniviiigs from other works contributeii by him appear 
 on other pages of the Catalogue. This object of manufacturing Art is lai-ge in 
 size, but the proportions are good, and the general form of unquestionable excel- 
 lence, while it possesses a degree of lightness in appearance not often found in a 
 work of such dimensions. The upper portion of the design is especially elegant, 
 
 The three Ornaments in papier-mftchd, which are engraved on 
 this column are from the contributions of Mr. Biklefeld, of 
 
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 London, wliose name in connection with this description of Art- 
 manufacture must be familiar to our readers. Tiie use of papier- 
 
 mdch4 for internal decorative arohitectiu-e is every year becoming 
 more extended, both at home and abroad. It is only two or 
 
 and h-iiuiuui^cs well with the base and coluu,;:. 'i';.i_ \\uik i.^ iilU'getherof a higli 
 class, evincing ta.ste of no ordinai-y kind in the producer. The metal-workers of 
 France still uphold the high reputation they have so long enjoyed, aud which they 
 have unquestionably merited ; but they are not now undisputed masters of tiie field. 
 Without entering upon any specific comparison, we believe, and are gratified to 
 feel, that our own manufacturers are beginning to dispute the palm with them. 
 
 three months since we gave a notice of some very beautiful 
 specimens Mr. Bielefeld had executed for the Pacha of Egypt. 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL AItT, 
 
 The three Vases commencing this page arc 
 manufactured by Messrs. Battaji & Son, of 
 London, whose imitations of Etniscan and 
 
 Samian pottery are of a very high character. 
 The first is an Ampiioka, the subject a piiest of 
 
 of C'ophalu,s and Procris ; the third a Htduia. 
 from the collection of Sir William Hamilton. 
 
 Bacchus ; the second a Ktjateh, with the etury , These vases are copied from the purest models. 
 
 The Stove and Fender below it are from the 
 manufactoiy of Mr. Pearce, of London. The 
 style of the stove is Gothic ; it is simple but 
 
 pure in character, and good in its proportions ; 
 it has handsome in:i=:sivr oriiidlu ]>ilIar-dogs, 
 
 fitted up complete, with rich china bevel coves, 
 in blue, gold, and white, mounted on s-tooe, and 
 fiuishe i with plinths. The Fender, we presume, 
 
 It is similar to one made some time since for 
 Earl St. Germans, by Mr. Pearce. There are 
 
 few branches of manufacturing Art tliat exhibit I day ; much of that which now comes before xis 
 greater progress than the ii-on-work of the present is worthy of the best period of medieval Art. 
 
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 THE Dl'r.l.lN EXHIBITION 
 
 Among the almost infioito variety of materials 
 which manufocturing Art, l)otli now and in past 
 ages, has employed for useful and ornamental 
 
 purposes, the application of Embossed Leather, 
 &om its pliability, but more especially from its 
 
 dwellings, picture-frames, and many other eimi- effect in this material, we are surprised it is 
 
 lar objects, wliich will be suthciently obvious, not more extensively used than we find it to be : 
 
 it is peculiarly adapted ; and, considering the for if it lacks the extreme sharpness and delicacy 
 
 excellence that modern science has aided to which the wood-carver is able to give to his 
 
 work, it is susceptible of an equal degree of 
 boldness and beauty of design, besides possessing 
 a merit which the latter has not — that of less 
 cost. Messrs. F. Leake & Co., of London, have 
 
 long carried on this branch of business with 
 great success ; on this pace are introduced en- 
 gravings from some of their contributions to 
 the Dublin Exhibition, — Panels, an Okna- 
 
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 ^PiiJSu.KW^;»i> 
 
 MENTAL MOCLDINO, a Book-Case, Containing 
 1 \Vriting-Desks,Work-Boxes.&c.,&c., the whole 
 durability, is entitled to consideration. For of which are of this embossed leather, designed 
 cabinet - work, decorations in the interior of and worked out with taste of no ordinary kind. 
 
 The high relief vrhich the process of manufacture 
 imparts to the leather would scarcely be credited 
 by those who had not carefully examined it, as in 
 the caryatides on the lower part of the Bookcase. 
 
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 MORNING. 
 
 THE ORIGINAL BAS-RELIEF BY THORWALD SEN 
 ^' OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE , AT CHATSWORl 
 
 :r the proprietcrs_
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 The group of Porcelatn on this page is 
 arranged from the contributions of Messrs. 
 A. B. & R. P. Daniell, of London. It must bo 
 evident to all who have given attention to the 
 Art-manufactures of Britain during the last few 
 years, that the progress made in ceramic pro- 
 
 ductions of all kinds, but especially in the more branch of manufacture. In purity of design, 
 costly and decorative classes, has not been infe- ! beauty of colour, and delicate execution of the 
 rior to tliat whicli has characterised every other | paintings, many 8(jecimeu8 that have lately come 
 
 under our notice are scarcely, if at all, surpassed 
 by tlie far-famed Sevres ware. These works are 
 manufactured at Coleport, Colebrookdale. 
 
 The two engravings underneath are from Floor-Cloths manufactured tion, such as we find them here — imitations of marbles and mosaic work. 
 by Mr. R. Y. Barnes, of London, from the designs of M. Clerget, of Paris, instead of floriated patterns, as adopted for carpets: the hall or the 
 
 an ornamental artist wlio ha.s obtained consideral>le eminence in liis own 
 countiy as a designer fur manufacturers. We would lay it down, as a 
 general rule, that designs for lloor-cloths should be of a simple descrip- 
 
 lobby should nut be CiHiiounded with the drawing-room in any pai't of 
 its furniture decoration,*, although exceptions may sometimes be made 
 to the rulo, espocially when floor i! tl,:- are used in the place of carpeting. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 The manufactures in bronze of Mr. W. Potts. 
 of Birmingham, have acquired the very highest 
 celebrity ; vei-y many of liis jiroductions may 
 take tlieir ])laco beside the best modern conti- 
 nental worlirt. and we consider them of suflleient 
 importimce to devote two pages fur the iiurpose 
 of illu.'itrating a few of his contributions to the 
 Dublin E.\hibitiou, especially as there ai-e amoug 
 
 them some of au entirely novel nature, — his 
 " Sepulchral Monuments." The first engraving 
 on this page is a Plisth for a candelabrum, five 
 feet in height, and of light and elegant propor- 
 tions : the next is a design for a Clock, iu the 
 Persian style, the circle in the centre being in- 
 tended for the numerals ; by its side is a Fibe- 
 SCREEN, with a telescopic tube : by turning over 
 
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 the network, to preserve the unity of the 
 
 
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 Mr. P. C. Hardwiek, arcliitect. for Mr. Strode, 
 of St. Martin's-lc-Uraucl, and is destined to liang 
 in the coffee-room at the tlreat Western Hotel, 
 Faddiugton. We now come to the second, and 
 in many respects the more important page, con- 
 taining examples of Mr. Potts's patented SeI'UL- 
 CURAL Monuments, and in remarking upcmthem 
 we consider it best to quote the patentee's own 
 
 design ; it bus been executed from a design by 
 
 deseri]ition of the m.inufacture, if such a term 
 may be applied to what are strictly Works oi' 
 Ahi'. He says he was "led to adopt the iuven- 
 tiou from a knowledge that the deposition of 
 metal-work ensured true types of the model 
 with its expression unimpaired, while tljoimdcr- 
 cut surfaces allowed of perfection in <mtline, 
 auil of tlio bold shadows on which artistic force 
 
 the top it may be converted into a chess-table 
 or a music-stand. The Gas Chandelier, com- 
 pleting the page, is seven feet in diameter, and 
 
 i in;. I li 1 for ■-■a.5, which is introduced through 
 
 so much dejjends. Tiie mounting of sculptural 
 works in bronze with architectural framings or 
 sui>ports in marble or stone, distinguishes the 
 subjects of the designs, and produces a greatly 
 
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 relieved effect, at a very moderate cost." 
 Mr. Potts, by a secoud piateut, has pro- 
 tected the moulding of sculptural designs 
 on material bearing a high polish, and so 
 closely resembling statuary marble as to 
 allow of the production of fine works of 
 
 Art at so dimini.slied a price, that it will 
 place them witliin the reach of the middle 
 classes generally ; he thus hopes to aid in 
 popularismg high Art by bringing it to 
 bear on works imbued with religious sen- 
 timent for the mass of the public. We 
 have no space to comment upon the de- 
 signs here introduced (which are modelled 
 
 to say that the first of the larger monuments, repre- 
 senting " Filial Love," is erected to the memory of 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. W. Churton, of Whitchurch, Shrop- 
 shire; the idea of the composition indicates "Chil- 
 
 dren Honouring Parental Memory." The military I the subject " Valour's Dying Moments sustained by 
 monument is to the memory of a deceased oflScer ; | Fame." The others represent " Grief lamenting 
 
 the extinguished Lamp of Life ; " ar.d " Grief supported I by Kesignation. ' These works are of exceeding merit 
 
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 TIIK DUBLIN EXniBITION 
 
 The Watch-stand was designed, and the 
 tbi-ee figures were modelled antl ciist, by Mr. J. 15. 
 WiLLlAMsox, bead pupil of the lielfust School of 
 Design. It is made of bog oak, 
 ornamented with silver, and was 
 
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 presented by the Btudents of the above school. 
 
 at the bust cunrermzione, to their President, Lord 
 
 DuiVerin and Clandeboye, whoso ai-niorial bearings 
 
 appear on tiie front of the tripod, 
 
 P fi as a testimonial to bis lordship. 
 
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 The Daqoer of Henry VIII. is exhibited by 
 Mr. Chaki.ks Kkan, the eminent tragedian, who 
 piircbaseil it at the sale of Hoi-.ice AN'alpole's 
 remarkable collection at Strawberry Hill. Tiie 
 handle and slieatb are iidaid with jewels, and 
 ornamented with leaves of gold ; 
 the blade is also inlaid with gold. 
 
 The two Stoves engraved underneath are from 
 
 the establishment of Messrs. ItoBERTSON, 
 Carr, & Stkel, of Sheffield, a firm cele- 
 brated for their manufacture of articles of ' cially at the top, which is surmounted by a 
 this description. The stove first placed is figure holding a turcl]. The otlier is a drawing- 
 intended for an office or a hall; it ."hows room stove, in the Italian style, which seems 
 much neat and appropriate ornament, espe- now to predominate with our manufacturers.
 
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 IN TEE SXBIBITIOK OF THE ISDUSTSY OF Ali XAjiOHB.
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART, 
 
 From the importaut establishment of Messrs. 
 Jacksok & Graham, of London, we find, among 
 
 numerous other manufactures of a similar nature, 
 the three objects which fill this page. The first 
 
 is a verv elegant Sideboard, that shows much 
 originality of ornament, united nith great taste 
 
 in its general design ; the fish and game which I carved, and are emblematical of the uses to | room. Below this is a Hearthrug, oruamcuted 
 occupy the end panels respectively, are admirably | which the sideboard is applied in the dining- | in the centre with the Ticloi-ia Heaia lily, very 
 
 beautifully executed ; the pattern of the floriated I iu colour. The tet eugraviug represents the I design, the ninuiug scroii oxhibitmg confhionibie 
 border that surrounds it is rich, and harmonious | Boudek op a Carpet ; it is light and chaste in | vai-iatiou in its ornamental pattern of flowers. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 Messrs. Hctton, the eminent cnrriage manu- 
 facturers, of Dublin, exhibit, among numerous 
 
 other works of a similar chnmcter. the Dress the express order of the Queen. The whole of 
 Coach engraved underneath, buOt by them to I the work is Irish, liavmg been executed in Dubliu. 
 
 The Screen and Escritoire are contributed 
 by Ml-. J. Letein, of London, whose cabinet- 
 
 work shows to great advantage some of the 
 beautiful woods obtained from the forests of 
 New Zealand, and which he was the fii-st to 
 
 introduce into England, and apply to the 
 manufacture of cabinet-work of a good order. 
 
 Tlie CoLEBRooK Dale Cosipant are large con- 
 tributors to the Dublin Exhibition, the resources 
 of their vast establishment affording them the 
 
 means of making a display of iron-work which 
 few mamifactui-ers not so a.ssociated are enabled 
 to do. We have selected for the purpose of 
 engraving a number of objects from theii- con- j 
 
 tributions, one of which is introduced here, a 
 Fender of a light and gi-acefid scroll pattern, 
 richly ornamented in the early Italian style. 
 
 22
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 We continue on this page illustrations ftom other objects sent by the 
 CoLEBBOOK Dale Compaxt. While inspecting their numerous contri- 
 butions it struck us as somewhat singular that in none of. the designs 
 has the Gothic style been adopted, one so admirably calculated for iron- 
 work of every description ; one also which, we should think, would be 
 
 ^ .— - ^-i: 
 
 perhapSj rather to the Italian style, as exhibited in the works here en- 
 
 demanded by those who have the building and finishing of residences in graved. The first is a Table for the lawn or summer-house; enriched with 
 this style, now rather fashionable, although the prevaiUng taste tends, 1 leaves and flowers. The Stove by its side, intended for a hall, also shows 
 
 ! elaborate ornament ; and the Dbawisg-eoom Stove that follows is I a fine bold example of manufacturing Art in design and workmanship. 
 
 23
 
 TEE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 We commence this page with an enpraving in London as well as in New York. He contri- 
 of one of the f a-famcil Kevolvixo Pistois of biites tu the Exhibition several rilU'S and pistols 
 
 simple in etyle. We have engraved that which 
 
 exhibits not only tlie character of the work, but 
 
 Colonel Sam Colt, wIm. hii< now a inaiiuf.ut.n-y ! .if varic.l ilcHcriptious ; generally, however, | the ornamentation to which it has been Bul.jccted, 
 
 the artist, one of various Drawings- — the designs 
 of this accomplished artist, of which he exhibits 
 several. This is one of four subjects emblematic 
 
 of sports, as will be seen ; that we have selected 
 has reference to the craft of the fisherman, 
 symbolised by a number of piscatory objects. 
 
 the works of her late husband ; that which we 
 here engrave is a Vase in bronze, of antique 
 form, very gi'acefuUy designed and executed. 
 Mr. Cumberworth. an Euglisliman by descent, 
 was a pupil of Pi-adier, the French sculptor. 
 
 24
 
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 LW L AT THE. FO-UNTAIN 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL AllT. 
 
 We have examined with much interest the 
 Lamps and Chandeueks which Messrs. Cutis 
 
 articles of utility : the examples we have here 
 brought forward may certainly lay claim to the 
 
 Grecian Lamp on the next column is very 
 elegant ia form ; and the Chandelier at the 
 
 intended for chamber furniture, to which beauty 
 of form, and taste in ornamentation, may be more 
 successfully applied than in such objects, which 
 are looked upon as decorations no less than 
 
 Lamp by its side is of eastern character; the 
 
 25 
 
 figures, with light and yet bold scroll-work, may 
 bo classed with the best productions of modern 
 France. Tlie whole of these objects exhibit the 
 improvements we are making in metal-work.
 
 Tin; Drin.ix kxiiibition 
 
 The two FiRE-GBATES occupying this columu 
 are iiiveuted and exhibited by Mr. Pierce, of 
 Loudon. Tlie first i.s au example of wliat tlio 
 mauufacturer toi'rus a "Pyio-iiiioum;itic Stove," 
 
 and ia of a peculiar construction, admirably cal- 
 culated for both warming and veutilating. The 
 whole of the interior is made of fire-clay, moulded 
 iu various jiieces, and so ai'ranged that passages 
 
 .<£! 
 
 ir:=^^rs= 
 
 or im--ways run through thorn. Tlie exterior [ iug to the external air, that which they coutaui 
 casmg has little to do with the principle. An being warmed rises into the apartment, and is 
 open fire warms the casing of fire brick, aud, as ' supplied with fresh air from without. The 
 the passages are all connected with a pipe lead- other engraving is from Mr. Pierce's " Fire-Lump 
 
 Grate," which is constructed so that it will bura 
 either coal or wood with equal advantage. In 
 the use of the former material, the moveable 
 bottom with the trivet must be put in its place, 
 
 aud the front bar placed in the inner notches, 
 tlnis giving a requisite draught under the fire ; 
 but, with wood, the moveable bottom is taken 
 away, aud the bar changed to the outer notches. 
 
 On this and the succeeding column are en- 
 gravings from a few. of the contributions of 
 
 ■' ■'^^L^^ ^''^..^j^rj/ 
 
 Messrs. I'liiM.ii's, T'rnlliii-, oi l.indoii, jewellers 
 
 and goldsmiths. The fii-st is a Hand-seal, the 
 plinth of which is decorated with ivy-leaves. 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 and is surmomitcil by a pelican and her young. 
 Tlie upper part of the Cup is of cut glass, onia- 
 mented with gold, the ba.se and stem are of 
 
 silver; it is a very beautiful object. The BuoocH, 
 in the cinque-cento style, is also of silver; the 
 centre is composed of a magniScent ruby. The 
 
 Messr.s. Walton & Co., of Wolverhampton, | riority of the manufactures of this firm 
 
 are extensive contributors of useful ob 
 jects in wh.at is generally termed "light 
 iron-ware," from which we have selected a 
 Water-jug, Ewer, and Vase. The 8ui)c- 
 
 ..^#^'' 
 
 from a process, patented by them, whereby 
 the surface of the metal is presened from 
 oxidation ; this is eHected by fusing, at a 
 white heat, a coating of white glass or 
 
 enamel, previously ground to au impalpable | powder with w.iter on the surface which requires 
 
 next object is a kind of Saltcellar, more for 
 ornament than use, however; it is of gold, very 
 elegantly set with emeralds. The last is a 
 
 Dagger-hilt, in the medieval style, elaborately 
 engi-aved, and set with precious stones. The 
 whole of these manufactures are pure in design. 
 
 ,#s#t?^^4^!!^^«^sStf4!^?(;if?ite®eus3^^"---»^^ '^■i'LiTfri; '.■:.T^j*^ 
 
 protection, so as to give it the appearance of | earthenwai'e; its cleanliness is thereby grcatlv 
 
 sS>&5^- 
 
 ; ' JiSi^S^^^^-. 
 
 facilitated. By this process metjillic ai'ticles for 
 toilet use, culinary utensils, cups, plates, &c., 
 
 wliioh will not break, maybe brought into gene- 
 (•al use, with the recommendation of cheapness. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 The tlireo groups of flowers on this page are 
 copied from the TArESTiiiES wliieh were sent 
 from the Natioual Manufactory at Beauvais, by 
 
 command of the Emperor of France. Visitors 
 to the Exhibition will find several other exam- 
 
 is not inferior to it in the beauty and delicacy 
 of its fabrics. The BeauvaLs tapestries are 
 
 pies of the productions of this far-famed estab- 
 lishment, which, if it does not equal the Gobe- 
 lins in the variety and extent of its manufactures. 
 
 chiefly remarkable for flower-groups ; in which 
 
 the artists have attained a degree of perfection 
 that might almost be mistaken for painting. 
 
 The Bracelet is another of the contributions 
 of Messrs. PniLLiPS, Brothers, of London. It is 
 
 I made of silver, in imitation of the ancient metal ; 
 
 the bosses are of burnished gold, which greatly 
 enriches the appearance of the whole work. 
 
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 CUPID CAPTIVE 
 
 ENGRAVED BY .T,H EAKKH, FROM THE STATirE BY C A.FRAIKIN. 
 
 :^0H THE PROPRIETOES-
 
 Mr. West, of Dublin, contributes tbe series of 
 BnoocnES from whicli we select varied examples, 
 all being very ti^teful in execution and remark- 
 able iu design. Mr. West bas obtained bis 
 
 prototypes from antique originals, presen"ed in 
 the Royal Irish Academy and elsewhere, and 
 which have given a great impetus to this pai-ti- 
 
 cular branch of manufacturing Art in the Irish 
 capital within the last few yeai's; previous to 
 
 which time the only peculiarly native ornamental 
 work, was the construction of bracelets and 
 brooches from bog-wood. The great beauty and 
 
 same dies used for jewellery will enable all 
 classes to wear these beautifiU ornaments. At 
 
 elaboration displayed in tliese antique works 
 render them applicable to the decoration of the 
 person in these days of I'efined elegance, as they 
 are of a character which time does not change, 
 and of a fashion so tasteful tliat it may be as 
 
 the bottom of the page we engrave Mr. West- 
 
 
 ■■fr 
 
 c; it 
 
 welcome to tbe lady of the present age, as it was 
 to "the Daughter of Erin" centuries ago. We 
 rejoice to see this beautiful native manufacture 
 extensively patronised; and the power now 
 possessed of stamping the bog-oak with the 
 
 most important work: a magnificent Cas.set pre- 
 sented by the people of Dublin to I.ady Claren- 
 
 don, as a testimony of their sense of her services 
 to them and the country. The style adopted is 
 
 that of the best period of the German Renais- 
 sance, and it is a work which, however regaixled. 
 
 is one of the most creditiblc of any sent to the 
 Dublin Exhibition by a native manufacturer. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 It is much to be regretted tbat so few of the I Salt-cellar of massive crystal, prismatically 
 eminent glass-manufacturera of England have cut ; the Jdo which follows haa a beautiful antl 
 thought it a duty to contribute tlicir respective classic outline, resembling some antique. The 
 contingents to the Industrial Ksiiibition iu the 
 
 Decanter is excellent in form, and the body of 
 it is very origuially ornamented. The first largo 
 Grodp presents some elegant objects iu pure 
 
 sister island. We miss from the interior of the 
 building many names whose productions could 
 not fail of adding to its interest. Thoy, however, 
 
 crystal, engraved glass, and in gla.ss emiclied I other subjects, tlie Decanter, AVine-glasses, 
 with coloura. The Centre-piece and Dlsh iu &c., possess merits in design and ornament 
 the second Group are most elegant, while the | which are too obvious to be disregarded : the 
 
 who have not held back are well represented ; 
 the few stalls of glass to be seen are in all 
 respects brilliant, among which Is that of Messrs. 
 
 RrcHARDsoN, of .Stourbridge, t.om whose con- form of the Decanter is very original as applied 
 tributions we have selected a number to fill , to modei-n gla-ss, and appears to have been 
 this page. The first engraving represents a borrowed from an Etruscan model in its outline ; 
 
 tiie Goblet and the 'Wine-Glass have evidently 
 been suggested, as to their shape, by that never- 
 failing source of invention, the vegetable kingdom. 
 
 36
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 The fr.r-famed Imperial llanufactoiy at 
 
 Exhibition a beautiful collection of Porcelain 
 WoBKs. This establishment sustained a severe 
 loss last year in the death of M. Ebelman, its 
 director. M. Dierterle, who has courteously 
 supplied us with several drawings of objects 
 
 sent from Sfevres, has the superintendence of 
 the artistic department. We have selected for 
 illustrating this page three Vases of admirable 
 design and workuiauship. The first is in the 
 style of the Renaissance, one well adapted by 
 
 \^^ ,.- ^ / 
 
 
 Sevhes, by the especial desire of the Emperor 
 
 ^^ 
 
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 its elaborated decoration for works of this 
 description : this vase is remarkable for the 
 well-balanced proportions of the neck and the 
 foot, and for the novel manner in which the 
 Louis Napoleon, has forwarded to the body is ornamented. That which follows is 
 
 much more massive in its general features, and 
 more minute in the details of its decoration. 
 The large Vase is RalJhellesque, exhibiting light 
 and graceful scroll-work, festoons of tlowers, and 
 other ornaments peculiar to this style. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 Mr. Andhews of Ai-dovne, Belfast, the emi- exhibits several of his beautiful fabrics; nu callcJ the "Fern Rustic Pattern;" tlie sprigs 
 nent manufacturer of Damask Table Cloths, I engraviug from one of them is here given, it is I occupying the centre are drawn from nature. 
 
 The annendcd eneravin" is one of the nroduc- I it Is a Bbacelet made of the native granite, the I stone is set in silver, but its value is derived 
 ti-ous of Messrs. Reitie & So.NS, of Aberdeen; | ^ — . I ft'o'" ^'^ pure simphcity ; yet it .s surpnsmg 
 
 ^- 
 
 into what elegant ornaments such ordinary I 
 natural materials " make up " when they are 
 
 I judiciously selected, tastefully cut and set as in 
 the examples we give here and elsewhere. 
 
 C2
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 This engraving is from another of the DAMiiSK which he styles the "Clarendon pattern," in 
 Table Cloths of Mr. Andrews, of Belfast, I compliment to a former viceroy of Ireland ; the 
 
 border of the linen is a ma«3 of floriated orna- 
 ment, judiciously and effectively arranged. 
 
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 The Bracelet is another of those mauufac- | tured and exhibited by Messrs. Kettie & Sons, | of Aberdeen ; it is of amber, mounted in silver. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXniBITION 
 
 The upper half of this page is occupied by an 
 engraviug from a Tea-Tkay, manufactured ex- 
 pressly for Ireland, by Messrs. Jen'nens & 
 
 Bettridce, of London and- Birmingham, and ex- 
 hibited by Mr. Manskiki.d, of Dublin. It is very 
 elaboratelv decoi-ited with the " Union" emblem?. 
 
 the rose, shamrock, and thistle, ornamentally 
 arranged, the shammck predominating. In the 
 centre is a cameu-paiutiug, symbolical of Ireland. 
 
 The remaining objects on the page are from 
 a few more of the contributions of Messi-s. 
 Rettie & Sons, of Aberdeen, whose names ap- 
 
 pear on the two previous pages. The first en- 
 graving is from a Bracelet, made of dark 
 pebbles mounted in silver ; the contrast of the 
 
 .|C".K: -*-S- 
 
 r/i!^^ 
 
 metal with the stones produces an effective com- 
 bination. The Brooch, with the motto, " Mente 
 Manuque," is of gold ; the eagle in the centre of 
 
 .-jllL fisij' 
 
 it is elaborately engraved. The small Brooch 
 is of silver, ornamented with blue enamel ; and 
 
 class of industrial art, which has ever since 
 manifested great improvement; every dcscrip- 
 
 inconsiderable amount of skill on the part of 
 the artisans employed by the manufactm'era. 
 
 the third Brooch is of plain silver. The execu- 
 tion of all the works of Messrs. Rettie shows no 
 
 There can be little doubt but that the Great 
 Exhibition of 1851 was of gieat service to this 
 
 tion of work in the precious metals .shows a more 
 cultivated intelligence in the manufacturer. 
 
 34
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 Among the multifarious productions of Art- j sovind of the heavy hammer and the nnging of 
 
 manufacture which Birmingham sends forth for 
 consumption at home and abroad, that of gla^s 
 is neither the smallest in extent, nor inferior in 
 
 excellence to that which is made in other 
 localities ; in fact, Birmingham has long and 
 successfully — though we will not say pre-emi- 
 nently — contended with London, Stourbridge, 
 
 the anvil should become famous by the skill 
 and taste it exliibita in the jiroductiou of 
 
 works so delicate and fragile as those of glass. 
 This page is devoted to the illustration of a few 
 of the contributions of Messrs. Rice Habbls t 
 
 &c., in the manufacture of every description of 
 objects in this material. It certainly appears 
 not a little singular that a place whose ind\i.strial 
 population is generally associated with the 
 
 So.v, of the Islington Glass Works, one of the I which this material is applied. To entimerate 
 most important establishments in the town, their contents would be something like append- 
 whose show-rooms are filled with the most iug a " trade catalogue " to this brief notice ; 
 costly, as well as the most simple articles to | our readers, however, may form an idea of 
 
 ^flTiF 
 
 the style and quality of the mauufacttyes of this I opaque glass ornamented with coloured devices, 
 firm, from the examples we have selected ; some and others agaiu exhibit a combination of trans- 
 of these are in the purest ciystal, others in parent glass and colours, or a single colour only. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXniBITION 
 
 Messrs. Craves & Habbop, of Bradford, con- 
 tribute largely their j>roductions in mixed linen 
 
 and wool — in extensive use for curtains, table- this article is applied. The fabric is excel- 
 covers, and the various other purposes to which | lent, and is manufactured by greatly improved 
 
 The Fent)ER is exhibited by Messrs. Bexhaii & Sons, of London, a firm ot extensive counec- , creditable to the ingenuity of the designer. 
 
 tious as furnishing ironmongers. There is little 
 novelty in the actual design, but the artistic 
 manner in which the floral ornamentation is dis- 
 posed is most agreeable to the ej-e, and highly
 
 \ 
 
 
 EARLY SORROW 
 
 W. ROFFE . FROM THE 
 
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 OF INDUSTPJAL AliT. 
 
 The two Vases are selected from the extensive 
 contributions, in stiituary porcel.iiii, of Mr. 
 
 The two SrovES for drawing-rooms that occupy the fender on the preceding page. The first of 
 a prominent position on tliis page, are also | these stoves is rcniarkaUe for its simplicity, 
 selected from the contributions of Messrs. still there U an elegance in the design that 
 Benham & Sons, of London, the exhibitors of amply atones for the -i' -r-" '' ,i ' ■• r mo- 
 
 ment ; the figures which seem to support tlie [ The second stove is of a more decorated order. 
 
 wreath are of bronze, the mouldings of or-molu : 
 botli metals serve to enrich and heighten the 
 effect of the polished steel that sm-rounds them. 
 
 and of a good Icind ; the em-iched mouldings, of 
 or-molu, are designed with more than ordinary 
 taste; we should, however, have rather seen 
 
 AldeiTuan Copeland, of Stoke-on-Trent, and 
 Loudon. In form, in elegance and purity of 
 
 
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 flNSi^y 
 
 '-;- 'AT.-.-si,'' rJ>l/'.r>,^,, re- 
 
 design, aud in delicacy of workmanship, these 
 beautiful objects merit high commendation. 
 
 some device substituted for the heads whiuh till 
 tlie circular uiouldings; they are scarcely iu 
 keeping with the otlier ornamental parts ; the 
 panels of this stove are of blue iron ; its whole 
 
 appeivninoe is attractive as a work of Art-manu- 
 facture, and, we should suppose, it would \>e found 
 more serviceable in healing a room than the 
 other, as the fire-chamber is brought forwai'd. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 Belgium sustains here the high character she 
 hai long held fur her productions in metal, in 
 objects of great and of minor importance. Thus 
 we find in the appended engi-nving of a BlItD- 
 CAGR, made and exliil>ited by M. Cormax.n, of 
 Brussells, a fanciful Cliinfso design suitably 
 applied. The cage is of xiuc, and gilded. 
 
 The Belfast School of Design has afforded 
 considerable aid to tlie textile manufacturers of 
 
 Tho manufactory of M. Villemsens, of Paris, 
 is eminent for its bronze works, and metallic 
 ornaments for ecclesiastical purposes; one of 
 
 the latter is engraved beneath, it is a Reli- 
 QUAIHE, of enamel and gold, of much elegance 
 in design and of very beautiful workmanship. 
 
 that locality, by supplying them with designs I the praiseworthy intention of supporting the 
 for their fabrics ; while the manufacturers, with | establishment, liave not been slow in availing 
 
 themselves of its assistance. The engraving which completes this page is a deaigu for a Lixen Band, by W. A. Walkeb, a pupil of the school 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 Messrs. WATERnousE, of Dublin, exhibit many 
 specimens of the ornamental brooches tiiey so 
 
 manner the high state of the Art of the gold- ! all their modem works are strict copies of the 
 smith and jeweller, a-s practised in Ireland in antique in every jjarticular. Dr. Petrie is of 
 
 taistefully fabricate in imitation of the antique 
 originals which have been discovered at various 
 times in Ireland. Of the.se the most important 
 is the large Tara Brooch, both sides of which 
 we engrave, and which exhibits in a very marked 
 
 ancient days; for it must be reiiioiubered that 
 
 opinion that the royal Tara brooch was made at 
 the period when the Arts in Ireland had reached 
 
 theii' greatest perfection, namely, the eleventh 
 or perliaps the earlier part of the twelfth cen- 
 tury ; to the perfection with which the work 
 has been executed, Mr. Waterhouse testifies 
 when he says that the gold wire of which the 
 inlaid designs in the front are made and mounted 
 on flat plates, has defied the best filagree 
 workei-5 of the present day to accoimt for its 
 manufacture : fur, unlike works of Art in gene- 
 
 ral, the more highly the brooch is magnified, 
 
 the more elaborately ingenious the work ap- 
 pears, developing patterns undiscemible to the 
 naked eye. Indeed, it is the most beautiful and 
 
 important relic of the kind yet discovered in i 
 
 Ireland, and of the utmost value as a proof of | 
 
 the state of Art in former ages, and curious a-s 
 
 developing a taste among a people who, till , within the last century, were 
 
 I'U.-I'.UTCii UU" 
 
 rant of almost everything appertaining to Art. 
 
 S9
 
 THE DUBLIN EXEIBITION 
 
 From the varied and very beautiful examples 
 of Tadinet, mauufactured by Messrs. PiM, of 
 
 Dublin, we select two ; the first is of white, with 
 flowers — 1-0SC6 — in colours ; the other a delicate 
 
 
 
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 ground of lilac, with pink stripes and spots, the | flower-pattern relieved in white. This eminent 
 
 This columa contains eugx-avings from tlie 
 works manufictured at Coalport, and contri- 
 buted by Messrs. D.\niell, of Loijdon, some of 
 
 wliose examples appenr also elsewhere. Those 
 which follow are of a N ; ireful in design, 
 
 and painted with much tiste ; a very beautiful 
 Bracket, and a Group consisting of two Vases, 
 
 establishment maintains the reput.ation of the eminent. The stock they exhibit cannot fail to 
 fabric, for which Ireland has long been pre- be attractive, especially to the English tourist. 
 
 after the models of the old Dresden, the Cestre- 
 piECEof a dessert-service, and a Cc rand S.vucer. 
 
 40
 
 On this page are illustrations of four 
 objects selected from the contributions 
 of Mr. R. W. WiNFiELD. of the Cambridge- 
 street Works, Birmingham, who in the 
 
 " bowl " is of semi-porcelain. The bronze Cande- 
 LABKUM which follows is graceful in its proportions, 
 ch;sto in its pseudo-antique style, and 
 in execution is remarkable for sharp and 
 
 delicate workmanship. The establishment of Mr. 
 
 Winfield has long been distinguished for its metallic 
 Bedsteads ; we have introduced one of 
 peculiar excellence ; it is of brass, richly 
 
 •"^ 
 
 Dublin Exhibition, as in the Ci-ystal 
 Palace of London, is conspicuous for 
 the excellence of his numerous metallic 
 productions, both in reference to their 
 
 utility, and as articles of decorative Art- 
 manufacture. The first we have en- 
 graved is a brass Lamp, pure in its form, 
 and eimply but tastefully arranged , the 
 
 ornamented ; the sweeping lines from the top, which 
 support the basket, a novel and pretty object as 
 
 here applied, are veiy graceful ; the pillars are 
 massive, but present no appearance of heaviness, 
 
 while the rigidity of the straight lines is broken by 
 the central ornament ; the scroll-work at the head 
 and foot is gracefully arranged. The Console Table, 
 
 in the Louis Quatorze style, is of brass, matted and 
 burnished ; it is intended to be fixed to a wall by 
 staples, hence the absence of two of its legs. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 On thia coluniu are introduced engravings 
 from tbf .imoiig the contributions of 
 
 the Com i: Company, which we have 
 
 The three subjects occupying this portion of 
 the page are from the Tabinet manufactory of 
 
 Messrs. R. Atkinson & Co, of Dublin, an 
 establishment of the very highest eminence in 
 
 specimens of the Renaissance style of design. The 
 Umbrella Stand is a capital idea well carried out. 
 
 and figured tabourets, &c. &c. The designs we fabrics are chosen to exhibit the taste which cha- 
 have selected aa examples of their ornamented racterises the productions of this fii-m generally. 
 
 42
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 The five engravings which immediately follow 
 are from the contributions of the Royal Porce- 
 lain' Works at Berlm, long celebrated through- 
 out Eiu-<>[>e. The first is a Vase, of most 
 
 small Cup pleases us greatly by its form and 
 
 the general excellence of the design. Tlie 
 
 Mr. Penny, of London, has executed with 
 considerable ability an elaborate Bridle in 
 silver, in the style of the Elizabethan feriod, 
 
 jJ^:''mV'- ^''^ 
 
 elegant prO[Mirtioiis ; the liaudles are happily 
 designed, and the body of tlie vase is decorated 
 with some classically designed groupings. The 
 
 from designs furnished by Mr. W. Harry Hogcrs. 
 ^^^~>. — i All the various ornaments introduced are in ex- 
 
 Vase placed below it is characterised through 
 
 cellent keeping. From this production we select 
 two little morcemux, the first a kind of ti-uss, 
 supporting the Royal crown, and the second a 
 
 out by pure taste. The Gbohp completing our spare to criticise the objects, but their beiuity 
 selection would occupy more space than we can is too obvious to require specific allusion. 
 
 Penny's contributions to the Exhibition we also 
 engrave two silver Knife-rests, of Louis Qua- 
 torze pattern, from the same ai'tisfs designs. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN KXIIIBITION 
 
 Messrs. Elkington & Co., of London and 
 Birmiugbam, are contributora to an extent, and 
 
 in a manner wliich utU buoluiiis tbu repiitutiou 
 
 men in tbis single cstablisbment. On tbia page 
 will be found illu.'itnitions of several objects wu 
 liave seloctud as examples of tbe contributions 
 
 of this firm. The Vase we have chosen for the 
 
 uniqueucsa of its design, and its excellent orna- 
 mentation. Tbe next represents a Sal'I'-cellau ; 
 
 a young Neptune, a sboU, marine figures and 
 jilauts make up this plea.sing composition. Then 
 follows a ToiLKiTK-Uux, in tlie cinqitc-cmto style 
 
 with Sfiii'- inMilitications, but not out of harmony. 
 A Dish for rose-water completes the column; 
 its presiding genius is, not inaiipropriately. 
 
 they have gained in the manufacture of patent 
 
 electro-plated ai'ticlcs, tliat now ^o generally 
 
 supei-sede the use of silver, and which employ 
 to produce them upwards of five hundred work- 
 
 another young Neptune. The Inkstand on the 
 next column is much to our taste ; it shows 
 sufficient ornament to render it elegant without 
 destroying its simplicity. The large Candela- 
 
 brum, in the Louis Quartorze style, is good, and 
 it exhibits novelty in the scrolls that support tbe 
 sconces. We devote also another page to the 
 admirable works of Messrs. Elkington & Co. 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 The Irish Embroidered Work has obtained 
 wide renown ; that which we here engrave is 
 from the establishment of Messrs. John Holden 
 & Co., of Belfast, whose contributions to the 
 
 Exhibition are very numerous and valuable. 
 Generally, this class of work has been materially 
 improved by the skill of competent designers ; 
 a few years ago the models selected were of a 
 
 miserable character. The Government School 
 of Design which now floiuishes in the capital, 
 and also in the "commercial capital " of Ire- 
 land, have essentially aided to induce manufac- 
 
 turers to resort for help to the artist. This is a 
 matter of vital importance, when we consider 
 the immense amount of labour employed in the 
 production of that class of manufacture which 
 
 usuallr termed "ladies work," there being 
 
 perhaps not less than half a million " paii-s of 
 hands " engaged in it, for it is certain that a sum 
 of nearly 150,000/. is paid monthly in Ireland 
 to the women and gills who are thus occupied. 
 
 The Tazza of Maltese stone, is exhibited by Mr. Millar, of Edinburgh. 
 
 The Vase is carved in grey stone by Mr. John Robisson, of Belfast. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 Messrs. Hahdman of Birmingham contribute 
 the series of articles for Cuuituii Fubnitlke 
 
 which fills our present page. The well sprciid 
 knowledge of the fitness and beauty of tliuir 
 
 comprising neiu'ly every :vi-tiL-le which may fitly 
 
 works m this department of Industrial Art, I peculiar merits here. The objects we have 
 renders it unnecessary for us to discuss their | selected from their very beautiful ''court" are 
 
 ( come within tlie walls of a .sacred edifice, 
 
 vvhtther dedicated to the estaljlished iluirch of 
 
 Altar- Vessels and a Water Pot, Caxdelauii.\, facturers also fm-nish stained glass windows, 
 Candlesticks and Readisg-Desk. These manu- stone altars, and monumental brasses and effigies. 
 
 these realms, or to any other which may prevail. 
 
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 OF INDUSTUIAI. ART. 
 
 The ornamental Jewellery and Casket which 
 occupy this page are the manufacture of Mr. 
 AcHEsON, of Dublin, who has given a very dis- 
 
 tinct national character to the works he has 
 contributed to the Exhibition. The Bracelets 
 
 are of silver; and have, as central ornaments 
 in one instance, the harp of Brian Boroimhe ; 
 and in the other a piece of ancient ring-money. 
 
 Tlie Runic Brooches beneath are of peculiar | pattern, being known as the ■• Huu.steistan | brooches,"iindarecopied£i:omScottishexample= : 
 
 entirely of native materials. Tlie wood is the 
 they have inscriptions in Runic or Icelandic ch-i- I black bog-oak, and is ein-iched with silver-gilt 
 racters upon them, and difier in style ut dcMgu 
 from those which are found in Ireland The j 
 Casket is especially an Irish work, and is m ide 
 
 mountings and national emblems, the jewels 
 being Irish diamonds and amethysts, which are 
 of a large size, and have a peculiarly brilliant 
 eflect when mounted on the dai'k bog-wood.
 
 TIIK DUBLIN EXniBITION 
 
 From the extensive, varied, and very beautiful by Messrs. Rose, of Coleport, wo selected the 
 collection of works iu Porcelain manufactured ' several objects which form the two following 
 
 We have elsewhere given a full page to the ad- 
 tnii-able contributions of Messi-s. West, of Publin : 
 
 excellence. The fame of Messrs. Rose has been r contributions ; their stall is well arranged by 
 long estabUshed, it is more than upheld by these | their agents, Messrs. Gregg 4 SoK, of Dublin. 
 
 
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 executed for the College of Surgeons of Ireland. 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 We have selected from the abundant and very 
 beautiful examples of Tabixet manufactured by 
 
 Messrs. Fry, of Dublin, and exliibited by that 
 eminent firm, the three engraved on this page. 
 
 They are exceedingly good in design, the designs 
 being by Miss Elizabeth S. White, a pupil of 
 
 the Government school, aud they are highly 1 The establishment of llessi-s. Fry will be visited I include every class and order of the fabric for 
 creditable to the skill and judLcmont of tliat lady. | by many tourists in Ireland ; their proilucti<iiis | whicli Ti-eland has been so long famous, and in 
 
 the manufacture of which its artisans coutinue I this house range from the cheapest to the most | pattern we engrave, as having been worn by 
 unrivalled. The " .show " of srood.'s exhibited by I costly. Tliey are especially proud of the larger | JIi-s. Dargau on the day of " the opening." 
 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXniBITKiN 
 
 Mr. MARcas Moses, of Dublin, exliibite several 
 Pianofortes, manufnctured expressly for him 
 
 by Messrs. Collard & Collard, of Loudou. | aud c.irvings in a good aiid appropriate style. 
 
 That which we have here engraved is an elegant | The progress of an elegant taste in objects of 
 instrument, sufficiently enriched by ornament j this nature has lately become very evident. 
 
 The Eve objects placed across the page are I Parasols, exhibited by Mr. S^vngsier, of Lon- 1 are highly meritorious works of Art-manufacture, 
 drawn from the Handles of Umbrellas and | don; they are all elaborately carved in ivory, and | He deserves much credit for his improvements. 
 
 The page is completed by another of the 
 Fenders contributed by Messrs. Benham & 
 
 Sons, of London. It is of burnished steel, with 
 bronze and or-molu ornaments. According to 
 modern fashion, this fender is rather low in 
 
 elevation, but its unusual " sweep" is, we should 
 apprehend, a sufficient guard against the acci- 
 
 dent of fire. The general design is good, ana 
 
 the end ornaments, of vase-like form, are novel.
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 The Ladies' Guild — an association in London, 
 whose object it is to afford to ladies such em- 
 ployment as shall be consistent with their posi- 
 tion as gentlewomen — contributes a number of 
 
 specimens of glass oiiiamentation. Among the 
 sevei'al patents under the control of this society 
 is one for marbling on glass, which promises 
 
 The FonuTAiN is the work of Mr. Gardner, 
 of Dublin, and is chiefly constructed in silver. 
 
 the fountain and pendants being of variegated 
 glass. There is novelty in the general design of 
 
 extensive adoption ; united with a still more im- 
 portant one for rendering glass by consulidation 
 so substantial that it may safely be employed for 
 
 interior and exterior decoration of buildings. A 
 Circular Slab is herewith engraved, and at the 
 foot of the column is the Cover to a well-printed 
 missal, by Richardsons, of Derby. The designs 
 are all from the pencil of Mr. W. Harry Rogers. 
 
 this ambitious work; and as a central decoration kind. It is encouraging to find so elaborate 
 of the t;ible, it is of an elegant and attractive and costly a production made in Ireland. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXRIBITION 
 
 From the Iron Castings of Messrs. Kinnabd, of Fal- 
 kirk, wc select three, all remarkable for the delicacy and 
 
 - of their execirtion, which giTCS them ahiph place 
 
 The annexed Flower Vase is manufnetured and exhibited by Messrs. Roberts & 
 Slater, of Sheffield ; it is of silver and blue glass, designed by Mr. Ellis, also of Sheffield. 
 
 iiniong works of this class. The first is a Bracket; the 
 
 Mr. W. H. Barses, of Tamworth, contributes to the Exhibition several models iu 
 fine clay for a variety of useful objects ; we have selected one intended for the top of a 
 
 other two are open Panels, used chiefly for balustrades, 
 but applicable to many other purposes of house decoration. 
 
 Tazza, or for a card-dish, designed in what its author terms the " labyrinthian style.' 
 It shows much ingenuity and p.itient labour, is curious, and not unartistic in design.
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 The three Bkoocbes are manufactured by 
 Mr. Cornelius Goggin, of Diibliu, entirely of 
 Irish materials, consisting principally of the bog- 
 
 The bronze Tobacco-box is designed and 
 also modelled by Godfrey Stkes, of SheflBeld. 
 
 oak, from which the shamrocks and harp are 
 neatly carved : the dianiouda in the quatrefoil 
 
 brooch, as well as the beautiful pearls with 
 which it is ornamented, are also found in Ireland. 
 
 The Vase with tigures in relief, is one of the 
 works from the Royal Factory at SiiVRES, 
 
 conspicuous for grace and beauty ; as are, in- 
 deed, all the contributions of this establishment.
 
 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 The principal object on this page is engraved 
 from the many valuable contributions of M. 
 VlLLEMSKiNS, of Paris, a bronze manufiicturer of 
 veiy high eniiiienco. The CnA>DKLiEii is a 
 mixture of metal aud glass ; the composition is 
 
 liarmonious ; the several parts are skilfully com- 
 biucil : aud the execution is remarkably good. 
 The Chorch Candlestick is in accordance with 
 the authorised form. The manufacturer is among 
 the most extensive producers of ecclesiastical 
 
 objects in Franco. The Frencli have been large 
 contributors of bronzes to the Dublin Kxliibi- 
 tiou ; it is in tliia branch of Art, indeed, tlicy 
 especially excel ; hitherto tlicy have succeeded 
 in obtaining and retaining a monopoly of the 
 trade of the world, an advantage which arises 
 cliiefiy from the better education of the artisan 
 in France, although, iis a matter of course, mncli 
 of it is tho result of the wise employmant of 
 accomplished artists to produce admirable ori- 
 ginal designs. Tlie manufacturer aud the artist 
 work togetiier ; such an union t'f interests for 
 tlie good of the customer is, as yet, rare in 
 England ; although, as every day gives us some 
 proofs of its policy, the time cannot be far dis- 
 tant when 60 judicious an example will be imi- 
 vei'sal in this country. Visitors to the Exhibi- 
 tion will be largely gratified by an examination 
 of tlie beautiful aud suggestive French bronzes. 
 
 The accompanying engi-aving is from one of 
 tho many cast-iron Candlesticks ccmtributed 
 by Zimmerman, of Frankfort, and manufactured 
 by him. His "show" is extensive aud liighly 
 meritorious, aud tlie objects he ju-oduces are 
 singularly cheap. He has obtained high repute 
 by liis selection of good models, resorting chiefly 
 to natural forms, and especially to Uowers and 
 
 foliage, which it may be he carries too far. His 
 works, although of cast-iron, are made to imitate 
 bronze ; they are often remarkably sharp in the 
 cutting, more so than those the material of 
 which is zinc, and which are placed in competi- 
 tion with them, both as to character and price.
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL AKT. 
 
 The works in Terra-Cotta of Ferguson, 
 Miller, & Co., of Glasgow, have deserved pro- 
 miueuce in the Exhibition. Tliis column con- 
 tains four of the minor articles of their mauu- 
 
 facture, — flower-pots chiefly ; but they also fabri- 
 cate the various matters iu clay which are now 
 so extensively used in building. The English 
 
 productions iu "baked clay" have made a very 
 large advance withiu the last few years ; mauu- 
 facturera have uot ouly studied the material, 
 but the forms ; and they are already entering 
 
 into active competition with foreigners in this 
 branch of Art. The object, however, which 
 confers honour upon this firm is the Fountain 
 
 here engraved. U ^t.iuJs 2-i feet high, and 
 occupies a prominent position in the Centre 
 Hall of the Exhibition ; it is remarkably good 
 in character ; its proportions are just and grace- 
 
 ful ; the manipulation is excellent ; and, taken Art in the collection. The works of Messrs. 
 altogether, it is one of the best efibrts of British I Ferguson, Miller, & Co., are called the Heath- 
 
 field Works, and are situate near Glasgow. Tlie 
 fountain is from the design of Messi-s. Baird & 
 Thomson, architects ; the figm-es by Messrs. 
 
 Mossman ; and the ornament by Mr. J. SteeL 
 It can be constructed separately, each part, form- 
 ing a distinct and practically useful fountain. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 From several excellent examples of Carving 
 ON Wood, executed by Mr. Clauke of Dublin, 
 and contributed by him, wo select the three 
 which commence this page. They are of very con- 
 siderable merit — less perhaps in the actual work 
 than in design, wliich is based upon the best 
 models. The Fba.me is especially graceful. It 
 is pleasant to find so good and pure a style of 
 Art adopted by a workman in the Irish metro- 
 polis; we hope his tiilent will bo appreciated 
 
 and encouraged, for while much that is mere- 
 tricious or positively bad in wood-carviug finds 
 
 ready purchasers, it is not very ofteu that 
 patronage falls upon those who really deserve it. 
 
 Among the many examples of works in Terra- 
 CoTTA none will receive more marked attention 
 than those of Mr. Blashfield, of Mill Wall, 
 
 Poplar. They are all of I'ai-e excellence, both in 
 design and in execution, while the clay is 
 remarkably fine in quality and in coloiu'. We 
 
 ai'e compelled to limit our remarks, at present, 
 to a few lines, but we shall hereafter visit and 
 describe Mr. Blashfield's establishment, which we 
 understand is the most extensive in England. 
 Oor selections speak for themselves; they ex- 
 
 flowei'-pots of all sorts and 
 pedestals, figures and busts 
 refined character, together with 
 
 sizes, columnr', 
 
 of remarkably 
 
 those article.-', 
 
 hibit a lai'ge variety of objects, yet but a very which h.ave given of late years so much improve- 
 small portion of those which the manufactory ment to our houses and public buildings — 
 issues — comprising vases of several kinds, i friezes, chimney-shafts, terminal ornaments, &c. 
 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 Messi's. Bell & Co., of Glasgow, contribute a 
 series of works from their potteries wliich arc 
 
 Jogs on the present page have the classic outline, 
 with a new adaptation of ornament from the 
 
 all very crc<litable for their tlesiyu.^, as well as for 
 
 the ability displayud iu their execution. In 
 
 
 the construction of objects after the antique 
 
 the old Majolica ware, the leaves which encircle 
 it being highly-coloured in imitation of the real 
 
 antique, or from tropical plants. The Flower- acanthus. The large Vase possesses much 
 Pot at the base of our column is an imitation of originality of design, and has in the central 
 
 medallions characteristic gi'oups emblematic I selection is of quaint and peculiar character, but 
 of the seasons. The di-jeAncr which closes our I is not without its merits. The pattern m.ay be 
 
 they are very succes.sful, and some they exhibit 
 are peculiarly good in form. The Vase and the 
 
 more fully seen in the cii'cular centre of the which we place a graceful Salt-Cellar made 
 Breakfast Plate at the top of the page ; beside iu white porcelain, designed from mai-ine objects. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 The top of an elegant marble Chimney-piece, the work of a Belgian artist, M. A. Leclerc, of | Brussels, an accomplislicd artist in stone, 
 
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 design for a Lady s i. oi l\b is cn^^r.ived 
 
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 work contributed by Jle«»ra. t'uHUKST, of Dublin, 
 
 a firm eminent for tlie beauty and delicacy of 
 
 I their productions. We regret that our limited 
 
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 ■ijiacu will Hut I'criuil us to do thesubji'ct iustice. 
 
 The PiAKO i« eiiirrftved fi-nm one of the works | of Messrs. Coi.iard, exliibited by Mr. M. MosES. Tlie Dagger Handle of ivory, and the Bread 
 
 Knife Handle are caned by Mr. S. Bradford, 
 
 of Clonmel. It is gratifying to see this art 
 making successful way in Ireland. The latter 
 object is made of the tooth of the walrus. 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 We fill our present page \Tith engravings 
 from Irish Antiquities. Tbe collection com- 
 prisesi not only casts of tbe most remarkable 
 
 Window at Rathin. Beneath we place the fine group comprisps specimens of the RrsG-MosET, 
 Crosses from Kells and Tuam. The upper Chains, Tobqces, Rings, Pins, and other per- 
 
 fragmeuts of architecture, but a very large and 
 unique collection of clerical antiquities, domestic 
 and wai-like implements, and personal ornaments, 
 
 sonal ornaments of gold, found in Ireland. The | antiquities, including the stone Cross of Kil- 
 lower gioup exhibits the principal ecclesiastical | klispeen, and the magnificent gold enamelled 
 
 from the earliest period to the close of the 
 fifteenth century. We commence with an en- 
 graving of the singular and beautiful circular 
 
 Cross of Con. as well as the Reliquaut of St. ] Swords found in Irish Tumuli. The Hall of 
 Jlouaghan, and a series of Urns and antique Irish Antiquities is altogether most interesting. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION 
 
 Messrs. Kerb (successors of Chamber- 
 
 the highest praise, not nlono for excellence of I 
 design, but for the good qualities of the mute- 
 
 lain), of Woi 
 
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 Uvlin-r tlirv have a l.raiirV: . t ' '' 'iment), 
 
 '-•jTicaxL- 
 
 tyf>f fiueproduc- 
 
 rial. lu nearly all the articles of tlieir produce, 
 
 polled to omit the c?ief d'ceuvrc, of which they are 
 justly proud — the Shakspearc dessert-scrvii'e.nu elabo- 
 rate and highly-laboured "set," executed at great 
 
 cost and with very considerable talent and labour. It 
 was kept back from the Kxliibition (ia consequence 
 of its being imfinished) until too late for our present 
 
 indeed, they successfully compete with the best 
 
 purpose, although it may hereafter find a place in the 
 pages of the Arljuurnut. Wo selected, therefore. 
 
 objects of theu- more ordinary produce, — Clips and 
 Saucers, in which they excel ; three very charming 
 Vases; and examples from the tete-a-tete Tea Services, 
 
 factories of Staffordshire. We have been com- 
 
 of which they exhibit many, aud all admirable. Tliis 
 page, therefore, may suffice to represent the contents 
 of their " staU," although it does not render it justice. 
 
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 OF INDUSTRIAL AIIT. 
 
 The collection of works in Porcelain and 
 Earthenware exhibited by Messrs. Mayer of 
 Longport, Staffordshire, comprises objects of all 
 kinds, for orn.imeut and utility, and amonsthem 
 will be found many of very excellent character. 
 This finn has, indeed, been recently making 
 large advances in the right way ; they are 
 studyingrathcrsimplicity of form than elaborate, 
 and often unmeaning, display ; and so proving 
 that beauty may be cheaper than defonnity, 
 
 angnooBiif'^ 'Biss 
 
 We engrave from the collection of damasks, 
 contributed by Messr.?. Henrt G. Perfect & Co. 
 of Halifax, a Table-Cover of good design, and at 
 its side an example of those Curtain Hangings. 
 
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 Messrs. Mayer, as will be seen from the examples 
 
 which have of late years been received into very 
 general use ; the examples exhibited by this 
 
 selected, are taking as their models the pare 
 bequests of the antique ; we have no doubt of 
 their finding their account in this. Their " show " 
 is not only larj^e but very meritorioiw. and it 
 cannot fail to attract conuiderable attention. 
 
 firm are all of a meritorious character, and all 
 exhibit that improvement in ornamentation 
 which has become so distinguishing a feature of 
 the present time. The material is a mixture of 
 woollen .and cotton. Within the last ten or 
 
 twelve years, the mauufacturei*s of Yorkshire 
 generally have largely availed themselves of the 
 aid of the artist, and there can be no doubt that 
 the establishment of Government Schools of 
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 especially in the piroductiou of textile fiibrltf. 
 It will be our duty at uo very distant period to 
 
 visit the several factories of the northern dis- 
 tricts, and to report more fully in our pages 
 couceruiug their most satisfactory progress. 
 
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 THE PUr.LlN EXHIBITION 
 
 The Loo Table is one of many excellent con- I Messrs. Jones & Son, of Dublin, whose works 
 tiibutious exhibited by the manufacturers, | obtained marked and deserved attention iu 1851. 
 
 We commence this column with an engraving 
 of tlie Figuue-Hkad of the yacht '■ Sappho," 
 belonging to G. 'W. Nayloh, Esij. Designed 
 and modelled by Mr. W. Kllis of Sheffield. 
 
 The Vase of cast iron which we here give, I contributed by the King of Prussia. It is 
 is from the Hoval Fouudry of Berlin, and is | remarkably graceful in its form and character. 
 
 
 The bracket is of bronze, manufactured by 
 Messrs. Cormann of Brussels ; although not of 
 a novel, it is of good and suggestive design. 
 
 'i'he subjoined piiut is from one of the | so many exquisitely designed examples are con- 
 K.MBROIUEUEU BuRDERSiby machiuei-y) of which | tributcd by Messrs. Hocldsworth of Mauches- 
 
 ter. Then" productions are of a high order, com- 
 peting successfully with the work of the haud.
 
 OF INDUSTRIAL ART. 
 
 The Gtirnside Terra-Cotta Manufactory cou- The appended engraving ig from one of the 
 
 tributes a series of the works for which they are 
 justly famed, consisting of Vases <if ii very 
 
 gi-aceful and tasteful kind, and Chimney-Pots 
 excellently in chai-acter for those villa-resideuces 
 
 many beautifully designed Poplins of Norwich 
 manufacture by Messrs. CLAhUL'KN, and contri- 
 buted by that eminent and long-established firm, 
 
 whose reputation for the production of textile 
 fabrics of this description, shawls, brocades, 4c., 
 is well known in the commercial world. The 
 pattern we have engraved is singlarly graceful ; 
 
 now so frequently constructed in the Tudor 
 style uf architecture. In the latter objects 
 
 especially, there is ample room for the display 
 of much that is vaiied and artistic in deai''u. 
 
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 most tastefully arranged : it is full of subiect, | it is disposed frees it from all heaviness. 
 
 We fill up this page with au engraving of a | an example of their embroidery by the jiateuted 
 PiOitDER, one of the many beautiful contributions loom. We much regret our inability to render 
 of Messrs. Hocldswokth, of Manchester, being sutEcienl justice to the works of this famous firm. 
 
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 THE DUBLIN EXHIBITION. 
 
 We terminate this lUusti-nted Report of the 
 Dublin Exhibition of Art-Industry with an en- 
 graving of a singuhvrly graceful and efl'ectivo 
 Cestke-piece for the table, executed in silver 
 by Mesai"s. Garhaud, of London, for her Majesty 
 the Queen of England. The work is exquisitely 
 beautiful in design ; the modelling is of the 
 
 highest order ; and of the execution it is suflS- 
 
 
 cient to say that it is the result of the skill, 
 judgment, and experience of the very famous 
 establishment from which it issues, to become 
 one of the ornaments of a Palace where nothing 
 that is not pure in taste and perfect in manu- 
 facture can find admission. In its general 
 features, the design, as will be seen, is " Alham- 
 
 
 brosque." JIooi-s attending upon Arab hoi-ses ai-e I of antique fragments, in keeping with the com- I The work has, a-s it ought to have, the place of 
 i-anged beside the pillar, which stands on a base | position, and foliage characteiisiic of the scene. | honour in the DcBLiN Exhibition of 1853. 
 
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