Smith, Walter, 1836-1886, Smith, Walter, 1836-1886. Industrial art of the International Exhibition · New York, R. Worthington · leaf 140
he precious metal, gold,takes a secondary place, being used simply as a setting for more preciousstones, and a fictitious value is given to the metal by the use of enamels.The first brooch consists of a crystal scarab, or sacred beetle, the spots on the INDUSTRIAL ART. 125 body being marked with… … Pompeian Toilette—Plaque: Messrs. Elkuigton &> Co., Birmingham. rated with gold. These are supported on the outstretched wings of a bird, theplumage of which is also brilliantly enamelled. The second brooch is even richer in color than the former, and is a 126 THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION,…
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.) · Decorative arts
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