THE BIRMINGHAM VASE.
We have taken another peep at the Superb and Colossal Glass Vase since it has been removed to a more convenient and suitable place of exhibition—the Egyptian Hall. It is a magnificent work of art, and resplendent beyond the conception of any one who has not seen it. The nearest idea that can be conveyed of its appearance by description, is that of an enormous vase of burnished gold, ornamented with enamel and richly encrusted with gems : the dazzling brilliancy of its effect must be imagined. The ingenuity and novelty of the invention also adds to the curiosity of the sight ; and as an entirely new combination of colour and substance, producing an original description of manufac- ture, that deserves encouragement, we feel it but doing an act of justice to the ingenuity, taste, and perseverance of the inventor, Mr. Gustav of Birmingham, again to point it out to the notice of our readers.
The invention has been applied with great success to vases, salvers, dishes, and other table ornaments, in which splendour of decoration is required; and the effect by artificial light is of the richest and most brilliant kind—common enamelled glass conveys no idea of it. A chan- delier is being manufactured, the magnificence of which will enable the public to appreciate the gorgeousness of this new material when applied to such purposes on a large scale.
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