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THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: BRITISH COLUMBIA AND PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND COURTS..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The International Exhibition: British Columbia and Prince Edward Island Courts, 1862. The collection from British Columbia [in the colonial department]...consisted mainly of natural productions and articles of rude manufacture by the native Indians...[These included] curious masks worn at their religious ceremonies, specimens of their canoes, of a kind of cloth woven and ornamented by them, examples of their weapons...a large map of the district..., and specimens of woods, amongst which was a gigantic section of a tree which furnishes an admirable wood...Some of the woods were exhibited...worked up into articles for use and ornament. There were also specimens of the gold found in the colony...The collection from Prince Edward Island consisted chiefly of corn, pulse, agricultural seeds, flour, meal, pearl-barley, pork, and dairy produce, and linen and woollen manufactures...There were, also, furniture and screens made of native wood, agricultural machines and implements, harness, ships' tackles, horseshoes, preserved fish, textile materials, an article called bay-tree tallow, honey, &c. In brief, the articles exhibited were of the more severely useful description...but the collection spoke well for the industrial skill of the colony'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: British Columbia and Prince Edward Island Courts..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601163104
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: DRINKING-CUP FORMED FROM A HUMAN SKULL..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The International Exhibition: drinking-cup formed from a human skull, in the Chinese Court, 1862. 'This object...was taken from the Summer Palace of Pekin...by an officer of Fane's Horse [a cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army]...The skull is set in massive gold...a few very small jewels are added; the arch-shaped base the triangular foot, and the cover being entirely formed of solid gold...In the horizontal band, which may be regarded as the rim of the cup, a series of small stones are set, and in the broad vertical band surrounding the lid there are also jewels; likewise in the knob at the top there are stones...Peculiar interest is excited by this work, as it is said to be formed of the skull of Confucius, and that it is mounted in this rich style in honour of its former owner. Others affirm that this is not the case, and that the skull belonged to a great rebel who was slain, and as the head of John the Baptist was presented to Herodius on a charger, so the skull of the enemy was presented to the chief of the Celestial Empire to satisfy his malignity...we should rather judge it to be a sacred than profane cup; and to us, with but limited knowledge of the worship of the Chinese, it seems to bear upon it tokens of religious service'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: drinking-cup formed from a human skull..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601163009
THE MONUMENT TO GEORGE STEPHENSON AT NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, 1862. CREATOR: MASON JACKSON.
The Monument to George Stephenson at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1862. '...a striking work of art, by Mr. John Graham Lough...It has been erected by public subscription in Neville-street...adjoining the Central Railway Station, and overlooking the busy thoroughfares of Westgate-street and Collingwood-street, up and down the former of which hundreds of workmen employed at Mr. E. Stephenson's engine-factory pass three times a day...On the top of [the] pedestal, rising to a height of 30ft. above the ground, is placed the statue...The great engineer is represented standing in easy but dignified attitude...Grace is given to the modern costume by the Northumbrian plaid, which Stephenson was accustomed to wear, being skilfully combined by the artist with the ordinary frock-coat. The subsidiary figures...[consist of] a blacksmith...naked to the waist...[leaning] against an anvil, while the right hand grasps a hammer; a pitman, holding in his hand...Stephenson's well-known "Geordie" lamp; a platelayer, holding...a model of Stephenson's old "fish-bellied' rail; an engine-driver leaning against the model of the locomotive, the crowning effort of Stephenson's genius. The central statue and the subsidiary figures are cast from the best bronze'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The Monument to George Stephenson at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601162479
MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN AT DUBLIN TO THE LATE SIR PHILIP CRAMPTON..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Memorial fountain at Dublin to the late Sir Philip Crampton, surgeon-general of Her Majesty's forces, 1862. 'The fountain was designed by Mr. Joseph Kirk, R.H.A...It is tripod-shaped, the lower part composed of Irish granite, above which is a handsome slab of polished Aberdeen granite...the superstructure is of bronze...[in the form of a] marine trophy representing water-plants, the Indian lily, the Indian water-plant, abacus, and others...At each of the three angles the water plays through a dolphin's mouth into a basin in the Irish granite cut to represent a shell...[There] is a well-executed colossal bust of Sir Philip Crampton, in bronze. Beneath it are the club and serpent, emblematical of Aesculapius...Around the pedestal, and immediately superior to the dolphins' heads, are three birds - the swan, the heron, and the pelican - executed in bronze...The bronze portion of the fountain was cast in the foundry of Mr. Potter, South Moulton-street, London, and is most creditably finished. Mr. Bryan carved the Irish granite in the Golden Quarries, Blessington, where it was obtained; and the carving has been executed with great care, and evinces considerable artistic skill on the part of Mr. Bryan...The entire cost of the fountain is £800'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. Memorial fountain at Dublin to the late Sir Philip Crampton..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601162359
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: FIRE-ENGINE PRESENTED TO MR. HODGES BY...INHABITANTS OF LAMBETH, 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The International Exhibition: fire-engine presented to Mr. Hodges by the inhabitants of Lambeth, 1862. 'Mr. Hodges is the head of a large and old-established distillery, situated in Pratt-street, Lambeth, to which undertaking he devotes the whole of his energies...A fire-engine, which is a necessary portion of the plant of an establishment of this kind, was not likely to be allowed by Mr. Hodges to remain quietly in its shed when his neighbour's house was on fire. He therefore very soon distinguished himself by superior courage and skill in its management, and with his fire brigade, which he had formed himself, was seldom found absent when such a calamity occurred. At the great fire in Tooley-street he displayed abilities and characteristics of a very high order, doing such good service that the thanks of the public generally were due to him. The testimonial presented to Mr. Hodges consists of a first-class fire-engine of the kind used by the London Fire Brigade...[and has] been most splendidly and lavishly decorated with appropriate bronze and other ornaments, all of which have been designed by Signor G. M. Casentini...The footboard is supported by a bronze dragon'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: fire-engine presented to Mr. Hodges by...inhabitants of Lambeth, 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601162324
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: BLAST-ENGINES BY THE LILLESHALL COMPANY, SHIFFNAL, SHROPSHIRE..., 1862 CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The International Exhibition: blast-engines by the Lilleshall Company, Shiffnal, Shropshire - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. This...fine pile of machinery, beautifully designed and built...consists of a pair of blowing-engines adapted to the use of blast-furnaces. There are four cylinders...The engines are of 45-horse power each...The cylinders stand upon an iron base of a highly ornamental character: around the outer edge of it are placed a range of columns standing upon appropriate plinths. The columns are eight in number, Roman Doric in character, and supporting an entablature and cornice of a similar style. Upon this are placed the plummer- blocks which carry the gudgeons of the beams. The flywheel ends of these beams are curved upwards in a peculiar manner - we suppose for the purpose of giving greater length to the connecting-rods. These engines are capable of blowing two cold blast-furnaces, and are arranged to work together or separately with great economy....The Lilleshall Company are manufacturers of all kinds of high-pressure expansive and condensing engines and colliery plant, including locomotives...They are also extensive manufacturers of sugar-mills, pumping machinery, saw-mills, rolling-mills, &c'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: blast-engines by the Lilleshall Company, Shiffnal, Shropshire..., 1862 Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
(RM) 601162314
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: CLOCK, CANDELABRA, AND PORTES BOUQUETS, BY M. POILLEUX..., 1862. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The International Exhibition: clock, candelabra, and portes bouquets, by M. Poilleux, of Paris, 1862. '...the French have long surpassed us in cheapness of production and in artistic taste, knowledge of drawing, and modelling displayed. [Engraving shows]...an ornamental figure clock and candelabra, and two portes bouquets, which are en suite and of oxydised silver-work relieved by gilding. The figure on the top of the clock is that of Penelope, who is represented as having fallen asleep in her weary task of unpicking the net which she had woven by day in the presence of her importunate and eager suitors. The grace of the figure, the classical contour of form, and the management of the drapery reflect very great credit on the artist, M. Julien Rameu, who is the son-in-law of M. Poilleux, and the artist-manager of the firm. The choice of the subject for a timepiece strikes us also as singularly appropriate: the distaff has fallen from the hands of the most faithful wife of antiquity, and in very weariness she seems to have fallen asleep...Let us hope that during her sleep the hours will fly swiftly to the tired watcher. The vases and candelabra are very light and pretty, and consist entirely of ornament very freely and gracefully disposed'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862. The International Exhibition: clock, candelabra, and portes bouquets, by M. Poilleux..., 1862. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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