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the effect of the whole piece when shown in 

 the subdued light of a cathedral nave. 



The whole composition consists of a double 

 arcade of five primary and ten secondary arch- 

 es, blended in a single group, though each re- 

 tains its own individuality. The centre arch, 

 forming the passage, is very lofty, and is en- 

 riched with the most exquisite scrolls of flower 

 and foliage. The shafts for the arches are of 

 mixed brass and iron ; and, as at Lichfield, the 

 whole is adorned with examples of architectu- 

 ral sculpture, figures of angels, &c. These 

 figures are perfect studies in themselves. 



In the Hardware Court were several descrip- 

 tions of Cooking Apparatus, of which one 

 showed great novelty of arrangement, namely, 

 the patent Duplex Eange, by Edward Deane & 

 Co. It has two fires of different sizes, separat- 

 ed and backed by a T boiler. Each fire has a 

 separate oven of proportionate size, flue, and hot- 

 plate. In combination with the patent Revolv- 

 ing Roasting Apparatus as many as nine joints 

 can be roasted at one fire 120 pounds of meat 

 may be roasted ; the same quantity baked in 

 the ovens ; and the same quantity again stewed 

 on the top of the stove ; while the steam boiler 

 at the back will boil 3 cwt. of potatoes, and 

 the circulating boilers will keep 60 gallons of 

 water constantly hot, the whole cost of the 

 fuel per day being one shilling. The roasting 

 apparatus consists of a cylindrical meat ; screen, 

 within which three sets of joints, one above the 

 other, revolve first round a general centre, and 

 secondly round their own axis, each joint hav- 

 ing a separate dripping-pan. 



Brown and Green, of Bishopsgate-street 

 Within, obtained the prize medal for a large 

 Kitchen Range, fourteen feet in length, con- 

 taining four roasters, or ovens, and three boil- 

 ers. It is stated that the range is capable of 

 doing all the plain cooking for more than 2,000 

 persons with a consumption of less than one 

 ounce of coal per head per day, this being one 

 of the results of a practical trial of this range 

 before it was placed in the Exhibition : these 

 results are certified by the inspector of cookery 

 for the army, who conducted the trial by com- 

 mand of the "War Office. This large Kitchener 

 also provided for the certain cure of smoky 

 chimneys; the ventilation of the kitchen 

 through the upper part of the range, whereby 

 are prevented oppressive heat in the kitchen, 

 and close smell of cooking ; and the facility of 

 roasting meat in front of the fire at the same 

 time that the whole of the apparatus is kept 

 going. 



Chandeliers, Gaseliers, and Lamps. Some of 

 these tasteful works were designed by Mr. 

 Digby "Wyatt, and range in price from 50s to 

 100 guineas. Hinks and Son sent a case of 

 new patent Lamps for the complete combustion 

 of the commonest oils, without glass chimneys : 

 some were glass elaborately gilt, and others of 

 opal and bronze. 



Harrow and Son, Portland-place, exhibited 

 an Eight-light Gaselier, cast in brass, construc- 



ted in form of an ancient grillier, or fire-pot, 

 the upper bar consisting of eight inverted 

 friezes, richly wrought and divided by heads of 

 dragons, from whose mouths issue fire, and 

 lightly-poised gas-jets. At the bottom is a very 

 bold boss, composed of two large salamanders, 

 intertwined in fierce struggle, their feet grasp- 

 ing the lower ring or bar of the suspended fire- 

 pot, and thus forming its base. 



The famous Birmingham Buttons, of gold 

 and steel, and fanciful descriptions, were also 

 tastefully shown. So perfect is the machinery 

 for making buttons, that the manufacture is 

 completely effected by the single revolution of 

 a wheel. 



Brass Tubing, some of it nine inches in diam- 

 eter, a case of Bookbinding, in metallic covers ; 

 Brass Hinges, Door-knobs, and Handles, in 

 endless array. The Cornice Poles and Brack- 

 ets, by which small houses are most economi- 

 cally fitted, were exhibited here, made by the 

 stamping process of Mr. Hill. 



Locks and Safes. Mr. Harley, of Wolver- 

 hampton, contributed a case of locks, remark- 

 able for their mechanism and elaborate and 

 artistic finish. Some of the padlocks were as 

 small as the stone of a ring, and others as large 

 as a cheese-plate ; and some of the folio locks 

 are also so minute that a dozen of them might 

 be sent by post for two stamps. 



Messrs. Bramah maintained their old reputa- 

 tion by exhibiting models and specimens of 

 the well-known locks, as manufactured in 

 their ordinary business. Hamilton and Co., 

 Royal Exchange, showed a lock to be locked 

 without a key, by merely turning a brass knob, 

 but which is opened by a very small key. 



Hobbs & Co. showed every part of a lock 

 and key in course of manufacture by their ma- 

 chinery : they also exhibited a series of twenty- 

 six locks, varying in size from that suited to 

 the smallest cabinet to a large cupboard, so con- 

 structed as to be open with one and the same 

 key. One of their larger locks, the " Protec- 

 tor," by a peculiar arrangement of certain parts 

 behind the bolts and levers, is stated to be un- 

 reachable by any lock-picking instrument what- 

 ever. When any tampering is attempted on 

 the lock by pressure on the bolt through the 

 key-hole, to discover the opening position of 

 each lever, the bolt-protector comes into action, 

 preventing the pressure affecting the levers in 

 any way. 



Chubb and Son showed a splendid and unique 

 collection of Locks and Keys. There were 

 about 300 locks exhibited, varying between a 

 gigantic rim lock weighing more than 2 cwt., 

 and as finely finished as a lady's watch ; and an 

 elegant little gold lock, with four tumblers, set 

 in a finger ring, and weighing 16 grains ! Some 

 fifty keys were shown with elaborate bows, 

 three so much so, that, although small, they 

 are valued at upwards of a hundred guineas; 

 the bow of each being composed of minute 

 particles of steel, all separately riveted, and 

 resembling so many brilliants. 



