HXRAMIC STUDIO 
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purposes; thus obviating the necessity of the glazing process, 
substantially as herein described. 
"SECOND. The inlaying of pearls, gems, etc., on china 
and baked earthenware for ornamental purposes, substantially 
as herein above described. 
"Third. The peculiar cement and process by which I 
affix pearls and gems to the china or baked earthenware. 
(Signed) Ralph B. Beech." 
This then is one of the extremely rare pieces produced by 
Beech under his patent for decorating unglazed earthenware. 
Its value is greatly enhanced by the mark, which establishes 
its authenticity and age beyond doubt. As will be seen by 
an examination of the illustration, the statue of Girard is 
exceedingly well executed. The heavy gilding surrounding 
the panel, which is not brought out very clearly in the en- 
graving, is evenly laid and as bright and perfect as when 
first applied. There are doubtless other good pieces of 
Beech's workmanship in existence, but this is the first of the 
kind which has fallen into the hands of collectors. The 
writer would be much indebted for any information relative 
to other examples which may turn up. 
BREAKFAST CUP AND SAUCER 
Catherine Sinclair 
OUTLINE design in black using a little Dark Blue 
(Lacroix) with it. Petals of flowers, bands on top 
of cup and saucer and handle in dark blue enamel, calyx 
in light grayish blue, stems and inner bands of dark 
green enamel, stamens outlined in black with touch of 
Silver Yellow in circles. 
f^£§3k. 
