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wood. 3. Two large specimens of raw silk. 4. Six smallspecimens of raw silk. 5. Five Zante scarfs. 6. Em-broidered gold bag, from Santa Maria. 7. Gold embroidered handkerchief, from Santa Maria. 8. Large, and twosmall, embroidered bags, from Corfu. 9. Fou* specimens ofsamples, worked by Greek girls. 10. Gold bracelet, madeafter the model of an ancient one found in a tomb. 11 Sil-ver-gilt bracelet. 12. Silver seal. 13. Ten silver bracelets.14. Three gold rings. 15. Two silver brooches. 16. Smallpocket-book, Corfu work. A silver inkstand by AnastasioFlorias, of Corfu, silversmith. A wooden lamp of olive-treewood, common in the island of Corfu, and used in the Greekchurches. A knife by Antonio Arlionoli, peasant, fromPrinilla, in the district of Giri, Corfu.—(Sent by Sir HenrvWard).

GIBRALTAR.

Box containing manufactured specimens of aloe androck stone.

MALTA.

-- JYorth Areas I. J. 32. -

(Commissioner C. J.Gingf.t/l, Esq. of Valletta, and 66 Corn-hill, London.)

1 Tonna, J. Strada Fomi, Valletta, Manu.—Double-bass fiddle, made of bird’s-eye maple.

2 Bonavia, C. Casal Naxaro.—Cotton sail cloth: Onepiece of four threads of 70 canes ; one piece of five threads,containing 69 canes ; one piece of six threads, containing 70canes; one piece of seven threads, containing 70 canes.Chequered cotton cloth for carpeting: One piece of sevencanes ; two pieces of ten canes.

3 Sciiembri, G. Valletta, Manu.— Cotton tissues:Pieces of natural Malta nankeen, white, narrow, and widesquares. Piece of light colour, and damasked square.

4 Poms, G. Montebello. — Cotton tissues: Naturalnankeen, plain; striped, with Malta raw silk; and superfineplain nankeen. Sample of common Maltese cotton. Com-mon Maltese nankeen cotton. Indian nankeen cotton. Sea-island cotton. Mastodon American cotton. Sample ofcummin seed. Aniseed. Sesame seed. Sample of Maltesehard wheat (called tomnia). Soft wheat. Samples of cottonthread, from four kinds of cotton. Cotton thread, fromcommon Maltese cotton. Maltese cotton. Sample of Mal-tese silk and cocoons.

5 Villa, Fpatelt,, Strada Mercanti, Valletta, Manu.—Cotton fabrics: White and red cotton blankets ; figuredcounterpanes. An assortment of straw hats.

6 Fenecii, V. Floriana. — Specimens of Maltese book-binding. Collection of ancient and modem costumes ofMalta.

7 Gravagna, Maria, Valletta.—Several pieces ofbroad lace.

8 Naudi, Rostna, Valletta. — Velvet bags, embroi-dered; plain embroidered muslin dress; plain embroideredbaby’s dress. Toilet-cover (laee, Greek style). Embroi-dered handkerchief. Various specimens of lace and mittens.

9 Enriquez, Maria, Valletta.—Variety of black silkmittens. Habit-shirts, plain embroidered.

10 Siiembri, Antonia. —Specimens of lace with goldthread. Collars. Two lace collars.

11 Gozo, Salvo del. —Specimens of black silk lace.

12 CAsnA, Costanza, Valletta.—Piece of lace of Greekpattern.

13 Poltto, Canonico, Yitloriosa.—Specimen of lace(Greek pattern).

14 Camilleri, E. Valletta.—Specimen of broad lace,with pieces for sleeves for a clerical dress. Various speci-mens of lace.

15 Vella, Paolo, fc Co. Valletta.—Specimen of lace.

16 Camilleri,Fortunata, Valletta.— Specimen of lace.

17 Grech, Gtusepmna, Valletta.—Baby’s plain em-broidered muslin dress.

18 Lagrestiz,ElenaNuzzo, Valletta.—Sample of em-broidery with silks: Top of a pincushion.

19 Fenech, Antonia, Valletta.—Paper envelopes, em-broidered with silks and gold.

20 Azzopardi, J. M. Valletta.—Pair of mittens, wim

beads. f

21 Dimech, Mrs. Valletta. — Various specimens otlong and short mittens. Long mittens with beads. ^breadth of black tulle, embroidered. Black lace. Flotinc®and breadth of broad lace. Numerous specimens of la c ®'Collar and two cuffs. Maltese nankeen dresses, embroi-dered with wool and silk. Two pieces of Maltese nankeen*

22 Tiie Consf.rvatorio of San Giuseppe.—K nitted

collars. Knitted fronts of habit-shirts. Specimensknitted broad and narrow lace; knitted caps; knittedthread stockings. f

23 Portelli, A. Strada Strclla, Valletta. — Sib' efiligree reticule.

24 Cretien, E. Strada Forni, Valletta, Manu.—

filigree: Bracelets; rose-chain bracelets; cross and k 0 ^brooches. Double pin for hair. Rose chains. Flatrose rings, &c. j

Silver filigree: Basin. Oval plates, with flowers. R° u .plates. Card-cases. Candlesticks. Tea-spoons.

Wreath for the head. Bead bracelets. Pins. An arrfor the hair. Bouquet-holder brooches. Stars. Knot, ^ ’and shawl brooches. Rose chain, &c.

Gold articles: Gold rose chain for waistcoat. R f0fiat rings. -, 0 jd

25 Falson, S. Strada Reale, Valletta,

articles: Maltese rose chain. Bracelets, with scales, c , e ^coral, oriental cameo, &c. Brooches, with bunch ofin the form of a knot, and with a rose and flowers. j e t,imitation of Venice work. Large-sized pins. I,

lace pattern. Pair of hair-pins. Various pins, with c ^mosaic work, cameo, &c. Shirt-studs. Chain rings*chain rings. Small rose chain necklaces, &c. ^

Silver ornaments: Filigree flower-stands. Flower fl ,ments for the hair. Hair-pins. Plates and smallBend bracelets; rose bracelets; and bracelets of . nC s.pattern; rose chain bracelets. Breast-pins and chatcArrows for the hair. Large and small flowers. Sha vvand pincushions. Pins for necklaces, &c. . 9 si^ ei ‘

Money-bag and card-cases. Bead buttons, varK>uButterfly of gold and silver. Pins in the form ot acopinm. Small pins. iroiletta*'^

26 Daumanin, J. & Sons, Strada Levante, v

Inlaid marble table-top, with the Royal arms, 4 * u a j7<J3 feet broad. Inlaid marble table-top, with fancy a ^r^} 0Maltese cross in the centre, 3 feet square. inches’ 11

table-top, with Etruscan vase in the centre, 2 feet ^diameter. Inlaid marble table-top, with the emo e p. ece g o*thage in the centre, 2 feet 2 inches in diameter. oneMalta stone, oiled and prepared for pavement. ~ t gt*jMalta stone. Specimens of Malta and Gozo s 8,11

lactite. Vase, with pedestal of red Gozo marbi .

cloth figures. _

27 Decesare, P. P. Strada San Giovanni,^ he5g l^Sculp.—Very large jugs, with pedestals, 7 te 2 i t

' ' . .h. 1-urge vases, 3 ’ Jug8j \ to"

and 1 foot 11 inches in breadth. Large

St<* e

in height, and 2 feet 10 inches in breadth.

6 inches in height, and 1 foot 2 inches in bre « u ]p,— -St28 D.mecfi, F. Strada Tcatro Valletta, Scuy^gcarvings: Candelabrum, 6 feet high, am g iiich ebreadth. Large vase, 4 feet high, and

? Strada

breadth. ,, _ strau**-

29 Soleb, J. (Foreman to handles,

Valletta, Sculp.—Stone carvings. Vas