THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS.

We have elsewhere alluded to the extent and import-ance of the Staffordshire potteries, among whose pro-ductions, those of Messrs. J. Ridgway & Co., have a highrank for their beauty and general excellence. From thenumerous contributions of this firm, we engrave upon

this page a Porcelain Fountain, whose elegance will atonce commend it to the reader. The ground color is anorange red, bearing white rosettes, while the remainingdecorations are gilt. Its height is about four feet.

The Shakespeare Cup, executed in gold, is the produc-

tion of Mr. Thomas Sharp, London, by whom the samedesign in silver was exhibited in the Palace of HydePark. The cover of this beautiful work is surmountedby a figure of the immortal poet, and scenes from hisplays decorate the sides. The subjects are fiom Lear,

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Julius Caesar, The Tempest, Othello, Hamlet, and Mac-beth. In the divisions on the foot are emblems whichrefer to the groups above.

The group, representing part of a Porcelain Service,is exhibited by Messrs. Sampson, Bridgwood & Sons.The articles of this service, both in their contour and

the simplicity of their decoration, are examples of goodtaste and refinement.

An exquisite specimen of the goldsmith’s art is seen

in a Casket, exhibited by Mr. Joseph Angell, of London. I The design represents Anthony and Cleopatra, and in I matic of love and war. The casket is seven inches byIt is executed in raised silver, with the medallions gilt. | harmony with such a subject, figures are added emble- | five, and seven high.

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