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Show lli'uss Ornuiuentt. , Small brass ornaments cast or impressed with the dio urs now beiug applied to furniture in tlio tsliapo of rosettes and kindred forms, being attached not only so as to contrast with tho wood, but to emphasize em-phasize constructional parts. This is the revival of a fashion dating half century since and which long previously prevailed. The startling effect of this brilliant fire gilt surface is pleasing to tbe eye, coming well in contrast both with light and dark woods. Separately, these ornaments are umneauing, bat are made attractive by the way in which they ro displayed. Some of the quaiutnras of old furniture is due to their use, as well as to occasional relief designs worked out of thin sheets of brass, which take occasionally the placo of carvings for centers cf mahogany and ash panels. Decorator and Furnisher. |