Studio: international art (11.1897)

The National Competition

Of designs for metal-work, two full-sized
models of maces, by Omar Ramsden and Albert
Pashley, both of Sheffield, and both silver medalled,
and an electrolier by the first named, and another
by Agnes Kershaw (Sheffield) deserve more space
to appreciate their several merits than we can
bestow. Indeed, did space permit, illustrations
would have been given of several designs of work
of this kind.

The designs for iron-work are not distinguished
by any great novelty, nor by peculiar grip of the
technical limitation of the craft. Iron gates by

design for dado tiles by samuel ii. moss

J. T. Jordan (Gloucester), and A. H. Smith (Wolver-
hampton), are among the best in this section.

In more dainty metal work, a steel casket with
enamel panels, shown and carried out by E. L.
Ward, a graceful design for a belt by F. Francis,
and a pretty conceit, whereby the motto "All is
Vanity " serves for a bracelet, by A. J. Hatton (all
three of Birmingham) deserve praise. So do
designs for metal candlesticks, by Kate Roberts,
for a silver sugar-bowl and sifter by K. M. Coggin,
and a wrought-iron knocker and hinges by M. F.
Croon—all three of New Cross Schools.

For lace the best designs are perhaps those by
L. Seaward (Dover), Mabel Capes (Battersea),
M. H. Macgowan (Dundee), J. M. Clay (West
Bromwich), and G. A. MacKinlay (South Ken-
design for a painted panel sington). Embroideries include really charming

by douglas g. crocket ^ ^ material) by

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