The Art Journal illustrated catalogue: The industry of all nations 1851 (London, 1851)

ART-JOURNAL ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE.

whose writings au appropriate text is introduced. On the opposite side, the
same idea is maintained, by sculptures selected from New Testament history ;
"The Crucifixion," " The Resurrection," "The Return of the Prodigal," "The
Good Shepherd," accompanied by busts of St. Peter, St. John, St. James, and

St. Paul, with texts from their writings also. The north and south elevations
of the cross are ornamented with busts, and the circle with, emblematic
grapes and wheat. The design, object, and execution of the entire work are
equally honourable to the accomplished lady by whom it has been produced.

The Lectern of bronze, is the work of Messrs. Hardman of
Birmingham It is an exceedingly beautiful production; a truthful
rendering of the best antique style in all its varied enrichments

The Cabinet of oak, decorated with carving of the richest descrip-

tion, is by Mr. JVLyers, of Lambeth, who has contributed a large
number of the finest articles in wood and stone to the Medieval Court.

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