A great variety and number of figures, such as shepherdesses, birds, animals, hunters, Chinese figures, etc., were made at Bow as well as at Chelsea, which, of course, have been much sought for, and have sold at high prices. Though these figures are not desirable as pieces of _sculpture_, many of them are interesting as showing the dresses of the day, especially such figures as Woodward the actor, and Mistress Kitty Clive, who were modeled at Bow. Much confusion exists as to what is Bow and what is Chelsea, as the styles of work run much together. Many pieces of each factory bore no mark. Some of the best-known marks will be given at the end of this account; but it may be well to say that the incised triangle, which for a long time was supposed to be a sure indication of Bow, is now placed with Chelsea. Some pieces marked "New Canton" are known to be Bow. It is curious to note that he who would be a good salesman in those "good old times," must do what salesmen in these later and baser times are sometimes tempted to do. Let me explain. Mr. Bowcocke was a manager or salesman at Bow, and he kept a note-book, in which are written down his doings with Mrs. McNally, a good customer of the wares: _Oct. 16._--Bought a china figure for Mrs. McNally 4_s._ Painting " " 1_s._ 3_d._ Treating Mrs. McNally, wine 1_s._ Went to see her home from the play 1_s._ Paid 2_d._ If that were the only transaction, think of it! Sales 5_s._ 3_d._ Expenses of same 2_s._ 4_d._ Not lucrative to the Bow salesman! The Bow works continued with varied success until about 1775 to 1776, when the moulds, implements, etc., were sold to Mr. Duesbury, who transferred and merged all into the greater works at Derby. (_See_ DERBY.) Marks on Bow porcelain: [Illustration: _These are found on some pieces._] [Illustration: _Positions vary._] [Illustration: _The triangle now is given to Chelsea, possibly to Derby, not to Bow._] [Illustration] [Illustration] CHELSEA--SOFT PASTE.--The porcelain-works at Chelsea, near London, were begun before the year 1747, by some workmen brought from Burslem and elsewhere; a little later, in 1748 to 1749, they were more firmly established, under the direction of a foreigner named Sprimont, or Spremont. The works were carried on by him until about the year 1769, when they were advertised for sale, and he retired from the business. Some very expensive, elaborate, and beautiful vases were made by him, of which two in the possession of Earl Dudley are said to be hardly surpassed by anything made at Dresden or Sèvres. The price paid for one of them, in 1868, was two thousand pounds sterling.