We give, in Figs. 78 and 79, two examples, more to exhibit something of the forms and conceits indulged in than to show the delicacy and precision of the work, which are perfect. Fig. 78 is termed a _biberon_; it is but seven inches high. "The upper part is white, the ornaments yellow; and the lower part black, with white ornaments. On the shield underneath the spout are the three crescents interlaced." Fig. 79 is a salt-cellar. After the decease of Madame Hélène de Hangest, who was the widow of Arthur Gouffier, a gentleman of rank, the manufacture of this peculiar ware was continued at the Château d'Oiron by her son, Claude Gouffier; but the production was still limited, and it is doubtful if any pieces were ever sold. It is therefore of great rarity and of corresponding money-value, only fifty-three specimens of it being known to exist. The interest in these pieces is such now that many persons may like to know where they are and what they are thought to be worth. I transcribe from Chaffers as follows: In England there are twenty-six pieces: ---------------------+----------------------------+==> | | DESCRIPTION. | Owner. | | | ---------------------+----------------------------+==> 1. Large ewer | H. Magniac | 2. " " | Sir Anthony de Rothschild | 3. " " | " " | 4. Candlestick | " " | 5. Hanap | " " | 6. Tazza | " " | 7. Cover of a cup | " " | 8. Bouquetière | " " | 9. Candlestick | Andrew Fontaine | 10. Biberon | " " | 11. Salt-cellar | " " | 12. Biberon | Baron Lionel de Rothschild | 13. Salt-cellar | " " | 14. Tazza | Duke of Hamilton | 15. Salt-cellar | " " | 16. " " | George Field, Esq. | 17. Part of ewer | H. T. Hope | 18. Small ewer | " " | 19. " " | M. T. Smith | 20. Biberon | J. Malcolm | 21. Salt-cellar | South Kensington Museum | 22. Tazza and cover | " " | 23. Tazza | " " | 24. Candlestick | " " | 25. Salver | " " | 26. Salt-cellar | " " | ---------------------+----------------------------+==>