An exhibition of equal interest to clergy and collectors is the display of antique chalices, now placed on view by Messrs. Harman & Lambert (177, New Bond Street, W.1). Until lately in private hands, the collection comprises many rare and beautiful examples, not only of pre- and post-reformation types in England, but also of varieties from different parts of the Continent. All are picked pieces and the collection is one well worth a visit.
The usual half-yearly meeting of the subscribers of the Goldsmiths' and Jewellers' Annuity and Asylum Institution was held on the 30th August at the Horological Institute, Northampton Square. The chair, in the absence of the President, Mr. Geo. Lambert, was occupied by Mr. C. H. Seeker. Four male and two female annuitants were elected, and one male inmate for the Asylum.
Source: The Watchmaker, Jeweller and Silversmith - October 1883
The New Theatre in Oxford Street. — The ci devant Queen's Bazaar, now the property of Mr. Hamlet, the well known goldsmith and jeweller, has been converted into a Theatre on so superb a scale, that it bids fair to outstrip in beauty any house of public amusement in the metropolis. We have been favoured with a private view of this bijou, and can bear very willing testimony to the elegance of style displayed in its fitting's as well as to the manifest of comfort ensured by the architect to its frequenters. It is admirably constructed, both as regards sight and hearing. In point of size it may be classed between the Hay market and English Opera House. After meeting with many difficulties, Mr. Hamlet has at length the gratification of seeing his Theatre almost complete. He anticipates much with regard to the success of his speculation; he is, however, at present undecided whether to take it upon his own hands or to let it, but we doubt not that a good offer on the part of some enterprising and responsible individual would tempt Mr. H. to forego the precarious calling of a theatrical manager. The decorative portion of the Theatre is in the style of Louis the Fourteenth, and depicts a richness and boldness peculiarly adapted to the house. Not only his attention been paid to the comfort of the patrons of this establishment, but an equal regard has been observed towards that of the performers.