"...Between the nine manufacturers of larger wares it were difficult to call attention to any one as being pre-eminent, judging by the exhibits made, as each had its special points of excellence in some particular line. Prominent in the display of J. D. Schleissner Sons, of Hanau, illustrated herewith, was a large jardiniere with turned over pierced rim and rococco handles. A space of some two inches between the inner gilt bowl and the outer covering gave effectiveness to four panels of open lattice work surrounded by rococco border. In the front center a polished shield in rococco frame was held between four inch silver cupids. Four feet similar in design to the handles supported this artistic piece of silversmithing. At the rear was a gilt tray with raised work in gold and silver of characteristic German design. Skill in metal working was shown in three gift cups, some two feet high, which had a wealth of chasing. A flower bowl 12 inches in diameter, upheld by a triton, was a marvel of form modeling, and a remarkable bit of chasing was shown in a battle scene on a drinking cup. A grateful piece of silver work shown was in a vase 15 inches high, wherein the modeling of cupids and rich designs in floral and scroll chasing were perfectly carried out..."
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from a review of German silver exhibited at the Chicago World's Fair in the
"Jeweler's Circular & Horological Review", 1893
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