Abstract: A decorative porcelain enamel surface, preferably having the appearance of marble, is produced by first preparing the surface of an article, which may be irregular in configuration, for receiving a finished coat of porcelain enamel. A finished coat of porcelain enamel is applied on the prepared surface, and then by any of several novel steps the enamel is variegated to produce a marble appearance.

Abstract: An improved sanitary water faucet having a valve body with control elements formed by two discs wherein the first disc is stationary and has water inlet openings and an outlet opening, connected on one side to the valve manifold. The other side is directed towards the second disc, which is movably arranged on the first disc. The second disc has a surface cavity overlapping the inlet openings, and outlet opening. A noise isolating means preferably consisting of an elastic plate is disposed between the control elements and the valve body. In another embodiment, the isolating means is an elastic valve cartridge disposed in and secured to the valve body and containing the first and second discs. In still a further embodiment, the isolating means is disposed between the discs and the cartridge.