The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 75
tone. NAVE (Sax.) The central body of a church.(See Aisle.) NEBULE HLat.) A Saxon orna- NEBULE MOULDING J ment in the zig-zagform, used principally in the archivolts ofdoors and windows.NECK MOULD ) The smooth space at NECK OF A COLUMN \ the top of a classiccolumn, between the astragal and… … o <; NEW osc NEWEL) The post at the starting of theNEUL ( rail or the central post or column around which a circular stairway is built.NICHE (Ital.) A hollow place or cavity, gen erally in a wall used for the reception of a statue, vase, etc.NICHED COLUMN. One supporting the base of a niche, or…
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