Williams, Leonard, b. 1871 · London : T.N. Foulis · leaf 286
canopies. This masterpiece of art is made of gold, and polishedand unpolished silver. The weight is 532 marks. . . .Unfortunately, it lacks its original purity of style, havingbeen restored in the year 1735, when it is probable thatcertain details were added which now disfigure it. APPENDIX D THE… … ARTS AND CRAFTS OF OLDER SPAIN Before it was enlarged to the imperial shape, this crownwas executed by a silversmith named Fernando deCarrion, who finished it in the year 1556, and was paidfor his labour 760,000 maravedis. It then consisted ofa gold diadem adorned with rows of pearls,…
Decorative arts
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