Williams, Leonard, b. 1871 · London : T.N. Foulis · leaf 28
is kind of furniture was prohibited by a sumptuary pragmaticof 1594. No silversmith or other craftsman, or any personwhatsoever, shall make, or cause to be made, or sold, or sell himselfor purchase, whether openly or privately, buffets, writing-desks,chests, brasiers, pattens, tables, letter-cases,… … Mp:Dl.tVAL CHAIR(Carved with the arms of Castile and Ledti) FURNITURE were made of all dimensions—from the tiniestcasket {arcellina, capsula, or pyxide; see vol. i.,p. 45 et seq.) to the ponderous and vast arcon,—and almost any substance — ivory or crystal,mother-of-pearl or glass, gold, silver,…
Decorative arts
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