The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 153
a clerk of their works—whose descendants still carry on the business of compo makers — succeeded in discovering the process, and purchased the Adams moulds after their death.The Adelphi achieved their detached, light, and delicate festoons of husks with the help of wires. There is naturally a great… … three methods of ascertaining^ ORX.OIZNT BY PERGOLESL WOODWORK OF THE BROTH 1:RS ADAM—GEORGIAN 105 which material has been employed. Firat, by the eye, as carvedwork usually presents a less mechanically accurate appearance.This is not an infallible test, however, even with carved mouldingsand…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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