The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour and history (1910)
Foley, Edwin · London : T.C. and E.C. Jack · leaf 471
CHAMiiKR iioRSK. FrotH Design bjf SHKRATON. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF BRASS HANDLES. STUART, Etc., DROPHANULliS. Drop handlct were the emrlicttfortiit of braai handlea, dating^from Ch«rle» II. period. Thrywere made in solid form, orhollowrd out at the back, andwere fixed by looped wireswith ends passing;… … The earliest forms of brihandles fixed at two points totheir plates were also fastenedto the wood with wires. Theplates were rou^^hly cliased,and towards the end of theperiod frequently pierced.Owing to the incisinf^ forchasing a greater degree ofelaboration is noticeable. CHIPPENDALE.
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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