The Englishman's house, from a cottage to a mansion. A practical guide to members of building societies, and all interested in selecting or building a house (1871)
Richardson, C. J. (Charles James), 1806-1871 · London, J. C. Hotten · leaf 428
Fig. 14. in these may be that they are of a more ornamentalcharactei* than any that have ever been introduced; 422 THE FIREPLACE. they are formed of ziuc, supported by a stout dwarfiron railing. The intention is to permit the smoketo escape in any direction, either upwards, sideways,or downwards,… … Fig- »5- wise. If any sudden gust of wind take place and thesmoke be driven back, the capping provides largeroutlets for its escape than the small aperture of theflue itself; in other words, it is easier for the smoketo pass in any direction rather than return down theflue. THE FIREPLACE. 423 The…
Architecture, Domestic
Internet Archive · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
