Grinling Gibbons and the woodwork of his age (1648-1720) (1914)
Tipping, H. Avray (Henry Avray), 1855-1933 · London : "Country life" and George Newnes ; New York : C. Scribner's sons · leaf 175
his method is the middle part of theSt. Stephens cover. The swags, vases of flowers and boys heads reveal his influence thoughnot his touch. That touch, however, is certainly present in the font-cover of All HallowsBarking (Fig. 158). The font of grey marble, plain but beautiful in hne, stands… … 148 .— s\v.-\(; ON LKFT SIDK OFPICCADILLY. ALT.AK, ST Jamess, CONTEMPORARY WOODWORK IN LONDON. 159 whole structure, and it is from tiie obelisk that the hook, on which the cover swings, rises. Butthis structural portion is entirely hidden by a profusion of delicate carvings in liniewood. Thedove…
