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 47
are the characteristics of both staircases.Both have enriched members to their mouldings, but Coleshill has far more swag decorationon its newel posts and string. Although not present on its staircase, Ashburnham House hasan example of pierced panelwork in the fanlight over the anteroom door. As… … FIG. 30.—ON THE STAIRCASE, TREDEGAR P.iRK. CIRCA 1665. found in the house is a little ribboned bay leaf wreath that enriches the architraves of the doorsin the great drawing-room. Between this modest but refined London house and the sumptuous mansion thatthe Morgans erected in Monmouthshire soon…
