Heraldry and floral forms as used in decoration; (1922)
Cole, Herbert · London & Toronto, J. M. Dent & Sons ltd.; New York, E. P. Dutton & co. · leaf 120
. It is taken fromsome of the early Gothicsources and shows whatsplendid decorators the oldheralds were. What aquantity of later ornamenthas been inspired by thattrailing flower pattern super-imposed on the bold leafforms of the mantling! Thecap of maintenance orestate is seen to advan-tage in this… … no HERALDRY of the crafts of the period, early eighteenth century. It has arich and elaborate effect though inclining to the Rococo style,but the central panel being filled with an heraldic device, entitlesit to our consideration. The sword stand, also of English workmanship, is of the sameperiod,…
Decoration and ornament · Heraldry · Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms
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