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 35
ines of the decoration are formed from it.Above the shorter of the two panels is a black iron lock-platewith foliated corners, but now in a fragmentary condition, andwhile regretting that this fine Gothic design has been so ruthlesslyhandled, one wonders if it was the same Vandal who tore… … the front of the coffer,he will realise what rich-ness of effect the heraldicforms and close Gothicpanelling combine topresent. This piece issupplemented by someexplanatory diagramswhich are both heraldi-cally and historicallyinteresting. Edward III.laid claim through hisdescent to the throne…
Decoration and ornament · Heraldry · Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms
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