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 83
s-de-lis on the other, combined with the erratic foliageand the oddities of the border produce an amusing and unexpectedcharm. The scaly diaper pattern is probably not intentional, butdue to the cracking of the leather through age. It makes, however,such a pleasant patterning of surface that I have… … ITS USE IN DECORATION 73 IS a good piece of wrought-iron work, we have a curious charge onthe dexter side of the shield which is divided pale wise or per pale.It represents a leopards head, jessant-de-lys, that is a fleur-de-lisshooting forth or issuing from the head, the tail of the flower…
Decoration and ornament · Heraldry · Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms
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