An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c, with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington · leaf 61
e, O. E. A quern or handmill.Brand, A.S. A torch; hence, from its .shin-ing appearance, a sword. {Mcyrick.) Brandrate, O. E. An iron tripod fixed overthe fire, on which to set a pot or kettle. Braquemard,O. E. A kind ofsabre—un grantcoustel dAle- maigne, nommebraquemart; 14thcentury. Brass, Gen.… … present day. Mosaic gold, pinchbeck, princesmetal, &c., are varieties of brass differing inthe proportions of the ingredients. Brass beateninto very thin leaves is called Dutch Metal. Brassart. Plate armour for the arm. (Fig. loi.) Brasses. Engraved metal plates inlaid in thepavements or walls…
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