Leadwork, old and ornamental, and for the most part English (1893)
Lethaby, W. R. (William Richard), 1857-1931 · London, Macmillan · leaf 24
LEADWORK [sect. 1 2 of Syracuse, the most beautiful coin in the world. The Romans used lead extensively and much in the same way as we do — for roof coverings and water pipes, in masonry and for coffins. In Rome an immense quantity of \ead piping has been found. The pipes were formed of strips of… … Figs. 8 and g. — From the Kircherian Museum. Most of the work was signed by the plumber, his name and that of the owner being impressed in the sand mould. ^ There are many beautiful cistae or circular boxes in the museums of Naples and Rome. These are decorated with little medallions, shells,…
Leadwork
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