Marble decoration and the terminology of British and foreign marbles : a handbook for students (1888)
Blagrove, George H · London : C. Lockwood · leaf 39
3° MARBLE DECORATION. … that dark-coloured marbles show to the best advantageagainst gold or silver mosaic, black marble, porphyry, andserpentine being highly effective. The gold or silverfrequently forms a ground in which the ornament is in-laid with marble. Silver being more dazzlingly brilliantthan gold, should be used…
Marble · Decoration and ornament · Marble industry and trade
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