Putnam, J. Pickering (John Pickering), 1847-1917 · Boston, Ticknor and Co. · leaf 77
ll modern grates are based upon the principles explained byCount Rumford, and a fireplace was considered perfect which was made inaccordance with them. It was a rare exception when anything beyondthis was thought possible. The modern grate represented in Figs. 53 and >4. called Sylvesterspatent,… … Fig. 53. Sylvesters Fireplace Fig. 54. formed of separate bars, which extended considerably into the room. Acurb of iron and a raised bar of circular form were used to enclose thebars, and answer the purpose of :i fender. The bach and sides of thefireplace were formed of lire-brick. Instead of the…
Fireplaces
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