Dresser, Christopher · London ; New York : Cassell Petter & Galpin · leaf 143
he body of the decanter so that light may surround it as fully aspossible (Figs. 122 and 128). In Pigs. 124 to 135 I give a number of shapes of decanters and jugs, such asmay be seen in our best shop-windows, and such as I consider desirable forms for suchvessels; and in considering the shape of… … Fie-. 130. Fig. 132. Fig. 133 Fig. 134. character of the handle; but respecting the application of handles to vessels I willspeak when considering silversmiths work (see page 14U). Besides decanters and bottles, glass is formed into tumblers, wine-glasses,flower-holders, and many other things; but…
Decoration and ornament
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