The principles of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture : with an explanation of technical terms and a centenary of ancient terms ... (1882)
Bloxam, Matthew Holbeche, 1805-1888 · London : Bell · leaf 246
he Crockets and Finials of this style, as decorativeembellishments, are peculiarly chaste, graceful, andpleasing, and in detail displaya variety of forms, some resem-bling the botanical productionsof one class, some of another. Amongst the varieties of or-namental work, the mode ofcovering small… … Monumental Crocket,Hereford Cathedral. 222 DECORATED ENGLISH STYLE. monnment in the choir of Canterbnry Cathedral, thedesign consisting of a flower of six leaves, slightlyraised in relief within a sexagonal compartment, thesides of which are formed by the curves of sphericaltriangles which surround…
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