weather vane shown in the sketch is merelyan external finish to a vertical iron rod, which goesthrough the centre of the roof to the level of thebottom of the plate, and is then connected toradiating oak ties with each angle of the octagon.These ties form both a useful and constructionalpurpose, as… … GARDEN STORE AND PIGEON-HOUSE DESIGNED AND DRAWN BY C E. MALLOWS, F.R.I.B.A.
Art · Decoration and ornament
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