A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1900)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · London ; Oxford : J. Parker · leaf 127
jJFmtal - jftrqpIacE. 117 Finial (Lat. Finis = the end) : by old writers this term … the Decorated style ; the example from Rlug s Collese’ Cambridge' Walpole St. Andrew, given under Tabernacle , shews the ap- plication toaniche in the wall, and that from Crick to a Door- way. Spires when perfect are often surmounted with finials. Fireplace. Although the usual custom in houses was…
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