A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1900)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · London ; Oxford : J. Parker · leaf 55
Bofotell — Brasses, Sepulchral. 45 clustered pillars, in window and doorjambs, mullions, &e., probably from its resemblance to the shaft of an arrow or bolt. It is the English term for the torus. Brasses, Sepulchral, monumental plates of brass or the SIR JOHN DE CREKE, SIR ROGER DE TRUMPINGTON,… … A. Roundels, in the form of lions1 A. Heaume, or Basinet. On its apex is a staple for heads, serving as Epaulieres. appending the Kerchief of Plesaunce, and it is B. Demi - Brassarts over the furnished with a chain attached to the girdle, to sleeves of the Hauberk, with enable the Knight to recover…
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