The first of two volumes offering insight on the Architectural Antiques of Rome. It contains an Introduction, and a series of original etchings and lithographs of the following buildings, with descriptive texts for each: Temple of Vesta, at Tivoli; Temple of Mars Ultor, at Rome; Temple of Jupiter Tonans, at Rome; Temple of Jupiter Stator, at Rome; Temple of Vesta, at Rome; Temple of Fortuna Virilis, at Rome; Column and Forum of Trajan, at Rome; Column of Antoninus, at Rome; Forum of Nerva, at Rome; Colosseum, at Rome. The plates depict measured drawings, elevations, sections and plans of the edifices mentioned.
Taylor, George Ledwell (1788-1873), architect and author
An in-depth pictorial collection and analysis of the most useful and elegant household furniture. Each plate is accompanied by a short description, some drawings include plans, scale bars and dimensions. Plates included are: chairs, sofas, beds, couches, china-tables, dressing-tables, shaving-tables, bason-stands, teakettle-stands, frames for marble slabs, bureau-dressing-tables, commodes, writing-tables, library-tables, library book cases, organ cases for private rooms, toilet cabinets, china-cases, china-shelves, candle stands, terms for busts, stands for china jars, cisterns for water, lanthorns and chandeliers, fire-screens, brackets, clock cases, pier-glasses, chimney pieces, picture frames, stove grates, chinese railing and brass works.
Chippendale, Thomas (1718-1779), furniture designer
