French Mouldings

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cornicesfriezes

C L A S S I C M O U L D I N G S I N C .


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cornice:a projecting moulding located where the ceiling and

wall meet; in classical architecture, the projecting

top of an entablature; any projecting, ornamental

moulding along the top of a wall, arch, etc. that

finishes or crowns it; from the Latin corona.


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c o r n i c e s

In order to choose cornice moulding for any room,

a few particulars of the space should be considered.

These include size and style of the room, ceilingheight, furniture to be placed in the room, etc.

In the end, however, your final choice should be

a matter of taste.

Cornice moulding may be installed on new

plaster, drywall, wood or most other surfaces.

A number of mouldings can be used together in

combination. If you have not seen a certain

moulding or combination of mouldings used,

whether in our showroom, in a magazine or inother homes, it does not mean that it cannot be

constructed. Imagination is the only limit.

Any custom moulding can be created, and any

style of moulding can be reproduced.

Curved walls are a specialty. Any chosen cornice

can be produced for installation on a curved surface.

c o r n i c e s e l e c t i o n

The cornice is used as a transition between thewall and the ceiling. It celebrates a high ceiling,

and makes a low ceiling less oppressive and

more interesting. Cornice moulding perfects and

completes an interior, introducing a dramatic

interplay of changing light and shadow. Just as

a frame draws our focus and attention to the art

it surrounds, a cornice frames and enhances

the room it finishes. There are three types of

cornices to consider. An architectural cornice uses

a combination of simple (fillet, astragal, torus,

scotia, ovolo, cavetto) and complex shapes (ogeeand reverse ogee) in order to produce a lineal

cornice without figures. A cove cornice presents

a substantial concave surface which spans the

intersect of wall and ceiling, flanked by simple

and complex mouldings on both ceiling andwall. A figured cornice exhibits motifs or figures

(e.g. egg and dart, dentils, scrolled leaves, swags).

A cove cornice may be figured, but the cove

appears as its principal aspect.

As in most other interior design decisions, the

choice of cornice depends, in the end, on personal

preference. A very general rule in relation to

ceiling height would be a maximum measurement

of 4" down the wall, with a 4" ceiling projection

for an 8' ceiling; a 5"-7"x 5"-7" cornice for a 9'; and

an 8" x 8" or larger cornice for a 10' plus ceiling.

The size of the room must also be considered,

along with the depth of the relief: a smaller

moulding may do for a higher ceiling if it has

heavy, bold relief.


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i n s t a l l a t i o n i n f o r m a t i o n

Mark the wall and ceiling projections given for thecornice by chalking those measurements on the wall

and ceiling.

Mouldings are cut bottom side up with any fine-toothed

handsaw in a mitre box. Cut the fi rst length of moulding

with a 45 mitre on one end to begin in one corner of the

room. If a larger box is built to accommodate a larger

moulding, spacer blocks can be used to position the

ceiling and wall dimensions of the given moulding.

If the moulding has a long repeat pattern, consider

beginning in the most conspicuous outside corner of the

room and proceed to the most inconspicuous insidecorner, since the pattern may not match exactly in all

corners. Remember that a considerable amount of

wastage may occur with longer repeat patterns.

Chip and scratch the wall and ceiling between the chalked

measurement lines every 8 to 12 inches to assure a good

bond between the surface of the wall and moulding.

Mix the Dura Bond 90 or equivalent plaster glue to

a thick creamy consistency as per instructions.

Place lengths of moulding against the surface. If the

walls or ceilings are not straight or square, some fitting

will be necessary. The mouldings are rigid and must beinstalled in a straight line, so any deviancy in the walls

or ceilings can then be filled with the compound in

order to give the appearance of a straight surface.

Mouldings are often used in this way to straighten

uneven surfaces.

Set a couple of finishing nails on the bottom chalk line

to rest the moulding upon after the moulding adhesive

has been applied to the back of the moulding.

Apply moulding adhesive to the bottom and top edges

of the moulding and lift into place, resting it on the

finishing nails. Set a couple of finishing nails on top ofthe moulding (angled downwards) in order to hold the

piece while finishing the edges and joints.

Edges and joints are filled with compound, which oozes

out along the edges when moulding is pressed into

place. This excess can then be wiped off.

When joining two lengths of moulding at a butt joint,

assure the two faces are flush by wedging one piece or

shaving the other piece on the back of the moulding. The

seam is then filled with compound and wiped smooth.


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330 CORNICE WITH GENTLE COVE

339 SIMPLIFIED GREEK KEY CORNICE

345s CORNICE WITH UNDULATEB AN D O F B EA DE D O RN AM EN T

4 C or n i c e s

6 1/2"

4"

1"

4 3/4"

1 1/2"

4 5/8"

347 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICEW IT H B EA D A ND L AM BS T ON GU E

345 CORNICE WITH UNDULATEB AN D O F B EA DE D O RN AM EN T

1 7/8"

5 3/4"

5"

8"

5"

8"

331 LARGE COVE CORNICE

333 COVED CORNICE WITH LATTICE80" REPEAT

8 3/8"

8"

346 PLAIN ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE

30"

20"


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361 C OR NICE WIT H B EA D A NDVARIATION OF FINGER FLUTE

357 ROLLING WAVE AND FLOWERCORNICE

358 C OR NICE WIT H G RE EK K EYVARIATION

360 CONTEMPORARY FLUTEDCORNICE

C or n i c e s 5

3 1/4"

4"

1 3/8"

4 1/2"

1 3/8"

4 1/2"

1"

2 1/4"

356 SCR OL LE D L EA F A ND F LO WE RCORNICE WITH BEAD

348 ACANTHUS LEAF CORNICE


4 3/4"

5 1/4"

3 3/4"

6"

9"

359 CORNICE WITH EVOLUTE-SPIRAL BAND

1 7/8"

5 3/4"

1 5/8"

362 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICEWIT H STY LIZE D G RE EK K EY

A ND L AM BS T ON GU E

9 1/8"

6 3/4"

363 ARCHITECTURAL DENTILCORNICE

4 1/2"

5"


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6 C or n i c e s

364 G RA PE A ND V IN E C OR NICE

365 ROMAN FREIZE FINISHED WITHA P EA RL

366 MODERN FLUTED CORNICE

367 S-SHAPED ARCHITECTURALCORNICE

7 1/2"

5 1/4"

368 STEPPED ARCHITECTURALCORNICE

8"

8"

368s STEPPED ARCHITECTURALCORNICE

6"

6"

2 1/4"

6 3/4"

368l STEPPED ARCHITECTURALCORNICE

12"

12"

367l ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE

8 3/4"

8 3/4"

2 1/2"

7 1/4"

2 1/2"

5 3/4"


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369s STEPPED ARCHITECTURAL CORNICEWITH PROMINENT TORUS

5"

6 3/4"

369 STEPPED ARCHITECTURALCORNICE WITH PROMINENT TORUS

370 FLOWER, BERRY ANDLEAF-FIGURED CORNICE

371 STEPPED ARCHITECTURALCORNICE

7"

9 1/4"

5"

8 1/2"

2 7/8"

3 7/8"

5 1/2"

7 1/2"

372 COVED CORNICE WITHC AM EO A ND P EA RL

7 1/2"

7 1/2"

369l STEPPED ARCHITECTURALCORNICE WITH PROMINENT TORUS

8 3/4"

10 1/4"

373 CORNICE WITH GUILLOCHEAND FLOWER


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8 C or n i c e s

375 CORNICE WITH SINGLE RIBBON-WRA PP ED R EE D B UN DL E A ND

LAMBS T ON GU E

6"

7"

379 SIMPLE CORNICE WITH SCALLOP3 5/8"

4 1/2"

2"

11 1/4"

376 CORNICE WITH STYLIZEDACANTHUS , E GG A ND D ART,

B EA D A ND B AR RE L

377 CORNICE WITH ANTHEMIONAND PALMETTE

378 CORNICE WITH PALMETTE,U RN A ND P EA RL S WA G

5 1/2"

12 1/4"

3"

11"

374 COVED CORNICE WITHACANTHUS AND FLOWER

8 1/2"

8 3/4"

393 CORNICE WITH LEAFED MODILLIONS,EGG AND DART, BEAD AND BARREL

7 1/4"

8 1/4"


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397 ACANTHUS LEAF CORNICE WITHLAMBS TONGUE AND ROLLING

ROPE WITH PEARL8 1/4"

6 1/2"

396 DEEPLY COVED ACANTHUS LEAFC OR NICE WIT H E GG A ND D ART14 3/4"

14 3/4"

398 ACANTHUS LEAF CORNICE WITHLAMBS TONGUE, BELLED FLUTES

AND ROLLING ROPE WITH PEARL

7 3/4"

11"

399 FLORAL, DENTIL, B EA D A NDBARREL, AND FLUTED CORNICE

401 GOTHIC CORNICE

400 ORNATE BRACKET CORNICE

5 1/2"

8"

8"

7"

6 3/4"

12 1/2"


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10 C or n i c e s

402 ORNATE ACANTHUS LEAFBRACKET CORNICE

403 CORNICE WITH LEAFED MODILLIONS,RECESSED PANELS, LAMBS TONGUE,

EGG AND DART AND DENTILS

403l CORNICE WITH LEAFED MODILLIONS,RECESSED PANELS, LAMBS TONGUE,

EGG AND DART AND DENTILS

7"

7"

5 3/4"

7"

14 3/8"

14 5/8"

404 DECORATIVE LEAF ANDFLOWER CORNICE

405 G RA PE A ND L EA F C OR NICE

8"

6 1/2"

9 1/2"

3 1/2"

401l GOTHIC CORNICE

8"

9 3/8"


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12 C or n i c e s

413 LATTICE, E GG A ND D ART A NDMODILLIONS WITH ROCOCO

C-SCROLLS; 78" REPEAT


411 F RU IT A ND F LO WE R C OR NICE

5 1/2"

7 3/4"

2 1/2"

8 1/2"

408 SWAGGED FLOWER COVE CORNICEWIT H B OWS, PEARLS, LAMBS

TONGUE

7"

6"

412 EGG AND DART ARCHITECTURALCORNICE

5 1/2"

6 1/2"

408s SWAGGED FLOWER COVE CORNICEWIT H B OWS, PEARLS, LAMBS

TONGUE

4 1/4"

5 1/4"

406s FRENCH PROVINCIAL CORNICE36'' F IG UR E C EN TE RE D O N A

72'' LENGTH

4 5/8"

4"

406 FRENCH PROVINCIAL CORNICE48" F IG UR E C EN TR ED O N A

72" LENGTH

8"

8 1/4"

8"

10 1/2"


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419l CONTEMPORARY CORNICE

8 3/8"

417 E GG A ND D ART W IT HDENTILS

4 1/4"

4 1/2"

418 COVE CORNICE WITH SHELLAND LEAF DETAIL

419 CONTEMPORARY CORNICE

4 1/2"

5"

2 1/4"

4" 419s CONTEMPORARY CORNICE

4 3/4"

415 G RE EK K EY W IT H D IS K3"

4"

414 C OV E WIT H B EA D A ND B AR RE L5 3/4"

6 1/2"

416 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICEW IT H E GG A ND D ART

AND DENTILS

5 1/2"

5 1/4"

6 1/8"

2 7/8"

420 ACANTHUS LEAF CORNICE5 1/2"

5 1/2"


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433 PLAIN CORNICE WITH ROPE7 "

6"

430 ACANTHUS LEAF, BEADAND BARREL

431 PLAIN CORNICE

432 ACANTHUS LEAF WITHPEARL CORNICE

4 1/4"

4 1/4"

3 1/4"

3 1/2 "

4"

3 1/4"

429 PLAIN CORNICE2 3/4"3 1/4 "

428 BRACKET CORNICE4"3 3/4"

426 ELONGATED EGG ANDDART CORNICE

3 1/4"

5 1/4"

427 FLUTED MOTIF COVE CORNICE6 1/8"

6"

434 DENTIL CORNICE4 "

3 3/4"

435 ARCHITECTURAL ACANTHUSLEAF CORNICE

9 1/2"

8"


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16 C or n i c e s

451 ORNATE ACANTHUS LEAF CORNICE8"

9"

448 ROLLING WAVE CORNICE

450 UPRIGHT LEAFED CORNICE

1 3/4"

4 3/4"

1 1/4"

4 1/4"

436 CORNICE WITH DENTILS,B EA D A ND B AR RE L

437 DENTIL CORNICE


439 A CA NT HU S L EA F A ND B EA DCORNICE

4"

2 1/4"

3"

2 "

3 1/4"

3 "

4 1/4"

4 1/4"

446 CORNICE WITH PEARL3"

3 1/4"

444 E GG A ND D ART C OR NICE

440 E GG A ND D ART W IT H B EA DAND BARREL CORNICE

3 3/4"

2 1/2"

3 1/4 "

1 3/4"

442 E GG A ND D ART C OR NICE3 "1 3/4"


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459 E GG A ND D ART C OR NICE5 3/4"

5"

457 SWEEPING COVE CORNICEWIT H P EA RL S A ND L AM BS

TONGUE

6"

7 1/2"

453 ACANTHUS LEAF CORNICE7"

9"

456 DECORATIVE CORNICE3"

1 1/2"



454 CORNICE WITH ROSETTES

2"

4 1/4"

2"

4 1/2 "

2 1/4"

4 "

463 DENTIL WITH PEARL CORNICE4"

3 1/2"

465 E GG A ND D ART W IT H B EA DAND BARREL CORNICE

4 1/2"

3 1/2"


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18 C or n i c e s

491 F RU IT A ND F LO WE R C OR NICE2"

6 "

479 FLUTED CORNICE5 3/4"

6 3/4"

483 SHELL, B EA D A NDBARREL CORNICE6"

6 1/4"

4"

9 1/4"

475 DECORATIVE LEAF CORNICE

481 TRIGLYPH DENTIL CORNICE

487 DENTIL, E GG A ND D ART,LAMBS T ON GU E C OR NICE

14 3/4"

7 1/2"

7 "

6 1/2"

480 ACANTHUS LEAF CORNICE2 1/2"

2 1/2"


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495 FLUTED MOTIF CORNICE3 1/2"

3/4"

493 SALAMANDER , GRAPE ANDLEAF CORNICE

5 3/4"

1 3/4"

501 E GG A ND D ART SIN GL ERIBBON CORNICE

6 1/2"

6 3/4"

503 B OWS A ND F LO WE R C OR NICE

505 CORNICE WITH DOUBLE-CROSSEDR EE D B UN DL E A ND E GG

AND DART

513 TRIGLYPH DISK CORNICE

7 1/2"

8 1/2"

11 1/4"

8"

9"

4"

515s ARCHITECTURAL DENTILCORNICE

7"

5 1/2"


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20 C or n i c e s

515 ARCHITECTURAL LARGEDENTIL CORNICE

8 1/2"

7"

517 SIMPLIFIED LAUREL LEAFCORNICE

519 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE WITHP EA RL A ND L AM BS T ON GU E

4 1/4"

4"

4 "

1 1/4"

5 3/4"

1 3/4"

538 E GG A ND D ART C OR NICEWITH DROPS

539 CORNICE WITH ROSESAND LEAVES

3 1/2"

2 1/2"

541 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE3 1/2"3 1/4"

541l ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE5"

4 1/4"

547 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE5 3/4"

4 3/4"


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22 C or n i c e s

551s CORNICE WITH DOUBLE-CROSSEDREED BUNDLE AND EGG AND DART

4 1/4"

4 1/2"

548s ART NOUVEAU CORNICEWITH ACANTHUS LEAVES

AND FLOWERS

6 1/2"

5 3/8"

549 COVED CORNICE6 1/2"

6"

551 CORNICE WITH DOUBLE-CROSSEDREED BUNDLE AND EGG AND DART

6 1/2"

6 3/4 "

550 VICTORIAN CORNICE

548 ART NOUVEAU CORNICEWITH ACANTHUS LEAVES

AND FLOWERS

549l COVED CORNICE

10"

8"

8 "

8 3/4"

9 1/2"

7 3/8"


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556 CONTEMPORARY STEPPEDCORNICE

4 1/4"

4"

555 DEEPLY COVED VICTORIANCORNICE

554l PLAIN CORNICE7"

8"

7 1/2"

7"

553 PLAIN COVED CORNICE5 1/2"

3 1/2"

552 LARGE PLAIN CORNICE7 1/2"

5 3/8"

553l COVED CORNICE FLANKEDB Y M AN Y R EV EA LS

6"

5 1/4"

554 PLAIN CORNICE6"

4 3/4"

5 1/2"

557 VICTORIAN CORNICE5 1/4"


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24 C or n i c e s

559 PLAIN COVED CORNICE

560 PLAIN CORNICE

561 PLAIN COVE CORNICE

3 1/2"

3 1/2"

3"

3"

2"

3 1/2"

559l PLAIN COVED CORNICE4 1/2"

5"

564 PLAIN CORNICE

565 PLAIN CORNICE

566 STEPPED CORNICE

3 1/2"

2 3/4"

2 1/2"

2 1/2"

2"

3"

562 SMALL STEPPED CORNICE

2 1/2"

2 1/2"

3"

2 1/2"

563 PLAIN CORNICE3 1/2"

4 1/2"

558 COVED CORNICE


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577s COVED CORNICE4 1/4"

3 7/8"

577 COVED CORNICE4 1/2"

5"

3"

569 PLAIN CORNICE4 3/4"

5"

577l COVED CORNICE

589 CORNICE WITH SWEEPINGLATTICE COVE

11"

11"

579 DORIC CAPITAL CORNICE

585 ARCHITECTURAL DENTILCORNICE

6 "

5"

5 1/4"

568 COVED CORNICE2"1 "

6 1/2"

6 "


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26 C or n i c e s

598sWALL MOUNTED INDIRECT

LIGHTING CORNICE

4 1/4"

5 1/4"

599s UNDERMOUNTED INDIRECTLIGHTING CORNICE

7 1/4"

3 1/4"

598 WALL MOUNTED INDIRECTLIGHTING CORNICE

5 3/4"

7"

599 UNDERMOUNTED INDIRECTLIGHTING CORNICE

7 1/2"

4 3/4"

593 DECORATIVE INDIRECTLIGHTING CORNICE

595 COVED CORNICE WITHBUTTONED LATTICE

4"

5"

6 1/2"

5 5/8"

597 WALL MOUNTEDCONTEMPORARY INDIRECT

LIGHTING CORNICE

5"

6"

591 DECORATIVE INDIRECTLIGHTING CORNICE

5"

7"


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625 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE


6 1/2"

7 1/2"

7"

12 1/4"

621 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE6 1/2"

9 1/2"

615 ARCHITECTURAL CORNICEWITH DENTIL AND ACANTHUS

LEAF

6 1/4"

7"

619 CORNICE WITH PANELLEDD EN TILS A ND L AM BS T ON GU E

4"

4"

621s ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE4 1/4"

7"


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28 C or n i c e s

627 L AR GE E GG A ND D ART,DENTIL AND ACANTHUS LEAF

ARCHITECTURAL CORNICE

10"

10"

675 BOLECTION CORNICE6"

5"

675l BOLECTION CORNICE6"

8"

819 CORNICE WITH STYLIZEDBRACKETS AND PATERA

4 1/8"

3"

10 7/8"

926 CORNICE WITH ACANTHUSLEAF AND PEARLS6 1/2"


9 1/2"

9"


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frieze:the middle section of an entablature;

the decorated band along the upper part

of an internal wall , immediately below

the cornice.


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f r i e z e

A frieze moulding unifies the room, in additionto controlling a high ceiling with artistic muscle.

Frieze mouldings may be used to accentuate a

particular motif found in floorcovering or fabric,

as well as indicate the function of a room. It can

reinforce a particular period of design or evoke

a particular spirit of place. A frieze personalizes

the cornice. Friezes are an architectural hook

leading to features like coffers or skylights. There

are friezes appropriate for public rooms, friezes

for the kitchen, and friezes for more intimate

areas. Friezes may be formal or whimsical,archaic or contemporary, masculine or feminine.

We may certainly do without a friezebutinterior space is so much more interesting and

enriched byhaving one!

A frieze can be used as an accommodating

element, especially if a single cornice style and

size is to be used throughout a project that has

differing ceiling heights. In this case, it becomes

expedient to vary the frieze in order to change the

flavour of each room.

When deciding upon a frieze moulding, keep in

mind the height of your ceiling and the clear-ance above window and door casings.


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332 F LO RA L A ND L EA FLINKED FRIEZE

12 1/2"h x 1 5/8"p

334 U RN A ND L EA F F RIEZ EREPEAT: 58 1/2"

12 1/2"h x 1 1/4"p

335 GRYPHON AND LEAF FRIEZEREPEAT: 58 1/2"

12 3/4"h x 1 1/4"p

336 SHELL FRIEZE6"h x 3/4"p

337 SMALL ROMAN FRIEZE6 3/8"h x 7/8"p

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338 GUILLOCHE FRIEZE10 3/4"h x 3/4"p


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32 F r i e z e s

382 LATTICE FRIEZE7 1/4"h x 3/4"p

340 SIMPLIFIED GREEK KEY FRIEZE3 3/4"h x 1/2"p

342s CLASSIC GREEK KEY, MEANDERO R F RE T F RIEZ E

5 1/2"h x 3/4"p

342 CLASSIC GREEK KEY, MEANDERO R F RE T F RIEZ E

8 1/4"h x 3/4"p

380 FLUTED FRIEZE8"h x 1"p

381 FLUTED FRIEZE WITH PATERAOR ROSETTE

5 3/4"h x 1 1/2"p


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383 ACANTHUS LEAVES FLANKINGCENTRAL MOULDING

6"h x 1 3/4"p

407 G RA PE A ND L EA F F RIEZ E9 1/4"h x 1 1/4"p

409 G RA PE A ND L EA F F RIEZ E5"h x 3/4"p

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441 L EA F A ND F LU TE F RIEZ E9 1/2"h x 7/8"p

447 UPRIGHT ACANTHUS LEAF FRIEZE4 1/2"h x 5/8"p

450 LEAFED FRIEZE OR CORNICE4 1/4"h x 1 1/4"p


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34 F r i e z e s

461 DECORATIVE LEAF ANDSCROLL FRIEZE

12"h x 1 1/4"p


8"h x 1"p


REPEAT: 21"

21"h x 1 3/4"p

470 DECORATIVE FRIEZE5 7/8"h x 5/8"p


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12 1/2"h x 1"p

472 R IB BO N A ND B OW F RIEZ E5 3/4"h x 5/8"p

473 DECORATIVE LEAF AND SCROLLFRIEZE WITH PEARL. STEPPED UPPER

LIP TO LODGE UNDER CORNICE.

7 5/8"h x 1"p

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477 CAMEO FRIEZE5 7/8"h x 3/4"p

485 O AK L EA F, DOUBLE RIBBONAND ACORN FRIEZE

9 1/2"h x 1 3/4"p

531 FLUTE AND PATERA FRIEZE4"h x 1"p


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36 F r i e z e s

795 F RIEZ E WIT H A IR V EN TS8 3/8"h x 1"p

796 F RIEZ E WIT H A IR V EN TS11 3/4"h x 1 5/8"p

818 FISHSCALE FRIEZE WITHAIR VENTS

8 1/2"h x 1"p

600 EGYPTIAN LEAF FRIEZE11 1/8"h x 2"p

794 F RIEZ E WIT H A IR V EN TS8 3/8"h x 1"p


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