Ornamental decoration of continuous reeding, either vertically, horizontally or twisted. First used on 17th century silverware
A flutelike decorative motif, usually short in proportion to its width, that often approaches an oval form.
A border or ornament comprising radiating lobes of either straight or curved form, used from the late Elizabethan period on.
A decorative border, carved or moulded, comprising a series of short flutes or reeds.
An ornamental band of angled lobes or fluting, usually used as a border.
A border or ornament comprising radiating lobes of either carved or straight form. Used from the late Elizabethan period.
A decoration resembling reeds or inverted flutes.
A series of small vertical, diagonal or twisted grooves applied as a border decoration on silverware.
Ornamentation consisting of narrow, parallel, vertical panels, usually tapering in width. The panels may be convex, concave, or alternating convex and concave.
A carved decoration to the edges of tables, desks, shelves, etc., widely used from the 16th century onwards. Properly the term applies to silver, and originated in the shape of clenched knuckles.
Ornamental notching or carving of a rounded molding, resembling short flutes or ruffles. Common in Elizabethan, Italian Renaissance, and other styles influenced by Italy.
Ornament carved on the edges either of flat areas or of turnings resembling short convex or concave flutes or ruffles. It is common in Elizabethan work, Italian Renaissance, and other styles influenced by Italy.
Ornamental carvings on edges of flat areas or turnings that look like small concave or convex flutes or ruffles. All styles influenced by antique Italian furniture making often have gadroons. Chippendale furniture is also known for its use of gadroons on borders and top edges.
