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An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… entrance. The roof has been repaired and rendered safe by steel reinforcement in recent years. The lantern is modern …
Old and New London
… fine piebald charger (an ill colour), and clad in complete steel. The plumes on his head were tri-coloured, and … extremely magnificent; and he bore in his hand the loose steel gauntlet, ready for the challenge. The Duke of … (Dymoke), dressed in armour of complete and glittering steel, his horse richly caparisoned, and his beaver finely …
A History of the County of Hertford
… the steps to the clock-tower. Here are now hung three steel mantraps which were formerly used in the woods round …
Old and New London
… each cock gives, who, by the way, I must tell you, wear steel spurs (called gaffles) for their surer execution. And …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Westmorland
… 1674. The fireplace recess has a spice-cupboard. d(9). Steel Croft, house 520 yards E. of (8), has a later extension …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… and dry. No news. 29. Went on with 'Toast rack' and began 'Steel,' cut up some wood and went to Mr Darby at Carpenter … engraver discharged 7 hands the other day. 30. Finished 'Steel' cut up wood and drew 'Fag' over again and cut out … down to 12 or 14000. 2. Went on with 'Volute' and altered 'Steel' and 'Saltspoon.' Papa went to Peckham today, to Mr …
The Apprenticeship of a Mountaineer
… as called by engravers) on the art of engraving, copper, steel and wood. I heard several things I did not know and … (London: J. Murray, 1820). A large folio volume of steel engravings, which included eighteen of watercolours …
Dictionary of Traded Goods and Commodities
… Wig comb - Wisp steel Wig comb [wigg combe] A COMB, like a TOUPEE COMB, … in units of HUNDRED Sources: Inventories (early). Wisp steel [wisp-steele; steel wisp] Apparently a wisp was originally a unit of …