An Illustrated Dictionary of Words used in Art and Archaeology / Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations.

by John W. Mollett

Mouldings. A general term for the varieties of outline given to subordinate parts of architecture, such as cornices, capitals, bases, &c. These (described in their places) are principally: the Fillet or List, the Astragal or Bead, the Cyma Reversa or Ogee, the Cyma Recta or Cyma, the Cavetto or hollow moulding, the Ovolo or quarter round, the Scotia or Trochilus. These are frequently enriched by foliage, egg and tongue and other ornaments, &c. (See the article in Parker’s Glossary of Architecture for a history of the diversities of the mouldings in the different styles.)

Moulinet. A machine for winding up a cross-bow.

Mound, Her. A globe encircled and arched over with rich bands, and surmounted by a cross-patée; an ensign of the royal estate. (See Crown, Orb, Regalia.)

Mountain or Mineral Blue (Green). (See Carbonates of Copper.)

Fig. 469. Mug of Moustiers make.

Moustiers Faience. Moustiers in Provence is one of the most important of the French ceramic centres. The mug represented in Fig. [469] is coloured with varied enamels, and ornamented with medallion and wreaths.

Muckinder, Muckinger, O. E. A pocket-handkerchief (sc. dirty).

Mueta, Med. Lat. (Old Fr. muette). A watch-tower.

Muffler. A handkerchief covering the chin and throat, and sometimes used to cover the face (muffle or muzzle).