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

Trochlea, R. (τροχιλέα). A machine for raising weights, very similar to the Trispastos.

Trochus (τροχὸς, a wheel). A hoop represented on ancient gems as driven by naked boys with a crooked stick, precisely in the existing school fashion. It was of bronze, often with rings attached.

Trombone. A large trumpet with an arrangement of sliding tubes for modulating the tones by which every gradation of sound within its compass can be exactly produced.

Trophy, Gr. (τρόπαιον). A monument of victory (τροπή). Fig. [665] represents a trophy of Gallic spoils, from a bas-relief on the triumphal arch at Orange.

Trotcosie, Scotch. A warm covering for the head, neck, and breast, worn by travellers.

Fig. 666. Trulla.

Trua, dim. Trulla, R. (1) A large flat ladle or spoon perforated with holes and used for skimming liquids when boiling. (2) A kind of drinking-cup. (3) A portable brazier or earthenware vessel perforated with holes (Fig. [666]) for carrying hot coals about. (4) A mason’s trowel.

Trullissatio, R. A coating of plaster or cement laid on by the trowel (trulla).

Trumeau, Fr. A pier looking-glass.