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Ornametital Conservatory 



Art. IX. Description of an ornamental Conservatory in the 

 Grecian Style of Architecture, built by Mr. Robert Roberts, 

 Plumber, Glazier, and Gas Proprietor, Ostuestry, Salop. By- 

 Mr. Roberts, and J. P. 



The design of the exterior {Jig.53.) is a chaste specimen of 

 Grecian architecture, combining an appearance of strength 

 with every facihty for the admission of the hght necessary for a 



building of this description ; the interior exhibits the most 

 tasteful style of ornament, with the best arrangements for 

 convenience. The whole of the timber used in its construction 

 is of the best description, and well seasoned ; framed together 

 upon the most scientific and approved principles and in 

 the most substantial manner, with wrought-iron bolts, bars, 

 screws, plates, and the various descriptions of fastenings. 

 The glazing is done with the best crown glass, and the lights 

 varied and ornamented with side squares of gi'ound glass. 

 The centre is supported within by Doric columns; the 

 several compartments of lights ornamented with pilasters, 

 architraves, and suitable mouldings ; and the fasciae below the 

 domes and cornices enriched with appropriate ornaments. A 

 light and elegant gallery surrounds the interior, to which a 

 handsome stair-case is attached, lighted by a window of 

 stained glass in various tasteful devices. The roof is framed 

 with wrought-iron rafters, fixed and bolted to the beams and 

 wall plates ; the dome and barrel lights in the roof {fg. 56.) 

 are made of fine metal, and the utmost care has been taken in 

 fitting the glass to unite durability with neatness. The whole 



