The reeded ovolo is again prominent, and the fascia of the architrave of the arch bears a familiar decorative motive consisting of groups of five flutes in alternation with a conventionalized flower.
"The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia"
Frank Cousins Phil M. Riley
An enriched ovolo suggesting a quarter section of a cylinder and two disks in alternation lends added refinement to the paneled jambs and the architrave casing of the arch with its hand-carved keystone.
"The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia"
Frank Cousins Phil M. Riley
The ovolo about the marble facings of the fireplace bears the conventional bead and reel and egg and dart motives, the latter having a leaf design in alternation with the egg.
"The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia"
Frank Cousins Phil M. Riley