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N01

A corbel- shaped intricate pattern of leaves with flower heads to  left and right, and at base a small opened flower.

Supporters - Long S-shaped volute ending in a large fruit.

N02

Central carving missing, except for traces at sides of flowers with long stamens.   

Supporters - Volute ending in a whorl pattern of leaves in the centre of which appears a small four-petalled flower.

N03

Central carving missing, except for traces at sides of flower buds and a suggestion that a winged creature may have been portrayed.     

Supporters - Long S-shaped volute ending in a four-petalled leaf of  oak-pattern.

N04

Head and bust of a putto or cherub, with raised wings. He has  strongly defined curls, and wears a cape with a leaf-edged scalloped

pattern.  

Supporters - Long S-shaped volute ending in a simple leaf.

S01

Bust of an ape-shaped creature with long ears and wearing a skullcap and cape-shaped tunic buttoned at the front. He has raised wings,

Carries on his shoulder a small ape, and holds  before him a drum, which he beats with a stick.

Supporters - Long S-shaped volute ending in a large flower with a pomegranate-like centre.

S02

Central carving missing.

Supporters - Long S-shaped volute ending in a simple leaf.   

S03

Large winged creature [headless] facing to the front, and having  wings raised as if in flight.

Supporters - Long S-shaped volute ending in a simple leaf.  

S04

Dragon Passant {headless} with raised wings and tail, which supports the bracket.

Supporters - Long S-shaped volute ending in a simple leaf.          

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