strap work

The strap work, applied in ribbon, is broken by cross stitches in couples, which take away from the severity of the lines.

Some use may also be made of interlaced strap-work designs, either worked with gouges, or a small fillet.

In each corner is a quarter circle of vellum, pierced and richly gilded in a pattern of strap-work and floral sprays.

The medallion is enclosed in a richly designed broad border of strap-work, enriched with dots and arabesques, all in gold.

Breast ornament, gold open strap work and floral filigree, the lower part an oval pendant, set with table diamonds.