- Grillwork
Grillwork is decorative
grating ofmetal ,wood , stone, or other material used as a screen, divider, barrier, or as a purely decorative element. It may function as awindow , either with or withoutglazing . Grillwork may also refer togrille s, decorative front ends ofmotor vehicle s. Grillwork is sometimes referred to as simply as a "grill" or as "grille", but the latter terms do not convey a decorative quality. These words are all derived from theOld French "greille".Examples of grillwork
References
* Southworth, Susan and Michael Southworth, "Ornamental ironwork, an illustrated guide to its design, history & use in American architecture", New York, McGraw-Hill, 1992.
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