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Definition of Scagliola
1. n. An imitation of any veined and ornamental stone, as marble, formed by a substratum of finely ground gypsum mixed with glue, the surface of which, while soft, is variegated with splinters of marble, spar, granite, etc., and subsequently colored and polished.
Definition of Scagliola
1. Noun. Plasterwork imitating marble, granite, etc.. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scagliola
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scagliola
Literary usage of Scagliola
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Practical Masonry, Or, A Theoretical and Operative Treatise of Building by Edward Shaw (1846)
"scagliola. THIS composition has, of late years, begun to be much employed in the
... scagliola is a composition of plaster of Paris and earthy colors, ..."
2. Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects and Curiosities by Shearjashub Spooner (1865)
"At the present time, this art is practised with success in various European
cities, particularly in London and Paris. WORKS IN scagliola. ..."
3. International Library of Technology: A Series of Textbooks for Persons by International Textbook Company (1903)
"When well made and polished, scagliola can hardly be distinguished from marble.
It is unsuitable for exterior decoration, ..."
4. Chamber's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge (1892)
"scagliola, a composition made to imitate the more costly kinds of marble and ...
This kind of work is only adapted for interiors, because scagliola will not ..."
5. The Useful Arts: Considered in Connexion with the Applications of Science by Jacob Bigelow (1853)
"... Casting in Plaster, Bronze Casting, Practice of Sculpture, Materials, Objects
of Sculpture, Gem Engraving, Cameos, Intaglios, Mosaic, scagliola. ..."
6. Practical Cost Keeping for Contractors: A Book Giving a System of Accurate by Frank Rabold Walker (1918)
"... "MM-2" (a) Cost of all classes of scagliola work. "NM-1" (a) Cost of all
classes .of floor and wall tile. (b) Cost of sand and cement. ..."
7. Summer's Jaunt Across the Water by John Jay Smith (1846)
"... bachelor's apartments—The Reform Club—The clerk and footman's duties—The
library—The interior of the club-house—The furniture—scagliola—Dining-room—The ..."
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