The bindings displayed here are examples of intricate, well-planned design work. Decorative borders are symmetrical and necessitate detailed measurements and exacting tooling to ensure a balanced composition. The bindings have deep dentelles that both encroach upon and highlight the clean expanse of red morocco. Interstitial areas between fleurons and leaves are filled with pointillé and lozenge tools to create a more sumptuous design.
Red morocco, with gilt dentelle, in the style of Antoine-Michel Padeloup (1685–1758), on: Les amours pastorales de Daphnis et Chloé, 1718
PML 198330