Patrick J.
Kelly House - Table of Contents
Bedrooms, Bathrooms
and Basement -
Charles Duffy/Patrick J. Kelly House
268 Crescent
Avenue, Buffalo, NY
On this page, below:
2017 Photos
Second
floor master bedroom Master bedroom at front of the second floor ... Note French doors at right  Master bedroom at front of the second floor ... Two fireplace details below:  Detail #1 - Fireplace: Dentil molding beneath mantel ... Paneled frieze ... Marble surround ... Brick hearth  Fireplace detail #2 ... Dentil molding above mantel  Master bedroom at front of the second floor ... Wave pattern radiator cover found throughout the house |
The other three bedrooms on the second floor  Bedroom #1 - Three details below:  Detail #1 - Sconce  Detail #2 - Fireplace ... Glazed brick surround and hearth  Detail # 3- Fireplace scroll-sawn corbel  Closet space  Bedroom #2  Bedroom #3 |
| Three
bathrooms "What
is Vitreous china:
Vitreous china is an enamel coating that is applied to ceramics,
particularly porcelain, after they've been fired, though the name can
also refer to the finished piece as a whole. The coating makes the
porcelain tougher, denser, and shinier, and it is a common choice for
things like toilets and sink basins.
"How It’s Made: The word “vitreous” means “glass-like,” and that’s just what the glaze does for ordinary ceramics: it makes them look shiny and reflective while maintaining and in most cases actually strengthening their durability. The glaze itself is usually made of composite minerals and powdered glass. It is typically sold as a powder that artisans and manufacturers must melt down, in a kiln or specialized oven, before using. "Once the glaze has reached its melting point it can be painted, or “glazed,” onto the surface of the ceramic piece. Most of the time the piece getting painted must otherwise be finished, making this one of the very last steps. The enamel must usually be left to dry for a time, then the piece re-fired to seal the coating. Past this point, the item can usually be itself described as “vitreous china.” - WiseGeek (online May 2017)  Two details below:  Detail #1 - Glazed brick wall ... Mosaic floor  Detail #2   2 details below:  Detail #1 - Wave pattern radiator cover found throughout the house  Detail #2 - Fluted base |
Basement Basement ... Original wine cellar, with electricity  Bryant original boiler ... Two details below:  Detail #1 ... (Photo courtesy of Theresa Roma)  Detail #2 ... (Photo courtesy of Theresa Roma) |
Special thanks to owners Theresa and Adam Roma for their assistance in 2017
Photos (except where noted otherwise) and their arrangement ©2017 Chuck LaChiusa
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