cornice bracket
[KOR-nis BRAK-it]
nounpl: cornice brackets
console de cornija
1. A decorative or structural support element, typically triangular or curved, that projects from a wall to support a cornice or other architectural feature
The ornate cornice brackets adorned the Victorian building's roofline.
Os consoles de cornija ornamentados enfeitavam a linha do telhado do edifício vitoriano.
2. A bracket installed beneath a cornice for both aesthetic and load-bearing purposes
The carpenter installed cornice brackets at regular intervals along the facade.
O carpinteiro instalou consoles de cornija em intervalos regulares ao longo da fachada.
Cornice brackets are particularly significant in Brazilian colonial architecture, especially in historic cities like Salvador, Ouro Preto, and Recife, where they represent important elements of Portuguese-influenced design. They remain essential in restoration and preservation work of heritage buildings.
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