Historical Architecture question: What is an "Ovolo"?

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers, Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty (Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area)

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sounds like a question from an anatomy class....

Aug 28, 2017 07:02 AM

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Oh my ...

I am with Barbara Todaro on this one.

Aug 28, 2017 07:47 AM

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If I had a quarter, it would help me round out an answer!

Aug 28, 2017 06:23 AM

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It's an Italian oval.

Aug 29, 2017 05:33 AM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers - and I am sure it has nothing to do with Oval Office....lol!

Aug 28, 2017 10:51 PM

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Something found at the end of the Fallopian tube.

Aug 28, 2017 09:35 PM

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Something we watched last week!

Aug 28, 2017 02:46 PM

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Thank you.

Aug 28, 2017 12:55 PM

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Are you sure this is an architectural part and not a female reproductive reference? My guess is an oval shaped opening.

Aug 28, 2017 10:15 AM

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A misspelled Volvo?

Aug 28, 2017 10:01 AM

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ovulo molding and resulting shadow pattern

Ovolo (or ovulo) in architecture, is a convex molding known also as the echinus, which in classical architecture was invariably carved with the egg-and-dart ornament. The molding is called a quarter-round by woodworkers. This is not to be conflated with the "echinus" of the Doric capital, as this was of a more varied form and of much larger dimensions than the ovolo, which was only a subordinate molding.

This edge profile is commonly used as the inside profile edge of stile and rail interior doors and cabinetry doors. The concave cavetto molding is the opposite of the ovolo.

The term ovolo is often used to describe the type of architectural structure often used in huts, igloos, and mud brick houses.

Aug 28, 2017 07:20 AM

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Aug 28, 2017 07:11 AM

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The number one competitor of the Volvo?

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"Oh Vo-lo, oh oh (c'mon sing it)

Cantare, oh oh oh oh
Let's fly way up to the clouds
Away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Just like bird of a feather, a rainbow together we'll find"

Aug 28, 2017 07:09 AM

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It is a Italian pop song for those in love with architecture. In fact I am singing Ovolo Mio right now.

Aug 28, 2017 07:05 AM

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Another classsic architectural question...if only the answer could be carved into my memory....

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I think it's that little "hangy-ball" thing that hangs in the back of your throat.... right?

Aug 28, 2017 06:52 AM

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Didn't they used to make a really safe car in Sweeden? lol

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers - and I am sure it has nothing to do with Oval Office....lol!
Are you sure this is an architectural part and not a female reproductive reference? My guess is an oval shaped opening.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ovulo molding and resulting shadow pattern

Ovolo (or ovulo) in architecture, is a convex molding known also as the echinus, which in classical architecture was invariably carved with the egg-and-dart ornament. The molding is called a quarter-round by woodworkers. This is not to be conflated with the "echinus" of the Doric capital, as this was of a more varied form and of much larger dimensions than the ovolo, which was only a subordinate molding.

This edge profile is commonly used as the inside profile edge of stile and rail interior doors and cabinetry doors. The concave cavetto molding is the opposite of the ovolo.

The term ovolo is often used to describe the type of architectural structure often used in huts, igloos, and mud brick houses.
"Oh Vo-lo, oh oh (c'mon sing it)

Cantare, oh oh oh oh
Let's fly way up to the clouds
Away from the maddening crowds
We can sing in the glow of a star that I know of
Where lovers enjoy peace of mind
Let us leave the confusion and all disillusion behind
Just like bird of a feather, a rainbow together we'll find"
It is a Italian pop song for those in love with architecture. In fact I am singing Ovolo Mio right now.
Another classsic architectural question...if only the answer could be carved into my memory....
I think it's that little "hangy-ball" thing that hangs in the back of your throat.... right?