This section is from the book "A Treatise On Architecture And Building Construction Vol3: Stair Building, Ornamental Ironwork, Roofing, Sheet-Metal Work, Electric-Light Wiring And Bellwork", by The Colliery Engineer Co.. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On Architecture And Building Construction.
In Fig. 42 is shown a plan of a stairway which includes two platforms with a step and two curved risers in the 10-inch cylinder between the platforms, making a half turn. The wreathed rail over this plan has a pleasing shape, and no ramp is required in the straight rail either above or below the wreath.

Fig. 42.
 
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