Yup no2 is wrong, no1 is designed to transfer the weight down the profile and away from the ceiling. So its not top heavy. So no2 has the bulk part at the top, Reality is doesn't matter, but as a design, the reason it was designed like that is for that reason.
Same with a georgian 'drip' member, its design purpose was when used outside externally on the building, any running water would reach this member and drip off the building instead of carrying on and running down the face of the house.
They weren't soft these people yanno.
Its silly mistakes like that that show the pros from the handymen in this game. Ive seen georgian cornice fitted upside down and all sorts.
I mean if the customer insists they want it a a certain way then fine, but i explain these things to them and try and steer them down the correct path.