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The Silversmith's Handbook, 1890

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Item Details

Description

The Silversmith's Handbook Containing Full Instructions for the Alloying and Working of Silver: Including the Different Modes of Refining and Melting the Metal; Its Solders; the Preparation of Imitation Alloys; Methods of Manipulation; Prevention of Waste; Instructions for Improving & finishing The Surface of the Work; Together with Other Useful Information & Memoranda

By George Gee

Crosby Lockwood & Son, second Edition, first printing, with date "1890" on title page, no additional printings on copyright page

Antique 1890 hardcover on silversmithing processes and methods. Illustrated. Nicely decorated hardcover binding with gilt and black lettering.

Description: "A work of reference upon which workmen, apprentices, & manufacturers, employing the material upon which it treats, may find information which will be of assistance to them in performance of their duties. Different modes of refining and melting the metal; its solders; the preparation of imitation alloys; methods of manipulation; prevention of waste; instructions for improving & finishing the surface of the work----all these have been carefully collected & placed in order in the body of the work---while the author has endeavored to present the contents in as practical & readable a form as is compatible with accuracy & efficiency."

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Condition

Front hinge starting, otherwise internally tight and unmarked, pages slightly toned with age, but not brittle. Expected light handling wear to edges, but all lettering/decoration bright. No remainder mark; not x-library.