Description:
Complete jeweler's, jeweler's and goldsmith's manual, 1832. Beautiful and rare complete volume (contains three volumes) printed in French in 1832 in Paris (Roret). Author: Jean Sébastien Eugène Julia de Fontenelle (1790-1842), professor of chemistry. It is a complete guide for the jeweler, metal engraver and goldsmith, including various treatises: on precious stones, how to cut and set them, enamels, mosaics, how to refine gold and silver, how to recognize them, how to raise or lower the carat, how to calculate their value (based on the carat), collection on laws and decrees on silver, jewelry and French and non-French art coins, the history of the main European decorations and much more. Containing 7 delightful folded engravings (see photo). Good condition (further detailed photos are available). Dimensions: 9 cm; h.14.
