The Art of Glass. Shewing how to make all sorts of glass, crystal and enamel. Likewise the making of pearls, precious stones, china and looking-glasses

first edition Hardcover

1699 · London

by Haudicquer de Blancourt, Jean
London: Printed for Dan. Brown at the Black Swan; Tho. Bennet; D. Midwinter; Tho. Leigh; R. Wilkin, 1699. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. The first English translation of 'De l'art de la verrerie' offers detailed instructions for the making of glass, crystal, enamel, jewels and mirrors, guiding readers through different techniques for achieving the remarkable colors of Renaissance glass. 9 illustrated plates offer detailed diagrams of equipment and furnaces, with legends and explanations in the facing text. The work concludes with "An Appendix Shewing how to Make Glass-Eyes Very Natural", beginning: "This Secret is fine, and never made publick before..." (truncated)
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