A popular treatise on gems : in reference to their scientific value : a guide for the teacher of natural sciences, the jeweller, and amateur : together with a description of the elements of mineralogy, and all ornamental and architectural materials, by Lewis Feuchtwanger.
New York, 1867
File Size: 27.6 MB, 562 Pages
This 1899 book is one of the most important early books on enameling. It is quoted and cited by all its contemporary books and many later books. At 168 pages it is a remarkable book very important for any person interested in enameling. The technical…
This 1885 book (republished in 1921) was written by George Gee, a real hero of the trade for decades, a pioneer in writing for the jeweler, the goldsmith and silversmith. You can tell that the author ran an excellent working shop – the voice of…
Subitile: “An Introduction to the preparation and application of all kinds of enamels for technical and artistic purposes. For enamel makers, workers in gold and silver and manufacturers of objects of art”
This 1912 book, 206 pages jam-packed…
A Manual of Electro-Metallurgy:
Including:
The Applications of the Art to Manufacturing
By James Napier, F.C.S.
This remarkable early 1860 book (written over 160 years ago!) is 179 pages of solid, interesting information. It is remarkable…
This 1912 book is one of the foundational books for gemology. At 364 information packed pages this is worth its weight in gold, or gemstones. An essential read for all gemologists, and goldsmiths, jewelry store staff etc. It lays out the principles…