[Rarebooks] FS: 1829 French Glass Manufacturing Manual

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Julia de Fontenelle, Jean Sebastian Eugene. "MANUAL COMPLETE DU VERRIER ET
DU FABRICANT DE GLACES, CRISTAUX, PIERRES PRECIEUSES FACTICES, VERRES
COLORES, YEUX ARTIFICIELS, etc."

Paris; Roret, Librairie: 1829.

A comprehensive handbook to glass manufacture, formulas and techniques,
including material on paste stones and glass eyes. A valuable snapshot of
the state of the glass industry during the opening phases of the
Industrial Revolution and the explosion of decorative styles taking place
in the early 19th century. The engraved plates illustrate glass furnaces,
tools and machinery, and some finished articles, including a table which
strongly resembles the magnificent cut-crystal 'Table de Toilette' owned
by Empress Josephine, which was sold at the Thelma Chrysler Foy auction in
1959. Reissued in 1854 and 1900; OCLC locates 9 copies of this, the first
edition. The author [1790-1842], was a chemist who wrote other technical
handbooks, including one for jewelers and goldsmiths. Duncan 4322.

Hardcover. 3.5"x5.5", 335 pages, plus 1 folding table and three folding
engraved plates; bound in marbled boards with a black leather spine, gilt
rules and title; covers with some wear and rubbing, contents with light
browning and some scattered foxing; 3 tabs between the dedication page and
Introduction; a nice copy. [07297] $500.00


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