[Rarebooks] FS: 1829 French Glass-making Manual

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: "Manual Complete du Verrier et du Fabricant de Glaces, Cristaux,
Pierres Precieuses Factices, verres colores, yeux artificiels, etc."

By Jean Sebastian Eugene Julia de Fontenelle.
Published in Paris by Roret, Librairie: 1829.

DISCUSSION: 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.

DESCRIPTION: Hardcover. 3.5"x5.5", 335 pages, plus 1 folding table and
three folding engraved plates. Bound in period 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.

CONDITION NOTES: Light cover rubbing, some slight scattered foxing.

PRICE: $500-

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