Claremont, Leopold.

The Gem-Cutter’s Craft.

London, George Bell and Sons, 1906. 17.8 cm x 24.6 cm. 296(xii) pages includes 117 black and white illustrations and pictures. Hardcover with gilt-lettering on spine and front cover. Professionally rebacked with green cloth. Deckled edge. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Minor foxing on half-title page.Occational rubbed throughout the book. Page 102/103 is half cut.

Includes for example the following contents: The Identification of Gems / Gems under the X-rays / The Cutting and Polishing of Precious Stones / Gems considered Commercially / Oldfashioned Stones / Gems as Amulets / Diamond / Ruby / The “Oriental Topaz” / Beryl / Tourmaline / Garnet / Peridot / Varieties of Quartz / Precious Opal / Persian Turquoise / Imitations of Precious Stones / Artificial Production to Gem.

• Keywords: Art – Rare · Art and Design · Craft · Design · Design – Rare · Edwardian Era · Gemmology · Gems · Jewellery
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 200525AB

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