Watchmakers' and Jewelers' Practical Receipt Book A Workshop Companion

Comprising Full and Practical Formulae and Directions for Solders and Soldering, Cleaning, Pickling, Polishing, Coloring, Bronzing, Staining, Cementing, Etching, Lacquering

This vintage book contains a reference book of recipes and processes commonly used by watchmakers, jewellers, silversmiths, etc. Although old, much of the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to modern craftsmen and enthusiasts. Contents include: Amber Cement, Jeweler's Armenian Cement, Acid Proof Cement, Alabaster Cement, Cement for Leather, Cement for Bisque Figures, Label Cement, Coral Cement, Cement for Acid Bottles, Glass and Metal Cement, Gutta Percha Cement, Cultery Cements, Cements for Ivory, Cements for China, Porcelain and Glass, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1892.