Item #30675 Artisan's Manuscript Book of Recipes for Lacquers, Solders, Varnishes, Glues and Stains. Anonymous.

Artisan's Manuscript Book of Recipes for Lacquers, Solders, Varnishes, Glues and Stains

np: c. early 19th century. 8vo, 16 pp, consisting of an index [pp. 1-2], and receipts [5-16]. Second leaf blank. Saddle-stitched, with outer leaves detached. Outer leaves rather darmpstained, but complete legible. Interior leaves clean, with a very clear hand throughout. Manuscript on watermarked paper.m

The 29 recipies including those for "silvering" brass, japanning, "cement" (aka glue) "useful for Turners" and broken pots and glasses. Of specialnote are two color related recipies, including one for "making a glare of Eggs," and a for wood varnishes in red, blue, yellow, green, and black. Item #30675

Price: $450.00

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