The Watchmaker's and Jeweler's Hand-Book

C. Hopkins

Published by Privately printed, 1866

About this Item

Collectible First Edition of C. Horton's early watchmaker's and jewelers handbook. Bound in brown pebbled cloth with blind stamped ornaments and ruling. Title stamped in gilt to front panel. Privately printed for the author by John P. Morton & Co. in 1866. Complete title: The Watchmaker's and Jeweler's Hand-Book: A Concise Yet Comprehensive Treatise on the Secrets of the Trade, A Work of Rare Practical Value to Watchmakers, Jewelers, Silversmiths, Gold and Silver-Platers, Etc. Includes numerous formulae and processes for plating, tinting, etc., watch repair processes, fusing and melting of metal and much more. Also includes author's two-page illustrated catalog of Hopkins' patent combination apparatus and watch jeweling tools. Exceptionally scarce. No copies currently appearing in WorldCat database. Tight copy with bumped corners worn through and slight fabric tear to spine panel. Early ownership inscription in lavish cursive to front free endpaper and penciled formula to flyleaf verso. Otherwise unmarked. Author's catalog leaves frayed at fore edges. Odor free. Photographs of or additional information about this item are available on request. All inquiries answered promptly. Seller Inventory # 374391

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Watchmaker's and Jeweler's Hand-Book

Publisher: Privately printed

Publication Date: 1866

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition.