The Art of Glass. Shewing how to make all sorts of glass, crystal and enamel. Likewise the making of pearls, precious stones, china and looking-glasses

London: Printed for Dan. Brown at the Black Swan; Tho. Bennet; D. Midwinter; Tho. Leigh; R. Wilkin, 1699. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. The first English translation of 'De l'art de la verrerie' offers detailed instructions for the making of glass, crystal, enamel, jewels and mirrors, guiding readers through different techniques for achieving the remarkable colors of Renaissance glass. 9 illustrated plates offer detailed diagrams of equipment and furnaces, with legends and explanations in the facing text. The work concludes with "An Appendix Shewing how to Make Glass-Eyes Very Natural", beginning: "This Secret is fine, and never made publick before..." A lovely record of the intersection of art and science. ESTC R16918. Octavo. 16 unnumbered pages (half-title, title, and "Preface"), 1-355, 13 unnumbered pages ("Index"). 9 plates of illustrations facing pages 19, 21, 27, 31,103, 243, 270, 327, and 355. The plate facing page 21 is folded and bound horizontally. p.197 is misnumbered '167'. Worn but sturdy later three-quarter binding with marbled paper and matching endpapers, with twentieth-century bookplate to front fixed endpaper (Alfred Owre). Professionally repaired and rebacked, suitable for consultation or display. Top edge gilt. Closed tear repaired in index. Mild toning throughout.