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The Silversmith's Handbook
George E. Gee in the book "The Silversmith's Handbook" shares the full instructions for the alloying and working of silver. He provides information on the modes of refining and melting silver, its solders, preparation of imitation alloys, different methods of manipulation, and ways to get the most out of silversmith.
The Goldsmith's Handbook, Containing Full Instructions for the Alloying and Working of Gold
This antique text comprises a complete manual for goldsmiths, containing full instructions for the alloying and working of gold, including the art of alloying, melting, reducing, colouring, collecting and refining. Much of the information contained herein is timeless and still relevant for modern goldsmiths, making this book a valuable tool for those interested in the subject, as well as a worthy addition to collections of antique goldsmithing literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Colour of Pure Gold', 'History of Gold', 'Scriptural References', 'Ancient Jewish Works of Gold', 'Sources of Gold', 'Gold Supply of Great Britain', 'Native Gold', 'Gold Found in Various Mixed States', 'Separating Gold from the Ore', 'Crushing Machines', and many more. Originally published in 1886, we are proud to republish this book here in an accessible and affordable modern edition.
The Practical Gold-Worker, or, The Goldsmith's and Jeweller's Instructor in the Art of Alloying, Melting, Reducing, Colouring, Collecting, and Refining
“The Practical Gold-Worker” is a comprehensive handbook designed for goldsmiths and jewellers, containing information on alloying, melting, reducing, colouring, collecting, refining, and much more. Clearly written and beginner-friendly, this volume is ideal for students and apprentices. Contents include: “Gold; Its History and Sources of Supply”, “Properties of Gold”, “Various Qualities and Alloys of Gold”, “Melting and Rolling”, “Coining”, “Manufactured Articles – Locket-Making”, “Solid Wire-Drawing”, “Manufacturing Processes – Gold-plating”, “Engineering and Chasing – Engraving”, “Solders and Soldering – Hand Solder”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of jewellery making.
The Silversmith's Handbook
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The goldsmith's handbook
The goldsmith's handbook : containing full instructions for the alloying and working of gold ; including the art of alloying, melting, reducing, colouring, collecting and refining ; the processes of manipulation, recovery of waste ; chemical and physical properties of gold ; with new system of mixing its alloys ; solders, enamels, and other useful rules and recipes. by George E. Gee. Third edition, considerably enlarged. London : Crosby Lockwood and Co. 1886
