The Practical Gold Worker: Or The Goldsmith's And Jeweler's Instructor (1877)

By George Edward Gee

Book Overview

The Practical Gold Worker: Or The Goldsmith's And Jeweler's Instructor is a comprehensive guidebook written by George Edward Gee in 1877. The book is designed to provide practical instruction for goldsmiths and jewelers on how to work with gold and other precious metals. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of goldsmithing, the properties of gold and other precious metals, the tools and equipment needed for goldsmithing, and various techniques for working with gold, such as casting, soldering, and engraving. The book also includes detailed instructions on how to make various types of jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, as well as how to repair and restore antique jewelry. The Practical Gold Worker is a valuable resource for anyone interested in goldsmithing or jewelry making, from beginners to experienced professionals.In The Art Of Alloying, Melting, Reducing, Coloring, Collecting, And Refining; The Processes Of Manipulation, Recovery Of Waste, Chemical And Physical Properties Of Gold; With A New System Of Mixing Its Alloys; Solders, Enamels, And Other Useful Rules And Recipes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437309607
• ISBN13: 9781437309607
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"