The laboratory, or, School of arts
Subtitle: in which are faithfully exhibited and fully explain'd, I. A variety of curious and valuable experiments in refining, calcining ... II. Choice secrets for jewellers in the management of gold ... III. Several uncommon experiments for casting in silver, copper, brass ... IV. The art of making glass ... V. A collection of very valuable secrets for the use of cutlers ... VI. A dissertation on the nature and growth of saltpeter : also, several other choice and uncommon experiments
Edition: The 2nd ed.
Series: Goldsmiths'-Kress library of economic literature -- no. 7752; Making of the Modern World
Publisher: Printed for J. Hodges, ... [et al.
Published: 1740
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
Subjects: Industrial arts; Technology; Workshop recipes
Other titles: Laboratory.; School of arts.
Notes: "To which is added, an appendix: I. The art and management of dying silks, worsted, cotton, &c. in various colours. II. The art of preparing rochets, crackers, fire-globes ... .

"Translated from the High Dutch."

"Illustrated with copper plates."

Compiled by George Smith [i.e. Godfrey Smith] Cf. NUC pre-1956.

Dedication signed: G. Smith.

Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 07752.