The plate-glass-book, [electronic resource] : Consisting of the following authentic tables. I. The value of any looking-glass when finished, and fit for framing. II. The glass-house table; shewing the value of the rough-plate, and also of the rough-plate and duty. III. The prices of grinding, polishing, silvering, and diamond-cutting the several marks or sizes. IV. The value of a looking-glass when accidentally broken, or designedly divided. V. The several discounts made at the glass-houses. To which is prefixed, an explanation of the tables: and a preface, demonstrating the fallibility and incorrectness of all written tables and wooden rules, for the valuing of plate-glass. With some observations concerning the nature and antiquity of glass in general. Of plate or looking-glass; of the ingredients of which it is made, and the time it requires for founding; of the manner of grinding, polishing, and silvering it. Also of the different colours of plate-glass; and at what rate the several hazards attending the working, silvering, framing, and packing of it ought to be estimated. Also of mirrors both concave and convex. By a Glass-House clerk. The fourth edition, enlarged. To which is added, the compleat appraiser. Consisting of ninety-odd tables, with instructions for the valuing of kitchen and household furniture, &c. &c.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glass-House Clerk.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mirrors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxv,[1],170,[2],iv,46,46a-h,47-74p. ) ill. ;

Other Title:

Plate-glass-book,

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for the author; and sold by W. Owen, near Temple-Bar, in Fleet-Street; J. Coote; in Pater-noster-Row; Piers and Webley, near Chancery lane, Holborn; J. Bennet in Crown-Court; near St. Ann's, Soho; N. Hill in Chancery-lane; Ch. Stedman in Leadenball-Street; and J. Goater at Execution-Dock, Wapping, 1764.

Notes:

Price on title page: Price bound 3s. 6.d

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N20341.

OCLC:

508033067