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A43083 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 : to which is added, the method of painting on glass and enameling : also how to extract the colours from minerals, metals, herbs and flowers ... : illustrated with proper sculptures / written originally in French, by Mr. H. Blancourt, and now first translated into English ; with an appendix, containing exact instructions for making glass-eyes of all colours.; De l'art de la verrerie. English Haudicquer de Blancourt, Jean, b. ca. 1650. 1699 (1699) Wing H1150; ESTC R16918 164,019 334

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