76/3071 [Precious metals and jewelry]. (Laer, W. van). (Weg-wyzer voor aankoomende goud- en zilversmeeden. Verhandelende veele weetenschappen, die konsten raakende, zeer nut voor alle jonge goud en zilver-smeeden). Amst., Wed. J. Stant, 1768, (8),212,(4)p., engr. title vignette (of a decorated silver teapot), 4 plates by W. VAN LAER, 2 tables, contemp. vellum, sm. 8vo.

- One page w. old annot. in margin; contents otherwise fine. Vellum stained.

= Cf. Bierens de Haan 2601. First edition of 1721, reprinted in 1730 and 1768. A valuable work on silversmithery, the plates show designs by Willem van Laer and the tools to be used by silversmiths. Very rare. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE CXX.