W. B. A touch-stone for gold and silver wares. Or, A manual for goldsmiths, and all other persons, whether buyers, sellers, or wearers of any manner of goldsmiths work. : Discovering the rules belonging to that mystery, and the way and means how to know adulterated wares from those made of the true standard allay; and what are the true weights appointed for weighing of the same. Together with the several statutes now in force for regulating abuses committed in that craft. And the charter of the Goldsmiths Incorporation taken from the record and truly rendred into English. To which is annexed the laws in force against brass hilts, and brass buckles, &c. And directions for discovering the counterfeit coyn of this kingdom. And also a catalogue of the forraign coyns, with the particular weights, allay, and value of each coyn. By W.B. of London, goldsmith

Folger bibliographic ID: 156801
ESTC number: R7697
Wing number: B382
Folger call number: 147- 907q
Folger holdings ID: 139044

Bibliographic format

octavo

General notes

W.B. = William Badcock

Item information about Folger 147- 907q

Lacks 2 p.l. Provenance: inscribed "W. Robinson"; acquired from Harding (1/10/55), 2/4/55

Extended title: A touch-stone for gold and silver wares. Or, A manual for goldsmiths, and all other persons, whether buyers, sellers, or wearers of any manner of goldsmiths work. : Discovering the rules belonging to that mystery, and the way and means how to know adulterated wares from those made of the true standard allay; and what are the true weights appointed for weighing of the same. Together with the several statutes now in force for regulating abuses committed in that craft. And the charter of the Goldsmiths Incorporation taken from the record and truly rendred into English. To which is annexed the laws in force against brass hilts, and brass buckles, &c. And directions for discovering the counterfeit coyn of this kingdom. And also a catalogue of the forraign coyns, with the particular weights, allay, and value of each coyn. By W.B. of London, goldsmith
Alternate titles: Manual for goldsmiths, and all other persons, whether buyers, sellers, or wearers of any manner of goldsmiths work, Touch-stone for gold and silver wares

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author: W. B. (William Badcock)