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STOOTER, Joao

Arte de brilhantes vernizes, e das tinturas, fazellas, e como se deve obrar com ellas. E dos ingredientes de que os ditos se devem compor
Lisboa
J. de Aquino Bulhoens
1786
€700 - €900

8°, 223 p, contemp. full calf binding

Rare work on lacquerwork or japanning. We can trace no copy at auction. The author states that he is a native of Antwerp and expert diamond cutter, who wants to improve the standard of cabinet-making in Portugal. The work includes making varnishes, the art of varnishing and gilding furniture and sculptures, and the preparation of gilt inks for manuscripts.