A rare pattern book in a very good original condition. The contents are divided into two parts, the first table wares; the second church silver. Table wares include candlesticks, girandoles, chamber sticks, snuffers, a desk writing set, pitchers, coffee pots, tea urn, creamer, compote, tea cups, covered footed dishes, chocolate pots, sugar bowl, punch bowl, ladles, wine cooler, fish slice, oyster fork, sauce boat, soup tureen, etc. The designs are beautifully done and very sophisticated and, as would be expected at this period, very classical. Though it is not stated on the title page, the last sentence of the “Avertissement” indicates that this is a second edition. (Charles Wood, cat 167, # 132)
Recueil de dessins d'orfévrerie a l'usage des marchands et fabricans orfèvrer