The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins and Medals, Ancient and Modern by Archibald B

Description: The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins and Medals, Ancient and Modern by Archibald Billing Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Irish physician and medical teacher Archibald Billing (1791-1881) was also an amateur artist and antiquarian. In 1867, he published this work on gemmology, tracing the history of carving in miniature back to the seal-stones of the Egyptians and Assyrians, and giving a biography of the engraver Benedetto Pistrucci. Publisher Description In addition to his medical practice, lecturing and teaching at the London Hospital, and his publishing of several medical works, the Irish physician Archibald Billing (1791-1881) was also an amateur artist and antiquarian. This illustrated book on gemmology was first published in 1867. Beginning with the works of ancient Greece, for him the highest pinnacle of civilization, Billing discusses the use of engraved gems, putting cameos and intaglios in the context of contemporary monumental sculpture, and tracing the history of carving in miniature back to the seal-stones of the Egyptians and Assyrians. He also considers the types and qualities of mineral used in making jewellery, from semi-precious pebbles through to diamonds, and he describes the techniques of cutting precious stones. The work concludes with a translation of the autobiography of the Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci (1784-1855), who became chief medallist at the Royal Mint. Details ISBN 1108075401 ISBN-13 9781108075404 Title The Science of Gems, Jewels, Coins and Medals, Ancient and Modern Author Archibald Billing Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 266 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:86299250; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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