Lot 36
Artificial Stone.- Pincot (Daniel) An Essay on the Origin, Nature, Uses, and Properties, of Artificial Stone..., only edition, stitched in original wrappers , by Richard Hett..., 1770.
Hammer Price: £1,500
Description
Artificial Stone.- Pincot (Daniel) An Essay on the Origin, Nature, Uses, and Properties, of Artificial Stone..., only edition, stitched in original wrappers, uncut, a little soiled and creased at edges, [Harris 702], 8vo, by Richard Hett..., 1770.
⁂ Pincot had established a factory manufacturing artificial stone in February 1767 but it did not last long, his stock being sold at Christie's in December 1767, when it was taken over and developed successfully by Mrs. Eleanor Coade. "Coade stone" became a popular, cheaper, form of ornament used in the Neoclassical architecture of the early 19th century.
Description
Artificial Stone.- Pincot (Daniel) An Essay on the Origin, Nature, Uses, and Properties, of Artificial Stone..., only edition, stitched in original wrappers, uncut, a little soiled and creased at edges, [Harris 702], 8vo, by Richard Hett..., 1770.
⁂ Pincot had established a factory manufacturing artificial stone in February 1767 but it did not last long, his stock being sold at Christie's in December 1767, when it was taken over and developed successfully by Mrs. Eleanor Coade. "Coade stone" became a popular, cheaper, form of ornament used in the Neoclassical architecture of the early 19th century.
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