Gems - Streeter & Co Ltd

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Undated but circa 1900.  62pp, with rich colour and illuminated colour plate illustrations, illuminated marginal notes, etc.  In green cloth covered boards with bevelled edges and  gilt lettering on front panel.  8vo.  Cloth very gently worn.  Front hinge cracked and some toning on front free endpaper else internally neat, clean, bright and tight. 

Includes brief essays on different types of gem stones - diamonds, the ruby, amber etc - and showcases, with illustrations, the company's wares including diamond brooches, head ornaments, necklaces, rings, watches, cigar cutters, cigarette cases, bracelets etc.  And rich and vivid insight into a high-end jeweller and the gem stones they used at the turn of the 20th century.  Lovely and scarce.

Products specifications
Attribute name Attribute value
Book Addiction
Book Type Book
Language English
Volumes 1
Year 1900
Size 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
Binding Type Hardcover
Condition Very Good
Dust Jacket No
Dust Jacket Condition N/A
Dust Jacket Protection N/A
Publisher City London, UK
Signature Type None