Time for another clipping from The Book of English Trades. This week let's take a look at a profession that is near and dear to my heart. ☺
The Jeweller.
"It appears from history that the profession of a Jeweller is of very ancient date: for we read in the Bible that Aaron had a breast-plate set with a variety of precious stones; and in succeeding ages, there is frequent mention of rings and other ornaments being made of gold and set with stones. Hence, the name Jeweller, one who sets jewels or precious stones, is properly derived.
There is scarcely a nation in the world who has not employed Jewellers of some kind or another."
And, of course, this is an English publication so...
"Civilized countries have greatly improved the art of Jewellery. The French for lightness and elegance of design, have surpassed their neighbours; but the English Jewellers, for excellence of workmanship, have been, and still are superior to every other nation."
That made me chuckle.
It goes on to talk about a few of the most commonly used gems and various tools of the trade, as well as the amount of money jewelers generally could expect for their labor.
*Clipped from The Book of English Trades (1818), p. 210-216. Get the Google e-book HERE.
♥Happy reading, writing, and blogging!!♥
That made me chuckle.
It goes on to talk about a few of the most commonly used gems and various tools of the trade, as well as the amount of money jewelers generally could expect for their labor.
*Clipped from The Book of English Trades (1818), p. 210-216. Get the Google e-book HERE.
♥Happy reading, writing, and blogging!!♥
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