The goldsmiths storehouse [manuscript], 1604?

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The goldsmiths storehouse [manuscript], 1604?

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In two books or sections, each with its "index." Book I: A treatise on the mint in England, with tables and illustrations; Book II: A treatise on precious stones. According to De Ricci and Phillipps, thought to be in the autograph of Sir Richard Martin, goldsmith to Queen Elizabeth and Lord Mayor of London. One of the jurors mentioned on leaves 42v and 45v is Hannibal Gamon, a goldsmith and possibly the author of these treatises. This manuscript differs somewhat from British Library Add. MS 25093, whose first three chapters "by H.G. citizen and goldsmith of London, 1606," are transcribed in "Select tracts ... relating to English weights and measures," Camden miscellany, XV (1929), p. 37-39. A presentation copy dated 1604, is at the Goldsmith's Company.

[1], 109 leaves : ill. ; 22 x 17 cm.

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...

Martin, Richard, 1533 or 1534-1617

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Gamon, Hannibal, -1607

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