The Decoration of Leather / From the French of Georges de Récy

by Georges de Récy

FIG. 8.—EXECUTING A SLANTING CUT WHEN THE EDGE OF THE LEATHER IS TO BE SUBSEQUENTLY TURNED UP

The incision must be clean and sharp, and absolutely vertical, except where it is made slanting for the purpose described above.

3. Coffret covered with leather, incised, coloured and gilt. French, 14th Century.

CUT OR ENGRAVED LEATHER

FIG. 9.—OPENER
FIG. 10.—ENLARGING THE OUTLINE WITH THE OPENER