Johann Heinrich Zang, in Mainstockheim bei Würzburg - Vollkommene Büttner- oder Küferlehre - 1794

Rare artisanal technical book from the 18th century on coopering, barrel-making, cask production, cellar management, wine handling and liqueur production. The work describes in detail how barrels can be systematically opened and manufactured, including round, oval, egg- and basket-shaped barrels as well as barrels with multiple corners. It also contains practical notes for wine merchants, coopers, and cellarers on treating and improving spoiled wines as well as on producing wine and beer vinegar. The production of various liqueurs by distillers is also discussed. 37 plates