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56 items
Chemical Heritage, Volume 17 Number 3
- 1999 (Fall)
…These two pages bear plate numbers 58 (A Birmingham Toast) and 102 (Britannia between Scylla and Charybdis). The original issue prints (and those…
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52 items
Chemical Heritage, Volume 17 Number 1
- 1999 (Spring)
… discovered more political cartoons. In turning over the engraving Britannia between Scilla and Charybdis by James Gillray (published by H. Hum…
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34 items
Britannia: or, a Chorographical Description of the Flourishing Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and the Islands Adjacent, Vol. 2
- 1806
…Wales, but likely never set foot in Scotland or Ireland. He compiled Britannia through the use of his personal notes, as well as the writings and …findings of other naturalists, academics, and writers. Camden wrote Britannia as a display of national pride aimed to show Britain's history, institutions …of the new Elizabethan world of scholarship. The first edition of Britannia consisted of a small octavo. Throughout his lifetime, Camden added…
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623, Gough, Richard, 1735-1809, Nichols, John, 1745-1826
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Gough, Richard, 1735-1809, Travel, Nichols, John, 1745-1826, Voyages and travels, Maps, Ruined buildings, England--London, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Britannia (Camden, William), Naturalists, Natural history, Islands, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Camden, William, 1551-1623, Coins, Roman, Coins, Botany, Fossils, Rare plants
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177 items
Elements of Metallurgy for Dental Students
- Circa 1923 – 1924
… unknown. the most important alloy of tin and antimony is known as Britannia metal. -This alloy was formerly used extensively fom” utensiis. it…
- Author Brady, St. Elmo, 1884-1966
- Publisher Edwards Brothers Publishers
- Subject Lockett, Robert L., Brady, St. Elmo, 1884-1966, Fisk University, Howard University, Chemists, Chemistry teachers, Chemistry--Study and teaching, African American chemists, Scientists, Black, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Dental chemistry, Metallurgy
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267 items
Chemistry, Theoretical, Practical, and Analytical, as Applied and Relating to the Arts and Manufactures, Vol. 1
- 1860
…as an ingredient in the construction of alloys, such as type-metal, Britannia-metal, plate-pewter, and various others. The typefounder uses two …Stereotype metal is formed of Tea lead, Antimony, Block tin, : The best Britannia-metal in one of the largest manu- actories in Birmingham is composed …proportion of about one and a half per cent. for good metal. The best Britannia-metal is nearly all tin, with no addition but antimony, as above …
- Author Muspratt, Sheridan, 1821-1871
- Publisher Mackenzie, William
- Contributor Horsford, Eben Norton, 1818-1893
- Engraver Cook, Conrad
- Subject Chemistry, Technical, Chemistry--Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and dictionaries, Science--Study and teaching, Science--Encyclopedias, Science--Terminology
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Wonders of electricity and the elements, being a popular account of modern electrical and magnetic discoveries, magnetism and electric machines, the electric telegraph and the electric light, and the metal bases, salt, and acids
- 1870 – 1900
…metal . Brass Dutch métal. Mosaic gold. Ormolu Tombac German silver Britannia metal Solder . Pewter. 3 Type metal . Pe ONnOt vs 3 Gold currency…
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Brass and iron artifacts from County Roscommon
- 1806
Engraving depicting a series of ancient brass and iron artifacts excavated from County Roscommon in Ireland. Figure 1 depicts the bitt and headstall of a bridle, both brass. Figure 2 depicts a brass spur. Figure 3…
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ireland, Britannia (Camden, William), Excavations (Archaeology), Spurs (Horse), Bits (Bridles)
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Implements of War
- 1806
Engraving depicting an assortment of ancient implements of war excavated from sites around Ireland. Included are a stone spear head and an arrow head, as well as a variety of brass spear heads and daggers.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ireland, Britannia (Camden, William), Excavations (Archaeology), Weapons
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Roman Camp in the Muir of Lour. Roman Camp at Battle Dykes
- 1806
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Maps, Scotland, Britannia (Camden, William)
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Pottery fragments from the Roman fort at Duntocher
- 1806
Series of engravings depicting fragments of pottery excavated at the site of the Roman fort at Duntocher, a village in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland.
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Roman fort at Duntocher
- 1806
Series of engravings depicting remains and reconstructions of the Roman fort at Duntocher, a village in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. Included are a sketch and profile of the ground where the fort stood (figures A and…
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ruined buildings, Scotland, Britannia (Camden, William), Fortification, Roman
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The Isles of Zetland [Showing] its Extent and Division into Parishes
- 1806
Map of Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands and formerly Zetland, a subarctic archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland situated in the Northern Atlantic between Great Britain, the Faroe Islands, and Norway.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Maps, Scotland, Britannia (Camden, William), Islands, Scotland--Shetland
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Roman Inscriptions in Scotland [Vol. IV, Plate III]
- 1806
Engraving by Francis Cary (active 18th century) depicting a variety of ancient Roman inscriptions found in buildings and altars located throughout Scotland.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Engraver Cary, Francis
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ruined buildings, Scotland, Britannia (Camden, William), Inscriptions
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A General Map [of] Antoninus Pius's Wall in Scotland
- 1806
Engraving depicting the Antonine Wall, a Roman frontier barrier in Britain extending approximately 36.5 miles across Scotland between the River Clyde and the Firth of Forth. The wall was built in the years after 142 AD…
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Maps, Scotland, Britannia (Camden, William), Scotland--Antonine Wall, Fortification, Roman
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Roman Inscriptions in Scotland [Vol. IV, Plate I]
- 1806
Engraving by Francis Cary (active 18th century) depicting a variety of ancient Roman inscriptions found in buildings and altars located throughout Scotland.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Engraver Cary, Francis
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ruined buildings, Scotland, Britannia (Camden, William), Inscriptions
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View and Plan of an Ancient Monument on the Top of Sliabh Guth Commonly Called Church Mountain near Donard in the County of Wicklow
- 1806
Engraving by Francis Cary (active 18th century) depicting a view and plan of Church Mountain, also called Sliabh Guth or Slieve Gad, meaning "mountain of the covenant." The westernmost of the Wicklow Mountains in…
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Engraver Cary, Francis
- Subject Travel, Voyages and travels, Natural history, Maps, Ireland, Britannia (Camden, William), Ireland--Wicklow Mountains, Cairns
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The Charter Horn
- 1806
Engraving depicting the Kavanagh Charter Horn, a ceremonial drinking vessel associated with the Caomhnách kings who ruled the Irish kingdom of Leinster. Fashioned out of ivory and brass gilt, the horn dates from the…
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Ireland, Britannia (Camden, William), Ireland--Leinster, Horns, Archaeology
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The Harp of Brien Boromh and the Irish Crown
- 1806
Engraving depicting the harp of Brien Boromh [Brian Boroimhe] and the Irish Crown. Also known as Brian Boru's harp or the Trinity College harp, the harp dates from the 14th or 15th century and, along with the Queen…
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520 items
The playbook of metals : including personal narratives of visits to coal, lead, copper, and tin mines; with a large number of interesting experiments relating to alchemy and the chemistry of fifty metallic elements
- 1862
…tin-plate ware, brass furniture, lead pipes, coppers, bells, wires, lamps, Britannia metal, silver plate, electro-plated articles, jewellery, pins, needles …recommendations have been at- tended to we perceive in the colossal Britannia tubular bridge and the mammoth Victoria bridge, which his Royal Highness … light is unequally reflected. Bell metal, speculum metal, bronze, Britannia metal, plumbers’ solder, pewter, queen’s metal, &c., are all alloys…
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Roman Inscriptions in Northumberland [Vol. III, Plate XXIV]
- 1806
Engraving depicting a variety of ancient Roman inscriptions found in buildings and altars located throughout the English county of Northumberland.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ruined buildings, England, Britannia (Camden, William), Inscriptions, England--Northumberland
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Roman Inscriptions in Northumberland [Vol. III, Plate XXXIII]
- 1806
Engraving depicting a variety of ancient Roman inscriptions found in buildings and altars located throughout the English county of Northumberland.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ruined buildings, England, Britannia (Camden, William), Inscriptions, England--Northumberland
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Roman Inscriptions in Northumberland [Vol. III, Plate XXXII]
- 1806
Engraving depicting a variety of ancient Roman inscriptions found in buildings and altars located throughout the English county of Northumberland.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ruined buildings, England, Britannia (Camden, William), England--Northumberland
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Roman Inscriptions in Northumberland [Vol. III, Plate XXXI]
- 1806
Engraving depicting a variety of ancient Roman inscriptions found in buildings and altars located throughout the English county of Northumberland.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ruined buildings, England, Britannia (Camden, William), England--Northumberland, Inscriptions
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Roman Inscriptions in Northumberland [Vol. III, Plate XXX]
- 1806
Engraving depicting a variety of ancient Roman inscriptions found in buildings and altars located throughout the English county of Northumberland.
- Author Camden, William, 1551-1623
- Publisher Stockdale, John, 1749?-1814
- Printer J. Nichols and Son
- Subject Great Britain, Travel, Voyages and travels, Ruined buildings, England, Britannia (Camden, William), Inscriptions, England--Northumberland