
Folding mahogany case
- maker:
- George Adams
Folding mahogany case, made by George Adams, London, 10 7/8" x 6 1/4" containing six heart shaped plaques showing the relative weights of gold, silver, copper, tin, iron and lead, c. 1760
Details
- Category:
- Experimental Chemistry
- Object Number:
- 1954-398
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), lead (metal), iron, silver, gold (metal), copper and tin (metal)
- type:
- case - container
- credit:
- National Maritime Museum