Sample of Marshall's Iron used for gun barrels

Made:: 1855 in Wednesbury

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Specimen, Sample of Marshall's Iron used for gun barrels. Made in Wednesbury, Sandwell, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom in 1855

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Category:: Metallurgy

Object Number:: 1889-164/3371/1

type:: specimen

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Sample of Marshall's Iron used for gun barrels

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