| Reference number | CLP/3i/58 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'The manner of making at Norimberg [Nuremberg] in Germany the foliers, which the goldsmiths use to put under the precious stones' by unknown author |
| Date | [1671] |
| Description | Paper regarding the manufacture of goldsmiths' foil. The author discusses the materials used, how to prepare the foil, how to polish the foil, how to colour the foil, and the furnace in which the foil is made.
Subject: Metallurgy
Communicated by Monsieur [William] Schroter. Read to the Royal Society on 9 November 1671. |
| Extent | 4p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA4924 | Schroter; William (1640 - 1699); public administrator | 1640 - 1699 |