Patent Model - Covering Iron with Lead
Object Detail
Maker and Role
James Graham (British), Patentee
Date
Jul 03 1883
Object Type
Media
Iron, lead
Dimensions
19 1/2 x 12 x 1 1/2" (49.5 x 30.5 x 3.8cm)
Description
Graham's patent was intended to "coat or cover the surface of iron with a layer of any desired thickness for the purpose of protecting the iron from the action of water, or any chemicals which have the power of attacking iron, but which have little or no action upon lead, in such matter that the two metals shall be firmly united together." (Patent Number 280,466)
Collection
Rothschild Patent Model Collection
Object No
2015.14.3467
Currently on Display
No
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