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Russia Plate-iron

A remarkably pure iron made in Russia, which, by special processes of refining and annealing, is rendered very tough and flexible. Owing to these excellent qualities, it is capable of being rolled exceedingly thin, and will bear much hammering and bending at a red heat without cracking at the edges.

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