Silvering Shells
Silver-leaf and gum-water, a sufficient quantity; grind to a proper consistency, and cover the inside of the shells. For gold use the gold-leaf in the same manner.
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Silver-leaf and gum-water, a sufficient quantity; grind to a proper consistency, and cover the inside of the shells. For gold use the gold-leaf in the same manner.