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Scientific American, Vol. 29, No. 14 (1873) (1873)

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n, or, to use the technical name, a ‘‘dopp,” made from stones and fragments which would not, without down for the work, s-ms idea may be gained ofthe consum- from the fire, he placed it upright in asmallstand. Then he fixed a diamond ex- loss, form good brilliants. Then there are table diamonds,… … ceive its proper polish—an operation requiring no small used was nothing more than a piece of steel, perfectly flat, amount of delicacy and skill. with a square edge, and about six inches long. It is ground blunt purposely, for if it were keen, the hard stone would THE POLISHERS. quickly turn the…

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