Gowland, William, 1842-1922, Japan Society of London · [London? : s.n.] · leaf 58
nthcentury, taken from an old Chinese metallurgical treatisepublished in 1636 a.d. The heavy mass was suspended by chains, which were heldby eight men stationed in a gallery, who moved it about onthe anvil as required by the smiths. Cast-iron.Cast-iron does not appear to have been known to… … Q V . O 1^ SOo i 53 ) The last issue of these iron coins was made some years ago ;and although they are not in circulation as legal currency,they are still extensively used for contributions to offertoriesand collections at religious services. I may add that twothousand can be bought for sixpence,…
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