This section is from the book "The Tinman's Manual And Builder's And Mechanic's Handbook", by Isaac Ridler Butt. Also available from Amazon: The Tinman's Manual And Builder's And Mechanic's Handbook.
Nitrate of silver 30 grains, common salt 30 grains, cream of tar-ar 3½ drachms; mix, moisten with water, and apply.
 
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