157. IMITATION PLATINUM

This metal, or alloy, very closely resembles platinum. Melt together 8 parts of brass and 5 parts of zinc.

158. CHINESE WHITE COPPER

Melt together 40.4 parts of copper, 31.6 parts of nickel, 25.4 of zinc, and 2.6 of iron.

159. MANHEIM GOLD

Melt together 3 parts copper, 1 of zinc, and a little tin.

160. TOMBACK, OR RED BRASS

Melt together 8 parts of copper, and 1 part of zinc.

161. IMITATION GOLD

Take of platina 8 parts, of silver 4 parts, copper 12 parts, melt all together.