An essay on weighing of gold, &c. wherein is shewn an effectual method for discovering and detecting of counterfeit pieces of money, (be they ever so artfully disguised) Which will be of great Use to prevent Persons being imposed upon by any of those ... and adulterated Pieces of Gold Coin, which are too common at this Time. This is performed by a Pair of common Scales and a Set of Gold Weights, with the Hydrostatical Instrument herein described, which may be had at a very small Expence. By this Method not only Gold Coins, &c. but also all ... of Gold and Silver Plate may be weigh'd, and their ... Value ascertained to the greatest Nicety. By William Symons, Author of The Practical Gauger

People / Organizations

• William Symons (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for James Hodges, opposite St. Magnus Church, London-Bridge, MDCC.LVI. [1756]

Publication year

1756

ESTC No.

T122899

Grub Street ID

173454

Description

[2],vi,60p. : ill. ; 8°.

Note

Price from imprint: price One Shilling and Six-pence.