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07-09-2005, 11:55 AM
Salvete,

I know the Romans liked to thin brass pieces but did they also silver them?

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07-09-2005, 12:18 PM
Yes, and even gold (by the mercury technique) was used on silver plates (Deurne and Berkasovo helmets). In fact, tinning was the cheaper "silver"...
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