Name/TitleChemicals: Silver

About this objectBottle of powdered silver. Aristaloy brand. Used to produce amalgam fillings by combining with mercury. Manufactured by Engelhard Industries, Baker Platinum Division, Surrey, United Kingdom.

Hexagon shaped glass bottle with black bakelite lid. A sticker on the side of the bottle records a date of May 1970. The bottle has gold and orange coloured manufacturer's labels and a raised relief manufacturer's mark on the bottom of the bottle 'Baker'. The bottle is in its original black box with gold and orange labels stating that the contents 'conforms to B.S.2938'. Original usage instructions are included.

Date Made1970

Place MadeUnited Kingdom

Medium and MaterialsGlass, plastic, silver, paper, cardboard

MeasurementsBox H5 x W3.6 x D3.8 cm

Object TypeChemicals

Object numberAR#9512