April 22, 2010

US: Uncertain Price of Chemistry Utensils, 1896

From the 1896 Assay Catalogue of Richards & Co., NYC: imported German Platinum utensils (G. Siebert, Hanau.)  It is likely these items were sold at higher prices, given the surging price of Platinum in 1896.

1896: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (manufactured)  = USD$ 14.00 - 23.33.


1895: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (ingot, NYC)  = USD$ 10.72
1896: 1 Troy Ounce Platinum (ingot, NYC)  = USD$ 13.75

Citation: Illustrated catalogue of chemical and physical apparatus and assay goods, By Richards & Co. (New York, N.Y.) pp.130-3.




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