This is more simple in its construction, while it has certainty in action.

The more skillful electrotyper would prefer Smee's, and this is the one most generally in use.

I would remark that the plan of galvanizing plates should be followed by every operator, and when once thoroughly tested, no one will abandon it.
SILVERING SOLUTION.
To any desired quantity of chloride of silver in water add, little by little, cyanide of potassium, shaking well at each addition, until all the cyanide is dissolved.

Continue this operation, and add the cyanide, until all the precipitate is taken up and held in solution.
This solution is now ready for the plate-cup.

Enough water may be added to cover any sized plate when held perpendicular in the cup.