Scotland , and is therefore imported from England, where it is ayaluable article of commerce.
The number of plumbers, is not very considerable in Scotland ,but daily increasing-, from the augmented demand of tlie articlesthey make, by the erection of buildings, the conveyance of wa-ter by pipes, and for other useful purposes.
3. Tin .—Although this metal be not a natural production ofScotland , yet it is imported from England; and when mixed withlead, constitutes pewter, which is manufactured into various ar-ticles ; as table and tea spoons, measures for spirituous and fer-mented liquors, &c. The use of these articles is now extremelylimited, in consequence of the introduction of stoneware plates,basons, &c. plated iron-spoons, and glass measures, which in agreat degree have supplanted pewter articles. The number ofworkmen, however, employed, either in the pewter manufacture»r in tinning, is inconsiderable in Scotland .
Tin is much used for distillers’ worms, and plumbers’ and tin-smiths’ solder. A good deal is also consumed by the dyers, in astate of solution, in different menstrua. But the most extensiveapplication of this metal, is in coating culinary utensils, made ofcast-iron or copper,—which operation is termed tinning; and whenproperly performed, in a great measure prevents the oxidation ofthese metals.
4. Antimony .—A mine of this metal has been wrought at Glen-dinning, in Dumfries-shire, and produced 84, tons of the regulus°f antimony, worth 100/. per ton, in the space of about fouryears. The principal consumption of this metal, is in the art oftypefounding.
5. Types .—There are only two Type Foundries, on any im-portant scale, in Scotland; one in Glasgow , established about30 years ago, and employing from 40 to 50 hands; the other inEdinburgh , begun about the year 1807, and employing from 30to 40 workmen.
6. Brass Articles .— Brass-Founders are a numerous class, and. e Y seem to enjoy a successful trade. Great quantities of cast-,n gs are required for cotton and flax machines, candlesticks, andother utensils; also water-cocks and valves for domestic purpo-*os, but particularly for the immense number of steam engines,“leaching, chemical, and other apparatus, which stand in need°f frequent repairs, as well as bushes, steps, &c. for colonial ma-chinery, which altogether afford constant employment to the
brass-founders.
1. Pin Making .—-The manufacture of pins from brass, wasately introduced into Scotland , but without much success; acw, however, are made at Edinburgh, Glasgow , and Aberdeen,-v-nglish pins are preferred from the superior neatness of the work-manship, and nearly engross the Scotch market.
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