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Lead

Scope note

Use for the pure metallic element having symbol Pb and atomic number 82; soft, ductile, dull gray metal. Use also for this metal as processed and formed, usually in combination with other substances, to make various objects and materials.

This term has 460 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Material

Getty AAT term number

300011022

Broader Terms used

<lead and lead alloy>

Term used for

Pb

Created

12yrs ago

Connected records

30 bushels

Maker(s)

Issuer: Hobden, Edward
Place of use: Thornden Farm

1 bushel

Maker(s)

Issuer: Jarman, E
Place of use: Hackhurst Farm

12 bushels

Maker(s)

Issuer: Kenward, Richard
Place of use: Linghams Farm

1 bushel

Maker(s)

Issuer: Daws, Thomas Chester
Place of use: Soggs Farm

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: R. D. (Struck in the name of)
Place of use: Mintlaw

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: uncertain
Place of use: Lasswade

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: uncertain
Place of use: Gilcomston

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: uncertain
Place of use: Port Lethen

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: uncertain
Place of use: Rattray

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: I. K. (Struck in the name of)
Place of use: Kirkpatrick Irongray

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: uncertain
Place of use: Aberdeen

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: I. B. (Scotland) (Struck in the name of)
Place of use: Mintlaw

British Isles

Maker(s)

Issuer: uncertain
Place of use: Thurso

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