This billhead, dated July 2, 1840, records a transaction between T. E. Seixas, a dealer in metal goods at 213 Water Street, New-York, and M. L. Boardman. The invoice details the purchase of 489 1/2 lbs of Dance Tin for $93.01 and 3 C. Brass Composition for $8.16, totaling $101.17. The item is marked "Recd payment" and signed by Theo. J. Seixas. The billhead features a clear, utilitarian typeface for the business name and description, characteristic of commercial documents from the period, with handwritten entries for the specifics of the transaction. The business listed its wide range of products including tin plate, sheet iron, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nails, and spikes.
Subject: Lead
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Six Letters from H. J. Enthoven & Sons, London, to Hendricks Bros., New York (1873-1877)A set of six letters exchanged between H. J. Enthoven & Sons of London and Hendricks Bros. of New York between 1873 and 1877. Four letters date from 1873 and two from 1877. These letters document the business dealings between the two firms and offer insights into the European metals market. Some stamps have been removed, causing minor text loss in some letters. H. J. Enthoven & Sons is currently the largest single-site recycled lead producer in Europe.