The photographer's note-book and constant companion : containing 250 practical hints, formulae, expedients, etc., etc. (1897)
Lambert, F. C. (Frederick Charles) compiler · London : Hazell, Watson, & Viney Ld., 1, Creed Lane, Ludgate Hill · leaf 58
tion. In the case of varnishes, etc., such solvents as benzole, turpentine, alcohol, chloroform may be tried. Paraffin is a good penetrator in many cases. To prevent stoppers sticking, it is a good plan (when the contents of the bottle do not forbid it) to rub the stopper with a bit of warm… … cork in the double folds, as shown in the sketch. It can then be easily pulled out by means of the strings. Another Method (suitable for bottles of opaque material). Obtain three pieces of steel wire — old pianoforte strings will do — soften one end of each piece in a gas or spirit-lamp flame and…
