Laird,
Have you seen Ed Lenik's paper on cast iron nails? Historical
Archaeology, 1977, vol 11 pp. 45-47.
Apparently, their patent was issued in Britain in 1769, as Coffin
Nails.... the article gives the process.
I'd LOVE more information on the nails, and the site.....
Megan Springate
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