Thread: Why use brass?
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Martin H. Eastburn
 
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Default Why use brass?

The sad thing - the melted Bronze cannon was likely as beautiful and more
historic. But likely post depose of the king.....

Martin

Martin Eastburn
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Leo Lichtman wrote:
"Robert Swinney" wrote: (clip) There is a large monument in Paris, built
completley from melted-down bronze cannon.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Beat *your* swords into plowshares.
Cast *your* cannon into nameplates.
*You're* the one who makes the choices.
*Your* teacher is the one who asks the questions.



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