To Clean Tin Covers, and Patent Pewter Porterpots
Get the finest whiting, which is only sold in large cakes, the small being mixed with sand, mix a little of it powdered, with the least drop of sweet oil, and rub well, and wipe clean; then dust some dry whiting in a muslin bag over, and rub bright with dry leather. The last is to prevent rust, which the cook must be careful to guard against by wiping dry, and putting by the fire when they come from the parlour; for if but once hung up without, the steam will rust the inside.