RULE 1. Geometric Lathe, }
” 2. Ruling Engine, } Infallible when imitated.
” 3. Medallions, }
” 4. Vignettes--viz: Stippling, Eyes, Hair, Drapery, Limbs,
Scenery, &c.
” 5. Lettering and _Engravers’ names_.
” 6. Signatures and filling up.
” 7. Paper, printing, and general appearance.
Alterations from broken Banks--the Magic Three.
Altered Denominations--1st, 2d, 5th and 7th Rules.
It is believed, and experience has proved, that the above combination of
rules is arranged in the most judicious and effective order, and the best
adapted for practical use in detecting at sight that could be devised. It
is in fact nearly the order in which a genuine plate is originally got up.
First the “Geometric Lathe” dies, “Medallions,” and “Vignettes” are
transferred; then the “Lettering” and “Ruling Engine” work, next the
“Paper and Printing,” “Signatures and filling up,” and lastly, after all
is finished, the “General appearance” of the whole.