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The Syng inkstand was the inkstand used to sign the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. It was made by Philip Syng in 1752. He was a renowned silversmith and created fine works in silver and sometimes gold for the rich families of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I think that there should be a picture of the inkstand that was used to sign the Declaration Of Independence. ... For use of the term in mathematics, see signature (mathematics). ... U.S. Declaration of Independence The Declaration of Independence is a document in which the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves independent of the Kingdom of Great Britain and explained their justifications for doing so. ... Page I of the Constitution of the United States of America Page II of the United States Constitution Page III of the United States Constitution Page IV of the United States Constitution The Syng inkstand, with which the Constitution was signed The Constitution of the United States is the supreme... 1752 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Band made of Silver. ... General Name, Symbol, Number silver, Ag, 47 Chemical series Transition metals Group, Period, Block 11, 5, d Density, Hardness 10490 kg/m3, 2. ... General Name, Symbol, Number Gold, Au, 79 Chemical series transition metals Group, Period, Block 11 (IB), 6, d Density, Hardness 19300 kg/m3, 2. ... Independence Hall Philadelphia (sometimes referred to as Philly or the City of Brotherly Love) is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the most populous city in the state of Pennsylvania, occupying all of Philadelphia County. ...


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Syng inkstand - Wikipedia (84 words)
The Syng inkstand was the inkstand used to sign the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
It was made by Philip Syng in 1752.
He was a renowned silversmith and created fine works in silver and sometimes gold for the rich families of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Philip Syng (1703-1789), University of Pennsylvania Archives (419 words)
Irish-born Philip Syng was the son of Philip Syng, a silversmith.
Syng was also elected to various public offices including city assessor, warden of the port, and treasurer of the city and county of Philadelphia.
Syng was renowned as a silversmith, creating the finest work for Philadelphia's leading families.
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