Specimen / crucible / furnace, assaying / manufacture / furnace,

Description

One of a series of specimens illustrating the manufacture of crucibles, assaying furnaces etc. - from fire clay - a portable melting furnace for gold, silver, brass etc.

Museum reference

T.1861.619.A.3

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Specimen / crucible / furnace, assaying / manufacture / furnace,

Production information

Patent Plumbago Crucible Co.
London, England, Northern Europe

Date

19th century

Materials

Fireclay

Physical description

Fire clay