Name/Title
CrucibleEntry/Object ID
2011.3.3Description
Triangular fire assay crucible. The crucible is round at the base, but flare outward to three points at the top, creating spouts for pouring. There is a partial maker's mark reading "[illeg]EL & SOHN".Use
Used to melt gold in order to determine its purity and composition.Context
Used at the Rook Mining Company in Plymouth Five Corners, VTAcquisition
Accession
2011.3Source or Donor
Bartels, NancyAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Frank N. HortonLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Crucible, MetalNomenclature Class
Metalworking T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
4-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Rooks Mining CompanyRelated Places
Place
Town
PlymouthCounty
Windsor CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America