crucible handle
Date1870-1920
Inventory Number3871
ClassificationCrucible
Subject
Maker
American
?
Cultural Region
Dimensions2.5 x 17 x 4.4 cm (1 x 6 11/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Material
DescriptionAn iron strip with a rectangular cross section that has a right angle turn at one end and a wooden handle at its other end.
Signedunsigned
Curatorial RemarksVery similar to 3872 and 3873 except for small differences in length.
FunctionTo manipulate a crucible when it is hot.
Walter Balcke
Date: 1955
Accessories: mahogany box with plexiglass lid; pencil; eraser; box of lead; putty ball; cleaning cloth; cardboard instruction card
Object number: 1997-1-1619
French
Date: circa 1880
Accessories: protecting case with glass window
Object number: DW0095