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Assay laboratory for gold and silver, 1574 (engraving)

863685 Assay laboratory for gold and silver, 1574 (engraving); (add.info.: Assay laboratory for gold and silver. 1) Furnace: 2) Sheet of iron onto which assays are poured: 3) Parting flask: 5) Assay by water displacement. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt- und Berckwercksarten" originally published in Prague in 1574. Copperplate engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38140704

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1683 Engraved Image Flask Furnace Industrial Equipment Laboratory Lazarus Ercker Manufacturing Equipment Metal Industry Metallurgy Silver Steam Unrecognizable Person Workshop Assay

14"x16" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving from 1574 showcases an assay laboratory for gold and silver, providing a glimpse into the intricate process of testing precious metals. The image features various elements essential to the practice, including a furnace, sheet of iron for pouring assays, parting flask, and assay by water displacement. Originally published in Prague by Lazarus Ercker and later included in the 1683 English edition of "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt- und Berckwercksarten," this copperplate engraving offers a detailed look at the inner workings of a metal industry workshop during the 16th century. Two unrecognizable workers are depicted diligently carrying out their tasks amidst steam and industrial equipment. The black and white illustration exudes a sense of history and craftsmanship, highlighting the importance of precision and skill in metallurgy. The vertical composition adds to the sense of height within the laboratory space, emphasizing the complexity of processes involved in assaying gold and silver. Overall, this print serves as a valuable historical document that sheds light on centuries-old techniques used in testing precious metals. It is a testament to human ingenuity and dedication to mastering the art of metalworking.

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