Legge’s Mount, The Tower of London, London : Scientific Examination of the Crucibles
Author(s): Kearns, Harriet White
A number of used and unused crucibles were recovered from the surrounds of a 16th century furnace located at Legge’s Mount, the Tower of London. A crucible typology based upon form was established for the assemblage that illustrates the range of crucibles in use at the site. The crucible fabrics were examined using a combination of macroscopic, chemical and petrographic analyses, the results of which demonstrate the crucibles were manufactured from different clays that were either grog-tempered or quartz-tempered. Crucible use was investigated using a combination of X-ray fluorescence and energy dispersive-scanning electron microscopy. The results show that they were used for processing base metals and precious metals, while some unusual alloy types were detected.
- Report Number:
- 76/2010
- Series:
- Research Department Reports
- Pages:
- 50
- Keywords:
- Ceramic Metal Working-non Fe Post Medieval Pottery Technology
