Grange Road, Bermondsey, London: Scientific Examination of the Cupels
Author(s): Harriet White
A number of cupels were recovered from pre-1860s agricultural and horticultural levels during archaeological excavations on a plot of land in Bermondsey, Southwark, London. They were examined using XRF and SEM-EDS to investigate raw materials used in their manufacture and reasons for their use. They were shown to be composed of pure bone ash, and were used for the cupellation of silver in which copper was the main containment.
- Report Number:
- 91/2010
- Series:
- Research Department Reports
- Pages:
- 12
- Keywords:
- Metal Working-non Fe Post Medieval Silver Technology
