Copper Refining Print, 1683
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Framed Print of Refining copper using the Hungarian process, 1683
Refining copper using the Hungarian process, 1683. Copperplate engraving showing cupellation cakes being roasted, releasing lead. The lead obtained is smelted at top left. Illustration from the 1683 English edition of Beschreibung Allerfurnemisten Mineralischen Ertzt (Treatise on Ores and Asssaying), by Lazarus Ercker, published in 1580. This edition has new plates with numbers rather than letters, but the process is faithfully copied. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Ann Ronan Picture Library / Heritage-Images
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Step back in time with our framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. This 1683 engraving by Lazarus Ercker, from Heritage Images, depicts the intriguing Hungarian process of refining copper. Witness the cupellation cakes being roasted, releasing lead, as shown in this meticulously detailed copperplate engraving. Elevate your home or office decor with this historical and educational piece, sure to spark conversation and inspire curiosity. Framed in a classic style, it's a timeless addition to any space.
In the heart of 17th-century industry, a skilled craftsman tends to the flames. His hands move with precision as he carefully manipulates cupellation cakes in the intense heat. The lead is released, smelted at top left, and collected for further use.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.4cm x 58.8cm (16.3" x 23.1")
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