Laboratory for refining gold and silver, showing typical laboratory equipment. 1

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Laboratory for refining gold and silver, showing typical laboratory equipment. 1

Laboratory for refining gold and silver, showing typical laboratory equipment. 1, Athanor or Slow Harry, a self-feeding furnace maintaining a constant temperature. 2, 2. Side furnaces with receivers on stools, 4, 4. On right of top shelf is a glass vessel shaped like an Hermetic vase. From 1683 English edition of Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt, Lazarus Ercker, (Prague, 1574). Copperplate engraving

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1574 1683 Allerfurnemisten Apparatus Beschreibung Chemical Chemistry Constant Copperplate Edition Equipment Ercker Ertzt Furnace Furnaces Glass Gold Harry Laboratory Lazarus Maintaining Mineralischen Prague Refining Science Shaped Shelf Side Silver Slow Temperature Typical Vase Vessel Athanor Hermetic Receivers Stools

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This print showcases a laboratory dedicated to the meticulous process of refining gold and silver. The image captures an array of typical laboratory equipment, providing a glimpse into the intricate world of chemical refinement. At the center stands Athanor, also known as Slow Harry, a self-feeding furnace that maintains a constant temperature essential for this delicate task. Surrounding Athanor are side furnaces with receivers placed on stools, indicating their crucial role in capturing and collecting precious metals during the refining process. On the right side of the top shelf rests a glass vessel shaped like an Hermetic vase, adding an artistic touch to this scientific setting. The photograph originates from Lazarus Ercker's renowned book "Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt" published in Prague in 1574. This particular edition dates back to 1683 and features a copperplate engraving that beautifully captures every detail of this sophisticated laboratory apparatus. As we delve into this image, we witness not only the mastery required for gold and silver refinement but also gain insight into centuries-old chemistry practices. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our relentless pursuit of unlocking nature's hidden treasures

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