Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2001.19.011
Accession#:
2001.19
Credit Line:
Transferred from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
Object Name:
Tongs, Crucible
Title:
Long Narrow Iron Crucible Tong
Description:
Long crucible tongs made from long iron strip. Bottom have is simple strip with squared—off end. Strip makes hairpin turn and top half terminates in flat "C" shape for holding rim of crucible, while base rests on bottom half. Tongs slightly bent on bottom to accommodate height while keeping grip comfortable for human hand.
Notes:
Part of Loan 85.7 of USBM assay tools, donated by DOI BLM supervisor, Chris DeWitt. USBM on Mayflower Island now Juneau Mineral Information Center
Search Terms:
Assaying
T&E
Mining
T&E
Mining
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Long Narrow Iron Crucible Tong
Long Narrow Iron Crucible Tong
Long Narrow Iron Crucible Tong
Long Narrow Iron Crucible Tong