Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Cupel

Cupel (inscribed on base “Mabor 10 India”), unused. Cupels were used to determine the silver content of ores and metals. From Swansea Vale Zinc Works, Llansamlet, Swansea, 1970-71. Would have been used in the works analytical laboratory.

Collection Area

Industry

Item Number

2017.137/9

Historical Associations

Association Type: Metal works
Place: Swansea Vale zinc works

Acquisition

donation, 13/12/2017

Measurements

base (mm): 52
top (mm): 60
Height (mm): 34
Weight (g): 161
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