Melting ladle
identifier
ID 812
morphology
craft
holotype
MOT V 94.0227 S L=15,5cm WD=5,5cm WT=100gr
alias
babbitt ladle (syn.)
alias
plumber's ladle (syn.)
description
A melting ladle is a small metal or porcelain fireproof spoon (approx. 15 cm long) with a pouring spout, which jewelers like the goldsmith or silversmith use to melt wax.
The wax makes a positive model that - once solidified - will be used to make a negative cast; the again positive casting in this mold will show the original model in every detail.
See also the melting pot. [MOT]
