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The Gold & Silver Refiners at Work
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The Gold & Silver Refiners at Work

Date1747
Publisher John Hinton (fl. 1739 - 1781)
OriginEngland, London
MediumEtching with line engraving
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 × 9 1/2in. (22.2 × 24.1cm) Other: 7 1/2 × 8 1/2in. (19.1 × 21.6cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1953-44
DescriptionUpper margin reads: "The Gold & Silver Refiners at Work."
Lower margin reads: "Printed for J. Hinton at the Kings Arms S.t Pauls Church Yard. 1747."
Label TextThis is plate is from "The Universal Magazine of Knowledge and Pleasure" published by John Hinton in October 1747. It shows the interior of the silver and gold refiners work room. The pots, tubs and casting devices are shown with workers using them.