What was this used for - F. E. Becker & Co.

Hi All,

Please see attached F. E. Becker & Co. were scientific equipment manufacturers. But what was this used for? Is it worth anything before I use it as a plant container? Any information would be much appreciated.

Many Thanks

Sam

 

those are nice.....r they marble ?

 

Ceramic - some kind of ironstone?

 

Hi,
They are the shape and size of crucibles used by foundries in the Trenton NJ area.
I have several, they are very heavy and made to withstand molten metal and such. i guess they were also used in other countries.
greg

 

I have never heard of glazed ceramic being used for crucibles. Usually, they
used a kaolinitic clay. Maybe for low melting metals such as copper they could?

 

Hi David,
It could have been used for lead.
greg

 

Doulton made glazed ceramic crucibles.

I like those, ironstone. I'd probably still use them for plants, but with separate plastic pots inside so they don't get too mucky.