{"product_id":"industrial-foundry-crucibles-decorative-vessels-bradford","title":"Industrial Foundry Crucibles \/ Decorative Vessels – Bradford","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTwo vintage industrial foundry crucibles sourced from a local foundry in Bradford, West Yorkshire.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach has developed a heavily textured and individually distinctive surface through prolonged foundry use, with irregular worn rims, pitting, encrustation and extensive evidence of exposure to intense heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 1 has the warmer surface of the two, with predominantly brown and ochre tones alongside areas of black and muted green. No. 2 is darker, predominantly black and charcoal grey with reddish-brown areas towards the lower section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crucibles appear to be made from a graphite-rich refractory material, likely a clay-graphite composition, although the precise material has not been confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong pieces of Yorkshire industrial salvage, now well suited as sculptural decorative vessels, cachepots or planters. Neither has a drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNo. 1 – Brown\u003cbr\u003eDiameter 27cm × Height 36cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter 0′11″ × Height 1′2″\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 2 – Dark\u003cbr\u003eDiameter 27cm × Height 37cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter 0′11″ × Height 1′3″\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KONTRAST Antiques, Vintage and Retro","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":42646513877045,"sku":"","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":42646513909813,"sku":"","price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/4219\/files\/Industrial-Foundry-Crucibles-Decorative-Vessels-Bradford-Antique-Decor-Accessories-KONTRAST-Antiques-Vintage-and-Retro.jpg?v=1786470931","url":"https:\/\/kontrastco.com\/products\/industrial-foundry-crucibles-decorative-vessels-bradford","provider":"KONTRAST","version":"1.0","type":"link"}