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bluing pan

human history
  • Description

    bluing pan

    wood, brass, and steel tool. Handle is wood with small brass part. Steel part extends from handle, circular disc at end of rod, has 10 holes for holding screws or steel parts.

    For holding screws or small steel parts above the flame of a spirit burner to spread the heat and obtain an even colour for tempering or appearance purposes.

  • Accession Number
    2004.44.23
  • Accession Date
    21 May 2004
  • Other Id

    H285 (horology)

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

bluing pan, 2004.44.23, H285, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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  • bluing pan, 2004.44.23, H285, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • bluing pan, 2004.44.23, H285, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • bluing pan, 2004.44.23, H285, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • bluing pan, 2004.44.23, H285, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • bluing pan, 2004.44.23, H285, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • bluing pan, 2004.44.23, H285, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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