Antique Crucible

Carved Lava Industrial Crucible

Three Lava Crucibles from foundry in France. Great patina.

Unique crucible used for melting metals and other substances.

Set of four unique crucibles, used for melting metals and other substances.

A large collection of crucibles from a foundry in the South of France.

A collection of three lava crucibles used for metal smelting. Great as garden pots or indoor sculptures.

Incredible patina, perfect for use as a garden planter.

Oversized foundry pots with wonderful patina, perfect as garden vessels.

Large foundry pots with incredible patina. Taller unit on the right has Sold. The shorter unit on the left is still available, and measures approximately 16” diameter x 21” height.  

Foundry pot with beautiful color and patina. Measures: 19” diameter x 25.5” height.   

Oversized foundry pots with wonderful patina, perfect as garden vessels. Measures: 17.25” diameter x 21.5” height.  

Beautiful foundry pots with original patina, perfect as garden planters.

One Lava Crusibles from a bronze Foundry in France. Wonderful garden planters or objets.

Used for melting metals and other substances. Amazing patina.

Foundry Crucible France circa 1930 Textured and aged graphite and ceramic foundry vessel.

Lava crucible from a French Steel Foundry large: 30"H 30"W medium: 30"H 19"W small ( pair) 17"H 11"W

Beautiful pair of primitive garden urns, originally used for smelting ore. Made in France circa 1870.

Incredible patina, perfect for use as a garden planter.

Oversized foundry pots with wonderful patina, perfect as garden vessels.   

Pair of crucible planter, used for melting metals and other substances.

This 1920s French foundry crucible is a striking industrial artifact repurposed as sculptural decor.

Wonderfully patinated foundry pot with a spout. Measures: 23.5” W x 17.5” D x 21.5” H.   

This small but hefty American Crucible is Ceramic. Used for melting metals crucibles have become objet d’Art for interior spaces shown on pedestals or outdoor as planters.

Extra tall 41 inch crucible with spout France Circa 1930 Textured and aged cement foundry vessel with spout.

Large scale Foundry Pots, also known as Crucibles, these are usually found in the slimmer, smaller version.

Foundry Pots France circa 1930 Incredible patina, perfect for use as a garden planter Measures: 24.25" diameter x 27.25” height / 25” diameter x 27.75” height.   

Mid-century heavy porcelain crucible laboratory bowl Mid-century heavy porcelain crucible laboratory bowl.

Vintage crucible used in Industry for molten metals. Use could be as side table, or planter.

Very rare unused ceramic crucibles from Paris. Assorted sizes and prices. Size and price listed is for the extra large.

This is an old Japanese crucible, believed to have been used during the Meiji to Taisho period (1860s–1920s).

Large-scale rustic crucibles that would make great planters. Wonderful crusty texture.

This is an old Japanese melting pot. It is from the early Showa period (1920s-1940s). It was used to melt iron. It is an unusual shape. The rough texture is very beautiful. ...

Unusual French cast bronze censer, three bulls surmount the central Crucible, above stands a putto on a stylised dolphin.

A fantastic near pair of early 20th century crucibles, creusets de fonderie from France. These foundry pots were used in melting metals and other substances.

Perfect for any interior or garden. A crucible was made from a material with a much higher melting point than what was going to be melted in it.

This spectacular cross would traditionally be carried in outdoor processions, these are known as cross processions and would be preceded by a large processional lantern and often a c...

This spectacular cross would traditionally be carried in outdoor processions, these are known as cross processions and would be preceded by a large processional lantern and often a c...

The turned over rim bowl carries some imperfections, inclusions from the glassmaker's crucible but this is in stark contrast to the mastery of 18th century glass cutting.

This piece of history is From Aegean and Mediterranean Villages. Very decorative crucible in design for your home or garden. Be it French, Spanish Andalusia, Portuguese and Italian ...

The years leading up to the First World War were the most exciting, frenzied and revolutionary in the history of art. This was the crucible of modernism, when in quick succession, th...

The circular foundry mark bares this name at the top, an image of a crucible set on flames in the centre, with the “Made in France” ringing the bottom f the circle, The “Made in Fran...

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Foundry crucible. France circa 1930. Textured and aged graphite and ceramic foundry vessel.

Very large smelting Crucible for bronze or steel foundry. Beautiful green variegated green glaze.

Can't you just visualize the miners during the gold rush in Colorado using these awesome crucibles? This great group of 11 pieces of antique mining ceramic crucibles are circa 1800 a...

Pair of hard to find antique American industrial foundry crucible strainers with slate black glazed surface and tall handles.

Good pair of mid to late 19th century factory Crucibles with fantastic patina. Ca 1850-90 Sweden,

Unusual large crucible with spout for foundry, made from a single block of stone (granite) excavated, used to melt metals.

Thick and heave crucible. Brutalist floor vase or planter pot. Excellent as found patina.

Very large smelting Crucible for bronze or steel foundry. Beautiful green variegated green glaze.

A crucible used to make glass products. You can see the lump of glass inside.

Perfect for any interior or garden. A crucible was made from a material with a much higher melting point than what was going to be melted in it.

Perfect for any interior or garden. A crucible was made from a material with a much higher melting point than what was going to be melted in it.

This large antique smelting pot was used for glass blowing and is a great example of industrial art. It is an object that was made to serve a purpose that has turned into something a...

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

Large hand-cast vessel for indoor and outdoor use. Drainage holes can be added. At the intersection of art, craft, and design, Concrete Poetics' debut collection of hand-cast ceme...

Vintage crucible, repurposed as unique planter or pot, carries the marks of their industrial past while offering a striking blend of function and history. Made from heavy-duty refrac...