Galena smelting, from mine to silver

[farmbif]

thought maybe some might enjoy this video from a galena mine to smelting process to separate the lead and silver. it might be a bit long winded but seems to be very thorough and accurate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfC-wAJqksU

[rhemcla]

Thank you for posting, I sure enjoyed watching it.

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[Geezer in NH]

Fun facts

[kevin c]

That was fun to watch. Learned about cupellation: a neat process.

[head for the hills]

This video is very interesting and educational. Thank you for posting it.
I would urge anyone interested in casting and interested in the history of lead and silver and the old west to watch it.

[Rickf1985]

Here is the video from the guy who actually did the work. It is a lot more comprehensive. This gives you a real appreciation for those in the early years that used to do this without all the modern perks we have now, like modern blower fed propane furnaces!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU8dnNm2tNY

[Battis]

Interesting info, and good timing. There was a "Silver Rush" in my area (northeast MA, southeast NH). in the mid 1870s. One mine was worked in the 1920s. I've located a few of the mining locations, and I'm researching the mining process and the legal aspects of mining rights.