Glue Pot

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TitleGlue PotObject TypeObjectDatec.1890DescriptionCast aluminum glue pot used in woodworking, particularly, furniture making.

Used for melting down 'pearl' glue. 'Pearl' beads, made from collagenous animal products, were melted down to make glue for cabinet making and carpentry.

Typically, the animal from which the glue was made, was a horse. Sick and dying horses were often said to have been sent 'to the glue factory'.

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialCast Aluminium.Dimensions17cm x 55cm x 13.5cm & 12cm x 30.8 cm x 10cm.

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PrimaryTradesSecondaryCarpentry

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Glue Pot