Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 9, SI-5280 Idrija.
Ownership
Public
Owner
Municipality of Idrija, Mestni trg 1, SI-5280 Idrija
Local / Original ID Number
510:IDR;RZ-286
Type of Object
Mine, Smelting
Description
Short description
The flask has a bottle of cylindrical shape, which is narrowed at the top of the bottle neck. The vessel has a plug and a cover. The is the inscription on the vessel: ZLATOTOPKA (Aqua regia).
Measures
Diameter 7 cm, height 20 cm.
Materials
Glass.
Dating
The time of creation is unknown.
Author / Producer
Manufacturer information is not known.
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Original use
The described laboratory flask served for performing various analysis in the laboratory of the Idrija Mercury Mine. According to the inscription, aqua regia was kept in the vessel. It is a mixture of concentrated nitric (V) acid (HNO3) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) in a molar ratio of 1:3. The name derives from its characteristic of performing moulding of precious metals, namely gold and platinum.
Present use
The described object is being preserved, secured and presented as important mining heritage of Idrija with exceptional universal values. It is a part of the mining collection of the Idrija Municipal Museum. It is located in the depot and can be used for temporary museum exhibitions. It can also be used for different types of mercury heritage promotions.
Original location
Laboratory of the Idrija Mercury Mine.
Present location
Idrija Municipal Museum, Prelovčeva 2 depot.
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
The object is properly preserved. Additional interventions are not necessary. Security of the premises is taken care of.
Present state
good
Necessary activities:
Regular seasonal maintenance.
DOCUMENTATION
Addresses / collections / links etc. where further in-depth information is accessible:
- Inventory Book of the Idrija Municipal Museum;
- Kavčič, Ivica. Živo srebro: Zgodovina idrijskega žgalništva. Založba Bogataj, Idrija, 2008.