Medal; XTS.2164
Name/Title
Medal
Medal
About this object
Medal; a medal for proficiency in practical chemistry, 1890. Presented by Dr A Scheidel to H Patridge.
Dr August Scheidel was a German chemist, pioneer and world expert in cyanide extraction processes. He spent a period working at Thames on the refractory ore problem. Scheidel’s work was part of the revolution in ‘gold saving’ from refractory ores throughout the world.
For more information about Thames School of Mines, which is cared for by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga, visit our website.
Medal; a medal for proficiency in practical chemistry, 1890. Presented by Dr A Scheidel to H Patridge.
Dr August Scheidel was a German chemist, pioneer and world expert in cyanide extraction processes. He spent a period working at Thames on the refractory ore problem. Scheidel’s work was part of the revolution in ‘gold saving’ from refractory ores throughout the world.
For more information about Thames School of Mines, which is cared for by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga, visit our website.
Medium and Materials
metal
metal
Measurements
W: 3.5cm
L: 4.5cm
W: 3.5cm
L: 4.5cm
Credit Line
Collection of Thames School of Mines, New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga
Collection of Thames School of Mines, New Zealand Historic Places Trust Pouhere Taonga
Object number
XTS.2164
XTS.2164
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