Funnel

Funnel

A funnel is used to transfer liquids from one container to another, preventing spills and simplifying the process.

918

cabeceirasdebastomap

iain

Portuguese

Physical Object

530

funil

11/08/2025

https://old.cm-tondela.pt/index.php/servicos/museu-terra-de-besteiros/investigacao/funilaria https://uniaodasfreguesiastondelanandufe.pt/2022/01/18/museu-terras-de-besteiros/

15cm x 20cm x 15cm

current,40.521.326,-8.032.804;

TEXT

https://culturality.museum/wiki/index.php/Funnel

Galvanized sheet metal

Cultural

metalwork

Scissors, hammer, tin solder

Lobão da Beira, Tondela, Portugal

specialty shops

First, the pattern is transferred to the sheet metal using a pointer and a compass. Then, the sheet metal is cut with special shears. The part is then shaped with a wooden mallet and an iron hammer on an anvil or rounded block. Finally, the die is used to make the necessary seams, folds, or edges. He also uses tin solder to join the parts that make up the funnel.

Used for transfer liquids, such as oil, milk or wine from one container to another. It facilitates the transfer of liquids without spilling.

The artisan makes these objects to sell to customers who seek them out.

Production is carried out according to demand, the artifacts are made to order.

It was a practical and sustainable solution, made with durable metal materials before the popularization of disposable plastics. This object is associated with functionality, durability, and local production with the resources available at the time.

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