It's the common one most gold buyers use here in Aust' http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Furnace-...hash=item465b1d6aae:m:mjPsU_GGdycl4r0a04GfI5Q
Like all art, it should be seen otherwise there was no point in creating it. rembrandt, picasso, michael angelo, ewaste ben, we're all in the same boat, it's usually many years after that we are considered geniuses. i'll be auctioning off this piece soon.
Fantastic....I have been toying with the idea of melting some pewter to make a few things....a lot lower temp required....a lot less risk. That pop could have cost you an eye. I hope you have a full face shield and proper apron.