Date:1800 - 1900 (c.)
Description:The factory was finished in 1765 at a cost of £9,000, and by 1769 employed 700 people making toys, trinkets and silver plate. In 1788 a Coining Mill was erected and this mint made 40,000 coins per hour.
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This pair of ormolu and blue john ewers was made by Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill ...
This silver egg cup frame with egg cups was made by Matthew Boulton and is hallmarked ...
This pen and ink drawing of a snuffer tray reads 'SNUFFER TRAY' 'DESIGNED AND DRAWN ...
This silver inkstand was made by Matthew Boulton and Plate Co in 1830-31. By this ...
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Image courtesy of: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Donor ref:BMAG 1996V145.80 (16/645)
Source: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery , Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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