Ormolu vase perfume burner by Boulton and Fothergill
This ormolu and blue john perfume burner was made by Boulton and Fothergill at the Soho Manufactory.
Perfume burners or cassolettes became fashionable during the eighteenth century and were used to ...
Pen and ink desgn for handles by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing shows six alternative designs for handles on silver or Sheffield plate items.
It is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). ...
Pen and ink drawings of eagle perched on finial by John Phillp
The purpose of these pen and ink sketches of an eagle with outspread wings perched on a finial is not clear. They may be sketch designs for a piece of metalwork to be prodyced at the Soho Manufactory.The ...
Sheffield Plate Tea Vase by Matthew Boulton and Plate Company
This double spouted Sheffield Plate tea vase was made in about 1810 by Matthew Boulton and Plate Company at the Soho Manufactory. By this date the business had been taken over by Matthew Boulton's son, ...
Sheffield Plate tea vase by Matthew Boulton and Plate Company, side view
This double spouted Sheffield Plate tea vase was made in about 1810 by Matthew Boulton and Plate Company at the Soho Manufactory. By this date the business had been taken over by Matthew Boulton's son, ...
Silver egg frame with egg cups by Matthew Boulton
This silver egg cup frame with egg cups was made by Matthew Boulton and is hallmarked 1789-90. It is on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Silver sugar bowl with blue glass liner by Matthew Boulton and Plate Company
The silver sugar bowl with a blue glass liner is one of a pair on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
It was made by Matthew Boulton and Plate Company at the Soho Manufactory. The business ...
Silver Tea Vase by Boulton and Fothergill
This silver tea vase by Boulton and Fothergill was made for Matthew Boulton's own personal use and is engraved with the Boulton family coat of arms. It is on display at Soho House.
Purchased in 1988 ...
Snuffer Tray by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing of a snuffer tray reads 'SNUFFER TRAY' 'DESIGNED AND DRAWN BY IOHN PHILLP, 1809, AND EXECUTED AT SOHO MANUFACTORY IN SILVER.'
The image is from the Phillp album, a collection ...
Stained and painted glass panel showing Witton Bridge
This view of Witton Bridge is painted onto clear glass and surrounded by stained and painted glass held in place with lead.
The panel would have been hung in front of a window to allow the light ...
Statue of Christ
Des Berry the sculptor with the original block that will become the statue of Christ which was installed at Balsall Heath Church Centre on the corner of Edward Road Mary Street in 1980
The Soho Manufactory
The Soho Manufactory was founded in 1761 by Matthew Boulton on Handsworth Heath in the parish of Handsworth near Birmingham. The site of a water mill was taken over, quickly converted and expanded over ...
The statue in place at the new church centre
Designed and carved by Des Berry the sculptor and installed at the Church Centre on the corner of Edward Road and Mary Road in 1980
Wallpaper found at Soho House
This section of wallpaper was found in the Drawing Room at Soho House, the former home of Matthew Boulton now a museum. Initial survey work was undertaken prior to restoring the house to its appearance ...