Medal commemorating the death of Matthew Boulton, reverse
This medal was produced by Matthew Robinson Boulton to commemorate his father.
The obverse shows Boulton based on a wax portrait by Peter Rouw. Below this there are two cherubs with a model or drawing ...
Ormolu and blue john ewers by Boulton and Fothergill
This pair of ormolu and blue john ewers was made by Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill at the Soho Manufactory. The Earl of Sefton paid £14.14.0 for a similar pair in 1772. Few examples of this particular ...
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 ...
Riot Police at Boulton Road School
National Front were standing in the election in Handsworth and this attracted a lot of anti nazi demonstrations against them. On this occasion the NF held a meeting at Boulton Road School.
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, ...
Shoe buckle, Boulton and Smiths
Shoe buckles were worn by both men and women and were extremely fashionable during the eighteenth century.
This buckle is typical of one style being produced by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Manufactory. ...
Shoe buckle, Boulton and Smiths (back)
Shoe buckles were worn by both men and women and were extremely fashionable during the eighteenth century.
This buckle is typical of one style being produced by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Manufactory. ...
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 ...
Watercolour of an old key belonging to Matthew Boulton by John Phillp
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. He was born ...
1770s Atmospheric Pumping Engine at Chelsea Water Works
General Section of atmospheric pumping engine at Chelsea Water Works, London, 1770s.
This engine was replaced by the Boulton & Watt engine in the previous illustration. It was built to the basic ...
1770s Pumping Engine & Pump for the 'Paris Water Works'
Sketch section of pumping engine and pump for the 'Paris Water Works' Chaillot, France.
This sketch clearly shows the arrangement of the engine and the pump descending into the River Seine. This drawing ...
1770s Pumping Engine and Pump for the 'Paris Water Works'
General section of pumping engine and pump for the 'Paris Water Works' Chaillot, France.
This drawing is of a single-acting engine with a 63 inch cylinder and 8 foot stroke, ordered by the Frenchman ...
1770s Pumping Engine for 'Ale & Cakes Mine', Cornwall
Section of pumping engine house and sections of the boiler, for the 'Ale & Cakes Mine' Cornwall.
Ale & Cakes Mine was part of the group of Cornish mines known as United Mines. This single-acting ...
1770s Pumping Engine for Birmingham Canal Co. Smethwick
Plan of pumping engine, Birmingham Canal Co., Smethwick.
A rare drawing of the 'Smethwick Engine' which is now housed in the Thinktank museum. The engine was the second Boulton & Watt that the Birmingham ...
1770s Pumping Engine for Chacewater Mine, Cornwall
General section of pumping engine for Chacewater Mine, Cornwall.
This was the first Boulton & Watt engine erected in Cornwall, although it was actually the second one ordered. It started work in 1777. ...