Branched candelabra by John Phillp (unfinished)
This unfinished drawing of a branched candelabra 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 ...
Candlestick by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing shows a candlestick. It is unclear if it is a study from life or a design for a candlestick. Phillp did produce designs for candlesticks which were made at Soho. The significance ...
Central section of candelabrum with branch by John Phillp
Pen and ink design for of central section of candelabrum and branch by John Phillp.
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp ...
Central stem and branch of candelabra by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing of a detail of a candelabra 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 ...
Central stem of a branched candelabrum by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing of a section of a branched candelabrum is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's ...
Cleopatra Candlevases by Boulton and Fothergill
This pair of candlevases was made by Boulton and Fothergill at the Soho Manufactory around 1771. They are made of blue john with ormolu mounts. The panels in the base are glass painted to look like aventurine.
Candlevases ...
Copper tea vase, front view
This copper tea vase is of the kind that would have been made by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Manufactory.
It is on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Copper tea vase, side view
This copper tea vase is of the kind that would have been made by Matthew Boulton at the Soho Manufactory.
It is on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Delivering the statue
Des Berry the sculptor with the statue of Christ on it's way to being installed at Balsall Heath Church Centre on the corner of Edward Road Mary Street in 1980
Design for Knife Tray by John Phillp
This design for a knife tray is by John Phillp. The text reads 'KNIFE TRAY Executed at SOHO MANUFACTORY in plate for His Royal Highness GEORGE-AUGUSTUS-FREDERIC, Prince of Wales &c. &c. Design'd & Drawn ...
Detail of 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 ...
Drawing of Handle by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing of a handle is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). It is not clear if the drawing is a design proposal or a drawing ...
Engraving - Soho, Staffordshire
A view of Matthew Boulton's Soho Manufactory engraved and published by J Walker in "The Itinerant: A select collection of interesting and picturesque views, in Great Britain and Ireland". The inscription ...
Handsworth Market, Wig Stall
Inkstand by Matthew Boulton and Plate Co.
This silver inkstand was made by Matthew Boulton and Plate Co in 1830-31. By this time the business was owned by Matthew Robinson Boulton, the son of Matthew Boulton.
It contains two cut glass ink ...
Inscription by John Phillp
The inscription reads
To Mr JOSEPH MOORE WHO HAS RAISED THE TRIENNIAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL INSTITUTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL HOSPITAL NEAR [altered to AT] BIRMINGHAM FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS TO UNRIVALLED ...
'Matthew Boulton' Pattern Book 2
This gallery shows Matthew Boulton Pattern Book 2, one of a series containing designs for silver, ormolu and plated ware produced by Boulton and Fothergill, M. Boulton and M. Boulton & Plate Co. At some ...
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 ...